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Voykit pocket guide · India
Chamorshi
Half a day: see the Markanda Temple Complex and the Chichdoh Barrage, then move on. Not a base.
Chamorshi is a small town in Vidarbha, Maharashtra, known for the Markanda Temple Complex, a group of ancient temples protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. The Chichdoh Barrage on the Wainganga River is a short ride away. The town itself has limited accommodation and dining options, and the entire district is dry. Most travellers visit as a half-day stop between Nagpur (180 km) and Chandrapur (70 km).
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon, heavy rain)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,000–2,000 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,000–4,000 excl. bed · High ₹4,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chai at a local stall | ₹10–20 |
| Simple thali meal | ₹100–200 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20 |
| Auto-rickshaw ride (within town) | ₹50–100 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- NAG · Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur
- 180 km (112 mi); taxi or bus to Chamorshi, about 3–4 h112 mi (180 km); taxi or bus to Chamorshi, about 3–4 h
Typical fares
- Nagpur → Chamorshi by bus
- about ₹200–300, 3–4 h (check)
- Chandrapur → Chamorshi by bus
- about ₹50–100, 1.5 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking or bicycle within town; motorcycle or auto-rickshaw to the temple complex (about 5 km (3.1 mi)).Walking or bicycle within town; motorcycle or auto-rickshaw to the temple complex (about 3.1 mi (5 km)).
See and do
Known for
- Markanda Temple Complex
- Chichdoh Barrage
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chandrapur | Bus or taxi, about 1.5 h | About 1.5 h |
| Nagpur | Bus or taxi, about 3–4 h | About 3–4 h |
| Wardha | Bus or taxi, about 2.5 h | About 2.5 h |
Sleep
- Chamorshi town centre
- A few basic guesthouses; check ahead for availability.
- Chandrapur
- 70 km (43 mi) away, more options; a day trip from there is practical.43 mi (70 km) away, more options; a day trip from there is practical.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | नमस्तेnamaste |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much? | कितना?kitna? |
| Where is the temple? | मंदिर कहाँ है?mandir kahan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- The entire district is dry: no alcohol for sale or consumption.
- Limited dining options; carry snacks and water.
- Monsoon (Jun–Sep) can make roads to the temple complex muddy.
Chamorshi is generally safe. The main risks are monsoon road conditions and limited medical facilities. Carry a basic first-aid kit.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Chamorshi yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Markanda Temple Complex
- Chichdoh Barrage
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Archaeological Survey of India: asi.nic.in/
- Wikivoyage: Chamorshi, revision 5240042 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240042
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/chamorshi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.