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Maiharमैहर
Give Maihar one day: train in, auto to Sharda Temple, ropeway or 1,000+ steps up, Alha Pond and the market, then leave.
Maihar is a 40,000-person pilgrimage town in Madhya Pradesh and the former capital of the princely state of Maihar. The Sharda Temple sits on the hill above town; you reach it by auto-rickshaw, by a daytime ropeway that takes about 5 minutes, or on foot up more than 1,000 steps. Half a day covers the temple, Alha Pond and the market, so most travellers pass through on the rail line rather than sleep here.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (peak heat, 38–40°C (100–104°F))avoid Apr–Jun (peak heat, 100–104°F (38–40°C))
- Airports
- Jabalpur (JLR) · Rewa (REW)
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Maihar112 ▾
- Police / medical / fire (all-India)112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Maihar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyMaihar is a small pilgrim town and generally safe; the real risks are the heat, crowded market lanes and the hill steps after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / medical / fire (all-india) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckJLR Jabalpur Airport (Dumna) (About 150 km (93 mi) by road; check flights and taxi transfers).JLR Jabalpur Airport (Dumna) (About 93 mi (150 km) by road; check flights and taxi transfers).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town; the station-to-temple auto runs about ₹20 (≈ under US$1) per passenger.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea at a street stall₹8 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketAuto-rickshaw, station to temple₹20 (≈ under US$1) per passenger
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JLR Jabalpur Airport (Dumna) (About 150 km (93 mi) by road; check flights and taxi transfers) · REW Rewa Airport (About 85 km (53 mi) by road; check whether scheduled services operate)JLR Jabalpur Airport (Dumna) (About 93 mi (150 km) by road; check flights and taxi transfers) · REW Rewa Airport (About 53 mi (85 km) by road; check whether scheduled services operate)
Map of Maihar
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Maihar
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Satna · 37 km straight line
- Katni · 60 km straight line
- Rewa · 61 km straight line
- Chitrakoot · 102 km straight line
- Khajuraho · 106 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jul
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Maihar: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Jun
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town; the station-to-temple auto runs about ₹20 per passenger. Shared autos and tongas (horse-drawn carriages) also run to the temple. The ropeway and the temple office's cab both operate in daylight only.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus or train, about 85 km (53 mi)Bus or train, about 53 mi (85 km)
Better as its own base than a return trip from Maihar.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Train or bus, about 65 km (40 mi)Train or bus, about 40 mi (65 km)
A rail junction, not a sight: useful only if you are changing trains.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus or train, about 85 km (53 mi)Bus or train, about 53 mi (85 km)
Doable in a day, but the return leg is the constraint.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
MP Tourism Hotel Surbahar
The pick named in the guides; lodges and hotels also cluster near the railway station and on the way to the temple.
Station Road area
Cheapest rooms and the easiest walk to trains; the temple road has the rest.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Auto-rickshaw, station to temple1 × ₹20 | ₹20 |
| Tea at a street stall1 × ₹8 | ₹8 |
| eSIM, about a week of data1 × ₹300 · check | ₹300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹193 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,121 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,121≈ US$25 |
MP Tourism Hotel Surbahar or a station-area lodge.
2026 estimate in INR; long-distance trains and flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Auto-rickshaw, station to temple | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) per passenger |
| Tea at a street stall | ₹8 (≈ under US$1) |
| Samosa | ₹15–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Ropeway ticket | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The ropeway and the temple cab run in daylight only: check the last ascent before you start up.
- Alcohol sale is banned locally; do not count on a drink.
- Apr–Jun is 38–40°C (100–104°F): carry water and start early.Apr–Jun is 100–104°F (38–40°C): carry water and start early.
Emergency numbers
- Police / medical / fire (all-India)
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / medical / fire (all-India)112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Maihar Railway Station → Sharda Temple (auto): About ₹20 (≈ under US$1) per passenger, 5–10 min
- Ropeway, daytime: About 5 min; ticket price check
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना है? — How much is it? (kitna hai?)
- मंदिर कहाँ है? — Where is the temple? (mandir kahaan hai?)
- मुझे पानी चाहिए — I need water (mujhe paani chahiye)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Maihar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (peak heat, 38–40°C) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata — Maihar
- secondaryWikivoyage: Maihar, revision 5300604 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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