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Major city · India

Pandhurnaपांढुरना

Skip Pandhurna unless you time your trip for the Gotmar Mela (one evening in Aug/Sep). Otherwise it's a quiet orange-farming town with little for travellers.

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Pandhurna is a small town on the Jam River in Madhya Pradesh, best known for the Gotmar Mela, a one-night festival where villagers throw stones at each other. Outside that event, the town has a handful of dargahs and a waterfall but no reason to stop. Most visitors use it as a rail stop en route to Jabalpur or Nagpur.

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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Jun (hot), Jul–Sep (monsoon, though the festival falls in this period)
Airports
NAG · JLR
Nights
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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.

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Emergency numbers for Pandhurna112 ▾
  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Pandhurna, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Street or quick mealChai at a stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi to Lilahi Waterfalls (one way)₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7)
  • Budget bedBasic lodge room, a night, per room₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • Mid-range bedBasic lodge room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
  • High-end bedBasic lodge room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)

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.

Gotmar Mela (stone-throwing festival)Orange farmingHazrat Baba Farid DargahLilahi Waterfalls
Airports
NAG Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur (About 2 h by road; taxis and buses available) · JLR Jabalpur Airport (About 2.5 h by road)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    36°C (97°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    40°C (104°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    42°C (108°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (42°C (108°F)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Pandhurna: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

28°C (82°F)

12°C (54°F)

1 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

14°C (57°F)

1 rd

Mar

36°C (97°F)

19°C (66°F)

1 rd

Apr

40°C (104°F)

24°C (75°F)

1 rd

May

42°C (108°F)

27°C (81°F)

2 rd

Jun

37°C (99°F)

26°C (79°F)

9 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

15 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

14 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

10 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

20°C (68°F)

3 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

16°C (61°F)

1 rd

Dec

28°C (82°F)

13°C (55°F)

1 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

The town is walkable. Auto-rickshaws cover short distances; for Lilahi Waterfalls you need a hired vehicle.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Betul

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Train or bus, about 40 min

Larger town with better services; a practical base.

Jabalpur

go

Door to door: About 2.5 h

Train, about 2 h

Gateway to Bhedaghat and Marble Rocks.

Pachmarhi

caution

Door to door: About 3.5 h

Bus or taxi via Pipariya, about 3 h

Hill station with waterfalls and caves; a long day trip.

Bhedaghat

go

Door to door: About 3 h

Train to Jabalpur then local transport, about 2.5 h

Marble Rocks and boat rides on the Narmada.

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.

Near Pandhurna railway station

A few basic lodges; book ahead during the festival.

Betul

Larger town 40 km (25 mi) north; more hotel options.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
High
₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Basic lodge room1 × 1 night × ₹500₹500
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,000₹1,000
Auto-rickshaw within town1 × ₹50₹50
Taxi to Lilahi Waterfalls (round trip)1 × ₹800₹800
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹240
Trip total≈ ₹2,590 per person per day, bed included₹2,590≈ US$30

2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Chai at a stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
Simple thali meal₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2)
Auto-rickshaw ride (within town)₹30–60 (≈ under US$1)
Taxi to Lilahi Waterfalls (one way)₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Pandhurna is safe for travellers in normal times. During Gotmar Mela, the stone-throwing is dangerous: keep a safe distance and follow police instructions. General India cautions apply: watch for touts at the station, carry small notes, and avoid walking alone after dark in isolated areas.
  • Gotmar Mela involves stone-throwing: stay at a safe distance and follow local instructions.
  • No ATMs may work reliably; carry enough cash.
  • Most shops and eateries close early; plan meals accordingly.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire and ambulance
112

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Pandhurnaपांढुरना

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My bed tonight

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मुझे इस पते पर ले चलिएTake me to this address

Emergency

  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

Embassy

The US has a consulate in Mumbai; most other countries have embassies in New Delhi. For emergencies, contact your country's 24-hour helpline.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Pandhurna station → town centre: auto-rickshaw ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
  • Pandhurna → Betul by train: about ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) (check)
  • Pandhurna → Nagpur by train: about ₹200–400 (≈ US$3–5) (check)

Say or show

  • कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai?)
  • मेला कहाँ है? — Where is the festival? (mela kahan hai?)
  • मुझे टैक्सी चाहिए — I need a taxi (mujhe taxi chahiye)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
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 Pandhurna. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (hot), Jul–Sep (monsoon, though the festival falls in this period) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Festival page for Gotmar Mela with exact date, safety zones and local contacts.
  2. Verified opening hours for dargahs and Lilahi Waterfalls.
  3. Place pages for Betul, Narmadapuram and Bhedaghat with transfer times.

Meanwhile

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