Chanderi is a small town on the northern part of Madhya Pradesh with immense historic importance. The town is skirted with lakes, small hills and forest. The town is also a prominent Jain region with various small Jain centers encircling it. This off-beat destination has also achieved huge popularity because of ‘Chanderi Sarees’.
A brief History
Chanderi geographically lies on the border of Bundelkhand and Malwa. If you study the history of the place, you will get to know that it was a crucial trade route during 11th century. Malwa sultans rules the place during 1400, while Bundela Rajputs ruled it during since 1586.
Places to visit in Chanderi
The trip to Madhya Pradesh should be planned including this small town. You can book your stay in some lavish Chanderi Hotels for a day or two and explore the sites. The Jain Temples in this place are worth visiting. However, you can also visit Bawari Masjid, Kati Ghati, Malan Kho, Chanderi museum, etc. The Chanderi Fort (a Mughal Fort) is another prime feature of this spot, which is located on a hill at 71 meter height.
Also, Lalitpur (48km), Deoghar (68km), Jhansi (130km), Shivpuri (140km), Gwalior are some places close to Chanderi.
How to reach the place
The Gwalior Airport (215km) is the nearest airport, while the closest Rail station is at Lalitpur (48km). You can travel to the site by bus or other transportation through the expressways.
Hotels in Chanderi
Though there are very less Chanderi Hotels, yet you can find one at very affordable price. The Hotels in Chanderi like Amraee Guest House, Tana Bana-MP TDC, Hotel Shrikunj, Hotel Yuvraj Inn are there to offer you comfortable stay during your visit. July to February is the best time to visit Madhya Pradesh, so plan your trip and stay in Hotels in Chanderi accordingly.
