About Seoni
Gandhinagar to Seoni distnce : 909 km
Estimated travel time : 17.5 hours
Gandhinagar to Seoni is a popular route for tourism. Seoni is a city and a municipality in Seoni district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. This tribal household dominated district was formed in the year 1956. Rudyard Kipling used the forests in the vicinity of Seoni, or as he spells it, Seeonee, as the setting for the Mowgli stories in The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book (1894โ1895), although the area is not an actual rainforest. Seoni is city where tributary of the river Godavari, the Wainganga, originates. Seoni is reachable by road, major adjacent cities Gandhinagar and Jabalpur.
The region is mostly inhabited by the tribal population and they mainly rely on the Wainganga River for drinking and washing.ย Agriculture is the chief profession of the people.ย ย Bhimgarh Sanjay Sarovar Dam constructed across the Wainganga River raised to the heights of fame as the biggest dam in the whole of Asia which is brilliantly constructed using only soil as raw material. Boating facilities has been started off here by the tourism department to boost tourism.ย Pench National Park is the other prominent attraction which is curled up in the arms of the lofty Satpura ranges in the Seoni district. Rudyard Kipling, the famous author who wrote Jungle Book was motivated to write his book by the enthralling lush green and rich wildlife of the Pench National Park. The park consists of enormous collection of colorful flora and wild fauna in its natural habitat. The Striped Stalker (Tiger) can be seen in good numbers. Carrying of cameras and binoculars are recommended to make the visit more exciting.ย The remnants of the ancient Sona Rani palace spectacularly built on a natural setting in the forest is worth visiting. Seoni helps you to connect with nature and escape the hectic urban life.
Taxi from Gandhinagar to Seoni is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Gandhinagar to Seoni by car is well connected via NH47 which is a very convenient and comfortable drive. Gandhinagar to Seoni distance is 909 Km and is a 17.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are : Godhra-known for big restaurants,parks,libraries,churches,mosques,shopping etc.
Dahod - - the city is adorned with holy mosques and exquisite carvings.
Jhabua - - Break from the monotony of a long drive,dig into good food and stay back for the night.
Dhar - - Dhar Fort, Kharbuja Mahal, Bhojshala, Bagh Caves, Patidar Sangrahalay and many temples
Maheshwar - - Shri Raj Rajeshwar temple, Narmada Ghat, Ahilya Devi Maheshwar Fort, Maheshwar Fort, Pandharinath Mandir
Omkareshwar - - Mini Varanasi
Betul - -Balajipuram Temple, Salbardi Shivalinga Caves, Muktagiri, Tapti Udgam
Mohi - - Explore various foods and enjoy the unique taste
Chhindwara - - Devgarh Fort, Srishti Maata Mandir, Tribal Museum, Pataleshwar temple
Pithampur - - largest industrial town
Indore - - comercial hub on Madhya Pradesh
Harda - - ancient city with many temples like Riddnath Temple, Ram Janki mandir