One of the most important cities in the district, Khargone is situated in Madhya Pradesh. A small town with sacred temples and warm-hearted people, the city welcomes all tourists to come take a break from busy, day-to-day routines and enjoy some peace and serenity in their city.
The city has experienced the reign of many glorious empires and dynasties back in the day. Development and progress are slow in this city, which probably makes it an even better holiday destination. A country where everything is growing at a rapid speed, Khargone still has a touch of an undeveloped city still basking in the glory of its past and holding onto its roots. Visit it before it loses its true essence and original touch.
The city is well known for cotton and chilly, and is one of the highest producers of these in all of India. The cotton and chilly produced in the city are not only used all across the country, but is also exported worldwide.
Two of the most important temples that should not be missed in this city are the Navagraha Temple and the Ek Mukhi Datta Temple. The Navagraha temple is dedicated to the nine planets in our solar system and the sun. It is one of the oldest Navagraha Temples in India and every year, in the month of January, the Navagraha Mela is held here, which makes this the best time to visit the city. This 20-day-long festival is sure to give you an experience of a lifetime. You can experience the streets full of markets, moving theatres and many other interesting things. The Ek Mukhi Datta Temple is another famous temple situated in this city, which is beautifully made. Lord Datta usually has three faces but in this temple, the Lord has only one face. This is one of the few Ek Mukhi Datta temples in India. It is famous amongst devotees and attracts many tourists.
The city has rickshaws that make traveling around the city easy and affordable. Apart from rickshaws, one can even choose to hire a private car or taxi to get around the city comfortably.
On a daily basis there are approximately 39 flights that operate at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport.IndiGo and Air India are the most popular airline brands that fly frequently to this airport.
By road Khargone is surrounded by Sendhwa, Khandwa, Chopda which are 34.26 km, 46.24 km, 46.58 km away respectively. These places are ideal spots for people to plan their short weekend break.