Janapav Hills: The Highest Peak Of The Vindhayanchal Range

Janapav Hills is a famous tourist place. It is around 45 km from Indore city located on the Indore-Mumbai highway, near the village of  Janapav Kuti in Mhow Tehsil, Indore district of Madhya Pradesh. As per some reports even today Janapav Hills has various medical herbs and plants. 

Making it one of the best tourist spots for trekking enthusiasts. Janapav Hills are surrounded by dense forest. Janapav Hills is also the birthplace of Lord Parshurama a fair is held every year on Kartik Purnima i.e. the first full moon after Diwali.

About Janapav Hills History

One of the legends also states that around twelve rivers come from a tank also known as Kund situated on Janapav Hills in Indore including Chambal, Saraswati, and Nakheri.

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How To Reach Janapav Hills

Via Air

The nearest airport to Janapav Hills in Indore is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport. Upon reaching the airport you can hire a cab to Janapav Hills. The airport is around 46 km from Janaav Hills.

Via Road

At a distance of 48 km from Indore Janapav Hills has well-connected roads to Indore. To reach Janapav via road, you can take either of the following two routes: Manpur Road or Yashwant Nagar Road. You can hire a cab or get a car to reach Janapav Hills. 

Via Railway

The nearest railway station to reach Janapav Hills is Rau Station which is about 23 km from the hill. From Rau railway station you can take a bus or get a rickshaw. It is mostly advisable that you have your vehicle as buses and cabs might not be available.

Best Time To Visit Janapav Hills

You can also visit Janapav Hills during Kartik Purnama the first full moon night after Diwali. Locals’ celebration of this festival with huge pomp and grandeur makes it the best time to visit Janapav hills. 

Janapav Hills Trek Guide

You can also see the tank (kund) at a distance whose folklore is popularly known to be the major contributor to twelve rivers including Chambal, Saraswati, and Nakheri.

The Janpav Hills Trek will take you through the lush green forest, hilly region, and small villages. Birding is also another thing you can do on Janapav Hills. There are many species of birds residing on Janapav Hills. It will surely give you a breathtaking experience.  

The trek is ideal for people who want to encounter the panoramic views of the Vindhyanchal Range.

• Altitude: 853m
• Best time to visit: July to September
• Duration of the trek: 1 Day 
• Difficulty level: Moderate

Places To Visit Near Janapav Hills

1. Jamadagni Ashram

2. Sheetla Mata Waterfall

Many devotees as well as tourists come during monsoon to visit the temple and enjoy the waterfall. From the base village, the trek is around 1-2 hours long to reach Sheetla Mata Waterfall. The place also has 3 caves and is believed that the Holkar and Pindhari Army used to hide in those caves. 

3. Tincha Waterfall

Swimming in the waterfall is not allowed, and during August the flow of the waterfall is very heavy. You have to be a little careful of monkeys as there are many monkeys in the area.

4. Bamniya Kund Waterfall

Try to visit this waterfall on weekdays during summer as during weekends there is a lot of rush.

Hotels Near Janapav Hills

1. The Nature’s Nest Hotel & Resort
2. Neertaure Resort And Wellness
3. The Mountview Resort, Mhow
4. Flora Farm
5. Pyra Healing Garden
6. Ayat Farmhouse
7. Ananda Nilayam, Nisarg Farm

Restaurants Near Janapav Hills

Carry your snacks for the trek and if you do not have any snacks with you there are many local vendors near Janapav Hills you can get something there. Following are some of the restaurants near Janapav Hills.

1. Cube Stop Manpur
2. Star Family Restaurant
3. Shree R Chotiwala Family Restaurant & Garden
4. Maa Kasturi Shree

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Precautions To Be Taken Before Going To Janapav Hills

1. If you are going on a trek then please wear proper shoes.
2. Carry an extra pair of clothes with you
3. If you are going with your group make sure you do not leave them.
4. If you are visiting in monsoon make sure you have a raincoat or a windsheeter.
5. Carry mosquito repellent.
6. There are not many places to eat on the hill, therefore carry your snacks.