Ramtek Fort Templeरामटेक
A hilltop temple-fort near Nagpur, tied to both Rama and the poet Kalidasa.
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Vidarbha
Vidarbha
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height400 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyRamtek, Nagpur
EntryFree
About Ramtek Fort Temple
A hilltop temple-fort where Rama is said to have rested during his exile, and where Kalidasa is traditionally held to have written the Meghaduta. The Khindsi lake below is Vidarbha’s main boating spot.
What to see and do
- Hilltop Rama temple complex
- Kalidasa and the Meghaduta connection
- Khindsi lake boating below
- Nagardhan fort and Pench nearby
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