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TREK DIFFICULTY
Easy Moderate
TREK DURATION
3 Days
CLOSEST AIRPORT
Vadodara International Airport
SUITABLE FOR
8 to 62 years
Trek along Narmada's serene Waterfall, Streams and Hills
We'll admit it. Even before we set foot on the Narmada Backwaters trek, we were already impressed by trekking in Madhya Pradesh. If you're not aware, we opened up the Pench Mowgli trek in 2024, and trekkers have been loving it.
We were wondering if another trek in Madhya Pradesh would match up to the beauty.
So when our chief explorer, Nitesh Kumar, returned from the Narmada Backwaters Trek, it was the first question we asked him. Here's what he had to say: "Even though I have been exploring treks in MP since 2017, this place is unlike any other. I saw waterfalls, hilltops, streams and the whole backwaters, all within two days. I never thought such a place existed!"
To give you a glimpse of the trek, you start your trek by visiting a quaint tribal village at Kherwada. Meeting the tribal community here, and seeing how harmoniously they live with nature sets a wonderful context for what is to come over the next three days.
From the village, you set out on a delightful trail alongside a stream. You're in a narrow gorge with thick undergrowth around you. There is a sense of adventure from the get-go. In 2-3 hours, a surprise awaits you: a magnificent waterfall that appears to be descending from the sky. This is the Gawani Waterfall. It's wonderful to spend some time in the pools formed by the waterfall, before heading back to Kherwada.
The next day is when you truly acquaint yourself with the stunning backwaters of the Narmada. Camping beside the backwaters, with the mild tinkle of the water, under a starry sky is an experience to remember.
The final day seals the deal for us because it takes you up to a vantage point at Jalsindhi Top. You climb a steep incline over a series of switchbacks to reach the top, from where the vast expanse of the Narmada Backwaters opens up. The grandiosity strikes you when you realize that you're seeing a tri-junction point, where the borders of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh meet.
To sum it up, the Narmada Backwaters Trek is a wonderful mix of the natural beauty of Madhya Pradesh, its rich culture and adventure. From the hidden waterfalls to the backwaters to the summit views, it's a power-packed three-day trek.
If you are looking for a trek for yourself / your family and friends, this would be an ideal trek over an extended weekend.
We'll admit it. Even before we set foot on the Narmada Backwaters trek, we were already impressed by trekking in Madhya Pradesh. If you're not aware, we opened up the Pench Mowgli trek in 2024, and trekkers have been loving it.
We were wondering if another trek in Madhya Pradesh would match up to the beauty.
Narmada Backwaters Trek
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