Amarkantak in Sanskrit means 'the eternal source,' which is significantly linked with the sacred river Narmada, one of the most sacred and unique rivers of India. This place is visited by a large number of people each year including religious tourists as well as nature lovers, who like to explore the uniqueness of the place. Some people believe that the famous Sanskrit poet Kalidas named the place 'Amrakoot', as there are many mango trees (amra) in the city and so the place became 'Amarkoot'.
Amarkantak is a land of many stories and has witnessed many empires, beginning from the Pandavas to foreign leaders to modern times. There are many temples in Amarkantak that describe the era of different leaders. According to a common story here, when Lord Shiva destroyed Tripura by fire, the ashes fell on Amarkantak, which was transformed into thousands of shivalas (symbols of shiva). One can see such a symbol in Jwaleshwar. Since then, it is estimated that anyone who dies at this destination gives a place in the sky.
This beautiful destination is surrounded by green mountains and huge waterfalls. One can experience the immaculate nature in its full bloom in Amarkantak if visited in the winter season. There are holy ponds, shining streams and dense forests that are a part of this amazing destination. Some of the main attractions in Amarkantak are Narmadakund and the ancient temples of Kalachuri Period. There are 16 small temples in the temple complex of Narmadakund, which is located in the heart of the city.