Ramtek

1 dayBest: Nov–MarPilgrimage#temple#hills#holy

Ram temple on a hill

Why this weekend?

Ram templeHill climbKhindsi lake

Some links below are affiliate links — booking through them may earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you.

The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The temple hill
- Ram temple visit
- Lakshmana shrine
- Twin lakes
- Hill steps
- Return

Geography & terrain

Ramtek lies in the Nagpur district of Maharashtra, 55 km from Nagpur and 90 km from Pench — the temple hill of the region, its Ram temple, the lakes and the hill lanes set on the Ramtek hill.

History & culture

The town's story runs with the 18th-century temple era — the temple town of the 18th-century Ram temple and the Raghuji Bhonsle's 1771-era seat, with the town's modern role as the pilgrimage of the Nagpur circuit and the home of the 1771-era temple and the Lakshmana temple and the 2 lakes; the town's history of the 17th-century Rangmahal and the Kalidas's legend and the hill steps, gives Ramtek its temple-hill character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹800–2,000/night

Mid-range

₹2,000–4,000/night

Comfort

₹4,000+/night

Things to do

Temple hills
Twin shrines
Palace halls
Twin lakes
Hill steps

Eat & drink

Vada pav
Misal pav
Pav bhaji
Puran poli

Getting there

Fly: Mumbai (BOM) / Pune (PNQ) / Nagpur (NAG)
Train: Mumbai CST, Pune, Nagpur junctions
Road from Mumbai: varies by district — 40–500 km
Getting around: Local trains, autos, buses, app taxis

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹2,500–6,500 (1 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹800–4,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹500–900
Per day · Activities: ₹400–800

Month by month

Jan · Best: 14–29°C · None rain
Feb · Best: 17–32°C · None rain
Mar · Hot: 21–36°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 25–39°C · None rain
May · Hot: 28–40°C · None rain
Jun · Monsoon: 27–35°C · Heavy rain
Jul · Monsoon: 25–31°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 25–31°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 24–33°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Good: 21–34°C · Light rain
Nov · Good: 17–31°C · None rain
Dec · Best: 14–29°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Marathi (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Nov–Mar
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Nov–Mar) holds the town's calm
The steps ask the walking shoes
Pairs with Nagpur for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

What is Ramtek?

The temple hill of the Nagpur.

What is there to do?

The temple, the lakes and the steps.

How long is the visit?

A full day.