The Patalkot valley is spread over an area of 79 km2. at an average height of 2750–3250 feet above Mean Sea Level from 22.24 to 22.29 ° North and 78.43 to 78.50 ° East. The valley is located at a distance of 78 km from Chhindwara in the North-West direction and 20 km from Tamia in the North-East Direction. 'Doodhi' river flows in the valley. This horse–shoe shaped valley is surrounded by hills and
there are several pathways to reach the villages located inside the valley. The rocks are mostly by the Archaean era which are nearly 2500 million years and comprised with Granite gneiss, green schists, basic rocks, quartz with Gondwana sediments including conglomerate sandstone, shales and carbonaceous shales. The composite carbon on the rocks called Shilajit is also found on few patches in upper zones. How To Reach Patalkot:
By Air:
Nagpur Airport is the nearest airport and is located about 208 km away from Patalkot. Many flights connect Nagpur to other major airports in India. Once you reach Nagpur, you can avail buses or cabs to reach Chhindwara district, and Patalkot is located about 80 km away from the city. By train:
Chhindwara Railway Station is located in the heart of the city, and it is well connected to other major cities in India. By road:
Roads are well maintained and well connected to Chhindwara district from other major cities in India. Taxis and buses are readily available from the city centre to reach Patalkot. Best Time To Visit Patalkot:
Monsoon is an ideal time to visit Patalkot, i.e., from October to February. Patalkot looks dreamy with rolling hills and panoramic landscapes during monsoon season.
