Things to Do in Betul
Betul is surely not a tourist’s paradise, but it is neither a completely boring place for tourist or for anyone who wants to have a fulfilling experience. There are quite a few good places in Betul where some happy and memorable times are surely assured. Besides, Betul is culturally very rich place. It is home to Gond Adivasi tribe – the oldest tribe of south Asia and one of the oldest surviving tribes of the world. And Betul is one of the few places in entire India that offers the privilege of exploring the very unique Gond culture. Below is a brief summary of what all things are really worth doing in Betul.Visit the famous Balajipuram Temple
When you’re in Betul you can’t afford to miss the immensely beautiful Balajipuram Temple. It is undeniably the most sacred and also the most iconic tourist attraction of entire Betul district. Over the years though its popularity and fame has surpassed the boundaries of Betul and today stands as one of the most visited temples of Central as well as Northern India. Its breathtaking Dravidian style architecture and acres of lush greenery has made this temple so famous and so sought after.The main temple is located inside huge vicinity area. The area is absolutely lush green and is also dotted with few more smaller temples. Besides, there is also a huge fountain that will surely please your eyes. Over all, few hours spent at Balajipuram Temple will surely turn out to be a lifetime experience. its exotic Dravidian architecture and surrounding scenic beauty will definitely stay in your memories for all your life Balajipuram Temple is located at located on National Highway no 69 (Bhopal – Nagpur highway) – around 8 kms away from Betul Railway Station.
Enjoy Shopping at Kothi Bazaar and Betul Bazaar
These two markets are the biggest commercial hubs of Betul district. For enjoying shopping escapade in Betul District, these two areas are highly recommended. The only flip side though is that there are no shopping malls here or anywhere in Betul district. Nor are there any upscale retail stores selling international brands. Nonetheless, all the popular modern shopping items like jewelries, apparels (for men as well as women) mobiles, foot wears, electronic items, utensils etc are easily available in both these markets. However, for more fulfilling shopping experience, we’d highly recommend Kothi bazaar over Betul bazaar.Since it has more shops and hence offers a better shopping experience. Betul Bazaar though has its own charm. In fact Betul district itself gets its name from Betul Bazaar. So it is historically very important place. Over all, visiting these two commercial hubs is surely one of the worth doing things in Betul.
Dine at Multi Cuisine Restaurant in Betul
Betul may not be a very happening or glamorous place, but it does boost some very good multi cuisine restaurants. Below mentioned multi cuisine restaurants are the best amongst the very few that Betul has. Sharan Restaurant
Civil Line, Collage Road, Betul Ganj,
Betul – 460001
Phone no: + (91)-9993966044.
Ramkrishna Restaurant
C/O Hotel Ramkrishna, Kargil Chowk,
Sadar, Betul H O, Betul – 460001
Phone no: + (91)-7141-239597.
Hotel IC Inn
Near railway station, Gothi market, Main Road,
Betul- 46001, Madhya Pradesh, India
Phone no: +91 7141 232225 / 232226 /232227,
Mobile no: +91 7489270555 / 7489262777,
Website: www.hotelicinn.com.