Top 5 Best Places Visiting in Sagar – Forts, Waterfalls & Wildlife Sanctuaries

1.Eran

An ancient site lying at the junction of Bina and Reuta rivers, 6 miles from Bamora station on the central railways. The geographical location of Eran ensures access between Bundelkhand in one direction and Malwa in the other direction. The place receives its name from abundant ERAKA grass growth which demonstrates emollient and diligent properties. Historical relics of great interest can be found throughout the village of Eran. Authorities indicate that a fort once belonged to the Dangis as they ruled this area. No remnants survive from the Vishnu shrines at the site though some lower stone walls remain alongside four standing columns with their upper sections as well as several beams and sections of doorway remain. The leading representation of Varaha reaches 10 feet in height as a massive sculpture. The Department of Archeaology from the University of Sagar conducted excavations which produced artifacts that resemble those discovered at Maheshwar and Tripuri thus establishing Eran as the northernmost location of Chalcolithic cultural remains in Madhya Pradesh.

2.Khimlasa

Historical records indicate that the Mohammedan noble founded Khimlasa and established it as a mahal in the Raisen Sarkar which belonged to the Malwa Subah. The stone wall encloses Khimlasa while protecting its borders through its mostly regular hatching.

The towb contains a bastion fort whose gateways make the most intriguing architectural elements within the structure. A spectacular perforated screen ornamentates the dargah of the Panch Pirs as it stands beside the fort.

3.Nauradehi

The Naoradehi wildlife sanctuary [NWLS] division [1200 sq k.m.] exists at the border point shared by Sagar Damoh and Narsingpur districts and represents the biggest forest region of this region. The protected area of NWLS contains the largest river basins of India by integrating Ganges and Narmada river watersheds. The Yamuna Ganges River covers three fourths of the waterlogged area while Narmada basin contains the remaining one fourth segment. The transitional biodiversity values setting NWLS apart as one of the unique protected areas in existence. The protected area houses 70 residential communities among its borders.
NWLS maintains biodiverse conservation of this area and safeguards cultural diversity while providing water supplies through its extensive forested water catchment territory which enhances the local economy substantially.
The local forest habitat closely matches the climatic conditions of Vindhyan types of vegetation. Many sections of this forest are dry deciduous type in which Teak stands as the primary species. Through its origin in the PA and travel across the area River Kopra Bamner and Bearma provide drinking water to wildlife and human populations living within the sanctuary. The dominant botanical aspects consist of Teak followed by Saja, Dhaora and Bhirra with Ber and Amla together with other species.
The main animal members among herbivore species consist of Nilgai, Chinkara, Chital, Sambhar, Black Buck, Barking deer, Commom Langur and Rhesus Macaque.
The sanctuary houses four categories of reptiles such as Fresh water Turtles, Terrestrial Tortoises, Monitor Lizards, and Fresh Water Crocodile and Snakes. A brief bird survey showed that Spotted Grey Creeper (Salpornis spilonotos) belongs to one of the rarest bird species found among the abundant avian population.
Migratory and resident birds consist of various important groups such as Storks(Painted, Adjutant, Openbilled), Cranes, Egrets, Lapwings, Vultures, Kites, Owls, Kingfishers and Patridges, Quails, Doves among others.
Carnivores of the sanctuary exist within a comprehensive range of species. The sanctuary supports Tiger and Panthers in addition to Indian Wolf, WildDog, Jackal and Grey Fox and Common Otter. It remains a challenging task to spot Tigers or Panthers within this protected area. The creatures have made themselves difficult to see following increased biological competition and human activity. Every visitor can find conclusive proofs of these big cats throughout the sanctuary. Hyenas together with Sloth Bears can be frequently identified within this location.

4.Rahatgarh Water Fall

A small town 60 km west of Sagar on Bhopal Sagar Road renowned for its battlement ramparts, its gates and its ruins of palaces temples and mosques. Rahatgarh fort stands close to the town on the steep river bank where visitors access it by crossing the bridge with its 14 sweeping arches from 1863. The site contains a 50-foot tall waterfall which can be found two miles from the fort within beautiful natural settings.

5.Sagar lake

The central water body of the town occupies 400 acres of area. An original formal extent of the lake possibly spanned areas where the Town Hall and Tehsil Office and Gopal ganj residential sections currently exist. The present Collectorate stands as a big building atop a hill that originally became the Governors General Agent’s home during 1820. During the 1900 famine the authorities invested approximately Rs.7000 to improve the depth of the lake. Major development initiatives failed to transform the older parts of the city because both its geographical formation and Sagar Lake persisted in their natural state.
Sagar Lake finds its location at the middle of Sagar city (23 degree 50 Minutes N: 78 degree 45 Minutes E and 517 MSL) with a surface area of 82 hectares. The shallow lake possesses only 588 hectares of catchment area while its drainage towards the north west matches the general creek pattern of the district (Mishra, 1969). The lake consists of two sections where the main lake holds 68 hectares and the wetland occupies 14 hectares. From its southern edges the main lake reaches through an earthen bridge into a minor satellite wetland which faces an open expanse. A cluster of houses along with stone walls defend all lake regions except this section. The main lake at Varanasi receives its water supply from the feeder canal at its western boundary and drains water through Mongha weir on the eastern side of the Ganga Mandir complex. The weir located at Mongha regulates water flow and controls water elevation levels. The main lake shows its lowest depths when viewed from the north-eastern, eastern and south-western sectors whereas its peak depth reaches 5.5 meters by the fort wall side and any typical water measurement reveals 2 meters as the norm. The lake offers functions for bathing as well as washing clothes and provides opportunities for recreation and serves for navigation and Trapa cultivation and recreational activities. Many cattle from the southern lake wallow in groups thus turning the sediments into a mess.

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