A Trip to Sonagiri Jain Temples Datia – How to Reach

A few days before I got the chance to visit one of the amazing historical places of Madhya Pradesh which is Shri Digamber Jain Siddha Shetra, Sonagiri. Sonagiri is a small town in Datia district near Dabra and it is about 60 KMs from Gwalior city. Sonagiri is basically a Jain pilgrimage hill station and it is one of the primary pilgrimage places for the Jain devotees.

In this article, I am going to tell you about my trip experience to Sonagiri, the history of Sonagiri temples in Datia, and the complete travel guide to Sonagiri temples in Datia Madhya Pradesh.

My Trip Experience to Sonagiri Temples in Datia, Madhya Pradesh

I found Sonagiri a very beautiful and peaceful place to visit near Gwalior city. There are more than 100 temples situated on the hill and all the temples have excellent architecture. The history of Sonagiri is from the 9th century onwards. It is said that on this hill more than 5 crores of ascetic saints have achieved liberation.

Sonagiri is one of the best places I visited in recent times. If you are looking for a peaceful and historical place to visit then Sonagiri is the perfect choice for you. Also, the spiritual significance of this place is on the next level. Many renowned and learned Saints are known to have gained salvation at this place. A 9.8-foot rock-cut statue of Lord Chandraprabhu is situated at the hill station, dating back to the 5th to 6th centuries.

Sonagiri is very popular among tourists coming from Agra, Gwalior, Jhansi, Orchha, etc. Ascetic saints come to Sonagiri – Shri Digamber Jain Siddha Shetra to practice self-discipline, and austerity to attain salvation/ liberation (Moksha). Sonagiri is one of the 40 Amazing Places To Visit Near Gwalior.

How to Reach Sonagiri Jain Temples

Reaching Sonagiri is very easy as the place is well connected with rail and road means of transport. There is a dedicated railway station for the Sonagiri Jain Temples named Sonagiri Junction which comes under the Agra-Jhansi rail line. Sonagiri can be accessed by road via the Dabra-Datia highway which also lies on the Gwalior-Jhansi Road.

Complete Address of Sonagiri Jain Temples: Shri Digamber Jain Siddha Shetra, Sonagir, Post – Sonagiri, District – Datia, Madhya Pradesh, Pin – 475685.

Now below is the information on Sonagiri’s travel distance from some of the famous locations –

Sonagiri Jain Temple’s travel distance from Gwalior is around 60 KMs. Sonagiri Jain Temple’s travel distance from Jhansi is around 30 KMs. Sonagiri’s travel distance from Pitambara Mata Temple Datia is around 15 KMs.

Sonagiri’s travel distance from Delhi is around 450 KMs.
Sonagiri’s travel distance from Mathura is around 270 KMs.
Sonagiri’s travel distance from Agra is around 210 KMs.
Sonagiri’s travel distance from Morena is around 120 KMs.
Sonagiri’s travel distance from Bhind is around 150 KMs.
Sonagiri’s travel distance from Gwalior is around 60 KMs.
Sonagiri’s travel distance from Jhansi is around 30 KMs.
Sonagiri’s travel distance from Orchha is around 50 KMs.
Sonagiri’s travel distance from Shivpuri is around 110 KMs.
Sonagiri’s travel distance from Bina is around 220 KMs.
Sonagiri’s travel distance from Bhopal is around 410 KMs.
Sonagiri’s travel distance from Indore is around 500 KMs.
Sonagiri’s travel distance from Ujjain is around 450 KMs.
Sonagiri’s travel distance from Jabalpur is around 400 KMs.

Here is a short travel video of Sonagiri hill station with some of the important information about the place –

Sonagiri is a must-visit and one of the most amazing places to visit near Gwalior city Madhya Pradesh. If you want to know more about the Sonagiri or need any kind of information about the same then feel free to tell us in the comment section below.

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