Uttarvahini Narmada Parikrama: Back to the Roots
Hi,
FOR 2026:
Starting Date : Thursday, 19th March 2026(Falgun Vad Amavasya)
End Date: Friday,17th April 2026(Chaitra Vad Amavasya)
So this is the first time in a year that I am writing the blog immediately after coming from the excursion, trip, or trek, whatever you say. I usually write next week, or sometimes after months also. But what motivated me to write immediately after coming from this one?
The fact that kids surprise us after each trail, or why we have not heard about this one in all these years or the dedication and faith of the people living in the vicinity of the river. The way they are committing their time and energy to people like us is commendable. They’re not doing it as a sense of duty. It is their selfless act of kindness… Will talk about it later in the blog.
First, let me start with a brief introduction to parikrama. As we all know Narmada river starts from Amarkantak and ends at Bharuch.ย Narmada parikrama means circumambulating the river. You can begin at any point, and then you must come to that point again. The total journey is around 3500 km. Yes, you read it right. It is close to the famous Appalachian Trail in the USA (3540 km).
Many of us won’t be able to do the whole Narmada Parikarma, and this Uttarvahini Parikrama is our best option. Whenever any river goes from south to north direction, it is very optimistic. And this Uttarvahini Narmada Parikrama is as propitious as the main Narmada Parikarma, and it is done in the month of Chaitra as per the Hindu calendar.
Narmada runs from south to north from village Rampura near Garudeshwar to Tilakwada (near Men- Narmada river Sangam). So this is the path of Uttaravahini Narmada parikarama. You can start from Rampura or you can start from Tilakwada also.
We left for Tilakwada at around 5 am and started our parikrama by 6:30. But we were late as we met many people from the Rampura side at that time, so they had already finished half of their journey by then. So our advice is to start early at around 4:00 am so you can avoid heat.
In Tilakwada, the parikrama starts at Maninageshwar Mahadev temple. The path is very well marked. From concrete roads to farms and fields, from Narmada on your right side to Banana plantations on either sides and beautiful temples, this path has all of these!
And what can I say about the hospitality of nearby villagers? You will get water, chhas, sharbat, and snacks at specific intervals. Their altruistic behaviors toward ‘parikramavasi’ are mind-blowing. We truly cherished the value of our beliefs and our roots. This is our faithful India, where people believe in the ideas of people, irrespective of their names, their religion, or their status. On many stalls, they have mentioned, ‘ Please don’t offend us by giving us money.โย We were speechless!
From Tilakwada you have to goย to Rengan village and from here you can take a boat service which charges 20 Rs per person. On this way, there were many kids from nearby villages. Please keep a few handy treats for them. No! they do not expect that. It is totally your choice.
From Rengan boat will take you to Rampura. Most people start their journey from this side. One free medical camp is also there at this site.
Now you have to go from Rampura to Guvar. At this site, the journey is mainly through a concrete road compared to the opposite side. Once you reach Gopaleshwar, you must take a right turn and walk by the riverside from now onwards.
At this end, they also have good boat service with exact charges. But on the opposite end, the sand is very sticky and with a slit, so be careful. After this, you can clean your feet at the beautiful Narmada Men Sangam, where you can feel the urgency in the Men River water to meet Maa Reva. The way the small stream of Men is gushing into mighty Narmada is a sight to behold. Take a dip here, and you will feel blessed. Our kids were at this place for more than 45 minutes, and all our weariness disappeared in those minutes. From this Sangam, you need to climb steep stairs and reach Vasudev Kutir, and from there, via, Tilakwada village, you will go up to Maninagenswar temple.
So shout out to all people; please spread the word about this and embark upon this journey, if not spiritually, then just as an experience. We bet you won’t be disappointed and at the end, you will definitely shout – “Narmade Har”. That’s the power of our river.ย You will indeed be in a state of lassitude, but you will have immense positivity.
Details of the trek/ Parikrama:
Starting Point : Ranchhodaraay Temple,Rampura / Tilakwada
Ending Point : Ranchhodaraay Temple,Rampura / Tilakwada
Totalย Distance : 17 Km+
Temples to visit in between:ย
- Shree Ranchhodyar Mandir , Rampura.
- Shree Dhaneshwer Mahadev Lukeshwar Mahadev Temple
- Shree Mangleshwar Mahadev Mangrol
- RAMJI MANDIR, Mangrol
- Kamnath Mahadev, Mangrol
- Tapovan Ashram
- Shree Swami Ramanand Sant Ashram, Guvar
- Sitarambapu Ashram Gariyadhar
After crossing river….
- Vasudev Kutir
- Shree Maninageshvar Mahadev, Vadiya village
- Kapil Muni Ashram, Vasan
Narmade Har
SaSha
If you really want to understand the true meaning and feeling behind this parikrama, there are a few amazing books in Gujarati Literature. Sharing the names and Amazon links for the same:
There are three books by Shri Amrutlal Vegad and one by Shri Dhruv Bhatt in Gujarati. All three are amazing and greatly inspiring.
Tatvamasi – Dhruv Bhatt – this has both – Gujarati editionย and English editionย
Tire tire Narmada – Amrutlal Vegad – linkย
Parikrama Narmada Maiya ni -Amrutlal Vegad – linkย
Saundarya ni Devi Narmada -Amrutlal Vegad – link
Points to consider:
- This is a very well-marked trail, and you will meet thousands of parikramavasi like you, so safety is not concerned.
- The government has also kept toilets at many places.
- You can take your water, but there are stalls at regular intervals.
- Please don’t litter. Keep our rivers clean.
- One of the ideas for writing this blog today is that this is just the second day of Chaitra month, so you still have 4 Sundays with you.
- It is mentioned in places that the total path is 20 km, but it is appx 17 km.
- In one of the images, there is a contact number. You can ask about it also.
Contact info: Contact on this email id paramachidakasha@gmail.comย for more details of Uttaravahini Panchakoshi Narmada Parikrama.
Official govt website for parikrama: https://yatradhamportal.gujarat.gov.in/
Note: ย As it is getting very crowded on weekends, we have to do prior registration for Saturday and Sunday (25th-30th March, 2nd-4th April and 11th-13th April)
Click on the link below.ย
https://yatradhamportal.gujarat.gov.in/UserRegistration
Biud
Sani ane ravi be divas bhid rahe che vadhare
Sani ravi เชฐเชเชฟเชธเซเชเซเชฐเซเชถเชจ mage che
Thank you so much… help karva mate… Hu link add kari davu chhu…khub khub abhar
Now a days peace is missing during parikrama.
It’s been highly over crowded ๐
It was a memorable experience with you when we went together first time
I am thankful to you because you inspired me
so true Priteshbhai… the first two years were divine. we could truly feel and understand the essence behind this ritual.
HOW TO REACH TILAKWADA OR RAMPURA ? And
DO WE HAVE TO DO CIRCLE OR JUST ANY OF THE SIDE LIKE ” If Starting point is Tilakwada So Do I have To Come To Again To Tilakwada By Parikrama” Or Just One Side Of The River ?
You have to come back to your starting point. There are boats on either sides to cross the river. If you are planning to come by train then nearest station is Ekta Nagar.
From Ekta nagar how to reach there?
You will get taxi or at least rickshaw. the distance is appx 19 km with 25-30 min drive. we haven’t explored it but once we went from Rampura to Tilakwada in rickshaw which is 26 km , 35 min, so you will be able to get from Ekta nagar.
as it is getting very crowded prior registration is required for weekends: link – https://yatradhamportal.gujarat.gov.in/UserRegistration
If I reach Tilakwada at 8 pm and I want to start Parikrama next morning, is there any accommodation facility to stay night in Tilakwada?
there are few ashrams in Tilakwada. I can give you names but we are not sure about accommodation facilities, as we have not stayed there. one is Vasudev Kutir and another is Narmade Har ashram.
Hope this helps you.
Narmade Har.
we respect those who do Narmada parikrama
THANK YOU…
Wow! Excellent read.
There’s one Tapovan Ashram on the banks of Narmada river at Ankleshwar. That happens to be less than 5km away from our farm, so next time, visit our farm and Tapovan Ashram both.
Thank you…sure…Narmada river bank is our favourite place..
We did long back..! There was no crowd. We started very early around 3am. At some point there were nobody to guide. We walked on bank of Marmada…we found little difficult at some point!
But, it was really enjoyable.
I have heard about Narmada Parikrama.Many people does it.
yes..we started after COVID only.
How to reach rampura im coming from Mumbai
You can take train to Ektanagar and then by cab or rickshaw..
as it is getting very crowded prior registration is required for weekends: link – https://yatradhamportal.gujarat.gov.in/UserRegistration
How to reach Rampura from ektanagar
It is a small ride of 25-30 min. yoi can get a rockshaw of cab i think… we went from Rampura to Tilakwada in Rickshaw once…
as it is getting very crowded prior registration is required for weekends: link – https://yatradhamportal.gujarat.gov.in/UserRegistration
Hello,
Some questions about this parikrama. My left leg knee replacement before 4 years. I have do walking every day. So, My question is I have do this parikrama?
if you are physically active the you can definitely do as there are few temples along the way so you can take rest also. but i would suggest to do it with company or atleast a person who can walk with you and guide you because it is not a small journey. at least 16 km walk..
as it is getting very crowded prior registration is required for weekends: link – https://yatradhamportal.gujarat.gov.in/UserRegistration
*Uttaravahini Panchakoshi Narmada Parikrama*
(One Day Parikrama)
*Namami Devi Narmade*
Starting Date : Thursday, 19th March 2026(Falgun Vad Amavasya)
End Date: Friday,17th April 2026(Chaitra Vad Amavasya)
Parikrama or circumammbulation means walk on both side of river in clockwise,to experience or realize the highly highly spiritual vibrations and walking into divine energy fields,that is waiting for you to rejuvenate.
*Starting Point(Prasthanam) : Ranchhodaraay Temple,Rampura*
*Ending Point(Purnahuti) : Ranchhodaraay Temple,Rampura*
*Track Distance : 17 Km+*
*Track information/Description :*
We usually take the parikrama in braahmamuhurta(early morning at 3:00 AM sharp) from Ranchhodaraay Temple,Rampura
There are five shivalayas and Ashrams in Parikrama track.
Parikramawasis take darshan and shivapoojan at the temples.
1) Darshan & shiva poojan at first shivalay Dhanadeshwar & Lunkeshwar,Rampura village.
2) Darshan & shiva poojan at second shivalay Mangaleshwar,Mangrol village.
Tapovan Ashram
3) Darshan & shiva poojan at third shivalay Gopareshwar,Guvar village
Ramananda Ashram
Bapa Sitaram Ashram(Ghaariyadhaarwala)
Walk on the bank of holy river(punya salila) Narmada Maiya.
River crossing at Saherav village by Boat or Bridge and reach to next shivalaya.
Here Sangam of Mani river and Narmada Maiya.
Parikramawasis usually do Sangam Narmada Snanam in braahmamuhurta.
4) Darshan & shiva poojan at fourth shivalay Maninageshwar,Wadiya village.
5) Darshan & shiva poojan at fifth and last shivalay Kapileshwar,Vasan village
Walk on the bank of holy river(punya salila) Narmada Maiya upto Rengan village.
River crossing by boat from Rengan village to Kidi Makodi Ghat(Anad vaahini),Rampura.
Narmada Snanam at Rampura Ghat.
Finally purnahuti of Uttaravaahini Panchkoshi Narmada Parikrama at Ranchhodaraay Temple.
After completion of holy track offer poojanam of Bhagwan Vishnu/Narayana at Ranchhodaraay Temple.
Prasadam : We can take Prasadam in any Ashrams but we prefer to take nearest Yogananda Dandi Ashram.
Do & Donts :
– Do not use plastics.
– Do not use shampoo,soap etc during snanam.
– Carry minimum lugguage.
– Wear cap,spectacles,sport shoes.
– Keep your body hydrated beacause after 8:30 AM temperature will be high but we can walk.
– Concentrate your mind in shivatattva or narayana tattva to achieve deep & eternal peace(param nirmalata param shitalata) and highest benefits -punya falam.
Narmade Har!
Thank you so much for providing dates for this year. this will help a lot to our readers
Hi
I am hitendra and i wanto join in 2026 for parikrama can you share the dates and เคชเฅเคฐเคตเคพเคธ เคตเคฐเฅเคฃเคจ
yes surely..i will find out and let u know. thanks for approaching.
FOR 2026:
Starting Date : Thursday, 19th March 2026(Falgun Vad Amavasya)
End Date: Friday,17th April 2026(Chaitra Vad Amavasya)
Hi, I am Ganpat from Ahmedabad can u please brief me how to proceed for parikrama as I am planning from 12th of December.
Thanks
Thanks for approaching. But usually this parikrama takes place during the Chaitra month so in March. During December you might not get the boat ride to cross the river.
Hello, I am Chandrika, also from Bangalore. I would like to do this parikrama in 2026, Chaitra masa. Kindly advise
Hi. thanks for reaching out. will surely look for it and will send you an email ASAP.
Contact on my email id paramachidakasha@gmail.com for more details of Uttaravahini Panchakoshi Narmada Parikrama.
Narmade Har!
Hi Ms. Chandrika I’m also from Bangalore and want to join this parikrama if you don’t mind can I join with you if you’re going. I can be reached out at poo.vchelapathy@gmail.com
as it is getting very crowded prior registration is required for weekends: link – https://yatradhamportal.gujarat.gov.in/UserRegistration
Namaskar.
Hello Admin,hope you all are doing good,we are from south india Bengaluru and we would like to do Uttarvahini Narmada Parikrama in coming Chaitra masa 2026
as we are from Karnataka we don’t know the local language Gujarathi and can manage in Hindi.
we want your guidance for this holy pilgrimage,we will be reaching Vadodara from Bengaluru from there onwards we need your help for Accomdodation at Tilakwada
Regards
Namaste. Hindi is totally good here. Mostly all people speak and understand hindi so no issues with language. As of stay options, there are few Daramshala near Tilakwada near temples or you can stay at Vadodara. It is the best and safe option.
Contact on my email id paramachidakasha@gmail.com for more details of Uttaravahini Panchakoshi Narmada Parikrama.
FOR 2026:
Starting Date : Thursday, 19th March 2026(Falgun Vad Amavasya)
End Date: Friday,17th April 2026(Chaitra Vad Amavasya)
Could you please advice? My mom and her friends are going for every Poornima to suklatirth for pooja since last 25 years.
They want to do this Parikrama on upcoming Poonam which is on 12th April.
They all are senior citizen and healthy but my mom somehow face difficulties for longer walk.
they will come in group with 40 to 45 women so if you could advice the best possible route and timing and any other advice also please suggest.
We really appreciate and Maa Reva blessed you!
hey sending you email. please check, Narmade Har…
pls let me know the car route as well i am also interested in taking my parents there
Narmade har
If not walking thy can do it by car….the small cars are allowed there..
V have just done it on 4th of ths month at night…
oh that’s great. thank you so muhc. it will be helpful to many. Narmade har
how to do with car, pls share iternary
we have seen people doing it in car and i think the route will be marked because half way on either sides we walk on the motorable roads only. really sorry but we don’t have any idea about exact route.
as it is getting very crowded prior registration is required for weekends: link – https://yatradhamportal.gujarat.gov.in/UserRegistration
Contact on my email id paramachidakasha@gmail.com for more details of Uttaravahini Panchakoshi Narmada Parikrama.
Great information! Thanks for sharing.Maa Reva blessed you and your family.Narmade Har!Narmade Har! Narmade Har!๐๐ป
Thank you so much…
Hi Thanks for sharing the info. could you suggest the best route or approachable route to go for parikrama? this is my first time and i am from Vadodara. from where i should start and what could be the route? thanks for the info in advance?
thank you…
you can go either from Rampura or Tilakwada. we personally prefer to go from Tilakwada in a way that you can reach Rampura side just before sunrise because sunrise from the bank near Gopaleshwar Mahadev temple is spectacular. so you can start from tilakwada at around 3:30-4 am. but it depends on your speed. because the Parikrama is of 20 km so one way it is appx 10 km. and to witness sunrise you have to cover at least half of Rampura side also.
Or some people prefer to do night parikrama in that case start from Rampura side at midnight.
I hope this helps.
Thanks for the info.. this hidden insight will definitely help us.
Narmade Har ..!
Beautifully Written ! Thank you so much for sharing your insights, they are helpful.
Thank you so much for your kind words..Narmade Har…
great
Thank you…
Narmade har…
Thanks for the information
Narmade Har..
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want to read books related to narmada parikrama
please suggest .
Narmade Har
There are three books by Shri Amrutlal Vegad and one by Shri Dhruv Bhatt in Gujarati. all three are amazing, greatly inspiring. we actually learn the true meaning behind this tradition.
Tatvamasi – Dhruv Bhatt
Tire tire Narmada – Amrutlal Vegad
Parikrama Narmada Maiya ni -Amrutlal Vegad
Saundarya ni Devi Narmada -Amrutlal Vegad
I have shared the links of the books in the blog above.
Thanks.
Narmada Puran by Rang Avadhut Bapaji.
Narnada Parikrama by Narmadanandji.
If person go for parikrama in march then??
next month itself after holi ?? around 18th march
Yes> Parikrama is usually done in Chaitra month, which starts from 15th march this year.
FOR 2026:
Starting Date : Thursday, 19th March 2026(Falgun Vad Amavasya)
End Date: Friday,17th April 2026(Chaitra Vad Amavasya)
If person goes for parikrama in march then??
when can we do this parikrama
Parikrama usually is done in Chaitra month. You wonโt get boat services otherwise.
Locals will help you out for parikrama.
You will get the boat from both side anytime,send email to me. We will guide for the same.
Narmade Har!
Parikrama is running now?
Any stoppage due to flood situation?
according to news it has not started yet.
https://www.facebook.com/p/Uttarvahini-Narmada-Parikrama-100066827053158/
you can get regular updates on this page.
FOR 2026:
Starting Date : Thursday, 19th March 2026(Falgun Vad Amavasya)
End Date: Friday,17th April 2026(Chaitra Vad Amavasya)
Thanks you so much for the blog.
Can the Parikrama be started after/at around 4 PM to avoid heat?
yes yes…as per ideal situation you should not do it after sunset, but due to extreme heat people prefer it before sunrise and after sunset.
yes yes… as per ideal situation you should not do it after sunset. but due to extreme heat people prefer it before sunrise and after sunset.
Do parikrama in brahmamuhurta-early morning around 3 AM – 5 AM is advisable.
Nice blog, I was just curious to know that, if any staying place at night? so we can start easily at 04:30 am.
There are few ashrams. But we don’t have contact number. You can stay at Vadodara.
Thank you for sharing the details.
When will chaitra maas end (different dates as per different calendars), hence
Are these any facilities to stay? I’m coming from Hyderabad.
Welcome… there are few ashrams along the route. Or you can stay in hotel in Vadodara or Rajpipla. Parikrama takes place during Chaitra month.
want to know which is the best point to start the Parikrma if we came from vadodafa side and what time should we reach to that place?
Usually people starts from Rampura, but we prefer Tilakwada. If you want to do during night then reachnthere by 12;12:30, you will finish it by early morning. Or you can reach by 4:30-5:00.
Thanks,mam for all details. can i start the walking at night 10 PM?
Yes! Most of the people are doing that way only because of excessive heat during day time. But just don’t go too much near the river. We saw many crocodiles during night time day before yesterday.
Thanks,mam itna details me likhne k liye. I am in surat right now and having day off on ram navmi pls,guide me, how can i plan this parikrama
Ideally Parikrama timings are 4:30-6:30. You are not suppose to do it after sunset. But people do it at night. As after 9 in the morning it is difficult due to heat. It will be crowded as many people are getting aware. Police and locals are trying their best to manage boats and providing life jackets also but it is getting difficult for them also. So if you want to avoid hassle do during late night so by the time of sunrise you can finish it.
Narmade Har. As per my knowledge we must avoid shoes/chappals when we step inside any holy river or water.
Narmade har
Narmade Har..
Thanks a lot for this valuable information. I really searching for it vigorously.
Narmade Har!!!.
Thank you… Narmade Har!
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Very well narrated and informative. THANKS A LOT.
Thank you..
Naer by railway station?
Rajpipla and Vadodara…
Ektanagar,Kevadiya Colony
Excellent
Thank you…
got the most accurate and most detailed blog.. Amazing content and writing style is also flawless
Thank you..
Narmade Har๐
Last year we had done Parikrama first time and we also blessed by Maa Narmada and this year we will go with many more people for Maa Narmada blessings ๐๐
Divine Experience๐๐๐
Yes! it is truly divine. Narmade Har.
Hey… currently i’m doing project in tilakwada village for academic purpose can you plz tell what connectivity is loose in between village and parikrama path, means tilakwada was diverse in culture in terms of art, fairs etc..now what change really need in tilakwada as it is starting n destination for the parikrama vasi. Kindly suggest
wow… thats great to know. i have sent you an email. please have a look.