Morena Bus

Morena city is the headquarters of Morena district, located northwest of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. The city is famous for its oil industries. Morena is the highest mustard producer in the country and thus the oil factories here. It is also the place where you find more peacocks, especially in its interiors than in the bust city centre. The city got its name from these birds, Morena means Mor Raina- a place where you find more peacocks.

Morena has been a part of the Princely State of Gwalior so its history is intertwined with the larger city. But there are very few historical references to Morena. This city or a major portion of it was part of the Tonwarghar District, which was under Gwalior. Due to this, Morena was under the rule of Marathas, Rajputs, and Scindias over the years. The prosperity of Gwalior was also the prosperity of Morena and lately, it has made its mark. These days, Morena has become economically important for the state and holds its own place.

Geographically, Morena is on the plateau and is about 32 km away from the Chambal River. The place is rich in minerals such as murum and limestone. On the industrial side, there are the oil factories and agriculture sectors that are improving the local economy tremendously. Other noteworthy industries include embroidery, garments, tyre manufacturing, brewery, etc.

What makes Morena more interesting to tourists are the various temples and ruins of ancient temples in and around the city. Morena experiences hot weather for the most part of the year. The summer season can see the highest temperature of 42-45 degrees Celsius while the winter for 2-3 months will have a temperature of 5-22 degrees. Monsoon season is usually hot and humid.

Famous Places to Visit in Morena

• Bateshwar Temple is a group of 200 temples of different sizes, spread across an area of 25 acres. These temples are made of sandstone and most of them are in ruins. It is believed that these temples were built during the reign of the Gurjar-Pratihar dynasty.
• Chausath Yogini Temple is a rare temple built in a circular design. It is believed that the design of the Indian Parliament was inspired by this temple. It is dedicated to 64 Yogini, the Tantric sect of Chausath. It is one of the rare such temples in India. The temple is now under the protection of the Archeological Survey of India (ASI).
• Garhi Padawali is an ancient Shiva Temple, now in ruins. The temple has plenty of beautifully carved rocks and sculptures. These sculptures depict stories from the puranas and other mythological epics. Later in the 19th century it was captured by Jat Ranas rulers but is now protected by ASI.
• Kakanmath Temple is located in Sihoniya. It is an ancient temple but sometime in the 11th century. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built by Kirttiraja, a Kachchhapaghata ruler. This multi-storied temple complex is now survived by only a part of it.
• Nareshwar Temples are a group of 21 temples located on a mountain near Morena. These temples were built in the 8-9th century by the Pratihara dynasty when they were at the peak of their reign. Excavation of these temples is an ongoing process and is not complete. Yet, part of it is open to the public for tourism.
• National Chambal Sanctuary is dedicated to aquatic wild animals. It is set up on the Chambal River and thus the name. Rare species such as the Gharial Crocodile and Ganges River Dolphin are the major attractions here.
• Sabalgarh Fort is a beautiful fort built in the Sabalgarh area. The fort was built in the 11th century and is situated on a rock mountain. The fort complex has a palace, a defensive structure, and other smaller but significant buildings.
• Shanichara Temple is dedicated to Lord Shani who has the power to eliminate all kinds of misfortunes and also inflict them.

Best Time to Visit Morena

Winter is the best time to visit Morena. The cold season lasts from December to February. Although the weather conditions will be dry from October onwards, the temperature may still be hot this month. The hottest months here are from May-July and this is not the recommended time for a visit. Monsoon season can be tough so it is not considered either. The winter holiday season will be most comfortable and suitable for all.

Buses and Railway Connectivity in Morena

Morena is connected by both buses and railways. Trains from major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, etc connect to Morena. Buses are available from different parts of Madhya Pradesh and other states to this city. The Morena bus stand is about 40 km from Gwalior. The road connection to Morena is mainly via NH-3 Highway, which connects Agra-Bombay.

Famous Bus Routes from Morena

• Morena to Delhi
• Morena to Dewas
• Morena to Haridwar
• Morena to Indore
• Morena to Jaipur
• Morena to Ujjain

Famous Bus Routes to Morena

• Delhi to Morena
• Dewas to Morena
• Haridwar to Morena
• Indore to Morena
• Jaipur to Morena
• Ujjain to Morena

Conclusion

A visit to Morena is a wonderful opportunity to know more about ancient temples made in different centuries. Some of these temples are similar to that of Khajuraho, in their construction and other aspects. Reaching here is convenient by any mode of transportation as well. You can easily book Morena online bus booking can be done via the redBus portal or mobile app. The purchase of Morena bus tickets with redBus can get you the best price and additional benefits such as rescheduling on some bus routes. There are hidden booking charges so you can easily purchase the tickets at lower rates. Whether it is searching for bus options, finding the best option for completing the booking process, or modes of payment, everything is easy and simple at redBus.