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The Amarkantak–Shahdol Solo Motorcycle Ride
This is a one-day, roughly 110 km ride from Amarkantak to Shahdol; the route is described as about four hours of riding. The source ride began around 7:40 a.m. and followed State Highway 9A before joining National Highw…
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This is a one-day, roughly 110 km ride from Amarkantak to Shahdol; the route is described as about four hours of riding. The source ride began around 7:40 a.m. and followed State Highway 9A before joining National Highway 43. Allow extra time for weather stops and breaks. Keep your map available for junctions, reduce speed on blind bends and steep ghat descents, and stop somewhere safe if a storm makes riding hazardous. The rider had an action camera set up before departure.
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day 1 Amarkantak–Shahdol Ghat Ride
Follow the named route stops below toward Shahdol. The ride includes two ghat sections, sharp bends, changing weather, and stretches of forest road. The rider specifically advises controlling speed on the bends and pausing in a safe place if a storm becomes intense. The cost range is a practical one-day estimate for fuel and meals; it excludes accommodation.
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Jaleshwar GhatJaleshwar Ghat, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India
The ride begins near Jaleshwar Ghat, where the source describes a broad view over the Amarkantak landscape. Treat the nearby bends cautiously as you set off.
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Amarkantak Bus StopAmarkantak Bus Stop, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India
Use the Amarkantak bus stop as a route landmark while leaving town. The rider notes that buses come through here, although relatively few start from this stop.
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RajendragarhRajendragarh, Madhya Pradesh, India
Rajendragarh is identified as a place where food begins to be available along the route. The rider also describes the surrounding weather and road conditions changing along this stretch.
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Rajgarh MidwayRajgarh Midway, Madhya Pradesh, India
Rajgarh Midway is called out as a roadside restaurant and a place to pause for views. The source mentions hotels for food and stays in this general stretch, but does not identify specific properties.
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Behari MidwayBehari Midway, Madhya Pradesh, India
Behari Midway is mentioned as a roadside stopping point after the second ghat. Use it as a brief rest waypoint; the source does not specify a particular service or business at the stop.
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AmalaiAmalai, Madhya Pradesh, India
Amalai is a named route landmark as the ride approaches the Shahdol area. The rider says construction was underway nearby, so expect the road layout to differ from a simple uninterrupted highway stretch.
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ShahdolShahdol, Madhya Pradesh, India
Shahdol is the endpoint for this route. The rider approaches the highway and bypass rather than planning a sightseeing stop inside the city; use the local direction signs to distinguish the city-bound road from the onward route.