A divine place where Gond heritage meets Narmada’s Sacred flow nestled in the Narmada belt of Anuppur district. Bijapuri village in Pushprajgarh block is a vibrant cultural hub rooted in Gond tribal traditions. This hamlet of 160 families offers an authentic rural experience steeped in art, nature, and spirituality. Bijapuri’s identity is its living heritage. Renowned for its wood art, the village’s wooden masks have earned national acclaim and even received G-coding for craftsmanship. As part of the Narmada Parikrama Path, Bijapuri draws spiritual travelers and culture seekers alike. Despite limited infrastructure—mud houses in traditional Gond style. kachha homes—offering guests a chance to live the Gond way of life... For tourists, Bijapuri is more than a stop—it’s an immersion. Watch artisans carve masks, join a Karma dance, explore nearby Amarkantak, and stay in a Gond home. This is where India’s tribal heart beats loudest—raw, rhythmic, and deeply welcoming. Visit Bijapuri to witness a village where every craft tells a story and every ritual honors the land.

ITINERARY

Three-day Itinerary in Bijapuri offers tourists with:

1. Famous tourist attractions:

Karopani Black Deer Reserve – 30 Km

Nevasa Waterfall -30 Km

Narmada udgam Sthal, Amarkantak – 65 Km

Wooden Mask Museum, Bijapuri – 0 Km 

Jangan singh shyam tribal museum, Patangarh – 35 Kms

2. Major Tourist Activities: Bamboo art, clay art, grass art, and traditional Gond painting, Saila dance, Karma dance, Gudumb baja, Vivah Nritya, Phag, and Aheer Nritya, performed in Gondi and Chhattisgarhi dialects during melas and family functions. Wood carving from local artisans, Nature Walk, Exploring the village's hidden gems, including its ancient temples and bustling markets.

How to Reach 

Nearest Airport –Dumna Airport, Jabalpur (155 kms)

Nearest Bus station – Sandha Bus Stand (2 kms), Dindori Bus Stand (28Kms)

Nearest railway station – Shahdol (62 kms)