About Kark Rekha (Tropic of Cancer)
Kark Rekha marks the Tropic of Cancer on the Bhopal-Sanchi road near Chhola in Raisen district. The stone sign and line across the road make it an interesting geography landmark for travellers exploring this route.
The marker works best as a short stop while travelling between Bhopal, Sanchi and Vidisha. It can be combined easily with Sanchi Stupa, Udayagiri Caves and other nearby heritage places.
This nature page keeps the focus on scenery, season, responsible visiting and short-drive planning from Bhopal rather than overstating facilities that may change.
For a better itinerary, combine Kark Rekha (Tropic of Cancer) with Sanchi Stupa, Udayagiri Caves, Raisen Fort. This keeps the page useful for people searching for both a single destination and a practical route around Bhopal.
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File:Tropic of Cancer board near Bhopal, India.jpg
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- Yann Forget
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- CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Resized and converted to WebP for faster delivery; the scene was not altered.
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Madhya Pradesh Tourism identifies Kark Rekha, the Tropic of Cancer marker, between Bhopal and Sanchi.
- Address
- Tropic of Cancer Marker, Bhopal-Sanchi Road, near Chhola, Diwanganj, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh 464661
- Hours
- Open roadside location; daylight visits offer the clearest view.
- Checked
- 27 August 2026
- Map identity
- Google Place ID and coordinates are not published until independently confirmed.
Who should include Kark Rekha (Tropic of Cancer)
Kark Rekha (Tropic of Cancer) is most relevant when clearly marked Tropic of Cancer crossing on the Bhopal-Sanchi route. It also stands out because quick geography and photography stop when travelling to Sanchi or Vidisha.
Keep the visit proportionate to its role: Kark Rekha is a marked Tropic of Cancer crossing and a popular short stop on the Bhopal-Sanchi road. Use the practical notes below to decide whether it should anchor the day or work as a shorter addition.
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File:Sanchi stupa in Madhya Pradesh, India.jpg
- Creator
- Yashashri Tulshiram Pattekar
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
Build a route around Kark Rekha (Tropic of Cancer)
The most coherent nearby MP04 route connects Kark Rekha (Tropic of Cancer) with Sanchi Stupa, Udayagiri Caves, Raisen Fort and Bhopal: The City of Lakes. These links come from the destination's actual regional relationships, not a city-wide popularity list.
Suggested time: 10 to 15 minutes as part of a Sanchi or Vidisha day trip. Best included on a Bhopal-Sanchi or Bhopal-Vidisha road itinerary.
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File:0112621 Cave 17, Udayagiri Caves, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh 005.jpg
- Creator
- Ms Sarah Welch
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- CC0
Highlights
- Clearly marked Tropic of Cancer crossing on the Bhopal-Sanchi route.
- Quick geography and photography stop when travelling to Sanchi or Vidisha.
- Known in Hindi as Kark Rekha.
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File:Raisen Fort, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.jpg
- Creator
- Suyash Dwivedi
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
Practical information
- Suggested time: 10 to 15 minutes as part of a Sanchi or Vidisha day trip.
- Best included on a Bhopal-Sanchi or Bhopal-Vidisha road itinerary.
- Daylight offers the clearest view of the sign and road marking.
Operational details can change. Confirm timings, tickets, access, venue status and transport with the official operator before travelling.
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File:Aerial view of Upper Lake, Bhopal.jpg
- Creator
- Bilal Nibraas
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
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File:Sanchi stupa in Madhya Pradesh, India.jpg
- Creator
- Yashashri Tulshiram Pattekar
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Sanchi Stupa
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File:0112621 Cave 17, Udayagiri Caves, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh 005.jpg
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- Ms Sarah Welch
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- Udayagiri Caves
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File:Raisen Fort, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.jpg
- Creator
- Suyash Dwivedi
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Raisen Fort
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File:Aerial view of Upper Lake, Bhopal.jpg
- Creator
- Bilal Nibraas
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Displayed on
- Bhopal: The City of Lakes
Kark Rekha (Tropic of Cancer) FAQs
What is Kark Rekha near Bhopal?
Kark Rekha is the marked Tropic of Cancer crossing on the Bhopal-Sanchi road near Chhola in Raisen district.
Is the Tropic of Cancer marker worth a separate trip?
It is best treated as a 10 to 15 minute roadside stop while travelling from Bhopal to Sanchi or Vidisha, not as a standalone half-day attraction.
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