- This town is said to have derived its name from the sage Markandeya who lived and worshipped here.
- Markanda is a must on the pilgrim's itinerary.
- Markanda temples reflect the architectural style of Khajuraho, although no inscriptions exist to indicate their exact age.
- It has an undoubtedly spiritual character with no less than 24 temples in its vicinity, including the Markanda temple.
Nearest airport : Nagpur 177 km.
Nearest Railhead : Chandrapur 91 km.
By Road : Gadricholi-Markanda 47 km;