Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh

 

Jabalpur

Jabalpur town was the pleasure resort and capital of the Gond king during the 12 century. It was later the seat of the kalchuri dynasty. By the early 16th century it had become the powerful state of Gondwana. The Mughal armies also besieged it in between and finally it was conquered by the Marathas in 1789, which held sway over Jabalpur until 1817. The Marathas were defeated in 1817 and the British took it. The Britishers left their impression on the spacious cantonment with their colonial residences and barracks.

Today, Jabalpur is an important regional centre. The holy river Narmada flows through the district. The world famed Marble rocks at Bhedaghat ( 23km) on either side of the Narmada is treat to behold. Jabalpur is also the starting point for visit to Kanha National Park (165 km) and Bandhavgarh national Park ( 180 km) 

How to reach

 
Air: Jabalpur airport is 23 Km from the city centre. Regualr flights from Delhi India are operating flights for Jabalpur city. For details about Jabalpur Airport log on to www.Flightstats.com

Rail: Jabalpur is on Mumbai – Allahbad – kolkata rail Line. It is directly connected to satna (189 Km), Varanasi Bhopal and Nagpur.
For Railway Enquiry dial 131, 134, Reservation 0761-262237 

Bus: There are buses to Jabalpur from Allahabad, Khajuraho, Bhopal, Nagpur and other main centers. MPSRTC Bus Stand Phone Number: 0761-2405147

Places of Interest

Madan Mahal Fort - a gond fortress constructed in 1116 atop a huge boulder provides a panoramic view of the Jabalpur town and the countryside around it. Rani Durgawati Memorial and museum, dedicated to the memory of great queen Durgawati houses a collection of sculptures, inscriptions and prehistoric relics. Timings 1000 – 1700 hours. Closed on Mondays and Gazetted holidays. 

Sangram Sagar and Bajnamath – are the medivial constructions built by the famous Gond king, Sangram shah, 1480 – 1540.


Tilwara Ghat – Where Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were immersed in the Narmada, the 12th Century Mala Devi mandir, the jain temple, Pisan Hari and Gwarighat are some of the other Places, which merit a visit.


Marble Rocks – 23 Km from Jabalpur, soaring in glittering splendor, the marble rocks, locally known as Bhedaghat, raise to 30m on either side of the Narmada and on moonlit nights produces a magical effect. The serene loveliness of the scene is one of cool quiet, the sunlight sparkling on the marble white pinnacles and casting dappled shadows on the pellucid waters. 

Boating at river Narmada

Boating Facilties are available from November to May, Boating on a moonlit night, when the whole strech of water is transformed into a sheet of liquid silver is a new dimension to the rock splendour. The marble rocks have also been floodlit. Nearby are the Dhuandhar Falls ( smoke cascade ) where the narmda plunges through a narrow chasm.

Travel Agents in Jabalpur

There are number of quality travel service provider in Jabalpur City. Website of Jabalpur Travel Agencies are available for further details : www.jabalpur-travel-agents.com