Attractions in Jabalpur

Jabalpur, the place crafted in marble, had been the cherished pleasure resort of the 12th Century Gond rulers. The British enamored by the scenic beauty developed it as a major cantonment during their rule over India. The central location of the City of Jabalpur was once instrumental in it being considered for the Capital of the Mughals. The place surrounded by hills grant an inherent protection from being run over by marauding armies. The city of Jabalpur, whether capital city or not has a fascinating rustic splendor and a number of interesting places on a platter for you. Madan Mahal Fort. Indian rulers had penchant of making forts on top of high hills, the reason could have dominance and the ubiquitous security concerns. This fort was built in the 11th century by the Gond King of Jabalpur. The name derives from the name of the king, Madan Shah. Today it is a ramshackle structure with crumbling walls. Sangram Sagar and Bajnamath. The city of Jabalpur has been the favorite with the rulers and these constructions date back to the rule of Sangram Shah in the 15th century. Rani Durgawati Memorial and Museum : The people of Jabalpur revere Rani Durgawati for her valor and sacrifice. She is the local Joan of Arc of the city. The memorial and museum are dedicated to Rani Durgawati who defied the might of Mughals. Tilwara Ghat : The Ghats or the steps on the Narmada river are considered as holy as those on Ganga. The ashes of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi were immersed from this Ghat into the waters of Narmada and that brought the name of this Ghat into the history books. Bedaghat. This is a small place on the Narmada River, about 12 miles from Jabalpur and is famous for the sparkling water soaked marble rocks. The Narmada River passes through these hundreds of feet high marble rocks. The serene sparkling beauty of marble and the silvery water of the river against the morning sun is the just breathtaking. Dhuandhar Falls. The Hindi word Dhuandhar or roaring signifies the splendor of the place. The Narmada plunges down the high marble hills creating misty or smoky water falls. The gargantuan amount of water falling from such heights generates a roar which can be heard miles away and succinctly named the Roaring Falls. This ancient city like any other Indian city has numerous temples but a few which have been constructed on top of the hills and present a magnificent view of the Narmada are Chausat Yogini Temple, Tripuri Sundari Temple and Vishnu Barha Temple. The Chausat Yogini Mandir a Goddess Durga temple was constructed in the 10th century. The exquisite stone carvings of the era are a testimony to the high craftsmanship of the people of Jabalpur. The city of Jabalpur is ideally located for visiting the two nature parks, the Kanha and Bhandavgarh National Parks. A drive of just about 2 to 3 hours from Jabalpur would get you into the lap of a perfectly wild and raw nature.