Jabalpur City Travel Guide -
Madhya Pradesh
General Information Of
Jabalpur
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Area 154.21 sq. km
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Population 764,586
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Altitude 496 metres above
sea level
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Languages Hindi
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STD Code 0761
Best time to visit October to March
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Introduction to city Jabalpur -
In Madhya Pradesh
On the upper reaches of the Narmada River at about 308 km from
the capital city of Bhopal lies the city of Jabalpur, the heart
of the Indian tribal belt. As one approaches the city, the
varied tinted marble rocks on both banks of the Narmada offer a
fascinating sight.
The name Jabalpur is believed to have been derived from a saint
named Jabali Pattanam or Jabal. Archaeological excavations show
that the city has a 4,000-year-old history. It is believed that
during the time of Mahabharata, a Hayahaya king ruled the area.
Later it passed on to the Mauryan Empire and then to the Gupta
Empire. In AD 875, Jabalpur was conquered by the Kalchuris who
made it the capital of their new kingdom. During the 12th
century, the Gonds took over and by the early 16th century,
Jabalpur and its surrounding areas became the powerful kingdom
of Gondwana. Jabalpur was taken over the British in 1817 who
made it the commission headquarters of the Narmada territories
and established a cantonment here.
The summers in Jabalpur are hot and humid. Monsoon starts in
June and lasts till September. Winters are quite pleasant and
are the best times to visit this place.
Sightseeing : Places to visit in
destination - Jabalpur
Jabalpur is a beautiful place to visit. The splendid environs
provide an excellent retreat from the busy life of the
metropolitans. The wonderful marble rocks that dot both
sides of the Narmada River provide a scenic locale for an
evening walk. A visit to wildlife parks nearby makes you
familiar with the region’s fauna. The forts present the history
of the city through the ages. Some of the interesting places to
visit in Jabalpur are Madan Mahal Fort, Sangram Sagar,
Rani Durgavati Museum, Marble Rocks, Tilwara Ghat, and Mala Devi
Temple.
Jabalpur Sightseeing : Places
to visit in destination Jabalpur
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Places to visit in the city Jabalpur |
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MADAN MAHAL FORT - Jabalpur
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An important landmark of Jabalpur, the Madan Mahal Fort
was built in 1116 by the famous Gond king Madan Shah. The
fort, situated on a hilly terrain to the west of the city,
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SANGRAM SAGAR - Jabalpur
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About 15 km from Jabalpur are located the medieval
constructions of Sangram Sagar and Bajnamath, which were
built between 1480 and 1540 by the famous Gond King,
Sangram Shah. |
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RANI DURGAVATI MUSEUM - Jabalpur
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Situated to the south of the marketplace, the Rani
Durgavati Museum houses a number of sculptures dating back
to the 10th and 11th centuries. The museum also has
letters and photographs relating to Mahatma Gandhi besides
models and photographs depicting the Gond people. |
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MARBLE ROCKS - Jabalpur
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Known locally as Bheraghat, this gorge on the Narmada
River lies 22 km west of Jabalpur. The gleaming white
rocks with dark green volcanic seams rise as much as 30
metres on both side of the river Narmada. On full moon
nights the rocks offer a wonderful sight. |
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TILWARA GHAT - Jabalpur
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It is here that Mahatma Gandhi/’s ashes are said to have
been immersed. Tilwara Ghat was also the venue of the open
session of the Tripuri Congress in 1939. |
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MALA DEVI TEMPLE - Jabalpur
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The Mala Devi Temple was built in the 12th century, and
houses a beautiful image of Mala Devi or Laxmi. |
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Jabalpur
From Jabalpur one can go on daylong trips to Roopnath,
Bilhari, Nohta, Mandla, Ramnagar, Rookhad,
Pench National Park and National Park of Fossils. Mandla
(95 km) was the capital of the ancient Gond kingdom of
Garha-Mandla. A 17th-century fort surrounded on three sides by
the Narmada River is the main attraction here. Roopnath
(84 km) is the site of a Shiva lingam while Bilhari has
archaeological ruins of a bygone era. Nohta village, 81
km from Jabalpur, was the capital city of the Chandela kings in
the 12th century. Rookhad and Pench National Parks are
known for their wildlife while the National Park of Fossils
houses plant fossils.
Jabalpur Excursion : Places
nearby Jabalpur - Madhya Pradesh
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Places to visit nearby destination - Jabalpur |
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Bilhari
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Bilhari is situated at about 14 km from Katni.
Archaeological excavations have unearthed many pieces of
ancient sculptures here. |
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Mandla
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Mandla, located at 95 km south of Jabalpur, is known for
its fort. The fort is situated in a loop of the Narmada
River in such a way that the river protects it from three
sides with a ditch on the fourth. The fort was built in
the late 17th century. Today the fort is subsiding into
the jungle, though some of its towers still stand. Nearby
on a stretch of the Narmada, many temples dot the
riverbank. |
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National Park of
Fossils
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Spread over an area of 0.27 sq km, the National Park of
Fossils is home to plant fossils. Although covering a very
small area, the whole park is strewn with fossils of a
bygone era. The best time to visit the park is from
October to mid-February. |
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Nohta
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Nohta is believed to have been the capital city of the
Chandela kings in the early 12th century. The village is
situated at about 81 km from Jabalpur. About 2 km from
this village lies a Shiva temple. The temple is the venue
of the annual Kartik fair. One can also see a few ruins of
the Jain temples here. |
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Pench National Park
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The Pench National Park is spread over an area of 293 sq.
km. The inhabitants of the park include tiger, leopard,
chital, gaur, sambar, wild boar, muntjac and nilgai.
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Ramnagar
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About 15 km away from Jabalpur is Ramnagar. Here a ruined
three-storey palace overlooks the Narmada River. The
palace and the fort were both built by Gond kings.
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Rookhad
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A wildlife sanctuary adjacent to the Pench National Park,
Rookhad is situated at a distance of 101 km from Nagpur on
the National Highway No. 7. A charming retreat in bison
country, Rookhad is worth a visit. |
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Roopnath
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About 84 km from Jabalpur lies Roopnath. Here a lingam
placed in the cleft of a rock and dedicated to Lord Shiva
is a major source of attraction. |
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