Complete Tourist Guide to Jabalpur- tourist attractions and accommodation
Planning to visit Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh? Here is a complete tourist guide on the city of Jabalpur. Check out how to reach Jabalpur, what is the best time to visit Jabalpur and much more.
Jabalpur is the third largest city in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the major cities of the state. Bordered by Katni on the north, Seoni on the south and Dindori on the east, Jabalpur lies at 23.17 degrees north and 79.95 degrees east and at a height of 411m above sea level.
Jabalpur city serves as the administrative headquarters of the Jabalpur district, which ranks second in population among all the districts of Madhya Pradesh. Jabalpur has derived its name from an Arabic word Jah Bayl which means hill/mountain of the Purwa region. Thus, combined together Jah, Bayl and Purwa makes the word Jabalpur.
Jabalpur is referred as the Cultural Capital of Madhya Pradesh which in hindi is called Sanskar Dhani. Similar to Bhopal and Indore which are called 'Rajdhani'(meaning political capital) and 'Vanijya Dhani' (economic capital) of Madhya Pradesh. Jabalpur is a Hindu dominated region. Jabalpur offers a rich art and culture environment. The major festivals celebrated in this city are Navratri and Dusshera.Best Time to visit Jabalpur
Jabalpur has a typical North-Central India type of humid sub-tropical climate. The summers are scorching starting from March till June. Temp goes till 45 degrees. From July to September Jabalpur receives heavy rainfall. Tourists are not recommended to travel to Jabalpur in the rainy season. Winters starts from October till March beginning.
The best time to visit Jabalpur is from October to March. Though winters are very cold but still are manageable for the tourists. How to reach Jabalpur?
Jabalpur is well connected to all the major cities in India through airways, railways and roadways. Jabalpur airport called Dumna airport is at a distance of 20kms from the city centre. It is well connected through flights from major cities Delhi, Mumbai, Indore & Bhopal.
Jabalpur is well approachable through trains from all the major cities in India. Apart from the Jabalpur city railway station, it also has another station called Madan Mahal railway station.
One can reach Jabalpur very comfortably through the road ways also. There are plenty of buses running from Bhopal, Jaipur, Varanasi, Nagpur, Raipur, Hyderabad, Bangalore & Allahabad on the NH7 and NH12.Tourist attractions in and around Jabalpur
Jabalpur is famous for the picturesque scenic beauty. There are numerous tourist spots in Jabalpur. One of the major factors responsible for the natural beauty in this city is the river Narmada, the main river of the city. Jabalpur is not only a beautiful place for the tourists from abroad but it also holds religious importance for the people of Madhya Pradesh because of the holy river Narmada. Some of the famous tourist places in Jabalpur are:Marble Rocks Bheda Ghat
The Marble rocks in BhedaGhat are the main attraction for tourists coming to Jabalpur. Situated just 25 kms from Jabalpur on the banks of river Narmada is this fascinating place called Bhedaghat. The river on both the sides is surrounded by white Marble rocks glittering sunlight during the day time. The rocks are around 100 feet high and look very fascinating running along the river on both the sides. This beautiful place has served as an amazing shooting spot for a no. of bollywood movies.Dhuandhar Waterfalls
When a river flows between the rocks, at some point or other it gets narrowed and plunges down as a waterfall. Similar is the case with river Narmada which falls down as a waterfall at such a high pressure that the water becomes smoky. This waterfall near Jabalpur is famous in the name Dhuandhar because of the smoky effect, also called Smoked Cascades. Dhuandhar in hindi refers to something which produces smoke and this waterfall totally justifies its name.
Chausat Yogini Temple
The Chausat Yogini Temple is situated on a hill top which is only approachable through a flight of stairs. This is temple dates back to the 10th century. Dedicated to Goddess Durga this temple has very beautiful carvings of several dieties from the period of Kuchari.
According to the legends this temple is secretly connected through an underground tunnel to the Queen Durgavati's Palace.
Find out more about tourist attractions in Jabalpur.Tourist places near Jabalpur
Although there are plenty of tourist attractions in Jabalpur itself but if one has enough time in hand he can visit the nearby places also. Some of the places of tourist interest around Jabalpur are:Bandhavgarh National Park
Located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh was declared as the national park in the year 1968. Bandhavgarh has a varied topology from forest to open meadows and steep ridges.
Bandhavgarh national park allows visitors too in jeep safaris for 3 hrs 2 times in a day. Mostly tigers are found here.Kanha National park
Located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha National Park is at a distance of 175 kms from Jabalpur. It is a very green and dense forest where you would be able to spot animals like the Barahsingha(12 horns) Deers, other variety of deers, Tigers and other wild animals like Jackal and wild Indian dogs. This place is the best to see the tigers.
It is spread in an area of about 1940 sq km. Kanha National Park is famous for its Elephant Safari and Jeep Safari. Although Jeep safari is good to explore each and every corner of the sanctuary but if you want to explore this beautiful wildlife sanctuary in the best possible way, you should choose the Elephant safari. You would be able to spot the tigers better sitting in open on the back of a huge elephant.Where to do shopping in Jabalpur?
Shopping in Jabalpur is a special experience which should be tasted by all the tourists who are visiting this place for the first time. Jabalpur is a mix of both modern and traditional shopping complexes. From the glass malls to the traditional shopping hubs everything can be found in Jabalpur. It is famous for the traditional handicraft and exclusive artifacts from the state of Madhya Pradesh. One of the most famous shopping item to buy from Jabalpur is the traditional toys and terracotta items. Madhya Pradesh is famous for handloom and Chanderi and Maheshwari saris. If you are going to Jabalpur, you should not miss buying these saris and dress materials.
Some other items which you look for are crafts of Jute and silver and brass items. As a tourist if you want to buy sovereigns and other MP traditional items, you should visit the Mrignayani store. These are handicraft Government of Madhya Pradesh stores especially for tourists.Hotel Accommodation in Jabalpur
Jabalpur has a range of hotels that provide high class accommodation facilities for the tourist. The city not only has high class hotels but also has medium and low budget hotels too. Check out more about Hotels in Jabalpur.
