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Jabalpur Top Attractions
Places To Visit In Jabalpur
Located in the Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh, Dhuandhar Falls happens to be one of the best places to see in Jabalpur because of its surreal stance and beautiful backdrop. The falls are located at a distance of 31 km from the city centre and can be a perfect one-day excursion trip.Location: Dhuandhar Falls is located beside the Narmada River in Bhedaghat, Jabalpur. Price: There is no entry fee for visiting the Dhuandhar Falls. Timing: You can come to this place from 6:30 AM in the morning till 8:30 PM in the evening. Best Time to Visit: You can come over to this at any time of the year. You will find this place welcoming and graceful.
The marble rocks, one of the loved Jabalpur tourist places are situated at a distance of 25 km from the city centre along the banks of the river Narmada. These rocks offer an amazing delight to the senses by creating a serene and enthralling scenic beauty. The best part of these rocks is the illusions that they give rise to different colours in different lights. Tourists love to witness these rocks in the beautiful full moonlight. This will surely be a once in a lifetime experience for you. Location: Marble Rocks in Jabalpur lie along the Narmada River. Price: You need to pay INR 300 per boat to go inside the Narmada River and sight the Marble Rocks. Timing: Marble Rocks can be visited by a boat from 6 AM to 8:30 PM. Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit the Marble Rocks will be in the course of the winter season.
The lord shiva statue in Jabalpur is 76 feet tall and the design of the same will keep you awestruck. This huge idol is situated in the age-old city of Kachar. This is termed as one of the most popular and widely held religious sites in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The statue has 12 shiva lingams from all the major Shiva temples in the country. A trip to this place will surely behold you in its serenity and holiness. Location: The lord shiva statue is located at Kachar city, Jabalpur. Price: The entry for tourists at this place is free of cost. Timing: You can come over to this place from 7 AM to 8:30 PM.Best Time to Visit: Lord Shiva statue in Jabalpur can be visited all over the year.
One of the oldest heritage sites in the country, Chausat Yogini Temple was built in the 10th century by the Kalachuri kingdom, and still stands tall, enticing tourists and devotees from different part of India and beyond. This is one of the four Chausat Yogini Temples in India and is one of the major places to visit in Jabalpur.The revered temple is adorned by the idols of Yoginis, Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga. The design of the temple is simple yet captivating. Though the temple has been partially damaged, its magical aura is still intact. The hilltop location of this temple adds serenity to the experience of being here and offers breathtaking views of the natural beauty that surrounds this site.Timings: 7 AM to 8:30 PMLocation: Bhedaghat, JabalpurDistance from Jabalpur Bus Stand: 25 kmNo matter if you are visiting Madhya Pradesh to explore its rich wildlife or to take a plunge into the ocean of divinity here, historical places should be a part of your itinerary.
Madam Mahal Fort was constructed by the famous Gond Ruler, Raja Madan Shah. The fort built in the year 1116 AD stands tall on the top of the hill dominating the skyline and offering a wonderful view of the township. Tourists love the picturesque scenery it offers from a height. Location: Madan Mohal Fort is located at Kalimath Mandir Amanpur, Madan Mahal Fort, Shukla Nagar, Ranipur, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Price: The entry inside the Madan Mahal Fort is free for all tourists. Timing: The Madan Mahal Fort remains open from 7 AM to 6:30 PM. Best Time to Visit: There is no best time to visit the Madan Mahal Fort. You will find this place always ready to enthral you by its magical charm.
The Bajnamath Mandir is widely known as a Tantric Temple and it happens to be very popular among the Gondashakas. The temple was built during the reign of Gond ruler Sangram Shah in the kalturi’s period. The best part of the temple is its intricate structural design that displays the exemplary artisanship of that time. Location: Bajnamath Mandir is located at Tilwara ghat road, Ahead of Medical College, Garha, Madhya Pradesh. Price: There is no entry fee for visiting the Bajnamath Mandir. Timing: The Bajnamath Mandir opens from 8 AM in the morning to 6 PM in the evening for visitors. Best Time to Visit: There is no best time to visit Bajnamath Mandir in Jabalpur. You can come to this place all over the world. But you should make sure that you don’t come here in the summer season as the temperature can go up to 41 degree Celsius.
These rock formations in Jabalpur happen to be the result of the volcanic rock formations. They have survived earthquakes of the magnitude 6.5 and as per the local belief; nothing in this world can disturb the balance of these rocks. All these make it one of the best places to visit in Jabalpur. Location: The balancing rocks are situated at the base of the Madan Mahal Fort, Jabalpur. Price: The entry fee for balancing rocks is INR 100 per tourist. Timing: This place can be visited between 6 AM and 8 PM. Best Time to Visit: Balancing rocks offer amazing sights all over the year. You can reach the base of the Madan Mahal Fort and take a tour of this place any time of the year.
Bhawartal Garden, situated in the heart of the city centre of Jabalpur is a very popular destination for children and age-old adults as well. The garden is ornamented with a number of slides, toy trains, and swings. The garden hosts early morning yoga and fitness sessions. It is also one of the most loved places to visit in Jabalpur for arranging get-togethers and picnics. Location: Bhawartal Garden is located at Old Napier Town, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Price: The entry fee for visitors visiting the Bhawartal Garden is INR 20. Timing: The garden opens at 10 AM in the morning and closes at 6 PM in the evening. Best Time to Visit: Bhawartal Garden can be visited all through the year. The garden remains bustling with lush greenery and entices tourists from all over the country.
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Jabalpur Travel Guides
How to Reach
- Jabalpur can be reached by all the three means- air, road, and rail. Jabalpur Airport and Railway station are well-connected with a spectrum of stations across the country.
- How to reach Jabalpur by Air: Jabalpur Airport (JLR) is famous as Dumna Airport which is roughly 26 kilometers northeast of the city center. Flights from major cities like Mumbai and Delhi fly to Jabalpur regularly. Gwalior, Bhopal, Lucknow, and Indore airports are some of the nearest airports from Jabalpur.
- How to reach Jabalpur by Rail: The biggest railway station in the city is Jabalpur Junction (JBP) whereas, there are several small stations such as Madan Mahal (MML), Deori (DOE), Adhartal (ADTL), Jamtara Paraswara (JPV) where trains coming from various routes take a halt. Jabalpur falls on the Mumbai-Howrah-via Allahabad mainline and is a part of Western Central Railways. Jabalpur junction is located close to the city center. You can easily travel from any major station in the country like Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Nagpur, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Patna, and Bhopal to Jabalpur Junction.
- How to reach Jabalpur By Road (Bus): There are regular interstate buses plying between Jabalpur and other stations which are situated within the state border like Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Bhopal, Indore and other states like Aurangabad and Nagpur. You can avail AC and Non AC Volvo buses, seater and sleeper buses and regular state buses.
- 1) From Mumbai: Since the distance is more than a thousand kilometers between Mumbai and Jabalpur, the trick to travel by bus is to break the journey into two legs. The first route is to take an overnight bus to Indore from Mumbai and then change bus from Indore to reach Jabalpur. The second option is to fly to Nagpur from Mumbai and then take a private or a state bus to cover the distance of another 330 kilometers.
- Timings: Overnight buses from Mumbai start from 6 PM onwards.
- Traveling Time: 20 hours and more.
- Fare: Above INR 2000.
- Starting Points: Depends on the operator, mainly the western highway.
- 2) From Delhi: The road distance between Delhi and Jabalpur is 830 kilometers where you will hardly find any state bus to cover the distance. However, there are a few private bus operators who scale down the distance in their semi-sleeper and sleeper Volvo buses.
- Timings: Overnight buses, mainly start between 5 PM to 6 PM.
- Traveling Time: 17 to 18 hours.
- Fare: From INR 1600 to 2000.
- Starting Points: Your private bus operator’s office.
- 3) From Indore: You can board any Non-AC or AC sleeper/seater bus from Indore to cover a distance of 508 kilometers to reach Jabalpur. Buses from Indore to Jabalpur are easily available as plenty of private operators run on this route.
- Timings: Start from 7:30 PM onwards. The last bus is at 10 PM.
- Traveling Time: 10 to 11 hours.
- Fare: INR 500 to INR 800
- Starting Points: AICTSL Campus, Service Road Opp Terminal 10 Star Square, Sarvate bus stand.
- 4) From Pune: If you find it difficult to get a direct bus from Pune in order to reach Jabalpur then the best way to break the journey down. First, take a bus to Itarsi and then change your bus for Jabalpur from Itarsi.
- Distance: Approximately 995 kilometers
- Routes: Pune- Itarsi- Jabalpur (regular route); Pune-Indore-Jabalpur (long route).
- Traveling time: Around 20 hours.
Best Time To Visit
- Monsoon and winter seasons are the best time to visit Jabalpur. One can plan a trip to the rocky hilltops and chiseling rivers in Jabalpur between September to March.
- Jabalpur in Winter (November to February): Jabalpur is a city in Central India which is nestled on the western outskirts. The location of this city on the map makes the months of November, December, January, and February experience a temperature drop that varies from 27° C in the daytime to 8° C at nights.
- Jabalpur in Monsoon (July to October): Monsoon is also a pleasant time to visit Jabalpur, the place is enveloped in hues of lush greenery and the gentle rain showers can be can enjoyed while sitting by the sacred Narmada River. Also, during and post-monsoon, the Dhuandhar waterfall also flows in full swing, wedged in the scenic marble mountains- the entire view looks like a beautiful painting.
- Jabalpur in Summer ( March to June): The summer months of March, April, May, and June are extremely uncomfortable due to the roasting heat. June is the hottest month, the temperature on some days even rises up to 45-degree Celsius. The summer season is ideally not advisable for traversing around the city of Jabalpur.