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Jabalpur is situated in Madhya Pradesh occupying the prime centre location of the state. Jabalpur is also popularly known as the city of rocks was named after a sage, Jabalie who did his tapasya in Jabalpur. This place is fully surrounded by rocks and it lies on the banks of river Narmada. Initially it was the capital of the ancient Gond rulers and then of the Kalchuri Kings followed by Marathas and finally into the hands of the British. The city of Jabalpur, the heart of the Indian tribal belt. Archaeological excavations show that the city has a 4,000-year-old history. There is a 17th century fort near this region, which serves as a prime tourist attraction. This fort is located on the banks of the river Narmada, and it is surrounded by the river from three sides. A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located near Roopnath, and this temple houses a Shiv Lingam that attracts pilgrims from all around the country.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 482002‎

STD Code: 761

Info Website: jabalpur.nic.in

Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

HistoryEdit

Jabalpur is the heart of the Indian tribal belt. 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. Trips to places like Bilhari, Roopnath, Mandla, Nohta, Rookhad, and Ramnagar can be taken, and you can also visit the National Park of Fossils and Pench National Park. These are prime must visit destinations that you can go to while in Jabalpur. Mandla, which is near Jabalpur, was the capital city of the ancient kingdom of Gond. There is a 17th century fort near this region, which serves as a prime tourist attraction. This fort is located on the banks of the river Narmada, and it is surrounded by the river from three sides.

Places to VisitAdd

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Jabalpur has an airport at a distance of 20 km from the city center, which is connected to the majore airports in India. The town of Jabalpur also has an airport with frequent flights to Delhi. Flight fares from Delhi to Jabalpur will range around Rs 6,500 for economy class. Kingfisher Airlines is the main operator in this airport. Tel: +91-761-260-1341

By Train : Jabalpur railway station is located north of the Civil line area. It is connected with all the metros and major cities in India.

By BUS : Jabalpur is on the National highway 7 and well -connected by bus with bhopal, Indore,Satna, Raipur And Nagpur. Buses ply from various cities and town in Madhya Pradesh for Jabalpur and the tickets are prices between Rs 2-5 per km.

By Taxi : In order to hire local taxi for local use in Jabalpur & its near-by places visit local bus-stand or websites of Jabalpur travel agents. Before taking any taxi service it is necessary to take quotations from more than one taxi-providers and also keep in mind the credibility of Taxi provider, if is registered operator or not, service level, credibility etc. Some prominent taxi providers of Jabalpur are: Indus Excursion, Marble Travels, Ervina Travels, Bhatti Taxi, Jabalpur Travel Agents, Singh Travels, Jain Travels, MP Holiday Tours

By Other : Cycle rickshaws are by far the most common means of transportation inside the city. These should be available at the Railway station or at the hotels.

Top HotelsAdd

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Hotel Satya Ashoka ; Hotel Satya Ashoka
Jabalpur, MP ; Ph – 076 12 415111 ; Facilities – Accessible facilities Bar Business centre Free Wi-FiFree breakfast Free parking Gym Laundry Outdoor pool Restaurant Room service Spa.

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Hotel Kanak ; madan mahal narsingh ward, Station Rd, Madan Mahal, Jabalpur, MP 482001 ; Ph – 093 03 813090 ; Facilities – Travel Desk,24-hour room service,Air conditioning,Laundry,Parking.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Krishna Jabalpur ; Bhavartal Extension, Napier Town, Jabalpur 482001 ; Ph – 0761 400 4023 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk,24-hour room service,Air conditioning,Conference facilities,Elevators,Laundry, Parking.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Maruti Mandapam ; Near Medical College, Tripuri Chowk, Nagpur Road, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482001, National Highway 12A, Garha, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482003 ; Ph – 092 03 909685 ; Facilities – 4-hour front desk,24-hour room service,Air conditioning,Conference facilities,Elevators,Laundry,Parking.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Panchvati Gaurav Restaurant ;  Civic Centre,Jabalpur, MP ; M –  076 12 412522 ; Food Serve :  Thali

• Badkul restaurant ;  103-105 Deendayal Chowk, ITI Road ,Vijaynagar Jabalpur, MP ; M –  0761 401 1407 ; Food Serve :  Indian(Vagetarian)

• Coffee Culture The Ristorante Lounge ;  44, Sadar Jabalpur, MP ; M –  0761 403 4316 ; Food Serve :  N.A

Must Eat FoodAdd

LASSI, RABRI, KHOYA JALEBI –  Badkul ; Badkul,471 Jawahar Ganj, Near Kamaniya Gate. ; Ph/M –  N.A ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – N.A

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

Boating ; Tourist Destination Bargi Dam is located on 45 mins from Jabalpur city. ; Cost – Charges: Rs. 90/-per head (Adult) & Rs.45/- (child) for 45 minutes ride ; Visiting Time –  10.00 am ; Closed Time :  6.00 pm

Must ShopAdd

Chanderi and Maheshwari saris ; Sadar Bazaar ;  Near Railway Station. It is also close to the residential area of south civil line ; Ph/M:  N.A

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

Avtar Bar And Restaurent ; Near Samdariya Hotel, Dr. Barrat Road, Russel Chawk, Napier Town, Jabalpur City – 482002 ; Ph/M: 9425157301 (0761) 3290936 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

City Bengali Club ; State Highway 22, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. ; Ph/M: N.A ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

SpaAdd

Zivaya Spa & Salon ;  Ground Floor, South Avenue Mall, Adjoining Perfect Pottery, Narmada Road, Gauraiyaghat, Jabalpur – 482021 ; Ph/M – 7389933184 (0761) 2661070 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  “Beauty Spas, Body Massage Centres, Massage Centres For Men, Ladies Beauty Parlours.

Figurette beauty Saloon & Spa ;  Shop no 1, Anand Appartment, Home Science College Road, Napier Town, Jabalpur – 482001 ; Ph/M – 9826125256 (0761) 4006023 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  Beauty Spas, Body Massage Centres, Massage Centres For Men, Ladies Beauty Parlours

FestivalAdd

Gond dance festival ; Venue:  Madhya Pradesh ; Period :  August ; Details:  Gond dance festival is associated with fertility. Some other very popular dance forms of the city are Matki, Giridaand and Phulpati dance forms. These dance forms are mainly performed by the nomadic ethnic groups called Banjaras and Kanjars.

Safety / WarningEdit

Avoid touts!

• Do not touch the artifacts on display
• Do not touch the artifacts displayed in crystal gallery
• Keep your tone low while exploring the temple
• Cameras and handbags are not allowed inside the Synagogue.
• Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
• Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
• Keep daily cash in separate pockets.

HelplineEdit

• Emergency Ambulance : 108
• Fire Bigarde : 101
• Jabalpur Hospital : 2450761
• Kotwali : 2676141

ItineraryEdit

Day 1:
12:00 am ; Rani Durgavati Museum ;Approx. time spent : 35 min
1:00 pm ; Marble Rocks ;Approx. time spent : 4 hrs
4:00 pm ; Tilwara Ghat ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
6:00 pm ; Dumna Nature Reserve ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
Day 2:
9:00 am – Mala Devi Temple ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
11:00 am – Sangram Sagar Lake;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
1:00 pm – Madan Mahal Fort;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
3:00 pm – Pisanhari Ki Madiya ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
5:00 pm – Amarkantak ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
Day 3:
12:00 am – Bajnamath And Sangram Sagar ;Approx. time spent : 35 min
1:00 pm – Balancing Rock ;Approx. time spent : 4 hrs
4:00 pm- Bandhavgarh National Park ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
6:00 pm – Bargi Dam ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs

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