Jabalpur, a Major Tourist Destination in Madhya Pradesh

Jabalpur is one of the major cities in Madhya Pradesh.
The city is featured with several tourist attractions making it one of the top tourist destinations of the state. Dotted with hills, rivers, ponds, waterfalls and historical monuments, the city has become one of the most favored destinations for the tourists visiting the state of Madhya Pradesh. 

Attractions

Bhedaghat- The ghat is one of the top tourist attractions in Jabalpur, located at a distance of about 25 km from the main city. The place is one of the popular picnic spots in the area, where tourists can also enjoy boating along the holy Narmada River, while sailing between the gleaming marble rocks. The Bhedaghat is also a popular site for Bollywood movies, as over here films like Jis Desh Me Ganga Behti Hai, Ashoka and few others have been shot. 

Dhuandhar Falls- The falls adjoins the Bhedaghat, located at a distance of about 2 km from Nauka Vihar from where you can take auto rickshaws or one can also hire a taxi from the Jabalpur town to get the site. The waterfall is very much popular among the tourists visiting the city. At this spot, the Narmada River falls from a great height, the sight of which allures every visitor. The fall is set amidst a beautiful setting surrounded by lush green trees and shrubs. Tourists can take a refreshing deep in the cool waters of the waterfall, click photos or just relax amidst the scenic and tranquil surroundings of the place. 

Chousat Yogini Temple- The temple is located between Bhedaghat and Dhuandhar. Chousat Yogini temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is a prime religious destination of the place that comprises of around 90 skillfully carved statues of Yoginis, the attendants of Goddess Durga. Inside the main shrine, you see the image of Lord Shiva and Parvati riding on Lord Nandi, the bull. The temple is open from 7.00 am to 8.30 pm.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit the place is during the winter season, i.e. during the months of October to January. The temperature of this place during this time of the year ranges from 4 degree Celsius to 29 degree Celsius, which is perfect for enjoying various outdoor activities at the place. 

Accommodation

There are plenty of accommodation facilities at this place. The city is dotted with mid-budget and budget class hotels that provide standard services to their guests. Almost all the hotels are situated at suitable locations, which can be easily accessed with public transportation. These hotels are equipped with almost all the modern day amenities making you stay at this city into a comfortable one. 

How to Reach

By Air: The Jabalpur Dumna Airport is located at a distance of about 10 km from the man city. The airport conducts regular flights to places like Bhopal, Indore, Mumbai, Agra, Bangalore, Ahmadabad and Delhi. Local and hired taxis are available from the airport to the place.

By Train: The Jabalpur Railway Station is well linked with various major cities in the country, like Kolkata, New Delhi, Chennai, Patna, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Bhopal, Ahmadabad etc.

By Road: Jabalpur has a good network of roads that connects the place with various major cities in India. The place receives regular private and public buses from places like Bhopal (321 km), Nagpur (272 km), Amravati (428 km) and others.