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High Season : Oct - Mar

10 - 25℃

Low Season : Apr - Sep

25 - 45℃

Nearest Airport -JLR

Jabalpur

Nearest Train Stations -JBP

Jabalpur

History

The name of the city of Jabalpur comes from the Arabic Jabal (which means mountain) and from the Sanskrit Pura (which means city). Historically, the city was the center of the Kalachuri and Gond dynasties, and under the influence of the intermittent Mughal and Maratha dynasties, it developed a culture of fusion. In the early 19th century, British India annexed it as the Jubbulpore and used it as a camp.

Jabalpur is not only famous for its political, religious, and social aspects, but also the legendary Queen Rani Durgawati who belonged to the Gower Dynasty and played an important role in the establishment of Jabalpur. In the battle with the Mughals, her son "Virnarayan" was martyred. His self-sacrifice to defend his homeland is a rare event in Indian history. Durgawati, in order to commemorate the picturesque Madansha on the mountain, built what is now known as Madan Fort.

Facts & Culture

Jabalpur is located in the Mahakoshal region of central India, adjacent to the sacred Narmada River. Jabalpur has a world-famous temple called "Chausath Yogni" with 64 goddesses in total, where you can see the amazing Yoginian sculptures. One of the oldest rocks in the world is the Lamhetaghat rock found near Bhedaghat. Lamhetaghat is so named because it is approximately 50 million years old and is designated as "Lamhetite" in the geological language of the world. The Dussehra, Deepawali, and Holi are the famous festivals that people celebrate, and it is enlightening to see the city during this period. The popular dance forms in the city are Matki, Phulpati, and Giridaand. Nomads are those people who practice these dance forms. These are also known as Kanjars and Banjaras. The main population of Jabalpur and its surrounding areas is the Gund tribal community. These tribes are also known for their unique folk dance styles and perform on the occasion of cultural events and festivals. Duri design is an important craft of Jabalpur.

Places to See

Chausath Yogini Temple

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Chausath Yogini Temple is one of the ancient heritage sites in the country. Built by the Kalchuri rulers in 10th Century AD, the temple has unique resemblance to the Khajuraho’s Chausath Yogini by

06:00 - 19:00
jabalpur
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Dhuandhar Water Fall

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Bhedaghat's Dhuandhar Falls, which plunge 30 meters into the Narmada River, is a popular tourist destination. Dhuandhaar is the name given to the narrowing of the Narmada River as it passes past the w

06:30 - 20:30
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482003
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Bargi Dam on Narmada River

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Bargi Dham of Jabalpur is an important dam out of 30 Dams on the river Narmada. The importance of this Dam also increases because it is a major source of water supply in Jabalpur and the surrounding a

24 Hrs Open
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482003
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Rani Durgavati Museum

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The museum located Bhavartal garden near of bus stand. This historical city is well connected with big cities like Delhi, Varanasi, Allahabad, Kanpur, Nagpur, Sagar, etc. by road as well as rail route

10:00 - 18:00
Napier Town, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482002
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- Yes

Balancing Rock

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The rock attracts all visitors with its strangely shaped balance. Here, one stone balances over the other, and the point of contact between the two stones is only about 6 square inches. When you look