List of tourist attractions in Jabalpur explained

Jabalpur is one of the most important tourist destinations in Madhya Pradesh and Central India, known for the famous Marble Rocks, various picturesque ghats, waterfalls and gorges of the Narmada river, and some noteworthy medieval historical monuments. One of the most unexplored yet gobally significant aspects of the region is its extensive geological heritage, its unique rock formations and fossils.

As Jabalpur is connected with major cities of India through rail, road and air, it has always been preferred as a gateway for wildlife tours in Central India. Consequently, Jabalpur is a convenient base for the visitors to the world-renowned tiger reserves such as Kanha National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park and Pench National Park as well as the largest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh in terms of area, Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, which is a part of the recently notified Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve.

Jabalpur is known for its stonecraft.[1]

Attractions in and around Jabalpur

Bhedaghat Area

See also: Bhedaghat. Bhedaghat is the prime attraction of Jabalpur and among the most important landmarks of Madhya Pradesh.

Lamhetaghat Area

Very well known among the geologists and palaeologists for its unique rock formation, called 'Lamheta Formation', and dinosaur fossils. Included in the tentative lists of UNESCO World Heritage Sites along with Marble Rocks.[2] Major attractions of the Lamheta Ghat area are-

Madan Mahal Area

See also: Madan Mahal.

Tiger tourism

Jabalpur and Nagpur are known as the gateways to the dense and famous jungles of central India, known around the world for its tigers. Many of the prominent national parks and reserves of the region are located near Jabalpur.

Other attractions

Other features

Excursions

Notes and References

  1. https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GIRPublic/Application/Details/710
  2. https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6531/
  3. https://wikimapia.org/7327691/Beohar-Temple-Complex
  4. Web site: Tourism. jabalpur. 2015-07-02.
  5. Web site: Jabalpur. Jabalpur Tourism Promotion Council. Jabalpur Tourism Promotion Council. 19 April 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140419223309/http://www.jabalpurtourismpc.com/Place_Kachnaar_city.aspx. 19 April 2014.