 Located in the north of the Narmada River amidst picturesque surroundings of hills and lakes, Jabalpur is a beautiful pleasure resort of Madhya Pradesh. The history of Jabalpur dates back to ancient times with its references found in the epic of Mahabharata. In the 9th century it came under the influence of the famous Kalchuri dynasty and the Gonds seized it in13th century, and made it their capital. It again fell to the Marathas in 1789 and was taken over by the British in 1817, when they defeated the Marathas. Today, Jabalpur has emerged as an important administrative and educational center of the state. Visit the beautiful city of Jabalpur and get rewarded with an exciting experience on your Jabalpur tour with India Tours and Packages.
The major tourist attractions, which you can visit on your Jabalpur Tour include the Rani Durgavati Museum - known for its good collection of sculptures, inscriptions and prehistoric relics and the 12th century Madan Mahal Fort - situated on a hill on the outskirts of the city and offering a breathtaking view of the city and its enchanting surroundings. You can also enjoy day excursions to the famous Marble Rocks (22 km) - dotted with the different colored cliffs, they offer breathtaking views to its visitors. Jabalpur is also regarded as the gateway to the Kanha National Park (160 km) and Bandhavgarh National Park (197 km) - two most famous tiger reserves of India.
How to Reach
By Air: Jabalpur has an airport but it's temporarily closed for renovations. Bhopal (335 km) is the major airport from Jabalpur, connecting it with major cities of India.
By Rail: Jabalpur is located on the Mumbai-Howrah (via Allahabad) rail route. It has regular trains to Mumbai, Satna, Varanasi, Allahabad and Bhopal.
By Road: Jabalpur has a good road networks and is well connected by road with Bhopal, Indore, Satna, Raipur and Nagpur.
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