City Info - Jabalpur

JABALPUR- Is an ancient city in central India situated in the heart of India on shores of holy river Narmada and lying in plains of tributaries Hiran and Gour and Ken and Sone. Narmada River valley having world famous Marble Rocks the only of its kind in the world where the whole river flows for nearly 2 Kms. in between varied coloured and tinted marble rocks with a deep water fall. Its cardinal point are 23 degree 10'N latitude and 79 degree 57' E longitude with altitude of 393 meters mean sea level.Jabalpur is well connected by National highway-7 (Nagpur-Varanasi) Broad gauge and meter gauge railway lines and Skeleton air service. It is Divisional and district headquarter with about 14 lacs population. It is on Deccan Pleatue with Ht of 393 meters and surrounded on all sides by most ancient basalt rocks with thick forest all-round having about 1386 mm rainfall. The highest maximum temperature 46.7 C was recorded on 25th May 1924 and lowest minimum was zero degree on 29th December 1905.The topography of Jabalpur is unique. The city is surrounded by low, rocky, and barren hillocks. Some of which form a barrier for continuous development of urban form and restrict inter-links between various parts of the city. Kariapather hillock to the north-east, Sita Pahad and Kandhari hills to the east, Madan Mahal hills and rocks outcrops to the south-west. Railway line girding the city like a "horse shoe" had its due influence in the growth of urban form. The main water reservoir of Khandari and Pariyat are located to the north-east direction of the city. Recently water is also drawn from Narmada River by Public Health Dept.

Jabalpur (जबलपुर)also known as shanskardhani is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India.  Jabalpur is located in the Mahakoshal region in the geographic center of India. Jabalpur was the 27th largest urban conglomeration in India in 2001 (2001 Census). On a global scale, Jabalpur was the 325th largest city or urban area in the world in 2006 and Jabalpur is estimated to be 294th largest city in the world by 2020. Jabalpur stands 121st in term of the fastest growing cities and urban areas in the world in 2006. Jabalpur is the first district in India who has been obtained the comprehensive ISO-9001 certificate. This has come into force from April 1, 2007.

 The Chausat Yogini Temple in Jabalpur.One of Jabalpur's claims to fame is that it dates back to the upper Jurassic period. The other famous aspect of this town in Madhya Pradesh is the Marble Rocks, located at Beraghat, about 23 km away.

At Beraghat, the deep green waters of the Narmada weave their way through serrated white cliffs 100 feet high. An unforgettable experience is the boat ride into the gorge in the morning, past several picturesque spots such as Bhul Bhulaiya, Suicide Point and the Monkey's Leap.

However, there's more to Jabalpur than just the awesome rocks. The once Gond kingdom is en route to the tiger reserves of Pench, Kanga and Bandhavgarh.

Then there is the 10th Century Chausat Yogini temple, once dedicated to the worship of female demons, and till a few decades ago, ritual sacrifices and Tantric practices. Now shorn of its sinister antecedents, this structure with tiered steeples and chatris, boasts 64 intricately carved statues of yoginis. This is believed to be a temple of the Gond Rani Durgavati, who had access to it through an underground tunnel from her palace.

The other spot worth a visit is the Duandhar Falls, a few km away from the Marble Rocks. Here, the waters of the Narmada drop over a 30-ft ledge into a river in a lacy pattern. During festivals, the place is overcrowded with pilgrims waiting to take a holy dip. For some history, there's the Madan Mahal fort, which dates back to 1116. Perched on a single rock, the fort offers a panoramic view of Jabalpur city and some lakes near by.

How to get there: Jabalpur is well connected by road and also has an airport. There are several hotels in and around Beraghat, including the motel run by Madhya Pradesh Tourism. 

Narmada Jackson"s Hotel

Introduction:Providing 66 modern guestrooms, the 150-year-old grand heritage hotel dates back to the British colonial Raj era. Located in the heart of Jabalpur, the Narmada Jacksons Hotel is 20km from the airport and 2.5 kilometers from the railway station. Guests will find many markets, restaurants and entertainment outlets in the surrounding area. It is also in close proximity to several sightseeing attractions, such as the Marble Rocks of Bhedaghat, Dhuandhaar Waterfalls, Chausat Yogini Temple and Kanha National Park. The onsite restaurant serves a variety of Indian, Chinese and continental dishes. The hotel is an ideal destination for business and leisure travelers seeking charming accommodation while visiting Jabalpur.

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 South Civil Lines Jabalpur, Jabalpur, India