Jabalpur Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

From Jabalpur one can go on daylong trips to Roopnath, Bilhari, Nohta, Mandla, Ramnagar, Rookhad, Pench National Park and National Park of Fossils. Mandla (95 km) was the capital of the ancient Gond kingdom of Garha-Mandla. A 17th century fort surrounded on three sides by the Narmada River is the main attraction here. Roopnath (84 km) is the site of a Shiva lingam while Bilhari has archaeological ruins of a bygone era. Nohta village, 81 km from Jabalpur, was the capital city of the Chandela kings in the 12th century. Rookhad and Pench National Parks are known for their wildlife while the National Park of Fossils houses ancient plant fossils.

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The small village of Bhedaghat situated on the banks of river Narmada is widely famous for its marble rocks and is at a distance of 25 km from Jabalpur by road. Soaring in glittering splendour, the marble rocks at Bhedaghat rise to a hundred feet on either side of the Narmada. A visit to this village is a must.

Jabalpur is one of the most important cities of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. The city itself dates from the nineteenth century, and is laid out in wide and regular streets. It has a beautiful collection of Marble Rocks called Bhedaghat surrounding the holy Narmada River. Many visitors come to visit Jabalpur because of this major attraction. Jabalpur is also the administrative headquarters of Jabalpur district. The name of the city Jabalpur is basically derived from Arabic word Jabal which means 'mountain' linking it to the ancient trade connection with Arab countries.