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Jabalpur Travel Guide
The industrial powerhouse of the Indian state Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur is a sprawling metropolis that has figured prominently in the region's history. One of the fastest-growing cities in the world, it used to be an important trade link of the country to the neighboring Arab countries, and served as the capital of the Central Provinces during the time of British rule. Jabalpur mesmerizes tourists with its natural beauty, as well as a rich cultural heritage that provides a plethora of sights to discover and explore.
Probably the city's most arresting attraction is the so-called Marble Rocks of Bhedaghat, found on the opposite banks of the Narmada River. As its name suggests, one will be treated to an impressive vista of 30-meter high white limestone peaks swaddled with veins of varying hues, like green and black. Nearby is the famed Dhuandhar Waterfalls, considered to be one of the most beautiful in all of India. Its name was actually derived from the Hindi word for "smoke," which is a commentary on the thick cloud of vapor that emanates from the falling waters. The unique Balancing Rock of Jabalpur, on the other hand, is a volcanic rock formation perched precariously on top of a larger one, and always seems as if teetering on the brink of falling. Don't be fooled by its appearance: it has survived a 6.5 magnitude earthquake.
Nature-lovers can't go wrong heading to the well-known Bandhavgarh National Park located at the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains. It sprawls over an area measuring roughly 105 square kilometers, and was declared as a bona fide natural reserve in 1968. What it is most renowned for it being a habitat for the elusive white tiger, which had only been sighted for no more than a dozen instances during the past century. It has also one of the highest densities of Bengal tigers on the planet. A particularly famous resident of the park is the tiger they call "Charger," who is called so because of his habit of charging fellow wildlife and human just for fun.
Another is the Kanha Kisli National Park deemed to be one of the country's largest. Created in 1974 under India's so-called "Project Tiger," its landscape is dominated by sal and bamboo forests that serve as home to a diverse collection of flora and fauna. It is also renowned for being one of Asia's most well-maintained national parks. One can see black bucks, sambhars, chitals, bison, and tigers, as well as a a breathtaking view of the setting sun, on a spot aptly called the "Sunset Point."
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