Jabalpur, one of the country’s largest cities was as important a centre throughout history as it is today. Relics dating back to 300BCE have been found in the region, indicating the city’s significance in ancient civilisations. From the Mauryas and Guptas to the Mughals and the Marathas, many empires have held sway over the city across millennia. Today, besides the remnants of historic civilisations, there’s plenty of natural beauty around the place too. Jabalpur is also believed to be the place where the game of snooker or billiards originated. When it’s safe to travel again, make a trip to Jabalpur and check out these 4 places in and around the city.
Dhuandhar Falls
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Bhedaghat, around 26km from the city, is a great place to observe one of the most fascinating natural formations in the region. Marble rocks, sculpted over millions of the years by the Narmada River, make for a captivating sight. A little distance ahead, the river drops down to form Dhuandhar Falls. The sheer power of nature is a humbling experience for most visitors.
Dumna Nature Reserve Park
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This ecotourism site near the airport is a wonderful place for entire families to spend a day in. Spread across over nearly 2,500 acres, the park has forests with some wildlife in it and the Khandari Dam, which supplies water to the city. You can spend the day picnicking or even spot animals such as porcupine, chital deer and crocodiles.
Madan Mahal Fort
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Dating back to the 11th century, this fort was built by Gond kings during their reign in the area. While precious little remains of the grand construction today, the war rooms, the royal family’s pleasure chambers, the stables and the reservoir inside still stand.
Ashoka Rock Edicts
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Visit Rupnath to get an insight into ancient India and its movements. Here, there’s an inscription upon rock of one of Emperor Ashoka’s edicts about his journey into Buddhism. The site, with a small reservoir and temple, is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.