Bedaghat
This small village is one of the most visiting places in
and around Jabalpur district. This small hamlet is situated on the banks of
Narmada river and renowned for its incredible marble rocks. It is around
21km from Jabalpur. The marble rocks soars at a height of 100 feet at either
side of the river. The serene environment of the place is also a great place
to spend few hours. The adventure lovers can hire a rowing boat and travel
through the 2km gorge and enjoy the breathtaking sights of cliffs. Also
marble rocks are their best form in moon light.
Kanha National Park
The famous national park,once famed for royal
Bengal tiger, is now a landmark preservation center of elusive barasingha
deer. The park is situated 160km southeast of Jabalpur and a home to various
wildlife species such as leopards, deers, tigers, black bucks, Indian
elephant, Indian peacock and countless species of birds. One of the prime
attractions of the park is Bamni Dadar, also known as Sunset Point that
offers splendid view of sunset against grazing sambhars and gaurs. Elephant
safari is an excellent way to view the wild from close quarters. The
sightseeing on the back of an elephant in the deep ferine is not to miss.
Kanha museum inside the park houses different tribal relics and attributes
and activities related to the park.
Dhuandhar
Literally in Hindi, it means smoke cascade and indeed it
is. The roaring and fierce waterfalls arrive from the Narmada, dives down
the high marble hills creating misty or smoky water falls. This mighty
waterfall can be heard miles away and rightly named " the roaring falls".
The waterfall can be reached by walking 2km uphill from the jetty. Along the
way is the beautiful carved Chausath Yogini temple. This circular 10th
century temple is dedicated to the goddess Durga. The temple is believed to
be connected to Gond queen Durgavati's palace by an underground passage.
There is only one budget hotels and a resort, which has six cottages for
accommodation in the vilage. Due to influx of large number of tourists,
there are small cafes mushrooming in the villages.
Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh national park is located in
the Umaria district, lies in wooded Vindhyan mountains encircled by cliffs.
Bandhavgarh is renowned for its high tiger population. The park is covered
with fine trees of sal, and on the higher reaches of the hills, mixed
forests are found. Bandhavgarh is haven of wildlife animals. Wild
attractions include, Nilgai, Chausingha, Chital, Chinkara, Wild Boar and
sometimes a Fox or Jackal. Apart from national park, the park has ruined
majestic Bandhavgarh fort. The fort and neighboring area is dominated by
number of caves belonging to prehistoric era.