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Around Jabalpur

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.

Dhuandhar Falls

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.



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