| Jabalpur is one of the prominent cities of Madhya | | | | front of the main structure were probably used |
| Pradesh, a state in India. It is also the | | | | to house the military troops of the rulers who |
| administrative and educational center which has it | | | | lived here. |
| recognition in the whole country. The name | | | | Balancing Rocks is one of nature's wonders and is |
| Jabalpur originates from the Arabic word, "Jabal" | | | | located in the vicinity of the Madan Mahal Fort. It |
| which means mountain, signaling a trade link with | | | | has one rock balancing on the other with just a |
| the Arab countries. | | | | human finger's space between the two. This |
| There are many wildlife sanctuaries which are in | | | | monolith even survived a major earthquake in the |
| the proximity of the city and which attract a | | | | city and did not even budge from its place. |
| large crowd from all parts of the globe. The city | | | | Rani Durgavati Palace & Museum is dedicated to |
| is also called the city of lakes due to the presence | | | | the brave-hearted queen of Jabalpur who gave a |
| of a large number of water bodies. The local | | | | strong fight to the Mughals during the reign of |
| residents very proudly say "Taalon mein Taal, | | | | Akbar. She gave up her life in trying to save her |
| Jabalpur ke Taal." Taal in Hindi means lake and | | | | city from being captured. The museum displays a |
| they are very proud of the fact that they have | | | | collection of inscriptions, relics and other items. |
| 52 lakes in their city. The River Narmada flows | | | | Marble Rocks are one of the most beautiful gifts |
| through the city and gives it a more alluring look. | | | | of nature to mankind. The pristine white rocks are |
| The city has an unmatched natural beauty and is | | | | located in the gorge and rise up to a height of 100 |
| surrounded by rocky hills of Granite and sand- | | | | feet on both sides of the softly flowing River |
| stone. The city is located on the main line of the | | | | Narmada. The sun shining and the following |
| Indian Railways and hence is well-connected with | | | | reflection is one of the most dazzling sights in the |
| all the major cities around the country. | | | | world. They are located in a village called |
| There are many places worth visiting in the city | | | | Bhedaghat which is 21 kilometers west of the city |
| which give a clear idea about the history and the | | | | of Jabalpur. The most convenient way of enjoying |
| contemporary culture in the city. Most of these | | | | this sight is to go boat riding between them in the |
| places have historical significance and showcase | | | | river when the water is a bit less. |
| the architecture of the era long gone. | | | | Dhuandhar, literally means "Cascade of Fog" in |
| Main Attractions in Jabalpur: | | | | Hindi. It is a picturesque foggy waterfall near |
| Madan Mahal Fort was built by the Gond ruler, | | | | Bhedaghat. It is also one of the most beautiful |
| Raja Madan Shah, in 1116. It is located on top of a | | | | and scenic spots in the area. The water of the |
| hill and provides a panoramic view of the town | | | | River Narmada falls down at a great depth and |
| and the adjoining countryside. It rises to an | | | | the roar of the water can be heard for miles |
| approximate height of 500 meters above the | | | | around the waterfall. During the rainy season it is |
| ground and was once the Pleasure Palace of Raja | | | | in full spate and is dangerous to approach. The |
| Madan Shah, the son of Rani Durgavati. | | | | best season to visit the spot is in the summers |
| But Queen Durgavati had used it as a Watch | | | | and winters. |
| tower and the architecturally designed rooms in | | | | |
