A Jabalpur travel takes a tourist to one of the most important and vibrant cities of the state of Madhya Pradesh. Jabalpur has always been a city with great political importance. Many famous dynasties had Jabalpur as their capital. Even during the British Rule, Jabalpur served as the headquarters of the Narmada dominion.

The river Narmada flows along the historic city of Jabalpur. Bordered by hills and mountains, Jabalpur has earned its name from the Arabic word Jabal, which means mountain. Possessing both the spectacular natural beauty and places with immense historical importance, Jabalpur fascinates tourists of varied interests. Some of the popular tourism destinations in Jabalpur are:

Tilwara Ghat – a place attached with the memory of Mahatma Gandhi. It was the venue for 1939 Tripuri Congress opening session. From this very location, the immersion of the last remains of Gandhiji was done in the Narmada river.

Madan Mahal Fort – the imposing fort on top of the hill was constructed by Raja Madan Shah of the Gond dynasty during the 12th century.

Sangram Sagar and Bajnamath – places popular with pilgrims and history buffs.

Marble rocks of Bhedaghat– one of the naturally wonderful places located on the banks of Narmada.

Rani Durgavati Memorial and Museum – a must visit for students of history. It is very popular with the general tourists also.

Like several other central Indian cities, the Jabalpur witnesses extreme climatic conditions. The summers in Jabalpur are quite warm and winters are rather chilling. October to March is the best period for a travel to Jabalpur.

The Jabalpur hotels count big in number ensuring a comfortable stay for the tourists. Few of the renowned Jabalpur hotels include:

Hotel Satya Ashoka

The Samdariya

Hotel Rishi Regency

Narmada Jacksons Hotel

Hotel Kalchury

The Dumna Airport of Jabalpur connects the city with domestic air network of the country. Jabalpur is among the most important railway stations of the state. Regular trains link the city with major cities of the country. Lying on the National Highway 7, Jabalpur has an effective road transportation system. To travel Jabalpur and its surroundings, the cars, state-buses along the road of Jabalpur provide an excellent transportation network.