Jablapur is also important because it is the gateway to important wildlife sanctuaries around it, Kanha and Bandhavgarh. Jabalpur is one of the most important cities in the state of Madhya Pradesh.Jabalpur is the administrative and educational center in Madhya Pradesh. Interestingly, the name Jabalpur is derived from the Arabic word 'Jabal'which means 'mountain' pointing to the ancient trade connection with Arab countries.

The history of Jabalpur dates back to the epic times. There are references to Jabalpur in the epic Mahabharata.Jabalpur has seen the rise and fall of many dynasties. The Gonds seized it in the 12th century and Jabalpur became the powerful kingdom of Gondwana. In this regard it is significant to remember the legendary Gond Queen, Rani Durgavati who died fighting the Mughal forces led by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.Jabalpur finally fell to the Marathas in the 18th century and in 1817 the British took over when they overpowered the Marathas.

The tourist attractions in Jabalpur are the Rani Durgavati Museum located south of the bazaar, which has a good collection of artifacts. Another place to visit is the Madan Mahal, a Gond fortress built in 1116. Located on a rocky hill this fort provides a panoramic view of Jabalpur city. Tilwara Ghat is significant as the place from where Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were immersed in the Narmada.

Excursions from Jabalpur can be made to interesting sites around the city. A must see place is the Marble Rocks, 22 kms from Jabalpur. It is a gorge on the River Narmada with different colored cliffs dotting the gorge, which offers an impressive sight. , especially in moonlight. The adventurous can hire a rowboat and travel through the 2 km long gorge and enjoy the breathtaking sights, of cliffs on both sides of the Narmada River and the Dhuandhar waterfall near the gorge. The wildlife enthusiasts should visit the Kanha National Park, 160 km from Jabalpur famous for its wildlife safari and bird watching. The Bandhavgarh National Park is also nearby, about 197 km north east of

Hotels in Jabalpur are fully geared to meet the needs of the wildlife enthusiast who stay in Jablapur en route to the wild life sanctuaries of Kanha and Bandhavgarh.Jabalpur hotels offer a range of accommodation ranging from low-end to high -end hotels.

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