I have been posting snaps of dhuandhar and bargi dam , so I thought why not post a review only for all those who are not aware of the beauty of jabalpur.So this review is for all those travel lovers who like to explore new place every time....hope u all enjoy.Tried to gather some information for ur convenience.
Jabalpur is not exactly at the centre of Madhya Pradesh, it has a slight bias towards the east. Of course the state is big, even the secession of Chattisgarh hasn’t made much of a dent to its ego.
Among the few cities and towns that don the landscape, Jabalpur is among the older ones, with a population of approximately 12 lakhs. Like any urban area situated on the banks of a mighty river, this too is steeped in traditional activities, be it the medium scale business establishments which cater to the basic and comfort needs of the populace or the government babus who don’t ever bother to move out of their wonted pursuits (or the lack of them) to perform something enterprising.
To someone (me) who now resides in a slightly bigger city that aspires to be recognised as a metropolis, Jabalpur presents a picture of a laid back sleepy town. The jingle in temples as the evening approaches, the multitude of two wheelers that creep at various speeds, the crowds at the pani-puri and paan kiosks, the lazy cows at the road intersections, the some-lit and some-badly-lit neon signs……
But then a sleepy town provides a rare sense of camaraderie, a sense of belongingness, a sense of nostalgia. Sometimes the mind asks for a break from the incessant horns, the mind boggling traffic and the opulent malls. Sometimes the ears seek silence. Sometimes the nose requests air of the non-polluting kind. Sometimes the eyes want to witness something natural and lovely.
The colossal Narmada flows some distance from the town. And that is where the beauty of the place lies! Two exquisite spots that make the soul go gaga. Two locations not far off from each other that offer splendour of entirely different kinds. Two locales that make the trip to this enchanting town worth it!
Dhuandhar
As the name suggests, this place is one of smoke (dhuan) as well as the cascade (dhar), a blessed combination made possible by the wondrous Narmada. With an origin at Amarkantak, some two hundred kilometres away and then a meander through the hills and hillocks of eastern Madhya Pradesh, the river gains enough magnificence and strength by the time it reaches the outskirts of Jabalpur to present some pretty natural sights.
The smoky effect evolves from the mist that refuses to forsake. As I board the kilometre-or-so long ropeway that has been a recent addition, I gain a bird’s eye view of the scenery. The cabin weaves its way through the sky, holding on to the cable for dear support, and I am offered a unique opportunity to click away at the burgeoning beauty.
Bhedaghat Marble Rocks
From Dhuandhar, we push off to Bhedaghat. It isn’t far and takes the vehicle just ten minutes. Evening has set in, and we rush to avoid the after-dusk effect. Bhedaghat is also on the Narmada, offering a gateway to admire the scintillating marble rocks on the river. The serenity of the place enthrals, the river is anything but the turbulent sort we had witnessed earlier. The calmness is breathtaking.
The boat provides a one-hour ride. It glides through the silent water, the oars making the only sounds apart from a few birds in a taciturn country. The place is haunting; hauntingly beautiful, I may add.
Huge marble rocks tower over the river – rocks that have stood the test of time, but are badly bruised by the effort. They are really big and they also provide a home for many. One such person is on our boat and the moment his ‘house’ approaches, he leaps to the rocks and makes his way to the top before I can comprehend what is happening. I click just before he disappears.
Conectivity:well connected flights from delhi. connected by four trains from delhi on daily basis. when to visit:best to visit in oct-mar.avoid in summers , this place is closed in rainy season.
Hotels: have some good three stars best I guess is Narmada Jackson and Samdariya.