Jabalpur Tourism

History of Jabalpur

The history of Jabalpur is quite a prominent one to remember. It basically got its name from being the native land of Great ‘Jabali Rishi’. This city used to be the capital of the Gond rulers and in ancient times, it was also known as the Tripuri under the governance of the Hayahaya Rulers respectively. Not only the Mahabharata have a reference to this great city but it had later become an important part of the Gupta and Maurya dynasty. Jabalpur had turned into an important kingdom of Gondwana. An important part of the history was the holding of the Tripuri Congress which was led by Subash Chandra Bose. After this country had attained Independence, it was then turned into a state of Madhya Pradesh.

Most important places in Jabalpur

Jabalpur is known for its tourist attractions like Dhuandhar Falls, Kanha National Park, Bimbetka rock shelters, Marble rocks, Bargi Dam, Narmada River puja, Balancing rocks, Lord Shiva Statue, Chausath Yogini Temple, Pisanhari ki Madiya, Dumna Nature Reserve, Madan Mahal Fort, Mahakali statue and Bhawartal Garden, etc. Well, there is a huge list of tourists spot so it is recommended for you to visit Jabalpur and enjoy your trip to the fullest.

Food in Jabalpur

Jabalpur is known for its delicious dishes like Seekh kebabs which are world-famous apart that you can try minced mutton which is rolled into sausage-shaped pieces after mixing it with a number of spices and vegetables.

Shopping in Jabalpur

Jabalpur as a place has a lot to offer when it comes to shopping. From the local and old Bazaars which are known for ethnic and Jabalpur articles like terracotta items, god idols, brass items, silverware, and jute crafts. This place is also known for its Maheshwari and Chanderi saris. Adding to this, it has a lot of shopping malls and markets as well. If you want to buy handicrafts while you plan to visit Jabalpur, it is recommended to shop through the Government museum which is known as ‘Mrignayani’.

Most Important Places in Jabalpur

When you plan to visit Jabalpur, make sure to visit all the top tourist attractions which are worth exploring and visiting. Jabalpur tourism offers you a lot of options for you so that your trip to Jabalpur can turn out to be one superb vacation. The most important places when you plan to visit Jabalpur are: