The evening Naramda Aarti performed daily with rituals and chants at Gwarighat, Jabalpur is an event must see. A large number of people gather on the banks of river Narmada for the evening rituals and aarti. The atmosphere becomes divine and blissful when people offer prayers to thank river Narmada as being their mother and feeding them with her pious water since ages.
The online booking of entrances to the Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Panna, Satpura and Pench national parks have started from today 01 August 2015. The national parks will be opened from 01 October 2015.
One can book the entry ticket online on the following website https://forest.mponline.gov.in/Index.aspx
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Bheraghat is a spectacular natural wonder in Jabalpur. It is where the river Narmada flows between the seven coloured marble mountains. The boat ride over the river Narmada flowing between these seven coloured magnificent marble mountains is just breathtaking. The boats are the row boats driven by a team of 04 members who also include the element of fun during the boat ride by their imagination while interpreting the various shaped marble rocks on either side of the flowing river. There are some very interesting figures evolved since ages because of the natural erosion of the rocks by heat, water and air. The boat rides in the evenings of the full moon days is an unforgettable experience to cherish all through one’s life.
Every year Narmada Mahotsav is celebrated at Bheraghat, Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. This year this event is celebrated on the 25th and 26th October. The decision was taken by the Jabalpur tourism promotion council. The permission was given for the boat ride at Bheraghat during the night. The life jacket will be made compulsory for the boat ride during the night. For the convenience of the tourist online booking facility for the boat ride will also be provided to them so that they could enjoy the boat ride at Bheragahat without any difficulty. For queries contact : info@travelcentralindia.com
One can also visit a stunning water fall called Dhunadhar (the smoke cascade) just few minutes away from Bheraghat. The thrust is so powerful that’s its roar is heard from a far distance. The falls and the breaking of the volume of water at the crest present a grand manifestation of nature’s wonder. The Narmada river’s water from this waterfall flows down to Bheraghat in between the marble mountains. 
On the way from Bheraghat to Dhunadhar there are 10th century Chaunsath Yogini temple situated on the hill top.
Hotel Accommodation:
The most recommended hotel in Bheraghat is the Motel Marble Rocks which is a wonderful hotel with the rooms on the hill top facing the Narmada River. The hotel not only enjoys the beautiful ambience but the staff is also very professional with impeccable services. The view from the rooms, restaurant and lawns of the Narmada River flowing down in the valley between the marble rocks is just breathtaking. The view of the swimming pool which is situated just on the edge of the mountain over looking the Narmada River flowing between the mountains is also spectacular.
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What to see in Jabalpur:
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The full day sight seeing in Jabalpur includes Madan Mahal Fort which was built by Gond ruler, Raja Madan Shah in 1116, Balancing rock, Rani Durgavati Museum, Tilwara Ghat (where Mahatma Gandhi Ji’s ashes were immersed in the Narmada river, 12 Century Mala Devi Mandir, Pisan Hari Jain temples.
The Jabalpur city enjoys pride of being the city where the game Snooker was originated in 1875 during the time of British Raj in an officer’s mess which is now know as Narmada Club. Narmada club as a club was founded in 1889 which was also the central India’s best club. It was the hub of the British Civilian officers, army officers and elite Indians.
The excursions in Jabalpur includes Dumna Nature Reserve which situated at a distance of 8 km from Jabalpur city which is an eco tourism site spread over an area of 1058 hectare of land. One can explore this nature reserve by strolling in the area. Animals like spotted dear, chital, wild boar, porcupine, jackal, monkey, many species of birds are seen in the nature reserve. One can also enjoy the food at the restaurant located within the nature reserve.
The other beautiful place that one can explore is Bargi which is 35 km away from the city. Bargi is a dam and a huge water reservoir which is used for generation of hydro thermal electricity. At the Bargi boat club once can enjoy the cruise which takes you over the water reservoir which itself is spread out and as deep as a sea is. The cruise on demand can be arranged for the transfer from Jabalpur to Mandla and from Mandla one can take the transfer through the car to Kanha National park which is 100 km away from Kanha.
Jabalpur is also one rare place where the narrow gauge train which was started 135 years ago in the year 1880 is still running. The train was started during the Raj by the British. The train has been running since then between Jabalpur and Nainpur.
World Tiger Day!
To spread awareness among the people of the world the world tiger day is celebrated every 29th July. According to a research less than seven thousand tigers are left in the world. Among them around three thousand two
hundred tigers are found in India. Therefore, the population of tigers in the world is under the constant threat of its extinction.
To protect this beautiful wildcat many countries are doing various campaigns. In 2010 at Saint Petersburg a decision was taken to celebrate this day 29th July every year as the world Tiger day.
Our nature is associated with food chain. Every animal, flora and fauna are depended upon each other for their survival. If any of the link is broken in this food chain it will result in a negative impact on the mother nature. Tigers are also part of this food chain. They must get ample opportunity to survive and live freely in their respective territories on this earth.
Tigers in India !
In 1973 project tiger was launched in India to protect the tigers from their extinction. The tigers in India are considered as a different species. The scientific name this species is “Panthera Tigress”. Among the Tiger’s nine species found in India unfortunately three are already extinct. Out of the remaining species the Royal Bengal Tiger is found all over India except the North eastern part of India. Royal Bengal Tigers are also found in the neighboring countries of India namely Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan.
Tigers in Madhya Pradesh!
In Madhya Pradesh, Kanha National Park and Bandhavgarh National parks are two most famous Tiger reserves in the world. Many Tourists from all over the world visit these tiger reserves to see this most beautiful animal of the jungle, walking freely in its glamorous cat walk. In India the history of tiger is associated with China. Recently it was discovered from the DNA of one of the superior bread of the extinct Tiger that the originally came from the central part of China. The way followed by those tigers to enter into India was know as the silk route after many centuries.
In Kanha at the Mukki zone the Tigers named “Red Eye” , “Kenkata” and the huge “Bhima” are only visible to the lucky ones. Most of the photographers like to click the family of the Tiger, actions of the tigers, the roar of the tiger, and the cat walk of the tiger.
The tiger named “Munna”is Kanha’s hero. The special thing in the tiger Munna is that the word CAT is written on forehead of Munna. When the Guides in Kanha call for this tiger by its name “Munna” it comes from out from its hideout. The tourist love to see the size and shape of this beautiful tiger.
In Bandhavgarh the tiger named “Bemera” is the hero. The tigress named “Sukhi Patiya” and her three cubs also attracts lots of tourist to Bandhavgarh National Park.
There are many tailor made tour available to visit these national parks. One can just send an online inquiry to further customize one’s trip to these national parks to see the mighty tigers. One such suggested tour offered by “Indian Excursion” on their website travelcentralindia is “Tiger Trails”.
One can either arrive at the New Delhi International airport or Mumbai International airport and then fly to Jabalpur. It is suggested to stay atleast 03 nights at each of the national park. One can also enjoy the stay at Jabalpur which offers beautiful scenic tours like visit to Bheraghat where one can enjoy the boat ride over the Narmada river flowing between the marble mountains. One can also see the amazing Dhuandhar water fall. “Tiger Trails” could also be customized as per your requirement.
According to the Park management the esteemed organization WIIA has started the wildlife census in the march 2014 and they have installed
more that 100 cameras at the Park premises which extends to the borders of Seoni, Chindwara in Madhya Pradesh and some areas in Maharashtra state. The compilation of this process will take at least 7 to 8 months. So the final result is awaited until then.
The officers in charge have said that the census which has been done at Pench landscape is not aimed for just one place but the organization has made the census in the other parks of India as well and it will take some time for the census results to be declared.
The tourist arrival in Pench is good. Over hear around 5 to 6 thousand domestic tourist comes every month whereas the numbers of foreign tourist is more that 400 hundred every month.
The above information is based on the article released in the daily news paper Danik Bhaskar in Jabalpur dated 17 April 2014.
Madhya Pradesh is a central state of India hence it’s also know as the heart of India. Madhya Pardesh is the only place in India where all the places are significant in terms of Tourism.
Many time it comes to one’s mind that what is there to see in Madhya Pradesh or what are the places to see in Madhya Pradesh? Madhya Pradesh offers a lot of options to a traveler with much special interest tourism. Madhya Pradesh offers Wildlife tourism, Village tourism, cultural and historical places, Tribal tourism, and nature and adventure tourism.
There are places like Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho, Bhopal, Sanchi, Jabalpur, Indore, Ujjain, Mandu, Omareshwar, Maheshwar which enjoys both cultural and historic significance. Among the above places three sites have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO namely Khajuraho temples, Sanchi Stupa and the rock shelters of Bhimbetka.
Madhya Pradesh offers some wonderful and world famous national parks on the earth due to its maximum green forest cover. These national parks are home to many species of wild animals. These are Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Satpura , Panna, Madhav National park etc.
Our website www.travelcentralindia.com offers a tour named “The Taste of Madhya Pradesh” which incorporates all famous destination of Madha Pradesh. This tour to Madhya Pradesh is of 14 days and could also be customized.
Madhya Pradesh is the central state of India. It is blessed with green forest and jungles enveloping almost the whole state. Thus, Madhya Pradesh has maximum number of nature reserves and national parks. Madhya Pradesh has a significant historic back ground as well. It starts with the places near Mandu and Jabalpur where the fossils of Dinosaurs were found. The place like Bhimbetka takes you back to the history 35000 years old. These pre historic caves which are in true sense “the portal to the ancient gallery of Bhimbetka” preserves some fascinating paintings dating back to Paleolithic times.
Rivers that flows in Madhya Pradesh
