Bhedaghat Tourism in Bhedaghat, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

Bhedaghat Tourism in Bhedaghat, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

Bhedaghat town is located in the district of Jabalpur in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Bhedaghat is at a distance of 20 km from the capital of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur. The geographical coordinates puts the place at 23.13⁰N and 79.80⁰E. The place is situated close to the banks of Narmada River. In summer season the temperature ranges from 22 to 40 degrees and in winter season the temperature ranges from 10 to 27 degrees. Bhedaghat is 280 meters above sea level. There are plenty of temples built during the 10^th century by the Kalachuri dynasty.

History of Bhedaghat

In the pre-colonial times, the place was ruled by Ashoka. Later the Parmar dynasty ruled Bhedaghat. They were then overthrown by the Kalachuri dynasty who then expanded their kingdom boundaries towards the eastern parts of the country, India.

In the early 13^th century, the Gonds took over the reign of Bhedaghat. During the reign of Gonds the city thrived and flourished. After the collapse of the Gonds the Marathas ruled. Later, in the 19^th century the British conquered the city of Bhedaghat and established their supremacy.

In 1947, after India sought independence from the British Raj, Bhedaghat was merged with Madhya Pradesh state.

People & Culture at Bhedaghat

Bhedaghat has a rich and diverse culture with people from all religion, caste and sect reside in and around Bhedaghat. The languages spoken by the people are Hindi and English with Hindi being the official language.

Many festivals such as Sri Krishna Janmasthami, Navarathri, Diwali etc., are celebrated in a grand way throughout Bhedaghat.

Agriculture is one of the main occupations of this region. Different crops are grown depending on the changing seasons.

The beautiful landscapes in and around Bhedaghat has caught the attention of the Indian film Industry. Many scenes with amazing picturesque are shot in and around Bhedaghat for commercial purpose.

Food and Shopping in Bhedaghat

The city, Bhedaghat offers a wide range of Multi – cuisine, both vegetarian and non- vegetarian. The traditional food of Bhedaghat is pure vegetarian.

Bhedaghat is renowned for its magnificent fine arts and crafts. There are plenty of shops selling colorful garments with beautiful design in the street of Bhedaghat. There are also shops selling jewelries with magnificent designs.

Tourist Places in Bhedaghat

There are a few temple and lakes with beautiful landscapes of interest. Some of them are mentioned below

Rani Durgavati Museum
Chausatyogini Mandir
Dhuandhar Falls
Hanuman Tal
Kanha National Forest Reserve
Marble Rocks
Balancing Rocks
Bajnamath Mandir
Tilwara Ghat
Dumna Nature Reserve
Mala Devi Temple
Sangram Sagar Lake
Madan Mahal Fort
Bargi Dam
Bandhavgarh National Park
Bilhari
Gopal Lal Ji Maharaj Ka Mandir
Gwari Ghat
Pench National Park
Tilwara Ghat
Water Works Khandaari Jalashay
Mandla Plant Fossils National Park

Means of Commutation to Bhedaghat

Bhedaghat is well connected to other parts of the country India via roadway, railway and airway. The distance of Bhedaghat, via road, from the cities within the state and neighboring states is as follows

Nagpur is located at a distance of 272 km
Bhopal is located at a distance of 321 km
Kanpur is located at a distance of 510 km
Lucknow is located at a distance of 599 km
Indore is located at a distance of 600 km

The nearest railway station to Bhedaghat is located in Jabalpur. Trains from Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, New Delhi, Bhopal, Varanasi, Indore and Bangalore do pass through Jabalpur.

Bhedaghat is also connected to other parts of the world by airways. There is an airport located in Jabalpur which has flights arriving from Delhi on a daily basis.

Accommodation Options at Bhedaghat

There are plenty of hotels with beautiful interiors and amazing decors in and around Bhedaghat. Some of these hotels are listed below.