Pleasure resort and capital of the Gond Kings during the 12th century, Jabalpur was later the seat of the Kalchuri dynasty. The Marathas held  over Jabalpur until 1817, when the British wrested it from them and left their impression on the spacious cantonment with its colonial residences and barracks. Today Jabalpur is an important administrative centre, abustle with commercial activity. Located on the banks of the sacred Narmada River and surrounded by rocky hills it’s the tranquil city . Nesting amidst rocky mounds, Jabalpur is also called the "the city of the rocks." The city is named after Saint Jabali Pattanam or Jabal (in Arabic meaning rocks). The capital of the medieval Gond rulers during the 12th century, Jabalpur later became the capital of the Kalchuri Kings and the Marathas until the British annexed it. The hub of education and culture, Saint Binoba Bhave called Jabalpur Sanskardhani (Cultural Capital) of Madhya Pradesh. Today Jabalpur is a major centre of administration and commerce.

The name 'Jabalpur' has been derived from the Arabic word "Jabal", which means 'mountain' which points to the ancient trade connection with Arab countries. Jabalpur is one of the major cities in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Jabalpur is the administrative and educational center of Madhya Pradesh and is also considered as the gateway to important wildlife sanctuaries around it.

The city of Jabalpur has historical connections and it dates back to the epic times. The city of Jabalpur, has seen the rise and fall of many dynasties, it has been referred in the great Hindu epic - Mahabharata. Jabalpur city is considered to be a 'Sanskardhani' which means 'cultural center place'. The city is an important junction for the Indian Railway. The city is encircled with a string of lakes, which are shaded off by fine trees and surrounded by wonderful cliffs. Jabalpur is located beside River Narmada, the heart of India. Jabalpur is connected to all the major cities by rail roads.

The city of Jabalpur has many places of interest for the tourists and people from all over the world who want some major attractions throughout the year. Some of the most important Tourist Attractions in Jabalpur are:

It was built by the Gond rulers, Raja Madan Singh in 1116, the fort offers a spectacular view of the countryside. The fort evokes austere style lacking in ostentation.

Sangram Shah, the Gond ruler built it between 1480 and1540. The Sangram Sagar Lake is the home of the red crested pochards, coots, and pin-tailed ducks from central western Asia.

It offers an insight into the life and times of Queen Durgavati. The museum preserves a collection of sculptures, inscriptions, relics, artifacts and curios and photos of Mahatma Gandhi.

It was built in the 12th century. This temple is the home of a beautiful image of Mala Devi or Laxmi. Jabalpur is an ideal gateway to the Kanha National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park.

Jabalpur is one of the important destinations of the country. It has some of the best places of the country. There are many tourist attractions like Rani Durgavati Museum, the Madan Mahal and the Gond Fortress. The High Court of the state of Madhya Pradesh is in this city and is a delight to watch. Tilwara Ghat Jabalpur is one of the favored destinations among the tourists because of the historical significance and the religious importance the place is given.

Tilwara Ghat Jabalpur has a special place in the Indian history as it’s the same place where Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were immersed into the Narmada River. It is also the venue for the opening session of the Tripuri Congress in 1939.

Tilwara Ghat in Jabalpur is situated on the banks of the River Narmada and is considered to be holy like the Ganges. Tilwara Ghat Madhya Pradesh is the best developed among the several ghats around the Narmada River and has the Gandhi Smarak. One of the biggest attractions of Jabalpur is the famous Marble Rocks. It is the place where the Narmada River has created a narrow canyon. The striking thing about the site of Tilwara Ghat Jabalpur is that the both sides of the canyon are of pure marble. You can also have a feel of the majestic Dhaudhar Falls and buy the small marble trinkets created by the local artisans.

Narsinghpur district is located in the central part of the state of Madhya Pradesh. It has the Vindhyachal Mountain on the northern parts and is flanked on the south by the Satpuras. The river Narmada flows in the northern part of the city and is regarded as sacred as the river Ganges. Narmada Kacchar is one of the natural gifts that this place flaunts. Narsinghpur was one of the most important places in the ancient period. This area was under the rule of the Rajvanshis including Rani Durgavati who was a great historical warrior. In the eighteenth century a temple was constructed by the Jat sardars in which the idol of Lord Narashima was kept and from then the village of Gadariya Kheda came to be known as “Narsinghpur.” Later on it got converted into the headquarters of the district.

Some important archeological excavations have given an all new dimension to Narsinghpur Madhya Pradesh .In this district there is a village called ‘Bhatra’ where some fossils of animals and apparatus made of stone has been discovered. Ancient relics have also been found at Dhubghat, Kumadi, Devakachhar, Retikarar and some other places. Certain rock caves of ancient times have been found at a village called Bijori. The historical portraits discovered in this area allude to the time of the ‘Ramayana and the Mahabharata’. Bilthari gram in the block of Chanwarpatha which was earlier known as Balisthali, the place historically is attributed to King Bali. According to the Puranas the Pandhavas have spent a part of their exile at this place.

The illustrious Raj Gond Vansh ruled at Narsinghpur and lead to its prosperity. One of the most important rulers of this dynasty was Sangram Shah who established 52 Garhs in the area. Narsinghpur came under the British rule in the year 1917 and was known as the Gadarwara Pargana, Chichli and Gangai. The region contributed significantly during India’s struggle for independence.

The Narasingh Bhavan is also one of the important tourist destinations because it is a beautiful structure and is the districts headquarter building.The Brahma Ghat situated on the bank of River Narmada is also one of the important destination. The gorgeous Jhoteswar temple has attracted tourists from across the country and remains one of the favored destination for tourists. The Damaru Ghat and the Fort of Chauraghar are places to watch out for in Narsinghpur in Madhya Pradesh.

Regular flights operate between Jabalpur, Delhi and Mumbai.

A good network of trains connects Jabalpur with the major cities of India.

Buses ply between Jabalpur and the major cities of Madhya Pradesh.