From ‘The City Beautiful’ to the ‘Marble City’

Residing in Chandigarh , one of the most urban-planned cities in India? Looking for a quick break? Let Paytm plan-out a visit for you to another city , Jabalpur , located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. But before we tell you this grand plan , let us remind you that Paytm offers you the best , cheapest and convenient tickets to Jabalpur from Chandigarh. So , sit back and read on as you would be soon visiting one of India’s top attractive tourist destinations known as the ‘Marble City’.

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Paytm will present you with multiple choices to take off from Chandigarh airport and land at Jabalpur airport. Not only will you be happy with the cheap and affordable tickets , you can check your Chandigarh to Jabalpur flight status , complete an online web check-in and even avail of a cashback and free cancellation on these travel bookings. So , now that Paytm has planned your destination city and provided you with various online flight booking tips , let us further unveil your plans in Jabalpur from Chandigarh

A quick look into Chandigarh

Chandigarh is the only place in India that is the capital of two states , Punjab and Haryana. A union territory , it is one of the finest examples of a well-planned territory and urban designs. Being a picturesque place with splendid gardens and surroundings , it has some beautiful places to see and visit. The Chandigarh airport is 12 kms from the heart of the city catering to domestic as well as international flights. Most of the Indian airlines fly to Chandigarh and the airport has numerous private car rental agencies at the airport along with pre-paid taxis counters which one can avail for transport in to the city

In and around Chandigarh

Also known as ‘The City Beautiful’ , Chandigarh is one of the most modern cities of India that was designed by a French architect. It is also one of the most affluent cities of India too and its well-maintained roads , serene lakes , beautiful gardens and pleasant weather make it a place worth being in. Rock Garden , Sukhna Lake , Rose Garden , Butterfly Park , Parrot Bird Sanctuary , Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary are a must-visit. Having the largest number of vehicles per capita in India , its well-laid roads and large parking areas perfectly ease traffic out. The Chandigarh Transport Undertaking operates numerous bus services to the states of Haryana , Himachal Pradesh , Delhi , Punjab , etc. The Chandigarh railway station is well connected to all regions of India with direct trains to some major Indian cities

Jabalpur – The Marble City

Lying on the banks of the Narmada , Jabalpur is known for its marble rocks , national parks , memorials , museums , temples and other religious sites. Jabalpur airport also known as Dumna airport is around 20 kms from the city centre. The airport connects major cities like Delhi , Mumbai , Hyderabad , Kolkata , etc. Jabalpur junction railway station is the headquarters of the West Central railway and because of its geographical position to the centre of India , it is connected to a lot of cities in India. The city is also well connected by road with National Highway 7 , the longest in India passing through this city. The city has many bus services to surrounding cities in other states

Prominent Destinations in and around Jabalpur

Jabalpur is one of the cities that has places of interest for every tourist.

Religious and spiritual destinations in Jabalpur
Pisanhari Ki Madiya , Tilwara Ghat , Kankali Devi Temple , Chausat Yogini Temple , Lord Shivas Statue , Gwarighat , Hanumantal Jain Mandir , Gurdwara Gwari Ghat Saheb , Mahakali Statue , Jyoteshwar Temple , Sri Vishnu Varaha Mandir

Places of art and architecture in Jabalpur
Jabalpur has quite a few places that feature some exquisite architecture like the Bastar Palace , Kankali Devi Temple , Madan Mahal Fort , Chausath Yogini-Shiva Parvati Temple , Rani Durgawati Museum

Weekend getaways near Jabalpur
There are numerous places around Jabalpur that are major attractions for a quick getaway
Kanha National Park: Located 145 kms from Jabalpur city , Kanha National park is a must-visit in view not only of its wildlife but also natural beauty. It is open only from October to June and has elephant and jeep safaris in the park. Buses and taxi services are available to reach the park. There are plenty of resorts and lodges to stay near the park too.
Pench National Park: Blessed for its rich flora and fauna , the Bengal tiger is the main cat species of the park besides other wildlife and bird life. It is 179 kms from Jabalpur. The nearest railway station is Seoni railways station around 30 kms from Pench. One can hire private cars from Jabalpur that should reach Pench in 2.5 hrs. The park is open from July to October
Bandhavgarh National Park: 165 kms from Jabalpur , Bandhavgarh Park is known to have the highest density of tigers. The closest railway station is Umaria which is 35 kms away. Some of the wildlife to see are the Tigers , Leopards , Sambars , Striped Hyena , etc. The park has special Tiger tours and has many different categories of resorts. The best time to visit this park is November to June. Once can hire private cars to travel here
Dhuandhar Falls and Marble Rock: 15 kilometres from Jabalpur city , one must do a boat ride on the Narmada river near the Dhuandhar falls and pass the breath-taking Marble Rocks. Local transportation or hiring a private car are the best options to get here
Bargi Dam: This dam is 40 kms from Jabalpur and one can do a lot of water sports and leisure rides in the waters near the dam. Jabalpur railway station is the closest by rail and one can hire private taxis from the airport or railways station to reach here
Kachnar City: Is a religious and popular tourist destination mainly for its prized possession of having the tallest statue of Lord Shiva. Only 7 kms from Jabalpur , there are buses from the Jabalpur bus stand to take you to visit this place of religious importance