Bhedaghat Marble Rocks Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh

The small town of Bhedaghat, located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh has evolved into a major tourist attraction thanks to the Marble Rocks. The Bhedaghat Marble Rocks tourist tourist attraction featured in the Shahrukh Khan-starrer Bollywood film Asoka, in the song Raat Ka Nasha Abhi.

The Bhedaghat Marble Rocks are not located in just one spot, but stretch in majestic splendour on both sides of the Narmada river, Madhya Pradesh. Soaring to towering heights which reach up to nearly 100 feet, the Bhedaghat Marble Rocks look benignly down upon the gently flowing waters of the Narmada river. These placid waters turn into a roaring white torrent some distance away, forming the Bhedaghat Dhuandhar Falls.

When to Visit Bhedaghat Marble Rocks

The best season to visit the Bhedaghat Marble Rocks is between the months of November and May. It is also advisable to visit Bhedaghat Marble Rocks a little before 4 p.m. and stay till the sun dips over the horizon and the moon casts its beautiful aura all around. It is from around 4p.m. that you can literally see the colours of the Bhedaghat Marble Rocks changing. It is truly an amazing sight!

How to Reach Bhedaghat Marble Rocks

You can board a flight to Jabalpur Airport or take a train to Jabalpur Railway station, which is located on the Allahabad main line and is accessible from most major cities and towns in India. From Jababalpur station, you can hire a taxi or auto or board a bus to Bhedaghat.

For more information:
1. Jabalpur Airport Contact Information

2. Jabalpur Railway Station Contact Information

Best Ways to Explore Bhedaghat Marble Rocks

During the months of November to May, tourists can avail of boating facilities at Bhedaghat Marble Rocks. This is one of the most scenic ways to see the colour-changing façade of Bhedaghat Marble Rocks, as the boat takes you along the full length of the stretch. Go boating at Bhedaghat Marble Rocks by moonlight and it is guaranteed to be your most memorable tourist experience ever! Of course, if there is no moon that night, you will not enjoy the boat ride as in the darkness the Marble Rocks are not as beautiful (though floodlights have been installed in the area). In that case, go boating before 6p.m.
Note: Tickets for special boat ride Bhedaghat Marble Rocks is expensive, costing over Rs.400/- for a ride of about half an hour to 45 minutes.

A less expensive way to enjoy the views of Bhedaghat Marble Rocks is via cable car. The cable car ride at Bhedaghat Marble Rocks is from one coast of the Narmada river to the other and costs less than Rs.60/-. The cable car ride gives you stunning views of the Bhedaghat Marble Rocks and the Narmada river from both sides of the Dhuandhar Waterfalls.

Other Attractions at the Bhedaghat Marble Rocks

When visiting the Bhedaghat Marble Rocks, you should definitely pay obeisance to the local deity Goddess Durga at the Bhedaghat Chausath Yogini Temple. Located at the peak of a hill, accessed by numerous steps, the Chusat Yogini Temple houses beautifully carved stone idols. Perhaps you will discover the supposed underground passage leading to the ancient palace of Gond Queen Durgavati!

You can also browse through the many small stores at Bhedaghat Marble Rocks which sell gift items made from limestone, such as boxes, ash trays, figurines, etc. Don't miss the lovely 3D images of the Marble Rocks (these are very expensive though).

Tips for Visitors to Bhedaghat Marble Rocks

1. It is highly advisable to carry you own drinking water and snacks as there are no restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the Bhedaghat Marble Rocks, although a few shops sell local food items.

2. Visitors to Bhedaghat Marble Rocks are advised to carry some spare cash and not depend on credit cards.

3. If you wish to stay overnight at Bhedaghat Marble Rocks, the sole accommodations at Bhedaghat Marble Rocks is at Motel Marble Rocks. Note: Tariffs are higher during the peak season (19th September to 4th October; 15th October to 25th October; 19th December to 2nd January 2010.
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