EXPLORE THE EXQUISITE BHEDAGHAT : Grasshopper

Sakshi Nagar 20-07-2023 05:39 PM My India

If you want to enjoy natural waterfalls, boating in the gushing river, and marble mountains all in one place, then pick up your bags and reach Bhedaghat, a city in the Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Bhedaghat, situated on the banks of river Narmada, at a distance of about 20 km from Jabalpur, boasts tremendous natural beauty in itself. The gushing Narmada River flowing through the marble mountains during monsoon adds to its beauty.

If you are a wanderer, then you must go to visit Bhedaghat once. It is considered the identity of Jabalpur. If you have made up your mind to explore one of the beautiful places in India during the monsoon season, then head straight to Bhedaghat. Apart from the marble mountains, you will see many other things here. You can enjoy boating beside Marble Rocks, Dhuandhar Falls, and Chausath Yogini Temple. The meaning of Bheda is to collide, because of the meeting of two rivers here, this place was named Bhedaghat.

The history of Bhedaghat is said to be 200-250 years old, not one or two. Many folktales are also associated with Bhedaghat. In one such folk tale, it is said that sage Bhrigu used to have an ashram in Bhedaghat. In the Bundeli language, Bheda means to fight. There is a confluence of the Narmada and Ganga rivers at Bhedaghat. Hence the place got its name.

There are many places to visit in Bhedaghat. The beauty of this small-town increases manifold during monsoon. That is why it is said that people who love adventure must visit this small town of Madhya Pradesh, especially during the monsoons. There are many places to visit in Bhedaghat, which include the Balancing Rock, Dhuandhar Falls, boating between the Marble Mountains, and the Chausath Yogini Temple. Let us explore the key exploration places of Bhedaghat.

DHUANDHAR FALLS

Dhuandhar Falls is the center of tourist attraction here. This is a beautiful waterfall that originates from the Narmada River. Here the Narmada River falls from a height of about 30 meters. Watching the river falling from such a height feels like fog all over the place. For this reason, this place is called Dhuandhar. When the rays of the sun fall on these streams, the sight itself fascinates your mind. It is a great place for a picnic with family and friends.

MARBLE ROCKS

Marble rocks about a hundred feet high stand on both banks of the Narmada River. As soon as the rays of the sun fall on these stones, the sight becomes so beautiful that it seems as if time stops there. You can also enjoy boating in the Narmada River between the Marble Rocks.

CHAUSATH YOGINI TEMPLE

This is the historical temple of Jabalpur. There are idols of 64 attendants of Maa Durga in this temple, hence it is known as Chausath Yogini Temple. Situated on a mountain above the river Narmada, this temple has an idol of Lord Shiva among the idols of the Goddess. Tourists come to Bhedaghat just to visit this temple.

BALANCING ROCKS

Here, you will get to see large circular stone rocks which were not created by humans but were themselves formed thousands of years ago by volcanic eruptions. They have maintained their balance in such a way that an earthquake or any other calamity cannot affect them. That's why these rocks are called Balancing Rocks.

HOW TO REACH BHEDAGHAT

The nearest and major city of Bhedaghat is Jabalpur. Jabalpur is the nearest station to Bhedaghat. It is also the district headquarters of Madhya Pradesh. The distance from Jabalpur to Bhedaghat is only 20-25 km. To reach Bhedaghat, you will get taxis or private vehicles on rent from Jabalpur. You can easily reach Bhedaghat from Jabalpur by a 25–30-minute drive.