Showing posts with label places. Show all posts
Showing posts with label places. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Spending Interesting Time in Jabalpur

Jabalpur District 
Population: Approx 2 million 

The tropic of Capricorn transacts through Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. Situated in the Centre of India the agglomeration boasts of a unique profile albeit being the 26th largest town.
Madan Mahal Fort
Picturesque, small and sleepy is how this town was described in the past. It has a history that did not make much impact on the annals nevertheless the seat of Gond Kings who wagered with the Mughals, and it was part of the 1857 rebellion as well as the freedom struggle initiated by Mahatma Gandhi.

The game of snooker originated here at Narmada Club and the tables are still there. Famous actor Premnath was born here. The famous actor brothers Kishor Kumar, Anup Kumar, and Ashok Kumar studied in Robertson College.   

Historic Empire Building

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Old Hotel in Jabalpur
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Dumna Reservoir
The city is more of a conduit for tiger reserves nearby. Hence many continue onwards without a halt. And miss boating at the splendorous Marble Rocks, Dhuandhar Falls, and Chousath Yogini with ancient idols. They also miss safari at Dumna Nature Reserve, picnic at Pariyat Lake, and Madan Mahal fortress that takes you back in time.
Dhuandhar Falls

Marble Rocks 
Narmada River at Jabalpur 
Visitors who stay for a long time can spend birding in its forest confines or simply laze around the magnificent Bargi Dam. More adventurous would ride a speed boat or take a tour on the cruise.

Much cherished by erstwhile British rulers for its cool weather, natural landscapes, and dense forests with plenty of game. They established operas, bakeries, and small hotels during their heydays for much-needed entertainment. A well-laid infrastructure in terms of defense manufacturing, cantonment, roads, railways, hospitals, and schools was their departing gift.

The opera houses turned into cinemas and entertained the dwellers for a long time. They still do but as more sophisticated E cinemas in the malls. Much before the business hotels arrived with their own desi flavors and modern facilities. Eating out at restaurants became a fashion followed by diving into chunky morsels of fast food joints.

Jabalpur City has a unique flavor and a truly cosmopolitan character. You cannot miss this if you stay for some time. Mega Bazaars and Malls have struck the lifestyle here as at the metros. The desi chaat, samosa, and masala dosa stalls abound for the more traditional. For the emerging jet sets reputed fast food joints, plush bars, pubs, and fine dining restaurants are the places. For those midway Indian Coffee Houses, ideal meeting places are spread all over.

Spas, gymnasiums for quick workouts, clubs, and whatnot are available. Must-visit places are the business hotels with star facilities, Anantara Pub, and the Clock Tower Chinese restaurant the hallmark of the town.

The fast-expanding city still retains vestiges of the colonial era, and age-old structures paint the town with a sober brush. Nevertheless, Jabalpur grows at its own pace retaining flavors old and new. On your next visit spend a day here.

More About Jabalpur City

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Kerala Backwaters in Pictures

Backwater

Lagoon

Boat

Fisherman

Chinese Fishing Nets

Church

Coconut Plucking Man

Birds in Banks

Houseboat

Backwater resort

The wonderful backwaters of Kerala delight one and all. This vast network of brackish water lagoons, lakes, rivers and several waterfronts have created a magic land. These places must be explored and enjoyed while touring the realms of Southern India. There can be nothing more exciting than Kerala Tour a picture perfect holiday.   

Thursday, May 15, 2014

India Scope Through Lens Men Neeraj Vegad

Narmada River  Source

Sightless but yet happy

Victoria Terminus Mumbai

Brahmputra River

Bridge at Narmada

Idols
Waterfall


Diwali Lightening

Diwali Lamps

Durga Immersion Navratri
Young Child Bathing

Fields

Over the Fire

Hanuman Langur

Highway
Mansarovar Lake

Kedarnath

Hindu Pilgrim

Bathing Ritual

Indian Couple Holi Celebration

Cow Milking 

Ganges

Howrah Bridge

Indian Women

School Sports

Indian Wedding

Shopping

Skyscraper

Step Farming

Street Dog

Beggar

Photographer's Family

Mahatma Gandhi

Mansarvor: Lake


Marble Rocks Boating JBP

Mountain Kailash

Mountain Goat


Chawl at Mumbai

Local Train at Mumbai

Marble Rock Gorge Jabalpur

Boating on Narmada


Public Toilet





Temple Murals

Victoria Memorial Kolkutta

Victoria Terminus Mumbai

Green Fields

School Children

Indian Winters

Women Portrait

Yogi
Neeraj Vegad is son of Sh. Amritlal Vegad famous painter, writer and Narmada Specialist in Jabalpur. He has grown over the years to achieve excellence in photography. His soul rendering images are the subject of admiration by my blogging fans.