Balaghat is popular for many of its own and surrounding attractions that
also includes the rich mineral Manganese Reserves. Bharveli Manganese
Mines that is established in Asia is identified as the deepest
underground Manganese
Mines. This holds a large area, that is just 6 kms away
from the
city, and tourists should not miss to visit this spot in Balaghat. One can also visit many hills and small
temples established around the city. The city lies in a center
location, from where you can travel to any nearby famous destinations. Boat riding in Bhedaghat, Tagore Garden, Tilwara
Ghat, and many different spots that attracts tourists
from different parts of the world. You will definitely enjoy at the best
sightseeing places located in and around the city of Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh. It is always a best practice to visit these places by private vehicles like cars or cabs, else it may take long hours to reach these places.
Narmada River at Bhedaghat
Enjoy Boat Riding in Bhedaghat from Balaghat
In
Bhedaghat, travelers can enjoy the boat ride over the holy river of
Narmada, that gleams between the marble rocks. This is found to be the
shooting location of Bollywood movies like Ashoka, etc. You can visit
this place any time, but it is good if you visit in the morning or in
the evening, as the temperature will be pleasant. However, if you visit
this place during winter, you can ride the boat even during the noon
time. If you have no plans about where to go, you can choose this activity in Bhedaghat to have a nice time.
How to Reach Bhedaghat ?
To
reach Bhedaghat from Balaghat, may take around 3-4 hours by taxis or
any other private vehicles. The kilometers from Balaghat to Bhedaghat is
roughly about 234 kms, and can be reached within few hours by private
vehicles. If you pick local buses, it may take more time. Actually, you
must reach the Jabalpur junction first from Balaghat Junction, then from
Jabalpur junction, you can reach easily to the Bhedaghat.
Take a Tour to Tagore Garden from Balaghat
The
Tagore Garden is a famous place which remians occupied by young and adults alike. Adults visit the garden early
morning, and do walking and jogging, or attend yoga classes here. The
Tagore Park is situated in Jabalpur, is just 2 kms
away from the
railway station. It is one of the extremely favorite picnic
spots
of Tagore Garden, where there are slides, swings, and lush green
surroundings that make Tagore
Park as the best tourist spot in Jabalpur. Whenever in Jabalpur do not
forget to go to this park which is a fun and relaxing place for all,
specially to young and kids.
How to Reach Tagore Garden ?
To reach this
Tagore Garden, you must get down to Jabalpur Junction via Balaghat
Junction. This is the only shortest distance to reach the Tagore Garden
from Balaghat. There are several regular buses and railways to Jabalpur
via Balaghat. So, reach the place via bus or railways, then from
Jabalpur junction, you can choose the local vehicles to reach the
Garden. You can reach this place in just 4 hours if you go by car.
Drive to Dumna Nature Reserve from Balaghat
Dumna Nature Reserve – a Co-Tourism
site, has been opened-up for general public and is spread over an area
of 1058 hectare at Jabalpur
Airport road, which is about 10 kms from the main city. Travelers can
do nature walk at
the nature reserve and watch the wild animals such as spotted dears.
These
Chitals and Wild boar, the porcupine and jackals, the monkeys, along
with various species of birds gives you a great view of the Dumna nature reserve. One can also do boating at the Khandari
Dam and enjoy it. Along with these, several new attractions . Tourists can watch the hanging bridge, the
rest house and tent platform, also the fishing platform over the Dumna
Nature Reserve, etc.
How to Reach Dumna Nature Reserve ?
Jabalpur is the only nearest junction to reach Dumna Nature Reserve.
There are regular trains and flights from Jabalpur junction to Delhi.
However, from Balaghat, you must pick only trains and buses, taxis or
cabs, as Balaghat does not have airport. The best suggestion is to pick taxis to reach this Dumna Nature Reserve, as it hardly takes 4 hours to reach the place.
Plan a Trip to Tilwara Ghat from Balaghat
Tilwara Ghat is one among the very important historic spots of Jabalpur
that is situated at the banks of Narmada River that lies with a distance
of 12 kms from the Jabalpur's Railway Station. This place is popular as
the site, where the Mahatma Gandhi ashes were buried, and 'Gandhi
Smarak' being built in the place to immortalize Mahatma Gandhi. More
than a ghat, Tilwara is a pilgrimage center, where Tilwadeshwar Temple is located. You
can also find various other temples in the place such as the Mala Devi
Mandira, as well as the Pisan Harijain Temples, and the Roopnath Lingam
Temple. The 'Marble Rocks' is even located close to this ghat, with the
sites like Parjyat Tank, the Lamheta Ghat and Bargi Dam.
How to Reach Tilwara Ghat ?
Tilwara
Ghat can be reached from Jabalpur Junction at a very less span of time.
It hardly takes 4 and 1/2 hours to reach this place from local taxis or
buses, as it's just 12 kms from the Railway Junction of Jabalpur.
Therefore, from Balaghat you can reach Jabalpur Railway Junction in
order to reach this pilgrimage center of Tilwara Ghat. You can better pick taxis to reach Tilwara Ghat, as it hardly takes 4 hours from Balaghat.
