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Places of Interest
Important
Towns:
Mandla
and Kanha National Park
This 16th Century historical
place was the capital of the famous Queen Durgawati. The glory, valour
and beauty of Rani Durgawati are vividly described even now in the local
folk tales and bards. The crumbling Mandla fort stands here as mute testimony
to the golden period of her rule. A museum situated here depicts the life-style
of the people living at that period of time.
 In
the upper reaches of Narmada about 18 Kms from Mandla, the breath taking
by beautiful Kanha National Park which boasts of several wild animals
including the majestic Tiger, nestles amidst picturesque natural environment.
Two tributaries of Narmada, ie. Hallon and Banjar flow through this park.
It has become one of the best National Parks of Asia, which has been described
vividly by Rudyard Kipling in his famous creation Jungle Book. Tiger is
the King of this National Park.
Hoshangabad
 One
of the big cities on the banks of Narmada. The Sethani ghat here is considered
to be one of the beautiful ghats of the world. Narmada parikramis
in the course of their circumambulation stay and worship Narmada Ma
here. Parikramis may break their journey here for a short period.
A beautiful Mandir on the banks of the river dedicated to Narmada Ma is
visited by all Parikramis.
Indore, the commercial
capital of Madhya Pradesh, was planned and built by the brave Holkar Queen
Ahilyabai. It is a very important place as far as Narmada is concerned.
The headquarters of Narmada Control Authority which has been created by
Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal for implementing the NWDT Award, is located
here. This 18th Century city has a few beautiful monuments associated
with Holkar dynasty.
Mandu
 Perched along
the Vindhya ranges at an altitude of 2000 ft, this natural fort like capital
city of Parmar rulers, belongs to 13th century. It is situated about 90
Kms from Indore, the Palace city connected with the love story of Rani
Roopmathi and King Baz Bahadur. The folk tales describes the passionate
love of Rani and her ardent devotion to Narmada. It is told that Rani
Roopamathi was offering her prayers to Narmada every morning, before commencing
her daily chore.
Jabalpur
An important city
in the Defence Map of India, Jabalpur boasts of many things: world famous
Ordinance factory, Agricultural Research Institute and beautiful natural
spots. It has also earned a name in sports, as it was here the game 'Snooker'
was developed. Jabalpur occupies an important place amongst towns situated
on the banks of Narmada. For Narmada also it is a turning point in its
course of 1312 Kms. The river which was flowing in mountainous terrain,
all along hereto, enter the plane. It is also famous for beautiful marble
artifacts/idols.
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