Peak Season
Jabalpur in January
Madhya Pradesh, India
January is Jabalpur at its finest. The Narmada flows calm and clear through the Marble Rocks, and moonlight boat rides at Bhedaghat are magical.
The January story
Full moon nights at Bhedaghat are legendary — the marble cliffs glow silver under moonlight. Dhuandhar Falls has good flow without monsoon fury. Perfect gateway month for Kanha/Bandhavgarh too.
Why January scores 5/5
Weather
Peak winter. 8-24°C. Clear, pleasant, ideal.
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. City driving standard Indian conditions.. road condition: Excellent — national highway connected.. public transport: Auto-rickshaws, city buses. Bhedaghat — shared autos from city.. from nearest city: Self-contained city. Bhopal — 330km, 5hr. Nagpur — 310km, 5hr.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. rescue: SDRF MP. River rescue at Bhedaghat during monsoon.. helpline: 100, 108. ambulance: 108 active, multiple private ambulances. police station: Multiple across city. Bhedaghat PS for Marble Rocks area.. nearest hospital: NSCB Medical College & Hospital — city center. Full trauma and specialist care.
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full city coverage. Bhedaghat area also well-covered.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Marble Rocks boat ride is thrilling for kids, Dhuandhar Falls is dramatic and accessible, Good city infrastructure — food, medical, hotels, Cable car (ropeway) at Bhedaghat
Elevation
412m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
Who should think twice
- ✗None — ideal month
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 5/5 | Peak winter. 8-24°C. Clear, pleasant, ideal. |
| February | 5/5 | Late winter. 10-28°C. Comfortable, dry. |
| March | 4/5 | Spring. 14-34°C. Warm days, still manageable. |
| April | 3/5 | Pre-summer. 20-40°C. Hot. |
| May | 2/5 | Summer. 25-44°C. Extreme heat. |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon. 28-42°C. Heat + humidity. |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon. 24-34°C. Heavy rain, Dhuandhar raging. |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon. 24-32°C. Continuous rain. |
| September | 3/5 | Late monsoon. 22-32°C. Rain tapering. |
| October | 4/5 | Autumn. 18-32°C. Dry returning, pleasant. |
| November | 5/5 | Early winter. 12-28°C. Perfect conditions. |
| December | 5/5 | Winter. 8-24°C. Cool, clear, ideal. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Self-contained city. Bhopal — 330km, 5hr. Nagpur — 310km, 5hr.. Roads: Excellent — national highway connected.. Self-drive: Easy. City driving standard Indian conditions.. Public transport: Auto-rickshaws, city buses. Bhedaghat — shared autos from city.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
412m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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