Balancing Rock, Jabalpur
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A giant boulder balanced on a tiny contact point atop another rock, said to have survived the 1997 earthquake; a geological curiosity near Madan Mahal Fort.
The Balancing Rock sits near the foot of Madan Mahal Fort and is a striking product of the weathering of Jabalpur's granite landscape. A huge round boulder rests on the rock below with only a small contact area, appearing as though it could roll off at any moment. Yet it is said to have remained perfectly in place during the 1997 Jabalpur earthquake. The site is very small and can be seen in about fifteen minutes, making it a good photo stop along the way. It has a fence and a small park around it and is free to visit. It is best combined with Madan Mahal Fort in the same part of the itinerary.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Madan Mahal Fort
- Pisanhari Ki Marhia
- Rani Durgavati Museum
- Hanumantal Bada Jain Mandir
- Gwarighat
- Lamheta Ghat
- Dhuandhar Falls
- Chausath Yogini Temple, Bhedaghat