Madhya Pradesh Travel
Location : Central part of India
Capital City : Bhopal
Major Attractions : Pachmarhi, Bandhavgarh National Park, Bhedaghat
Mostly Visited For : Khajuraho Temples
A central state of India, Madhya Pradesh is the main cultural and spiritual hub of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Most famous for the Khajuraho temples – it is also a World Heritage Site. Exquisitely carved Jain temples, palaces, forts, this state is the magnificent reminders of one-time era of the Rajas and Maharajas. The old cities, holy pilgrimage centers, wildlife sanctuaries of this city offer an amazingly memorable experience. Madhya Pradesh is very well connected with the entire India through rail, road and airways.
MAJOR DESTINATION IN MADHYA PRADESH
Gwalior fort, also known as the 'pearl in the choker of the castles of the Hind ', marks its presence on the city's skyline with its enormous and fascinating structure. Its stunning beauty, which is a mix of Islamic and Hindu architecture, leaves an eternal impression on the minds of the people.
Sanchi, which is a quiet hill, with a cluster of stupas and dumped monasteries spread around with an almost joyful abandon. It is one of the major Buddhist sites and is also included in the
'World Heritage Site' of India.
Today,
Kanha National Park is one of the well known Tiger Reserve in India, and also harbors an affluent assortment of plants and animals. Kanha is also often called as Tiger Land, and foreigners narrate numerous and cherished instances of tiger sightings. This park has over a period of time has sheltered numerous species that might otherwise have been altogether extinct.
On your travel vacation in Madhya Pradesh, you must visit
Omkareshwar which is famous as a pilgrimage site. It is one of the holiest Hindu sites in India by virtue of the presence a jyotirlingam, one of the twelve in India.
Datia, Chitrakoot, Ujjain, Pachmarhi, Jabalpur are also worth a visit while
traveling to Madhya Pradesh. The other attractions here are Kaliadeh Palace, Klalbhairav Temple, fort Palace, and Kamadgiri temple, Sunder Mahal., Gopal Mandir, Bhimkund, Moti Masjid and Bandhavgarh Sanctuary. The panna national park, Ken Gharial (crocodile) sanctuary and the raneh falls are also among the major tourist attractions in Madhya Pradesh. The state Museum of
Tribal and Folk arts which is situated at the Chandela Cultural Complex boasts of a great collection of folk art and artifacts made by the tribals of the Madhya Pradesh.
THE ESSENCE OF MADHYA PRADESH: KHAJURAHO
To some, Khajuraho Temples are the most graphic, erotic and a sensuous sculpture of India, the world has ever known. But Khajuraho has not received the attention it deserves for its significant contribution to the religious art of India – there are literally hundreds of exquisite images on the interior and exterior walls of the shrines. A symbol of India's rich and glorious past, its heritage and culture, these temples signify an eternal saga of
Hindu art and culture.
The Temples in Khajuraho are divided in three zones, eastern, western and southern. In the eastern zone, the temples that are worth taking a look at are adinath Temple, Parsavnath Temple, Ghantai Temple, Hanuman Temple and the Brahma Temple. In the Western zone, you must visit Chitragupta Temple, Kandariya Mahadeo Temple,
Lakshmana Temple, Matangeshwara Temple and the Chausat Yogini Temple and in the southern zone you can see Dulah Deo Temple and the Chattarbhuj Temple.
National Parks and wildlife sanctuaries like Ken Gharial Sanctuary, Panna National Park are a great attraction for the wildlife enthusiasts. The Raneh Falls are very famous for their unique rock formations. State Museum of Tribal and Folk Arts- Situated at the Chandela Cultural Complex it houses a fine collection of tribal folk art and artifacts from Madhya Pradesh.
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