Madhya Pradesh state of India is located in its center hence get its name due to its central location in country. This central state surrounded by other states habitats the features of the whole country hence is the Heart of Incredible India with its capital at Bhopal. This state is scattered with many tourist attraction sites like historical monuments & places, pilgrimage centers, National Parks & wildlife sanctuaries, Museums etc. Famous destinations are:
Bhopal:
This famous historical city is the capital of Madhya Pradesh state is also known as ‘the City of Lakes’ and `the City of Begums’.
Tourist interest sites in this city and in its surroundings are:
- Wonderful lakes(Upper Lake and Lower Lake),
- Gohar Mahal,
- Birla Mandir,
- Van Vihar National Park,
- Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya,
- Tribal Museum,
- Taj-ul-Masajid,
- Kerwa Dam,
- Bhojpur Temple,
- Bhimbetka Rock Shelters,
- Sanchi Stupa,
- Jagdishpur (Chaman Mahal,
- Rani Mahal and Gond Mahal),
- Beejasan Mata Temple ( Salkanpur).
Khajuraho:
Khajuraho is a small town in located in Chhatarpur district of Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh. The Hindu and Jain temples built between 950 to 1050 AD are the Architectural Masterpiece of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Tourist interest sites in this city and in its surroundings are:
- Khajuraho temple complex,
- Dulhadev Temple,
- Kandariya Mahadev Temple,
- Lakshman temple,
- Parsvanath temple,
- Vishwanath Temple,
- Lakshmi temple,
- Javari Temple,
- Devi jagdamba Temple,
- State Museum of Tribal and Folk Art,
- Archaeological Museum,
- Chausath Yogini Temple,
- Raneh Falls,
- Adinath Temple,
- Khajuraho Dance Festival,
- Chaturbhuj Temple,
- Nandi Temple,
- Chitragupta Temple,
- Vaman Temple,
- Matangeshwar Temple,
- Vaman Temple,
- Shantinath Temple,
- Beni Sagar Dam,
- Dhubela Museum,
- Jain Museum .
Jabalpur:
Jabalpur city called as “city of rocks” is located on rocky hilltop on the bank of Narmada River. This major city of India is known as the cultural capital of Madhya Pradesh. It’s amazing marble mountains and calm waters of river Narmada is prominent attraction for tourists & wanderers. The main attractions are:
- Bhedaghat,
- Dhuandhar Falls,
- Pisanhari Ki Madiya Jain temple,
- Rani Durgavati Museum,
- Kachnar City Shiv Temple,
- Madan Mahal Fort,
- Balancing Rock,
- Bargi Dam on Narmada River,
- Dumna Nature Reserve Park .
Indor :
This influential & historic city of ancient Holkar rulers is commercial and industrial centre of Madhya Pradesh state of india and is famous for its cotton handloom industry, palaces & historical buildings, temples, street food, night markets, Sarafa Bazar etc. The main attractions are :
- seven stories Rajwada Palace,
- Lal Baag Palace,
- Its markets(street food, night markets, & Sarafa Bazar),
- Patalpani Falls,
- Choral Dam,
- Lotus Lake,
- Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pachmarhi:
The Pachmarhi is a hill station at an altitude of about 1060 meters in district Hoshangabad of Madhya Pradesh state of India which is also called as Satpura ki Rani being part of Satpura Biosphere Reserve. The name Pachmarhi is believed to be due to the five (means Panch in Hindi language) caves (Pandav Caves and as per myth these caves were built by the five Pandava brothers of Mahabharatha era during their exile. The main attractions are:
- Bee Falls,
- Pandav Caves,
- Jatashankar Caves,
- Handi Khoh,
- Rajat Pratap Falls,
- Dhoopgarh,
- Satpura Tiger Reserve,
- Satpura National Park.
Gwalior:
This historic & beautiful city of ancient Sindhia rulers founded by Ranoji Sindhia is a cultural & industrial centre of Madhya Pradesh state in India and is famous for its marvellous palaces, old temples and the medieval fort. This city is the birthplace of the great musician Tansen. The main attractions are:
- Gwalior Fort,
- Jai Vilas Palace,
- The Gujari Mahal Palace,
- Saas Bahu Temple,
- Tighra Dam,
- Gopachal Parvat.
Orchha:
Orchha town is a beautiful destination in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh state in India which was established by Maharajas Rudra Pratap Singh. Orchha means ‘Hidden Place’ is a must visit destination which gives a charming experience to a vacation tour. Orchha highlights the very unique glory and majesty of the Bundelas as this area was ruled by Bundelas for two centuries. The main attractions are:
- Orchha Fort,
- Sunder Mahal,
- Chhatris (royal tombs),
- Dauji ki Haveli,
- Kanchana Ghat,
- Chaturbhuj Temple,
- Orchha Nature Reserve .
Ujjain:
Ujjan city, located on the banks of Shipra river, is a most popular pilgrimage destination in Madhya Pradesh state of India due to ancient temple i.e Mahakaleshwar Temple, the one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. For more detail of this Jyotirling of Lord Shiva click on The twelve (12 ) Jyotirlingas, famous pilgrimage centers of Hindus in India:
Omkareshwar:
Omkareshwar is a sacred island having the OmkareshwaTemple, the one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. For more detail of this Jyotirling of Lord Shiva click on The twelve (12 ) Jyotirlingas, famous pilgrimage centers of Hindus in India:
Pench:
Pench National Park, named after River Pench which flows through it, located in Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh is the best tiger reserves in India where visitors can explore the wildlife.
Kanha National Park:
Kanha National Park located in Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh is a wonderful tourist attraction for nature lovers.
Bandhavgarh National Park:
Bandhavgarh National Park, a famous tiger reserve, located in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh is a popular tourist attraction for nature lovers.
Panna National Park:
Panna National Park, the best maintained wildlife parks by Tourism Department, located in panna and Chattarpur districts of Madhya Pradesh is a major tourist attraction where Renah Falls and many stone paintings are also located along with the majestic tigers.
Chanderi:
Chanderi located on the lush green valley of Vindhya Hills in the Ashok Nagar district of Madhya Pradesh is famous for its handloom cottage industry. The marvelous sights of this historical landmark will take a visitor back to the 11th century.
Maheshwar:
Maheshwar city located on the banks of river Narmada in Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh is a most prominent tourist place for mysticism, which is also cited in Ramayana and Mahabharata, the Hindu epics. Maheshwar is also famous for its unique cotton and silk mix handloom saris.
Datia Fort:
The Datia Fort built on a hillock located in Datia, the historic city & district headquarter, is a wonderful & beautiful combination of Mughal and Rajput architecture and is also known by a number of different names as Govind Mahal, Govind Mandir, Jahangir Mahal, Satkhanda Palace, Purana Mahal and Bir Singh Palace.
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