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MADHYA PRADESH - TOURIST INFORMATION
Hill Stations in Madhya
Pradesh |
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 Madhya
Pradesh is called the
'heart of India',
not only because of its
location in the centre
of the country, but also
because, it has been home
to the cultural heritage
of Hinduism, Buddhism,
Jainism and Islam. Innumerable
monuments, exquisitely
carved temples, forts
and palaces are peppered
all over the state - glorious
reminders of emperors
and kings, warriors and
builders, poets and musicians,
saints and philosophers.
This land is a fascinating
amalgam of scenic beauty,
history and modern urban
planning.
Madhya
Pradesh Tourism
Khajuraho,
Pana, Bandhavgarh, Kanha
National Park, Bhopal,
Gwalior, Ujjain, Indore,
Orchha, Sanchi, Panchmari,
Mandu, Jabalpur are the
must-visit places of Madhya
Pradesh. Besides, Madhya
Pradesh has a number of
important pilgrimage centers
too. Ujjain and Omkareshwar
hold special religious
significance having two
of the twelve jyotirlingas,
Maheshwar and Mandleshwar.
The medieval cities, wildlife
sanctuaries and holy pilgrimage
centers of Madhya Pradesh
offer a memorable experience
to the tourists.
Major
Hill Station in Madhya
Pradesh
Pachmarhi
Tourist
attractions in Madhya
Pradesh
Khajuraho
: Khajuraho,
which has lent its name
to a complex of exquisite
Hindu and Jain temples,
is a small town located
amidst the forested plains
of Bundelkhand in north-central
Madhya Pradesh. The engravings
on these temples are highly
sensual and erotic that
depict in graceful forms
intimate scenes of the
whole range of human emotions
and relationships. These
sculptures congeal in
stone a lyrical paean
to love and passion.
Gwalior
: With its stimulating
ambience and undeniable
aura of romance, Gwalior
is one of the most impressive
cities in India for the
sensitive holidaymakers.
Orchha
: Orchha, now
a small hamlet in the
state of Madhya Pradesh.Located
at a distance of 16 km
from Jhansi, Orchha rises
out of the hills and the
greens surrounding it.
The historical monuments
of Orchha still retain
their pristine charm and
narrate stories of war
and peace, of love and
destruction. It is also
a place famous for Bundela
paintings, of which it
was once a centre of activity.
Kanha
National Park :
The Kanha National park
is one of the many fascinating
natural destinations of
Madhya Pradesh. The picturesque
Park area, its innumerable
wildlife and wonderful
flora make it a favourite
destination of the nature
lovers. |
