Attractions That Are Unique To A Necklace Called Madhya Pradesh
Towns And Cities - Offering A Historical Theorem
Nowhere in India does the cities form the backbone of a state, as they do in the enchanting land of Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal, its capital, is a fascinating amalgam of scenic beauty, a proud heritage and modern urban planning. Spread out on seven gentle hills, Bhopal with its evocative monuments like Taj-ul-Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, today represents a harmonic mix of old and new. The second big city, Gwalior is seeped in the splendour of its past; a cradle for great dynasties who reigned this strategic city. Warriors, kings, poets, musicians and saints contributed to make it a capital renowned throughout the country. Visit Sanchi, renowned for the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world, was built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. Turn the wheels of your holiday by visiting Ujjain, one of the most holy cities of the Hindus. It is one of the four cities in India, where the Kumbh Mela is held every three years in rotation
Pachmarhi - Where Everyone Is on A High
Pachmarhi, an idyllic hill station on the lap of the Satpura mountain ranges, is a much visited vantage point that offers superb vistas of Madhya Pradesh. Nestling at 195 km from the state capital at Bhopal en route to Jabalpur, this magnificent bouquet of rugged hills, sal forests, picturesque waterfalls, beautiful pools and deep ravines, was discovered by a Bengal Lancer, Captain Forsyth in 1857. Give your holidays a new vision, an above-the-world experience by beholding a romantic sunrise at the Priyadarshini Point at a height of 3500 ft. Tourists can also kick back their vacation afternoons at the numerous waterfalls, that gurgle promises of breaking into ephemeral white bubbles of contentment. Don't miss the mind blowing Duchess Falls (Jalawataran), the most beautiful of all Pachmarhi waterfalls, which threads down in three distinct cascades only to give you three different holiday experiences!
Enchanting Marble Rocks of Bhedaghat
The shimmering river Narmada passes through an impressive gorge of gleaming white, sheer marble cliffs at Bhedaghat, 22 km (14 miles) to the west of Jabalpur. Soaring in sculpturesque splendour, the marble rocks with darker volcanic seams of green and black, rise to an unbelievably 100 ft on either side of the calm crystal-clear waters of Narmada, thus creating a mesmerising backdrop to behold especially on moonlit nights. Nearby, the river narrows and plunges dramatically over the breathtaking Dhuandhar Falls, also known as the 'Smoke Cascade'. Don't miss the interesting rock formations which include Elephant's Foot and the ledge known as Monkey's Leap
Unleash Yourself At Bandhavgarh National Park
Little wonder that in a state that wears the mantle of 'Tiger State' and houses Asia's largest wildlife sanctuary and tiger reserve, you can see tigers eager to meet tourists! Tourism, or an attraction to the jungle king! Nestling at 164 km from Jabalpur, Bandhavgarh National Park is one corner where you can be almost sure of seeing a tiger in its natural lifestyle. It is in this valley that the Maharaja of Rewa discovered the world's first white tiger. Sprawled over an area of 448 sq. km, Bandhavgarh today is a home to a rich wildlife like deer, leopard, sambhar, wild boar and bison that rule the darks. Take an elephant safari and explore the rich heritages preserved as Bandhavgarh Fort and numerous ancient caves, with inscriptions and drawings by pre-historic men.
Khajuraho - Erotic Poetry In Stone
The temples of Khajuraho are India's unique gift to the world, a melody to life, love and joy; perfect in portraying imagination yet sublime in expression. Built in the 10th and 11th centuries by the Chandela Rajputs, Khajuraho is famous for its exquisite stone carvings which sing every facet and mood of life. Of the 85 original temples, 22 still survive, constituting one of the world's greatest artistic wonders. Watch for the spectacularly mounted Khajuraho light and sound show and enter into the time of Chandela kings thereby tracing the fascinating story of the unique temples that were built during this era. Plan your holiday trip during February-March and you can be a part of the bedazzling Khajuraho Festival of Classical Dances. Every year, this seven-day extravaganza calls for the best classical dancers from all pockets of the country who perform against the spectacular backdrop of the brilliantly lit temples. |
