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Madhya Pradesh

A land of culture, a land of heritage and a true essence of divinity is what describes Madhy Pradesh the best. Here you can find is divine blend of wildlife, natural beauty, forts, palaces, temples, religions, arts and music. With various species of wild life roaring in the long stretches of evergreen forests, the rich heritage of the beauty is still intact here. An unique blend of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Islam can truly be understood from the architectures and heritage sites of Madhya Pradesh. The beauty of

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the state is equally varied; it has almost everything to offer from mountain ranges to meandering rivers, the dense forests with a unique panorama of wildlife. Bordered by five states it is equally close from north, south east and west. With new introductions of more tourism spots, Madhya Pradesh is becoming a land of abundant magical wonders. Be it a history buff or a nature lover, Madhya Pradesh is bound to please every travelers' hunger for exploration. Lets explore the beauties of the state.

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SANCHI - Located 46 km north east of Bhopal, the Sanchi Stupa is a remarkable specimen of Buddhist art and architecture. Originally made by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, the range is covered with huge rocks. More than 600 rock shelters have been discovered here which date back to early Stone age.

BHOJPUR - Bhojpur is a town of religious and historical importance in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh located at a distance of 35 km from Bhopal. Bhojpur is famous for it's unfinished temple - Bhojeshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which would have been one of the largest in the country if completed.

BHIMBETKA - Located 45 km south east of Bhopal, the rock shelters of Bhimbetka has more than 700 rock shelters. Each of the rocks have paintings depicting the ancient human life and their activities. A perfect place for the history buffs, this place will leave no stone unturned in portraying the

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history of the earlier human life.

Teerthankaras that were carved in the form of rock faces. A trip to Gwalior is incomplete till you visit the fort and explore its grandeur and beauty. It not only gives you spectacular views but also gives you an insight into the rich history of this town.

KHAJURAHO - The temples of Khajuraho are the most unique gift to the world representing a paean to life, to love and to joy perfectly executed in expression. The vast majority of its arts depicts various aspects of everyday life, mythical stories as well as symbolic display of various secular and spiritual values important in Hindu tradition. The temples represent the expression of a highly matured civilization and the beautiful, intricate and expressive sculptures of the temples will leave you in awe and wonder.

CHANDERI - The history of Chanderi goes back to the early 11th century with the backdrop surrounded by hills, lakes and forests and is spotted with several monuments of the Bundela Rajputs and Malwa Sultans. It is called the craft center and is famous all over India for its exquisite sarees and brocades.

GWALIOR - As the royal capital of the state, Gwalior is well known for India's most invincible Gwalior Fort. The fort was built by Raja Man Singh Tomar in the 15th century enclosing three temples, six palaces and numerous water tanks. The fort offers enchanting panoramic views of the valley that is located below. As you walk up the hill you will also see the statues of many Jain

ORCHHA - The historic town of Orchha, nestled on the banks of river Betwa, was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput Chief, Rudra Pratap.

Here, the river Betwa splits into seven channels, also called the Satdhara.

Legend goes that this is in honour of the seven erstwhile Chiefs of Orchha.

Orchha's fort complex, has three palaces set in an open quadrangle - Jehangir

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Mahal, Raj Mahal, Rai Parveen Mahal, Chaturbhuj Temple, And Laxminarayan Temple. Strewn around the area are the little shrines and memorials, each with its own poignant history contributing to the nostalgic beauty of Orchha.

MANDU - The city of Mandu located 100 kms from Indore is a spell-binding experience of the Afghan architecture.

Adorned with grand palaces and the royal gateways, a walk through Mandu will make you re-live the chapters of history. The main attraction of Mandu is the Jahaz Mahal. Standing boastfully on its own reflection, this place for ages stands on the twin lakes silently preserving the richness and heritage of Mandu.

BURHANPUR - A historical town on the bank of the Tapti River, this place is 187 km from Indore. The town established in Mughal era consists of the relics of Mughal dysnasty with monuments and buildings depicting the Islamic architecture.

MAHESHWAR - This was a glorious city at the dawn of Indian civilization when it was Mahishmati, capital of Kartivarjun. The temple town on the banks of the river Narmada finds mention in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. The ghats of Maheshwar like the Peshwar ghat, Fanase

ghatand Ahilya ghat line the river Narmada and lining the banks are the poignant memorials in stone to the 'Satis' of Maheshwar who perished on the funeral pyres of their husbands. Some of the famous temples here are Kaleshwar, Rajarajeshwara, Vithaleshwara and Ahileshwar.

OMKARESHWAR - The sacred island, shaped like the holiest of all Hindu symbols, 'Om' has drawn hundreds of generation of pilgrims. Here, at the confluence of the rivers Narmada and Kaveri, the devotee have gathered for centuries to kneel before the Jyotirlinga (one of the twelve throughout India) at the temple of Shri Omkar Mandhata. And here, as in so many of Madhya Pradesh's sacred shrines, the works of Nature complement those of Man

B ANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK - Covers a core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km of topography varies between steep ridges, undulating, forest and open meadows. Bandhavgarh National Park is known for the Royal Bengal Tigers. The density of the Tiger population is the highest known in India.

Bandhavgarh will definitely take you to the lush greenery of the forested regions that are incredibly the natural abode of the variant of wild species. Catching the amazing glimpses of these majestic creatures are simply incredible and with safari opportunities in Bandhavgarh .

in the country. The park is known worldwide for its wild cats, including tigers as well as deer and antelope. Due to its closeness to one of the best-known Indian tourist attraction in India, Khajuraho, the park is recognized as an exciting stop-over destination.

S anjay National Park - Is another wildlife paradise located in Kusumi and Majhauli blocks of the Sidhi district of central Indian state Madhya Pradesh. The entire park is consist with Sanjay National Park, covers about 466.7 sq km area, while Dubri is a wildlife life sanctuary covers an area of 370 sq km, both covers more than 835 sq km area of the park. This is basically a moist deciduous forest consisting mainly of sal (Shorea robusta). The forest area of Sanjay is a main wild corridor connecting Bandhavgarh National Park’s wildlife at north and Palamau Tiger Reserve’s wildlife, but still there is strict need to ensure the peaceful transit of wild animals and conservation of connecting forest.

P ENCH NATIONAL PARK Nestling in the lower southern reaches of the Satpuda hills is named after Pench river, meandering through the park from north to south. It is located on the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh, bordering Maharashtra, in the districts of Seoni and Chhindwara. Pench National Park, comprising of 758 sq Kms, out of which a core area of 299 sq km of Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park and the Mowgli Pench Sanctuary and remaining 464 sq km of pench national park is the buffer area. The undulating topography supports a mosaic of vegetation ranging from moist, sheltered valleys to open, dry deciduous forest. Over 1200 species of plants have been recorded from the area including several rare and endangered plants as well as plants of ethno-botanical importance.

P ANNA National Park - Panna National Park is situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh,at a distance of around 57 km from Khajuraho. The region, famous for its diamond industry, is also home to some of the best wildlife species in India and is one of the most famous Tiger Reserves

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S atpura National Park Satpura National Park is located in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. It is spread over Satpura Hills on highlands of Central

India.It is the place where every true wildlife lovers should must visit to appreciate the peaceful jungle, away from hustle & bustle of safari jeeps, beautiful hilly terrains, deep gorges, rivulets, virgin forest locations etc.Along with adjoining Pachmarhi & Bori Sanctuaries, Satpura Tiger Reserve is spread over an area of 1427 sq.kms, otherwise Satpura National Park covers an area of 524 sq.km. Various ways of wildlife watching distinguishes its from other tiger reserves of India. Here one can do jeep safari & boat safari.

M adhav National Park ( S HIVPURI) - Shivpuri is steeped in the royal legacy of its past, when it was the summer capital of the Scindia rulers of Gwalior. And earlier, its dense forests were the hunting grounds of the Mughal emperors when great herds of elephants were captured by emperor Akbar. Much later, it was the Tiger that roamed the wooded hills and many a magnificent beast was 'bagged' by royal Shikaris.

Today Shivpuri is a sanctuary for rare wildlife and avifauna. Its royal past has thus been transformed into a vibrant, hopefull present. The district is mostly laid out over small hill tops covered with deciduous forests where the slope is gentle with verdant vegetation and good forests round about, the landscape is generally pleasing.

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TEMPLES UJJAIN - In ancient times, this city was called Ujjayini, the home of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India - Shri Mahakaleshwar. One of Hinduism's seven sacred cities, Ujjain boasts a wealth of cultural heritage, largely in the form of temples. The ancient city is situated on the eastern bank of the Shipra River in the Malwa region. The temples form an integral part of the city and contribute to the continuity of Ujjain's tradition of greatness .

K ANHA NATIONAL PARK Kanha is virtually a tiger land, with several tigresses occupying traditionally famous natal areas.

Spread across 940 sq km, Kanha National Park is one of the largest parks in Madhya Pradesh where the majestic royal Bengal tigers are found in good numbers. The Park is respected globally for saving the Barasingha from near extinction. No doubt, it is one of the best managed parks in Asia and a part of Project Tiger. There is a rich assemblage of copredators and prey animals. Packs of Wild dogs chasing large herds of Spotted deer are a common sight in Kanha. Perhaps the most precious animal of Kanha is the Central Indian Barasingha. Other common animals found in the reserve are leopard, Spotted deer, Sambar, Wild pigs, Grey langur and more. Its also the bird watching paradise which has more than 300 species of birds.

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to provide a setting awe-inspiring in its magnificence. Shri Omkar Mandhata stands on an island formed by the fork of the Narmada. Other attractions of Omkareshwar are Siddnath temple, 24 Avatars and Satmatrika temples.

Mandsaur - This place is rich in archeological and historical heritage. But among all its attractions the most famous are the temple of Lord Pashupatinath located on the bank of the Shivna river. The famous attraction are Nalcha Mata Mandir, Bada Mahadev Waterfall and Bhim Bazaar.

AMARKANTAK - Also known as the “Teerthraj”- the king of pilgrimages, this place is situated at a distance of 230 km from Jabalpur. Enriched with natural heritage, this place is the meeting point of

Vindhya and Satpura ranges. Three rivers, the Narmada, Sone and the Johila emerge here.

MAIHAR - Maihar is a city in Satna district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Maihar is known for the temple of the revered mother goddess Sharda situated on Trikuta hill.

CHITRAKOOT – A holy township, located in Satna district of MP. It is sacred place for Hindu region followers as during exile, Lord Rama, along with wife Sita and brother Laxman, spend considerable in Chitrakoot forest area due to which this place became a sacred place for Hindus and devotees visit this place, throughout the year. Tourists attractions of Chitrakoot includes where incidents, mentioned in Hindu Epic Ramayana, took place.

Bhopal - As one of the popular city of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal is a quite well known place in the world. Famed as one of the greenest cities of India, it houses the two main lakes, the Upper lake and the Lower lake. The famous Van Vihar National Park which is home to tigers, lions and leopards are located on the banks of the Upper Lake. Bhopal comprises of some parks, pilgrimage sites, historical sites etc.

PACHMARHI - Situated at 1100 m, Pachmarhi, popularly known as 'Satpura ki Rani' (Queen of Satpura), sits beautifully, embellished by nature and history, amidst the Satpura range.

Legend says the Pandava brothers visited Pachmarhi during their exile.

This most popular hill station of

Madhya Pradesh is a treasure with ancient caves of the Buddhist era residing in harmony with serene waterfalls. Wildlife enthusiasts are rewarded by glimpses of animals and bird kingdoms in the pristine Satpura National Park. You can enjoy trekking in Pachmarhi, starting from Pandav Caves right up to Dhoopgarh, trekking in Pachmarhi would acquaint you of the serene escapes of the Satpura mountains.

BHEDAGHAT - Situated at a distance of 25 km from Jabalpur, Bhedaghat has some beautiful tourist attractions to offer. Located along the Narmada river, the major attraction of Bhedaghat is the Duandhar Waterfall which looks like smoke coming out of the river. The

other attractions are the Marble Rocks and the Chausath Yogini Temple. The perpendicular magnesium limestone rocks fringe the crystal waters of the Narmada providing the perfect reason to take a boat down the glistening water.

A boat ride on the waters of the Narmada through the Marble Rocks is a must-do activity at Bhedaghat.

HanuWantiya Island Hanuwantiya Island is a newly introduced water tourism destination in Madhya Pradesh. It is close to Khandwa town in Western Madhya Pradesh.

Backwater of Indira Sagar Dam forms a huge lake having enormous potential for tourism development.

Hanuwantiya is developed to exploit the backwater of this dam for tourism

development in this region. Several water sports, land and air activities have been developed there with trade fairs and cultural events in the evening. Tent, house boats and cottage accommodations are also available there buffet meal in their huge dining area.

Sailani Island - The Madhya P r a d e s h To u r i s m D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation (MPTDC) has promoted Sailani Island (in the backwaters of Omkareshwar dam) near the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga shrine as its new tourism spot. Apart from accommodation facilities, the new tourist destinations have sports facilities like water sports, jetty, paddle boat, skurfing, Jal Pari (mid-sized cruise boats).

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SANCHI - Located 46 km north east of Bhopal, the Sanchi Stupa is a remarkable specimen of Buddhist art and architecture. Originally made by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, the range is covered with huge rocks. More than 600 rock shelters have been discovered here which date back to early Stone age.

BHOJPUR - Bhojpur is a town of religious and historical importance in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh located at a distance of 35 km from Bhopal. Bhojpur is famous for it's unfinished temple - Bhojeshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which would have been one of the largest in the country if completed.

BHIMBETKA - Located 45 km south east of Bhopal, the rock shelters of Bhimbetka has more than 700 rock shelters. Each of the rocks have paintings depicting the ancient human life and their activities. A perfect place for the history buffs, this place will leave no stone unturned in portraying the

Khajuraho

Bhimbetka

history of the earlier human life.

Teerthankaras that were carved in the form of rock faces. A trip to Gwalior is incomplete till you visit the fort and explore its grandeur and beauty. It not only gives you spectacular views but also gives you an insight into the rich history of this town.

KHAJURAHO - The temples of Khajuraho are the most unique gift to the world representing a paean to life, to love and to joy perfectly executed in expression. The vast majority of its arts depicts various aspects of everyday life, mythical stories as well as symbolic display of various secular and spiritual values important in Hindu tradition. The temples represent the expression of a highly matured civilization and the beautiful, intricate and expressive sculptures of the temples will leave you in awe and wonder.

CHANDERI - The history of Chanderi goes back to the early 11th century with the backdrop surrounded by hills, lakes and forests and is spotted with several monuments of the Bundela Rajputs and Malwa Sultans. It is called the craft center and is famous all over India for its exquisite sarees and brocades.

GWALIOR - As the royal capital of the state, Gwalior is well known for India's most invincible Gwalior Fort. The fort was built by Raja Man Singh Tomar in the 15th century enclosing three temples, six palaces and numerous water tanks. The fort offers enchanting panoramic views of the valley that is located below. As you walk up the hill you will also see the statues of many Jain

ORCHHA - The historic town of Orchha, nestled on the banks of river Betwa, was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput Chief, Rudra Pratap.

Here, the river Betwa splits into seven channels, also called the Satdhara.

Legend goes that this is in honour of the seven erstwhile Chiefs of Orchha.

Orchha's fort complex, has three palaces set in an open quadrangle - Jehangir

Gwalior

Orchha

Mahal, Raj Mahal, Rai Parveen Mahal, Chaturbhuj Temple, And Laxminarayan Temple. Strewn around the area are the little shrines and memorials, each with its own poignant history contributing to the nostalgic beauty of Orchha.

MANDU - The city of Mandu located 100 kms from Indore is a spell-binding experience of the Afghan architecture.

Adorned with grand palaces and the royal gateways, a walk through Mandu will make you re-live the chapters of history. The main attraction of Mandu is the Jahaz Mahal. Standing boastfully on its own reflection, this place for ages stands on the twin lakes silently preserving the richness and heritage of Mandu.

BURHANPUR - A historical town on the bank of the Tapti River, this place is 187 km from Indore. The town established in Mughal era consists of the relics of Mughal dysnasty with monuments and buildings depicting the Islamic architecture.

MAHESHWAR - This was a glorious city at the dawn of Indian civilization when it was Mahishmati, capital of Kartivarjun. The temple town on the banks of the river Narmada finds mention in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. The ghats of Maheshwar like the Peshwar ghat, Fanase

ghatand Ahilya ghat line the river Narmada and lining the banks are the poignant memorials in stone to the 'Satis' of Maheshwar who perished on the funeral pyres of their husbands. Some of the famous temples here are Kaleshwar, Rajarajeshwara, Vithaleshwara and Ahileshwar.

OMKARESHWAR - The sacred island, shaped like the holiest of all Hindu symbols, 'Om' has drawn hundreds of generation of pilgrims. Here, at the confluence of the rivers Narmada and Kaveri, the devotee have gathered for centuries to kneel before the Jyotirlinga (one of the twelve throughout India) at the temple of Shri Omkar Mandhata. And here, as in so many of Madhya Pradesh's sacred shrines, the works of Nature complement those of Man

B ANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK - Covers a core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km of topography varies between steep ridges, undulating, forest and open meadows. Bandhavgarh National Park is known for the Royal Bengal Tigers. The density of the Tiger population is the highest known in India.

Bandhavgarh will definitely take you to the lush greenery of the forested regions that are incredibly the natural abode of the variant of wild species. Catching the amazing glimpses of these majestic creatures are simply incredible and with safari opportunities in Bandhavgarh .

in the country. The park is known worldwide for its wild cats, including tigers as well as deer and antelope. Due to its closeness to one of the best-known Indian tourist attraction in India, Khajuraho, the park is recognized as an exciting stop-over destination.

S anjay National Park - Is another wildlife paradise located in Kusumi and Majhauli blocks of the Sidhi district of central Indian state Madhya Pradesh. The entire park is consist with Sanjay National Park, covers about 466.7 sq km area, while Dubri is a wildlife life sanctuary covers an area of 370 sq km, both covers more than 835 sq km area of the park. This is basically a moist deciduous forest consisting mainly of sal (Shorea robusta). The forest area of Sanjay is a main wild corridor connecting Bandhavgarh National Park’s wildlife at north and Palamau Tiger Reserve’s wildlife, but still there is strict need to ensure the peaceful transit of wild animals and conservation of connecting forest.

P ENCH NATIONAL PARK Nestling in the lower southern reaches of the Satpuda hills is named after Pench river, meandering through the park from north to south. It is located on the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh, bordering Maharashtra, in the districts of Seoni and Chhindwara. Pench National Park, comprising of 758 sq Kms, out of which a core area of 299 sq km of Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park and the Mowgli Pench Sanctuary and remaining 464 sq km of pench national park is the buffer area. The undulating topography supports a mosaic of vegetation ranging from moist, sheltered valleys to open, dry deciduous forest. Over 1200 species of plants have been recorded from the area including several rare and endangered plants as well as plants of ethno-botanical importance.

P ANNA National Park - Panna National Park is situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh,at a distance of around 57 km from Khajuraho. The region, famous for its diamond industry, is also home to some of the best wildlife species in India and is one of the most famous Tiger Reserves

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Mandu

S atpura National Park Satpura National Park is located in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. It is spread over Satpura Hills on highlands of Central

India.It is the place where every true wildlife lovers should must visit to appreciate the peaceful jungle, away from hustle & bustle of safari jeeps, beautiful hilly terrains, deep gorges, rivulets, virgin forest locations etc.Along with adjoining Pachmarhi & Bori Sanctuaries, Satpura Tiger Reserve is spread over an area of 1427 sq.kms, otherwise Satpura National Park covers an area of 524 sq.km. Various ways of wildlife watching distinguishes its from other tiger reserves of India. Here one can do jeep safari & boat safari.

M adhav National Park ( S HIVPURI) - Shivpuri is steeped in the royal legacy of its past, when it was the summer capital of the Scindia rulers of Gwalior. And earlier, its dense forests were the hunting grounds of the Mughal emperors when great herds of elephants were captured by emperor Akbar. Much later, it was the Tiger that roamed the wooded hills and many a magnificent beast was 'bagged' by royal Shikaris.

Today Shivpuri is a sanctuary for rare wildlife and avifauna. Its royal past has thus been transformed into a vibrant, hopefull present. The district is mostly laid out over small hill tops covered with deciduous forests where the slope is gentle with verdant vegetation and good forests round about, the landscape is generally pleasing.

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TEMPLES UJJAIN - In ancient times, this city was called Ujjayini, the home of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India - Shri Mahakaleshwar. One of Hinduism's seven sacred cities, Ujjain boasts a wealth of cultural heritage, largely in the form of temples. The ancient city is situated on the eastern bank of the Shipra River in the Malwa region. The temples form an integral part of the city and contribute to the continuity of Ujjain's tradition of greatness .

K ANHA NATIONAL PARK Kanha is virtually a tiger land, with several tigresses occupying traditionally famous natal areas.

Spread across 940 sq km, Kanha National Park is one of the largest parks in Madhya Pradesh where the majestic royal Bengal tigers are found in good numbers. The Park is respected globally for saving the Barasingha from near extinction. No doubt, it is one of the best managed parks in Asia and a part of Project Tiger. There is a rich assemblage of copredators and prey animals. Packs of Wild dogs chasing large herds of Spotted deer are a common sight in Kanha. Perhaps the most precious animal of Kanha is the Central Indian Barasingha. Other common animals found in the reserve are leopard, Spotted deer, Sambar, Wild pigs, Grey langur and more. Its also the bird watching paradise which has more than 300 species of birds.

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to provide a setting awe-inspiring in its magnificence. Shri Omkar Mandhata stands on an island formed by the fork of the Narmada. Other attractions of Omkareshwar are Siddnath temple, 24 Avatars and Satmatrika temples.

Mandsaur - This place is rich in archeological and historical heritage. But among all its attractions the most famous are the temple of Lord Pashupatinath located on the bank of the Shivna river. The famous attraction are Nalcha Mata Mandir, Bada Mahadev Waterfall and Bhim Bazaar.

AMARKANTAK - Also known as the “Teerthraj”- the king of pilgrimages, this place is situated at a distance of 230 km from Jabalpur. Enriched with natural heritage, this place is the meeting point of

Vindhya and Satpura ranges. Three rivers, the Narmada, Sone and the Johila emerge here.

MAIHAR - Maihar is a city in Satna district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Maihar is known for the temple of the revered mother goddess Sharda situated on Trikuta hill.

CHITRAKOOT – A holy township, located in Satna district of MP. It is sacred place for Hindu region followers as during exile, Lord Rama, along with wife Sita and brother Laxman, spend considerable in Chitrakoot forest area due to which this place became a sacred place for Hindus and devotees visit this place, throughout the year. Tourists attractions of Chitrakoot includes where incidents, mentioned in Hindu Epic Ramayana, took place.

Bhopal - As one of the popular city of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal is a quite well known place in the world. Famed as one of the greenest cities of India, it houses the two main lakes, the Upper lake and the Lower lake. The famous Van Vihar National Park which is home to tigers, lions and leopards are located on the banks of the Upper Lake. Bhopal comprises of some parks, pilgrimage sites, historical sites etc.

PACHMARHI - Situated at 1100 m, Pachmarhi, popularly known as 'Satpura ki Rani' (Queen of Satpura), sits beautifully, embellished by nature and history, amidst the Satpura range.

Legend says the Pandava brothers visited Pachmarhi during their exile.

This most popular hill station of

Madhya Pradesh is a treasure with ancient caves of the Buddhist era residing in harmony with serene waterfalls. Wildlife enthusiasts are rewarded by glimpses of animals and bird kingdoms in the pristine Satpura National Park. You can enjoy trekking in Pachmarhi, starting from Pandav Caves right up to Dhoopgarh, trekking in Pachmarhi would acquaint you of the serene escapes of the Satpura mountains.

BHEDAGHAT - Situated at a distance of 25 km from Jabalpur, Bhedaghat has some beautiful tourist attractions to offer. Located along the Narmada river, the major attraction of Bhedaghat is the Duandhar Waterfall which looks like smoke coming out of the river. The

other attractions are the Marble Rocks and the Chausath Yogini Temple. The perpendicular magnesium limestone rocks fringe the crystal waters of the Narmada providing the perfect reason to take a boat down the glistening water.

A boat ride on the waters of the Narmada through the Marble Rocks is a must-do activity at Bhedaghat.

HanuWantiya Island Hanuwantiya Island is a newly introduced water tourism destination in Madhya Pradesh. It is close to Khandwa town in Western Madhya Pradesh.

Backwater of Indira Sagar Dam forms a huge lake having enormous potential for tourism development.

Hanuwantiya is developed to exploit the backwater of this dam for tourism

development in this region. Several water sports, land and air activities have been developed there with trade fairs and cultural events in the evening. Tent, house boats and cottage accommodations are also available there buffet meal in their huge dining area.

Sailani Island - The Madhya P r a d e s h To u r i s m D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation (MPTDC) has promoted Sailani Island (in the backwaters of Omkareshwar dam) near the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga shrine as its new tourism spot. Apart from accommodation facilities, the new tourist destinations have sports facilities like water sports, jetty, paddle boat, skurfing, Jal Pari (mid-sized cruise boats).

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A land of culture, a land of heritage and a true essence of divinity is what describes Madhy Pradesh the best. Here you can find is divine blend of wildlife, natural beauty, forts, palaces, temples, religions, arts and music. With various species of wild life roaring in the long stretches of evergreen forests, the rich heritage of the beauty is still intact here. An unique blend of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Islam can truly be understood from the architectures and heritage sites of Madhya Pradesh. The beauty of

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the state is equally varied; it has almost everything to offer from mountain ranges to meandering rivers, the dense forests with a unique panorama of wildlife. Bordered by five states it is equally close from north, south east and west. With new introductions of more tourism spots, Madhya Pradesh is becoming a land of abundant magical wonders. Be it a history buff or a nature lover, Madhya Pradesh is bound to please every travelers' hunger for exploration. Lets explore the beauties of the state.

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