Tourism in Madhya Pradesh
- By Uday Patel
- Published 27th August, 2011
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Uday Patel
Uday writes a lot on travel and wildlife. He is a popular blogger based in India.
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Also known as Central India or heart of India the state of Madhya Pradesh lies in the center of the country. Its unique geographical position accords it with many characteristics that give the state huge popularity.
Madhya Pradesh is rich in history and there are many world class monuments to be seen. Khajuraho Temples are the most popular among the travelers from all over the World. These are ancient temples carved out of rock and also constructed during the 10th 11th century.
Similarly for sightseeing Gwalior, Shivpuri, Mandu and Orchha are most popular. They are well known for their monuments temples, forts and magnificent palaces. Similarly Ujjain, Maheshwar, Omkareshwar, Amarkantak, Jabalpur, Chitrakoot and Mahakaleshwar offer spiritual pilgrimage to Hindus. Sanchi is a major Buddhist center in MP where large numbers of Stupa exists.
The state has impressive forest cover hence lots of wildlife and birds are found here. There are a large number of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries that support many rare and charismatic birds and animals. These are the hub of tourism in Central India and thousands of visitors arrive here to see the tiger and other animals. The state of MP is ideal for birding and there are many tour operators that offer bird watching package to tiger reserves.
Tourists from all over the World are attracted to Madhya Pradesh for tiger safari. The National Parks like Kanha, Pench and Bandhavgarh are the best places to see the tiger in India. Other interesting wildlife destinations are Satpura and Panna National Park. Naurdehi WLS and Pachmarhi Hill Resort are upcoming birding destinations along with
Amarkantak. Rata Pani WLS offers exciting wildlife watching near Bhopal. Ancient Bhimetka Cave Paintings preserved for eternity the glimpse of the prehistoric men.
MP is a culturally diverse because of influx of people from all over India into what was primarily a tribal state. The cultural exposure offered to the tourists is an enriching experience. Most of the towns and cities are cosmopolitan and progressive.
The best way to tour MP is on package tours that are well organized. The tour operators customize packages as per your wish. You can choose the itinerary as well as travel services and accommodations. Some tour operators of Madhya Pradesh offer affordable packages. These are of limited days but cover many destinations in Central India.
Madhya Pradesh is rich in history and there are many world class monuments to be seen. Khajuraho Temples are the most popular among the travelers from all over the World. These are ancient temples carved out of rock and also constructed during the 10th 11th century.
Similarly for sightseeing Gwalior, Shivpuri, Mandu and Orchha are most popular. They are well known for their monuments temples, forts and magnificent palaces. Similarly Ujjain, Maheshwar, Omkareshwar, Amarkantak, Jabalpur, Chitrakoot and Mahakaleshwar offer spiritual pilgrimage to Hindus. Sanchi is a major Buddhist center in MP where large numbers of Stupa exists.
The state has impressive forest cover hence lots of wildlife and birds are found here. There are a large number of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries that support many rare and charismatic birds and animals. These are the hub of tourism in Central India and thousands of visitors arrive here to see the tiger and other animals. The state of MP is ideal for birding and there are many tour operators that offer bird watching package to tiger reserves.
Tourists from all over the World are attracted to Madhya Pradesh for tiger safari. The National Parks like Kanha, Pench and Bandhavgarh are the best places to see the tiger in India. Other interesting wildlife destinations are Satpura and Panna National Park. Naurdehi WLS and Pachmarhi Hill Resort are upcoming birding destinations along with
Amarkantak. Rata Pani WLS offers exciting wildlife watching near Bhopal. Ancient Bhimetka Cave Paintings preserved for eternity the glimpse of the prehistoric men.
MP is a culturally diverse because of influx of people from all over India into what was primarily a tribal state. The cultural exposure offered to the tourists is an enriching experience. Most of the towns and cities are cosmopolitan and progressive.
The best way to tour MP is on package tours that are well organized. The tour operators customize packages as per your wish. You can choose the itinerary as well as travel services and accommodations. Some tour operators of Madhya Pradesh offer affordable packages. These are of limited days but cover many destinations in Central India.