Madhya Pradesh is a Central State that is regarded as the ‘Heart of India’ for its geographical position as well as its extraordinary cultural history and enormous natural resources. Madhya Pradesh is possibly the most diverse among all the Indian states as it is associated with dense forests, hills and lakes, a scenic highland, ancient temples, and rich wildlife. Today’s Madhya Pradesh was Gondwana previously which was one of the oldest regions around the globe. Madhya Pradesh is associated with three famous mountain ranges- Kaimur, Vindhya, and Satpura along with two hill ranges- Maikal and Mahadeo. This state is also home to four national parks or forests as well as gorges and ravines from the six rivers. Madhya Pradesh is said to be associated with the various dynasties for a long period of time frame for its incredible history along with great monuments that are very much popular among travelers around the world. Some beautiful places of Madhya Pradesh that will compel anyone to visit those are as follows:
Orchha
Located on the bank of Betwa River, Orchha is a charming but royal town that increases the beauty of MP that is the crucial section of incredible India. It is a small hamlet of an articulate and beautiful structure. It reminds me of a memory of the Bundela Era. Its architecture is a major attraction for all tourists. Orchha is a blessing as it is lesser crowded with a small population. It is like an ideal getaway in Madhya Pradesh. Some Tourist Attractions of Orchha are as follows:· Orchha Fort· Jahangir Mahal· Chaturbhuj Temple· Raja Ram Temple· Raja Mahal· Uth Khana (Camel Shelter)· Lakshmi Temple· Sawan Bhado Pillars· Phool Bagh· Paalki Mahal· Khana Hammam· Dinman Hardaul’s Palace· Raj Praveen Mahal
How to Reach: One of the most appropriate ways to reach Orchha is to take a train to Jhansi that is 14kms from Orchha. From Jhansi, a large number of cars and buses are available for Orchha.
Where to Stay: Some low-budget hotels are available in Orchha. MP Tourism Department also runs an incredible heritage hotel in Sheesh Mahal. Some resorts are there on the Betwa Riverbank. You can also stay at Jhansi as lots of hotels are available there.
Kanha National Park
Kanha is a rich wildlife reserve that is an immensely popular tourist attraction in Madhya Pradesh. It reflects a wide variety of flora and fauna. The thick forest of Kanha is comprised of Bamboo, Sal, and Mahua trees. This particular park is said to be famous for the frequent sightings of Blackbuck, Tiger, and Peacock. Different variety of birds can also be spotted in Kanha National Park, and that has made it a great and famous place to visit in Madhya Pradesh. Some Tourist Attractions of Kanha National Park are as follows:· Tigers· Barasingha· Sunset Point· Jeep Safari
How to Reach: The most appropriate and best way to reach Kanha National Park is to go to Jabalpur that is located around 130kms from Kanha. Cabs/taxis are available from Jabalpur to the national park.
Where to Stay: There are lots of hotels and resorts available around this famous national park. You can book as per your budget. Homestays and Guesthouses are also available, but you need to make bookings in advance.
Panna National Park
It is located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. In Madhya Pradesh, Panna National Park is considered among the best-maintained wildlife reserves. It is also home to the Royal Bengal Tigers. The particular national park is also a shelter for various species such as wild dogs, leopards, sloth bears, hyenas, wolves, chousingha, and chital. Here you can also find around 200 different species of birds. This national park’s location is also awesome as this is located a little distance from the popular place of Khajuraho.
Some Tourist Attractions of Panna National Park are as follows:
· Tiger· Nilgai· Chinkara· Boat Ride· Elephant Ride
How to Reach: The most convenient and best way to reach Panna National Park is to reach to Khajuraho first because it is well-connected by road as well as by railway to various cities of India.
Khajuraho
Khajuraho can be regarded as the personification of Indian art. A set of 22 temples altogether make Khajuraho a world-class tourist spot for all travelers. The excellent erotic sculptures & artifacts along with the intricate carvings are sufficient for attracting any history enthusiasts to visit this place repeatedly.
Some Tourist Attractions of Khajuraho are as follows:· Kandariya Mahadev Temple· Lakshman Temple· Vishvanath Temple· Parsvanath Temple· Chitragupta· Bijamandala Temple· Matangsvera· Devi Jagdamba· Chausath Yogini· Vamana Temple· Duladeo Temple
How to Reach: Khajuraho is well-connected by both roadways and railways to various cities of India, and so individuals can easily reach there as per their convenience. Some other favorite tourist spots of Madhya Pradesh are as follows:
· Ujjain
· Sanchi
· Bhimbetka Caves
· Gwalior
· Bhopal
· Bandhavgarh National Park
· Maheshwar
· Mandu
· Bhind
· Omkareshwar
· Bhojpur
· Chitrakoot
· Indore
· Jabalpur
· Katni
· Chhatarpur
· Pachmarhi and so on
The land of Madhya Pradesh with all the spectacular places mentioned above is truly magical and inspirational. So, if you are very much enthusiastic about traveling to India and want to make it a memorable one, then Madhya Pradesh should be your perfect choice.
