In worldwide tourism map, Indian Wildlife tourism has its own place. India is a vast country with natural heritage spread in its national parks, tiger reserves, reserve and protected forests as well as areas not so well protected. Be it tiger safari, bird watching, jungle walks, India has all on offer. It is most famous for Tiger tourism with more than 60 Tiger reserves spread over the length and breadth of the country. Tourists, photographers and wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world visit India to spot free roaming tigers and other wild animals in their home – forests.
Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Panna and Satpura national parks and tiger reserves in Madhya Pradesh are most frequented by tourists due to its top management and good tourism infrastructure. Along with Tigers these forests are also famous for birding and spotting other animals, butterflies, insects and host of flora and fauna.
Destination of Madhya Pradesh
Khajuraho :
Khajuraho is a place with the group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh. It is about 175kms, southeast to Jhansi. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is one the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. The temples are famous for the “Nagara” style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures. Now there are only twenty-five existing temples out of eighty-five in various stages of preservation. My Pleasure Holidays will lead you properly to explore this particular conurbation with success.
Orchha
Orchha is a town 15kms from Jhansi and lies on the Betwa River. The town was established by the Rudra Pratap Singh in the Bundelkhand region. On seasonal island on the bank of the Betwa river, which has been surrounded by a battlement wall, stands a huge-palace fort. The fort consists of several connected buildings created at different times. The most noteworthy of which is Raja Mahal. One can also enjoy the thrilled experience of river rafting at Betwa-river. My Pleasure Holidays will lead you properly to explore this particular conurbation with success.
Gwalior
Gwalior city is a visual and aesthetic feast for the builders of Gwalior. Sightseeing in Gwalior is a magical trip into the centuries gone by. Gwalior serves you the places like Gwalior Fort, Sas Bahu temple, Jai Villas palace museum. The story of this “Pearl city” begins with the sonorous and eloquent narration by Amitabh Bachchan as Gopachal , the sutradhar (narrator). My Pleasure Holidays will lead you properly to explore this particular conurbation with success.
Shivpuri
The royal lineage of Shivpuri and its abundant natural surroundings make this an extremely popular tourist destination of Madhya Pradesh. The forests of Shivpuri were a favourite hunting ground for the emperors and shikaris in the past but have now been converted in a wildlife reserve and sanctuary. Certain places to explore in Shivpuri are Madhav National Park, Madhav Vilas Palace, Chhatris and Mahua Shiva temple. My Pleasure Holidays will lead you properly to explore this particular conurbation with success.
Chitrakoot
Chitrakoot (चित्रकूट) is a town and a Nagar-Panchayat in Satna district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is a town of religious, cultural, historical and archaeological importance, situated in the Baghelkhand region. Chitrakoot’s spiritual legacy stretches back to legendary ages: it was in these deep forests that Rama and Sita spent eleven of their fourteen years of exile; here that the great sage Atri and Sati Anusuya meditated; and here where the principal trinity of the Hindu pantheon, Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, took their incarnations. My Pleasure Holidays will lead you properly to explore this particular conurbation with success.
Mandu
Mandu or Mandavgarh is another popular tourist destination of Madhya Pradesh. In ancient times Mandu was also known as Shadiabad and was named by Alauddin Khilji. The architecture of the monuments and structures exudes beautiful Afghan craftsmanship and skill. There are couples of good sightseeing options that adorn the town of Mandu and one must visit the places like Hindola Mahal, Jahaz Mahal, Baz Bahadur’s Palace, Hoshang Shah’s Tomb etc. Relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Mandu with My Pleasure Holidays!!!!
Ujjain
Ujjain is one of the most sacred cities for the Hindus. Located along the banks of River Shipra, Ujjain represents a seamless blend of ancient history coupled with modernism. By the 6th century B.C. Avanti with its capital at Ujjaini, is mentioned in Buddhist literature as one of the four great powers along with Vatsa, Kosala and Magadha. Ujjain has a lot of good sightseeing options for the travelers like Mahakaleshwar Temple among the 12 Jyotirlingas, Kal-Bhairavnath Temple, Jantar Mantar, Shandipani Ashram and many more. Explore this beautiful temple city with My Pleasure Holidays!!!!
Omkareshwar
The holy town of Omkareshwar is situated on the convergence of River Narmada and River Kaveri in Madhya Pradesh. Omkareshwar is believed to hold one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in the country and is revered as a place of worship and pilgrimage by many devotees. There are many interesting sights in and around Omkareshwar that is sure to make your journey a pleasant one! The island comprises two lofty hills and is divided by a valley in such a way that it appears in the shape of the sacred Hindu Symbol ‘Om’ from above. My Pleasure Holidays will lead you properly to explore this particular conurbation with success.
Maheshwar
Maheshwar is commercially very strong as it is the cotton yarn and sari producing town of the state. The name of the place literally means ‘Habitat of Shiva’ and derives its name from Lord Shiva, Maheshwar. Located on the Ghats of River Narmada, this beautiful holy city is yet another feather in Madhya Pradesh tourism. This temple town on the banks of the River Narmada finds mention in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Maheshwari Saris were introduced into Maheshwar 250 years ago by Rani Ahilyabai, and are renowned throughout India for their unique weave. My Pleasure Holidays will lead you properly to explore this particular conurbation with success.
Bhopal
The capital of Madhya Pradesh is a fascinating amalgam of scenic beauty, old historic city and modern urban planning. It is the 17th largest city in the country and 13th in the world. It is the 11th century city Bhojpal , founded by Raja Bhoj, but the present city was established by an Afghan soldier, Dost Mohammed .The two lakes of Bhopal still dominate the city, and are indeed its nucleus. My Pleasure Holidays will lead you properly to explore this particular conurbation with success.
Pachmarhi
Pachmarhi is a hill station in Madhya Pradesh state of Central India widely known as “Satpura Ki Rani”(Queen of Satpura) situated at a height of 1100m in the valley of Satpura Range, Hoshangabad district. Pachmarhi presents an assortment of magnetisms ranging from antique fissures to striking memorials. My Pleasure Holidays will lead you properly to explore this particular conurbation with success.
Sanchi
Sanchi is a small village situated in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. This village is most famous for its Buddha Stupas also called Sanchi Stupa and monuments. The beauty of this village is enhanced by the presence of these beautiful pillars, shrines, stupas the existence of which can be found between 3rd and 12th century AD. Sanchi was also known as Vidishagiri in the early ages and has an important part to play in our history and culture. . My Pleasure Holidays will provide you proper gateway to explore this particular historic part of country with success.
Pench
Pench National Park and Pench Sanctuary are one of the most popular tourist destinations of Madhya Pradesh. Situated in the Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh, Pench attracts many tourists throughout the year. Pench Tiger Reserve comprises the Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park, the Mowgli Pench Sanctuary and a Buffer. The Park nestles in the Southern slopes of the Satpura ranges of Central India. The River Pench, which splits the National Park into two, forms the lifeline of the Park. Remember Mowgli, the pint-sized ‘Man-Child’ or Bagheera, the Black Panther? And who can forget the inimitable Sher Khan, the villain of Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book. Kipling was inspired to write his memorable book by the luxuriant forest cover of Pench teaming with an astonishing variety of wildlife. My Pleasure Holidays will lead you properly to explore this particular conurbation with success.
Kanha
Kanha is famous for being one of the finest national parks of Asia and is located in the Satpura Hills of Madhya Pradesh. Kanha is most famous for its National Park and beautiful sanctuary which holds and preserves many varieties of animals in their natural habitat. One can find many accommodation options in Kanha making your stay extremely pleasant. In the 1930s, the Kanha area was divided into two sanctuaries, Hallon and Banjar, of 250 and 300 sq km each. Depletion of the tiger population in the years that followed led to the area being made an absolute sanctuary in 1952.
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Bandhavgarh
Bandhavgarh is situated in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. The original home of all the white tigers alive, today. Bandhavgarh was the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Rewa: their old fort still dominates a hill rising out of the forest. Bandhavgarh was declared a National Park in 1968. Prior to becoming a National park, the forest around Bandhavgarh had long been maintained as a Shikargah, or game preserve, of the Maharajahs of Rewa. My Pleasure Holidays will lead you properly to explore this particular conurbation with success.
Amarkantak
Amarkantak is an extremely revered and holy city situated in Madhya Pradesh. The point of origin of Rivers Sone and Narmada, situated at an altitude of 1065m at the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura mountain ranges amongst sylvan surroundings. Did you know? Among all the sacred rivers of India, the Narmada occupies a unique place. Legend has it that Lord Shiva blessed Narmada with unique purifying powers. Whereas to purify himself, a devotee requires to take one dip in the Holy Ganga, seven days prayers on the banks of Yamuna and three days prayers on the banks of Saraswati, the mere sight of Narmada is enough. My Pleasure Holidays will lead you properly to explore this particular conurbation with success.
Jabalpur
Jabalpur is another popular tourist attraction of Madhya Pradesh. Jabalpur is located near River Narmada and is surrounded by lakes and low hills. The beauty of the place lies in the various monuments and structures that adorn the skyline of the city and the blend of tradition and modernism one can witness here. My Pleasure Holidays will lead you properly to explore this particular conurbation with success.
Bhedaghat
Soaring in glittering splendour, the Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat rise to a hundred feet on either side of the Narmada. The serene loveliness of the scene is one of cool quiet, the sunlight sparkling on the marble-white pinnacles and casting dappled shadows on the pellucid waters. These white rocks with views of black and dark green volcanic seams are truly majestic, and produce a magical effect on moonlit nights. Dhuandhar Waterfalls also known as the Niagara Falls of India, Dhuan means smoke and this waterfall has a breath-taking view of the water gushing down and giving out a beautiful smoky effect. My Pleasure Holidays will lead you properly to explore this particular conurbation with success.
Madhya Pradesh has many other sites of tourism interests including bird sanctuaries, reserve forests and national parks with most of them having basic accommodation being provided by the forest department. So, planning to visit the Heart of Incredible India, do plan well to enjoy its natural heritage.