Madhya Pradesh, situated in the centre of India, is often called the heart of India. It is surrounded by Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. The state has two hill ranges Vindhya and Satpura that have traditionally served as boundary markers between north and south India. It also has a number of rivers, such as Narmada, Tapti, Chambal, Betwa, Ken, which make it agriculturally fertile. Narmada, which runs between the two hill ranges, is the most important river and is worshipped locally as a goddess.
The capital, Bhopal is a former princely state, a small city celebrated for its mosques and palaces, old-town ambience, and refined Urdu language. The hill-citadel of Mandu (near Indore) is renowned for its ruins set in greenery, especially after monsoons. Ujjain is a holy city for the Hindus and hosts the Kumbh Mela, attracting millions of pilgrims, every 12 years.
Khajuraho, is a small village situated in the Chatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. This tiny village is one of the major tourist destinations in Madhya Pradesh, due to the presence of the world famous temples. Tourists from far and near visit this place to view these temples which are known for supremely artistic representation of human sexuality in those days, and magnificent temple architecture. The different cultural festivities associated with Khajuraho also promote tourism in Madhya Pradesh.
Amarkantak, Omkareshwar, Sonagiri, Chitrakuta, Indore attracts tourists for its beauty, culture and food.
The scenic sanctuaries of Kanha (the setting for Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book), Bandhavgarh National Parks and Satpura National Park are mostly savannah grassland terrains that have tigers and elephants as prime attractions. These are reachable from Jabalpur.
Details of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department
| Website | http://www.mptourism.com/ |
| Contact No. | 18002337777 (Toll Free) |
