5 Breathtaking Places To Visit In Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh, also known as the Heart of India due to its central location is one of the most up and coming tourist hotspots in India. It is also quite unexplored and untouched. Be it the wide range of national parks, nature reserves, historical sites and the like, Madhya Pradesh has it all. It was also awarded The Best Tourism State Award in 2012. Let's see the 5 top tourist places to visit in Madhya Pradesh, the state that holds such prestige in serving its guests.

* Western Madhya Pradesh

The three important cities of Western Madhya Pradesh are Indore, Mandu and Maheshwar. It also includes Ujjain which is a site for the Kumbh Mela. Mandu offers a host of historical Afghan architecture inspired by the Taj Mahal era. Indore is one of the fastest commercially growing cities and boasts of excellent infrastructure and booming economical strength. Maheshwar is popular for its exquisite temples and festivals which promote Indian art and culture. The temple town also finds its mention in epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana.

* Khajuraho

Khajuraho town in Madhya Pradesh has a large number of Hindu and Jain Temples from the medieval era famous for their erotic sculptures. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sights and presents India’s medieval era art culture and beauty through carved stones and aesthetically appealing creations. These are thousand year old temples still standing strong as the foundation of India’s unique architecture. Tourists from all over the world visit Khajuraho for these magnificent carved temples and sculptures, including that of the Kama Sutra.

* Gwalior

Gwalior city located in Northern Madhya Pradesh boasts of several amazing historical temples and forts including the most visited one, the Gwalior Fort. It was the land of the Scindia Dynasty and has always attracted musicians, artists, poets and travelers to its inspiring space. Music is one of Gwalior’s special attractions with festivals such as Tansen Sangeet Samaroh. The Museum of Music in Gwalior is another popular tourist attraction.

* Chitrakoot

Chitrakoot is a city located in the Eastern Region of Madhya Pradesh and considered historically relevant as its mention in the Ramayana and its temples suggest. It is composed of natural tranquil beauty including rivers, hills and lush green forest region. It is here that Rama and Sita are believed to have spent 11 years of the 14 years of exile. Yoga and ayurvedic centres can also be found in abundance attracting people for peace and meditation. The majestic ghats, solacing ashrams and historical temples make it a must visit place in Madhya Pradesh.

* National Parks

Madhya Pradesh has a large number of National Parks and Natural Reserves due to the vast amount of natural flora and fauna still preserved in the green state. Bandhavgarh is the home for tigers and the natural home for white tigers. It is a highly preserved area where tigers can easily be spotted due to their large population here. Kanha National Park is another one popular for animals such as sambhar and swamp deer.