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MADHYA PRADESH |
| The state
of Madhya Pradesh is home to lush forests,
magnificent monuments; with a wealth of handicrafts
that display an impression and exhibit hereditary
skills. Here you can find the most unique
Block printed fabrics, stuffed leather toys
or floor coverings, Folk paintings, bamboo,
cane or jute. |
Festivals |
Culture |
| Madhya Pradesh is popular for
its tribal fairs and festivals, which are
a celebration of the ethnic life-styles of
the colorful tribes of the land. The tribal
festivals in Jhabua are marked by carefree
revelry, drinking bouts and exotic entertainment
like cock fighting, uninhibited dancing, etc.
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Visit the city of Gwalior,
home to great palaces and museums that depict
the rich cultural heritage of the state of
Madhya Pradesh. The medieval city of Orchha
and the Stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars
of Sanchi add to the glorious past of the
state. |
Wildlife |
| The rich wildlife of the state
can be seen at the world famous Kanha National
Park and other wildlife reserves like the
Pench Tiger Reserve and Bandhavgarh National
Park. |
Temples |
Pilgrimage
Centers |
| You can explore the unique
architectural temples of Khajuraho. This world-renowned
heritage site came up at about one thousand
years ago. The temples of Khajuraho form a
must visit on your tour to Madhya Pradesh.
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The sacred town of Omkareshwar
in Madhya Pradesh is a major pilgrimage
center visited by thousands of devotees
every year. Other than Omkareshwar, the
holy city of Ujjain is regarded as a sacred
place since times immemorial. |
Hotels |
Tourist Destinations |
Madhya Pradesh offers a varied
range of accommodation facilities offered
by M. P. State Tourism Development Corporation
Ltd. There are also motels, tourist bungalows
and lodges offering multi-cuisine and specialty
restaurants, bars and cafeterias to suit all
your needs.
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The major tourist destinations
visited on your tour to Madhya Pradesh are
Amarkantak, Bandhavgarh, Bhedaghat, Bhimbetka,
Bhojpur, Bhopal, Chanderi, Chitrakoot, Gwalior,
Indore, Jabalpur, Kanha, Khajuraho, Maheshwar,
Mandu, Omkareshwar, Orchha, Pachmarhi, Pench,
Sanchi, Shivpuri, and Ujjain. |
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