Madhya Pardesh Special Tours

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Landlocked in the central part of India, Madhya Pradesh is bounded by the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. The state, in its present form, came into being on November 1, 2000, after a new state of Chhattisgarh was carved out of it.

Madhya Pradesh, the land of the world famous temples of Khajuraho, has been home to the cultural heritage of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Numerous monuments, exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces dot the whole State. The natural beauty of Madhya Pradesh is quite awesome. Majestic mountain ranges, meandering rivers and a large area under forests offer a beautiful panorama of wildlife in sylvan surroundings. A tour to Madhya Pradesh includes many places such as Gwalior, Indore, Ujjain, Bhopal and Khajuraho.

Places of Interest
Gwalior: With a glorious past, Gwalior has transformed into a modern city. It was ruled by some of the great Rajput dynasties such as Pratiharas, Kacchwahas and Tomars who have left their mark on the every aspect of the place. It was also the capital of the Scindias. Teli Ka Mandir, Sas Bahu Ka Mandir, the Gwalior Fort, Gujari Mahal, Man Mandir Palace, Suraj Kund, Gurudwara Data Bandhi Chhod, Tansen's Tomb and Jai Vilas Palace and Museum are some of the places of interest in this cultural city.

Indore : Planned and built by Rani Ahilyabai of the Holkar dynsty, Indore, a bustling and vibrant city, is situated on the banks of the rivers Saraswati and Khan. Deriving its name from the 18th century Indreshwar Temple, the city is the place of several palaces and institutions of higher learning.
Lal Baag Palace, Chhattri Bagh, Kanch Mandir, Rajwada, Geeta Bhavan, Nehru Park are the places of prime attraction.

Ujjain : Ujjain, a place of antiquity, is situated on the banks of the Shipra River. One of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus, Mahakaleshwar, Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir, Chintaman Ganesh, Pir Matsyendranath, Bhartrihari Caves, Kaliadeh Palace, Durgadas Ki Chhatri, Harsiddhi Temple, the Vedha Shala (Observatory) are the places of attraction for the tourists.

Bhopal: Bhopal, a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, is the capital of Madhya Pradesh. A fascinating amalgam of scenic beauty, old historic city and modern planning, it is situated on the site of an 11th century city, Bhojapal, founded by Raja Bhoja.
Taj-Ul-Masjid, Chowk-Shopping Place, Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manzil, Gohar Mahal, Bharat Bhawan, Laxminarayan Temple & Museum are some of the interesting places to visit in the city of Bhopal.

The Destination
Pachmarhi is a pulsating hill resort in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Far and away from the crowd of tourists, the hill resort is the perfect place to holiday in the lap of nature. The name Pachmarhi itself is derived from Panch- Marhi (five caves) believed to be the abode of the Pandava brothers of the 'Mahabharata' fame, for sometime during their exile.
At an altitude of 3,555 feet, the natural beauty of Pachmarhi has remained unexploited . Geographically Pachmarhi is a group of waterfalls. Apart from the ancient temples and buildings, this place is known for its natural beauty.

Complementing the magnificence of nature are the works of man; Pachmarhi is also an archaeological treasure trove. In cave shelters in the Mahadeo Hills is an astonishing richness in rock paintings. Most of these have been placed in the period 500-800 AD, but the earliest paintings are an estimated 10,000 years old.

The valley which is home to tribal Gonds and Korkus, has a maze of forest tracks perfect for pleasant treks. The national park at Pachmarhi has dense forests and is home to the gaur, leopard, bear, bison and other wild animals. The place has a number of interesting tourist spots located at a short distance from each other. Green shades embrace the mountains, and everywhere you can hear the gentle murmur of flowing water. Bridle paths lead into tranquil forest glades, groves of wild bamboo and jamun, dense sal forests and delicate bamboo thickets.

Though Pachmarhi is not as imposing as the other hill stations of the Himalayas, yet it carries a charm of its own which is unique to this place.

General Informnation
Temperature : 25.7 C (Max.)
                        1.9 C (Min.)
Altitude : 1,100 mts

Best Season : Situated in the hills, Pachmarhi is pleasant throughout the year. So anytime is good time for a visit. However the best time is between October and March.

History
The saucer shaped valley of Pachmarhi, was discovered by Captain James Forsyth of the Bengal Lancers in 1857, and was developed as a sanatorium for the British troops. The point where he first sighted the area was named after him as Forsyth Point but later renamed as Priyadarshini Point. The valley with its not too cold but pleasant weather served as the summer capital of the central provinces during the British regime. The Victorian churches, bungalows and cemeteries left behind bring back memories of the colonial past.

Khajuraho
Now a quiet village Khajuraho was the principal seat of government of the Rajput rulers of Chandella dynasty who adorned it with many tanks, several lofty temples of sculptural grace and architectural splendor. Tradition has it that there were eighty-five temples but now only twenty-five are intact. But for Chausath-Yogini, Brahma and Mahadeva which are of granite, all the other temples are of fine grained sandstone, buff, pink or pale yellow in color.

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