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In Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior is the state’s northernmost city and a convenient entry point. Gwalior’s landmark is its hilltop fort which contains a fine museum and an ancient temple, among, other monuments. 120 km from Gwalior is the medieval city of Orchha with exquisite palaces and cenotaphs. Built by an 11th century king of the Bundela dynasty, Orchha is now a ghost city containing the remains of what must have been once spectacularly lovely monuments, and which combine Hindu and Muslim architectural. traditions. Shivpuri, atop a plateau, contains two picturesque lakes and a national park that abounds in species of deer and antelope. Khajuraho, an obscure village, no more than a clearing in the jungle, now captures world attention for its 22 temples built by rulers of the Chandela dynasty. Each temple, built of stone, is distinguished by carved spires and walls, where the subjects range from aesthetic depictions of major and minor deities and celestial beings to a variety of erotic sculptures. |
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Bhopal, the capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh, has grown around a large lake, the ornamental newer part of the city being roughly opposite the labyrinthine lanes of the old town. Craft – notably velvet handbags studded with stones, and lacy silverwork - is practised in narrow alleyways that lead off from domed mosques in the old city. Bharat Bhavan is a showcase of Indian art, folk traditions, sculpture and a centre for the performing arts as well. Bhimbetka, a few hours’ drive from Bhopal, is the site for spectacular cave paintings; Udaygiri, another excursion from Bhopal, has notable cave sculptures of religious themes. Sanchi is an unmatched repository of Buddhist art and architecture. Located on a secluded hill crowned by a group of stupas and gateways, it occupies a unique position in the history of Buddhism. Its stupas, chaityas, temples, monasteries and gateways are embellished by the most delicate carvings that depict various incidents in the Buddha’s life as well as important teachings. Good guide services, an essential part of sightseeing in Sanchi, are available here. A 90 km drive from Indore takes one across a narrow gorge, after the horizon widens abruptly, to reveal the deserted city of Mandu. Built as a testament of love by a Muslim ruler for his Hindu queen, Mandu’s air of, serenity and spaciousness offsets to perfection its palaces, temple and mosque which lie scattered over the 75 km of Mandu’s fortified area. Most interesting of all is the imaginative use that has been made of the surroundings. Thus Jahaz Mahal or Ship Palace is actually built in a pond on which it appears to float, and Hindola Mahal or Swing Palace gives every appearance of living up to its name.
Altitude
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572 metres. TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION :
PLACES OF INTEREST
Taj-ul-Masjid (3 km), Juma
Masjid (5.5 km), Moti Masjid (4.5 km), Shaukat Mahal (4 km), Bharat
Bhawan and Roopankar, Shamla and Idgah Hills. Chowk, Upper and Lower
Lake (5.5 km), Gandhi Bhavan, Van Vihar. Museums :
Excursions :
Bhimbetka (40 km), Bhojpur
(28 km), Chiklod (45 km), Dhelwadi (62 km), Islamnagar (11 km), Neori
(6 km), Raisen (47 km), Sanchi (46 km), Vidisha (56 kms), Ginnorgarh
Fort (61 km). Tourist Information Centre :
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Sanchi has the singular distinction of having specimens of almost all kinds of Buddhist architectural forms, stupas, chaityas, temples and monasteries - the finest examples of Buddhist creative art and sculpture in the country. The architectural pieces and sculptures displayed here include the Ashoka pillar and images of Buddha and Kushan. Altitude : 427 metres. Temparature (deg C) : Summer- Max 45, Min 25; Winter- Max 22.5, Min 10.
Best season
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October to March. TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION :
PLACES OF INTEREST
Great Stupa No.1 , Toranas
or Gateways, Stupa No. 2, Stupa no. 3, Ashoka Pillar, Buddhist Vihara,
Monasteries.
Archaeological Survey of
India Museum. Excursions :
Andhara and Pipalilya
(17.7 and 12 km), Besnagar (12 km), Gyaraspur (41 km), Raisen Fort (23
km), Sonari and Satdhara (10 km), Udaigiri (13 km). INFORMATION CENTRE :
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Gwalior is named after a
legendary Saint Gwalipa of 8th Century A.D. It is also sacred to the
memory of the heroic queen Rani of Jhansi and Tatya Tope.
Area : 82
sq. km. Transport and Communication
PLACES OF INTEREST
The Cenotraphs, Man Singh
Palace, Man Mandir Palace, Gujari Mahal, Suraj Kund, Teli ka Mandir,
Sas Bahu ka Mandir, Rani Jhansi Memorial, Tombs of Tansen and Ghaus
Mohammad, Jai Vilas Palace, Gandhi Park, Zoo Municipal Corporation
Museum, Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum. EXCURSIONS
Tigra's Dam ( 23 km),
Pawaya (68 km), Datia (68 km), Orchha (120 km), Shivpuri (112 km),
Chanderi (209 km). TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE :
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Orchha had the
distribution of being the capital of one of the largest and most
powerful kingdoms of Central India. It was founded in the 16th Century
by the Bundela cheiftan Rudra Pratap. Dotting the landscape are
numerous shrines, memorials and palaces each contributing to the
legend that is Orchha. TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION :
PLACES OF INTEREST
Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal,
Raj Praveen Mahal, Ram Raja Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Laxmi Narayan
Temple, Phool Bagh, Dinman Hardaul's Palace, Sunder Mahal, Cenotraphs,
Shahid Smarak. INFORMATION CENTRES :
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The capital of the Chandela Kings, Khajuraho is famous for its magnificent temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and the Jain Tirthankaras. These temples are built between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. The temples of Khajuraho represent some of the most exquisite specimens in medieval India, only 22 temples out of 85 now survive.
Temparature
Max. Min. Transport and Communication :
Places of Interest The temples of Khajuraho are divided into three geographical groups viz, Western, Eastern, and Southern groups.
Excursions Dhubela Museum : 64 km. Located on the bank of the lake, the museum houses a wide variety of Shakti Cult Sculpture. There are different sections on garments, weapons and paintings.Timings : 1000 -1700 hrs. Closed on Mondays and Gazetted holidays.
Beni Sagar 11 km; Panna
Diamond Mines 56 km; Panna National Park 60 km; Pandav Falls 35 km;
Raigarh Palace 25 km; Raneh Falls 20 km; Ranguan Lake 25 km; Ajaygarh
Fort 80 km; Kalingar Fort 125 km; Nachana 100 km. Information Centre
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Situated on the banks of the river Saraswati and Khan. Indore was planned and founded by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar and derives its name from the 18th century Indreshwar Temple. Indore is a flourishing industrial city with a proud past. Chief attraction is the Kanch Mandir or Glass Temple of the Digamber Jains the walls, floor and ceiling of which are lavishly inlaid with glass and mother of pearl. Palaces and cenotaphs of the former rulers are other attractions.
Temperature
(deg C) : Summer Max- 40.5, Min- 27; Winter Max- 30.4, Min- 15. TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION :
CONDUCTED TOURS
Itinerary : Indore-
Mandu- Indore (1 night and 2 days). PLACES OF INTEREST
Chhatri Bagh (3.5 km),
Gita Bhavan (4.5 km), Lalbaug Palace, Bada Ganapati, Juna Rajwada (1
km), Kanchi Mandir or Hukumchands Temple (2.5 km), Annapurna Temple,
Kendriya Sangrahalaya (Museum and Art Gallery) Timings: 1000-1700 hrs.
Closed on Fridays EXCURSIONS Bagh Caves (153 km) : There are 9 caves of which only 5 have survived, Cave No. 4 known as Rang Mahal is the most magnificent. Ujjain (53 km) : One of the seven sacred cities of India. Situated on the banks of the river Kshipra. The Mahakal temple dedicated to Lord Shiva enshrining a Jyotirlinga is beleived to be of great antiquity. Mandu (99 km) : Mandu has many historical monuments like Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Jama Masjid, Asharfi Mahal, Baz Bahadur 's Palace & Rani Rupmati's Pavilion. MAHESHWAR (90 km) : Situated on the banks of river Narmada, This town was arlier known as Maheshmati. It gained importance under Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar who constructed many temples and ghats on the banks of the Narmada.
OMKARESHWAR (77 km) : It
has numerous medieval temples. Perhaps the most important is the Shri
Omkareshwar Mahadeo temple enshrining one of the twelve Jyotirlingas
of India. Accomodation Facility available at Indore. INFORMATION CENTRE :
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One of the oldest and holiest of Indian cities, Ujjain is situated on the banks of river Shipra. It is one of the venues of the Kumbh Mela.
Altitude
: 492 mts. TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION :
PLACES OF INTEREST
Bharatahari Cave, Gopal
Mandir, Jantar Mantar, Kailadah Palace, Mahakali Temple, Sandipani
Ashram, Shipra Ghats. EXCURSIONS
Agar (66 kms) : An ancient
archaeological site. TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES :
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Kanha National Park in the Mandla District spreads over 1,945 sq.km of dense sal forests, interspersed with extensive meadows and trees and clumps of wild bamboo. This area known as Kipling Country' is where all the jungle books of Rudyard Kipling were conceived.
Area :
1,945 sq.kms. TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION :
WHAT TO SEE
Wild life in the
park :
Birds species in
the park :
Museum (closed on
Wednesdays)
TIMINGS FOR PARK
EXCURSIONS :
Visitors are advised to
reach the gate half an hour in advance to complete the formalities for
entry into the park. Entry Fee: Rs.2/- Adult Rs.1/- Child Vehicle
Entry Fee: Mini bus & Van Rs.15/- Light motor vehicles Rs.10/- Car,
Jeep Rs.10/- Photography Fee: Still camera : Free 8 mm movie : Rs.10/-
16 mm movie : Rs.50/- 35 mm movie : Rs.200/- Guide charges: Rs.3/- per
light motor vehicle Rs.5/- per vehicle carrying more than 8 persons.
Elephant charges: For 4 person Rs.20/- hour Tiger viewing on Elephant:
Rs.5/- per adult Rs.2.50/- per child TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES :
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The Bandhavgarh National
Park lies in the heart of the Vindhyan Mountain Range in central
India. Besides its enchanting landscape formed by the Sal forest in
the valleys and majestic tree clad hills in the back-drop. It is
famous for a wide variety of wild-life and archaeological remains of
the Kalchuri period.
Area :
280 sq. kms. TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION :
WHAT TO SEE :
Wildlife in the
park
Some of the bird
species in the park TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES :
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Information
provided by
Department of Tourism. Ministry of Tourism and Culture.
Government of India. |
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