Tourism of Madhya Pradesh
Set in India's heartland, the state of Madhya Pradesh has a history that spans centuries of rulers and religions. Madhya Pradesh, by virtue of its location on India's oldest geographical feature, is home to cave paintings from the Paleolithic/ Stone Age. These cave paintings at Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh, are at least as old as the prehistoric cave paintings found in the Pyreness mountain range on the southwest border of France and Spain (12,000 years).
Before princely states under British Rule in central India came together to form the state of Madhya Pradesh in 1956, the region now known as Madhya Pradesh had under the influence of Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and Mughal dynasties. The first documented evidence of Madhya Pradesh's past dates back to 3rd century BC.
From the Mauryas (Emperor Ashoka), Sungas, Guptas, Hans, Parmanas (Raja Bhoj) and Chandalas to the divide and rule policies of Mughals and British, Madhya Pradesh has witnessed a range of religious and philosophical influences that are reflected in its temples, culture and people. Sanchi, Khajuraho and Gwalior are some examples of Madhya Pradesh's amalgamated cultural heritage.
Madhya Pradesh, then known as Malwa, is largely a flat plateau with infrequent mountain ranges covered with dense evergreen forests. Together with the forests in the now separated state of Chhatisgarh (formed on November 1, 2000), this area in central India is one of the few remaining thickly forested regions in India and is home to 22% of the world's tiger population. These majestic tigers, apart other endangered species, can be found at any of the four national parks in the state of Madhya Pradesh - Shivpuri National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park and Panna National Park.
Madhya Pradesh abounds in temples and stupas and like any state in India, celebrates unique festivals with enthusiasm and fervor. Khajuraho festival of dance, feast of St Jude, Shivratri mela are some of the festivals you can watch and enjoy on your tour of Madhya Pradesh.
Most of the sightseeing places in Madhya Pradesh fall near and about the Delhi-Mumbai railway line. The state of Madhya Pradesh, because of its central location in India, is well connected to all parts of India with all the major trains stopping over at stations in the major cities and popular tourist attractions in Madhya Pradesh.
Enjoy a wholesome travel experience of bustling plateau and plains, mind boggling ravines and breathtaking slopes covered with dense forests, alluring temples depicting chapters from Kamasutra, famous pilgrimage destinations and rock shelters, cave paintings. It is possible to explore all these sites and more with our specialized travel packages for Madhya Pradesh.
Tourism of Madhya Pradesh includes:
» Tours to Bhimbetka
» Tours to Bhopal
» Tours to Gwalior
» Tours to Indore
» Tours to Khajuraho
» Tours to Mandu
» Tours to Orchha
» Tours to Panchmarhi
» Tours to Sanchi
» Tours to Ujjain
