Madhya Pradesh Attractions
Madhya Pradesh is called the "Heart of India" because of its location in central India and its cultural heritage. The area is steeped in history with 12,000 year old rock paintings at Bhimbetka to a 5,000 year old stupa at Sanchi.
Madhya Pradesh has abundant natural beauty found in the spectacular mountain ranges, winding rivers, dense forests and panorama of wildlife.
Madhya Pradesh has abundant natural beauty found in the spectacular mountain ranges, winding rivers, dense forests and panorama of wildlife.
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The sal and bamboo forests along with the National Parks and Sanctuaries contain hundred species of birds and many species of wildlife.
UNESCO has declared three sites in Madhya Pradesh World Heritage Sites: the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi and the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka.
UNESCO has declared three sites in Madhya Pradesh World Heritage Sites: the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi and the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka.
Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation
Gangotri, 4th Floor, T. T. Nagar,
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462003
India
Gangotri, 4th Floor, T. T. Nagar,
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462003
India
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Udaigiri Caves
Cut into the side of a hill, these caves contain 20 Gupta shrines. They are also known to have been used by monks as far back as 2 B.C.
Islamnagar, India
Islamnagar was the palace of Bhopal's Afghan rulers, established in the early 18th C by Dos Mohammed Khan. Formal gardens and a pavilion with a mix of Hindu and Islamic decorative art surround the palace at Islamnagar, and columns embellished with floral motifs.
The Chaman Mahal has a formal garden inside with channels and fountains that are still working. Next door is the 19th C Rani Mahal, a two-story building with iron treasure chests located outside.
The Chaman Mahal has a formal garden inside with channels and fountains that are still working. Next door is the 19th C Rani Mahal, a two-story building with iron treasure chests located outside.
