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Introduction
Madhya Pradesh, as the name implies, lies in the heart of India and is the biggest state in the country. It consists largely of a plateau, streaked with the hill ranges of the Vindhyas and Satpuras. Innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces, all evoke memories of great empires and kingdoms.
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Bhopal
Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, is set around a lake and is famous for it's archaeological wealth.
How To Reach : Bhopal is well connected by air with Delhi, Gwalior, Indore and Mumbai. It is well connected by rail with major cities. Regular bus services connect Bhopal with Indore (187 kms), Mandu (290 kms), Gwalior (422 kms), Jabalpur (295 kms). Khajuraho (387 kms), Sanchi (45 kms).
Where To Stay : Jehan Numa Palace Hotel, Amer Palace, Lake View Ashok, Best Western Residency, Nisarga, Hotel Palash (MPSTDC), Hotel Panchanan (MPSTDC) in Bhopal. Lodges, rest houses & guest houses are also available at Sanchi.
What To See : Bharat Bhawan, Gandhi Bhavan, Gohar Mahal, Jama Masjid, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Moti Masjid, Shamla & Idgah Hills, Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manzil, Taj-ul-masjid, Birla Museum Central Museum, Tribal Research and Development Institute.
Excursions : Bhojpur, Raisen, Bhimbetka, Sanchi (famous for the Great Stupa), Vidisha.
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Gwalior
An ancient city, steeped in it's past splendour.
How To Reach : Gwalior is connected by air with Bhopal, Delhi, Indore and Mumbai. It is a railhead on the Central Railway line, well connected with major cities. Is also well connected by road with Agra (118 kms), Bhopal (420 kms), Delhi (318 kms), Indore (486 kms), Khajuraho (280 kms), Mumbai (1086 kms).
Where To Stay : Welcomgroup Usha Kirin Palace, Hotel Tansen (MPSTDC), Gwalior Regency, Regal and a wide range of medium priced hotels and budget accomodation.
What To See : Gwalior Fort, Guar Mahal, Man Mandir Palace, Suraj Kund, Teli ka Mandir, Sass Bahu ka Mandir, Gauss Mohammed's Tomb, Gwalior Zoo, Memorials, Sun Temple, Jai Vilas Palace and Museum, Tension’s Tomb.
Excursions : Daito, Shivpur, Orchid and Narrower.
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Indore
Situated on the banks of the rivers Saraswati and Khan, a city originally founded by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar.
How To Reach : Indore is connected by air with Bhopal, Delhi, Gwalior and Mumbai. It is a railhead on the Western Railway line and is well connected by road with Agra (605 kms), Bhopal (187 kms), Delhi (809 kms), Gwalior (486 kms), Khajuraho (575 kms), Mumbai (602 kms), Ujjain (53 kms).
Where To Stay : Hotels Taj Residency, Amaltas International, Balwas International, Indotels Manor House, President, Shreemaya and a wide range of medium priced hotels and budget accomodation available in Indore.
What To See : Annapurna Temple Bada Ganpati, Bijasen Tekri, Chhatri Baug, Gita Bhavan, Gopal Mandir, Indore Museum, Kanch Mandir, Lalbaug Palace, Rajwada, Town Hall.
Excursions : Mhow, Dhar, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, Mandu, Bagh Caves.
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Jabalpur
A city of growing commercial importance.
How To Reach : The nearest airport is Nagpur (249 kms). Jabalpur is a railway station on the Mumbai-Howrah line and is well connected by road as well.
Where To Stay : Hotels Rishi Regency, President, Kalchuri (MPSTDC), Samdariya, Jackson's, Ashok, Motel Marble Rocks (MPSTDC) at Bhedaghat.
What To See : Gwarighat, Madan Mahal Fort, Pisan Hari Jain Temples, Rani Durgawati Memorial & Museum. Bajnamath and Tilwara Ghat.
Excursions : Marble Rocks (Bhedaghat), Maihar, Rookhad.
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Khajuraho
The capital of the Chandela Kings, Khajuraho is famous for it's magnificent temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and the Jain Tirthankaras.
How To Reach : Khajuraho is connected by air with Agra, Delhi and Varanasi. The two convenient railheads are Jhansi (175 kms) and Satna (120 kms). Khajuraho is well connected by road with Agra (395 kms), Chitrakoot (175 kms), Delhi (596 kms), Gwalior (280 km.), Varanasi (415 kms).
Where To Stay : Hotel Chandela, The Jass Oberoi, Hotel Khajuraho Ashok, Clark's Bundela, Holiday Inn and Hotel Jhankar, Hotel Payal, Hotel Rahil, Tourist Village of MPSTDC. A range of medium priced hotels and budget accomodation also available.
What To See : The temples of Khajuraho, divided into three groups - Western Group, Eastern Group and Southern Group, Archaelogical Museum, Beni Sagar Lake (7 kms), Raneh Waterfalls (20 kms), Rajgarh Palace (25 kms), Ranguan Lake (25 kms), Panna National Park (32 kms), Pandav Falls (34 kms), Diamond Mines (56 kms).
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Mandu
Perched along the Vindhyan ranges, the fortress town of Mandu is as renowned for its fine architecture as for the love of poet prince Baz Bahadur for Rani Roopmati.
How To Reach : Nearest airport and railhead is Indore (98 kms) which is connected with major cities/towns and from where buses/taxi services are available for Mandu.
Where To Stay : Tourist Cottages, Traveller's Lodge (MPSTDC) and SADA Rest House.
What To See : Delhi Darwaza, The Royal Enclave - Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Dilawar Khan's Mosque, Taveli Mahal, Ujali and Andheri Baolis, The Central Group - Hoshang Shah's Tomb, Jami Masjid and Asrafi Mahal, Rewa Kund Group - Rewa Kund, Baz Bahadur's Palace and Roopmati's Pavillion. Other Monuments include Nilkanth, Nilkanth Mahal, Hathi Mahal, Darya Khan's Tomb, Dai ki Mahal, Dai ki chotti, Beh ka Mahal, Jah Mahal and Lohani caves.
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Omkareshwar
This sacred place is situated at the confluence of the rivers Narmada and Kaveri. The temple of Shri Omkar Mandhata here is one of the 12 jyotirlingas.
How To Reach : Omkareshwar is well connected by road with Indore (77 kms). The nearest airport is at Indore. Nearest railhead is Omkareshwar Road (12 kms) on the Ratlam-Khandwa section of Western Railway. Regular buses connect Omkareshwar with Omkareshwar Road, Indore, Ujjain and Khandwa.
Where To Stay : Holkar Guest House, Forest Rest House and Dharamshalas.
What To See : Shri Omkar Mandhata, Siddhnath Temple, 24 Avatars, Satmatrika Temple, Kajal Rani Cave.
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Orchha
Orchha was founded in the 16th Century by the Bundela Chieftan, Rudha Pratap who chose this stretch of land along the river Betwa as an ideal place for his capital.
How To Reach : Nearest airport is Gwalior (120 kms) and the railhead is Jhansi (19 kms). It is also connected by road with important cities and towns. Regular bus services connect Orchha and Jhansi.
Where To Stay : Hotel Sheesh Mahal & Betwa Cottages of MPSTDC and Hotel Mansarovar, Hotel Palki Mahal, Sattar Yatri Niwas of SAIDA.
What To See : Jehangir Mahal, Rai Praveen Mahal, Raj Mahal, Chaturbhuj Temple, Chhatris, Laxminarayan Temple, Ram Raja Temple, Dinman Hardaul's Palace and Phool Baug.
Excursions : Deogarh (139 kms).
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Pachmarhi
The only hill resort in Madhya Pradesh on the evergreen Satpura range.
How To Reach : Nearest airport is Bhopal (210 kms) and the nearest railhead Pipariya (47 kms) on the Mumbai - Howrah main line. Pachmarhi is well connected by road with Bhopal, Hoshangabad, Nagpur, Pipariya.
Where To Stay : Amaltas, Holiday Home, Panchvati Cottages, Panchvati Huts, Rock End Manor Sahakar Bungalow and Satpura Retreat of MPSTDC, Vanasthali Cottages, Nilambar Cottage, Nandavan Cottage, New Hotel and Dharamshalas of SAIDA and P.W.D. accomodation.
What To See : Apsara Vihar, Bison Lodge, Catholic Church, Chauragarh, Dhoopgarh, Handi Khoh, Jumma Kund, Pandav Caves, Rajendragiri, Satpura National Park, Sunder Kund, Vanshree Vihar and numerous cave shelters with fine cave paintings.
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Shivpuri
Once the summer capital of the Scindias of Gwalior and famous for the Madhav National Park, which is rich in wild life.
How To Reach : Nearest airport is Gwalior (112 kms) and the rallhead is Jhansi (100 kms). It is also connected by road with important cities and towns. Regular bus services connect Shivpuri with Gwalior, Orchha and Jhansi.
Where To Stay : Tourist Village and Chinkara Motel (MPSTDC).
What To See : Scindia chhatries, George Castle, Madhav National Park, Madhav Vilas Pa lace, Sakhya Sagar Boat Club.
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Ujjain
Situated on the banks of the river Shipra, Ujjain is one of the venues of the Kumbh Mela.
How To Reach : The nearest airport is Indore (53 kms) connected by air with Bhopal, Delhi, Gwalior and Mumbai. Ujjain is a railhead on the Western Railway line, well connected with major cities in India. It is connected by road with Bhopal (183 kms), Delhi (774 kms), Gwalior (451 kms), Indore (53 kms), Khajuraho (570 kms), Mumbai (655 kms).
Where To Stay : Shipra Hotel and Yatri Niwas of MPSTDC, Hotel Atlas.
What To See : Bade Ganeshji ka Mandir, Bhartrihari Caves, Chintaman Ganesh Temple, Durgadas ki Chhatri, Gadkalika, Gopal Mandir, Harsiddhi Temple, Kal Bhairava Temple, Kaliadeh Temple, Kalidasa Academy, Mahakaleshwar Temple, Navgraha Mandir, Pir Matsyendranath, Sandipani Ashram, Vikram Kirti Mandir.
Excursions : Maksi, Devas, Nagda, Sailana, Mandsaur.
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Wild Life Attractions
Bandhavgarh National Park and Kanha National Park. (For details see our 'Wild Life' section on page 60 of this brochure).
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