Ten Best Visiting Places In Madhya Pradesh (M.P.)
1.
Omkareshwar - One of the JYOTIRLINGA
IT IS ONE OF THE 12 JYOTIRLINGAS
VISITED EVERY YEAR and best visiting place in madhya pradesh.
It can only be termed as a blessing, by Lords and
mother nature, that Omkareshwar, the sacred island, is shaped like Om - the
holiest symbol of Hinduism. Not surprising then that this serene town is also
one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines in India.
Pilgrims in unimaginable numbers visit the shrine
every year, seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva. Omkareshwar is adorned with
lofty hills, between which the river Narmada forms a serene pool. Above this
pool runs a cantilever type bridge which further enhances the scenic beauty of
this island.
The
beauty and divinity that reside in this town work like a magic spell,
transporting you back to childhood moments of sheer wonder.
THE
ISLAND OF OMKARESHWAR IS NATURALLY SHAPED LIKE ‘OM’, THE SACRED HINDU SYMBOL.
IT IS
ONE OF THE 12 JYOTIRLINGAS VISITED EVERY YEAR BY A LARGE NUMBER OF PILGRIMS.
THE
270 FT. HANGING BRIDGE OVER NARMADA ENHANCES THE BEAUTY OF OMKARESHWAR.
Omkareshwar
is hilly area and road made by cutting the hills and these made long road
curved and hilly. This make road trip adventures to reach Indore to Omkareshwar
and these make Omkareshwar best visiting place in Madhya Pradesh.
How
to getting there:
Omkareshwar
is situated near the clean city Indore in M.P. and Road distance is approx. 80
kilometer. Indore also have airport and good air connectivity to India major
cities.
To reach
Omkareshwar by road is only option and availability of buses from Indore to
Omkareshwar are good and comfortable. No direct railway connectivity is
available.
2. Khajuraho Temples - A Spectacle of Passion, History and Creativity
Khajuraho
is one of best visiting place and situated nearly 50 kilometers away from
Chhatarpur city of Madhya Pradesh, there lies a cluster of temples, famously
called the Khajuraho Temples. This site is considered by some as an embodiment
of human imagination, history, architecture, heritage, love and passion.
Khajuraho is not only a UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site, but is also believed to be one of
the Wonders of India. Rich in historical myths, stories, artistic creativity
and architectural marvel, these temples are a representative of the art and
architecture of ancient India.
The
temples are divided into three complexes-the Western, the Eastern and the
Southern. Among these the Western complex is the largest and best known,
containing the magnificent Shaivite temple, Kandariya Mahadev.
How
to getting there:
By air: Khajuraho Airport, officially known
as Civil Aerodrome Khajuraho is only 5kms away from the main temple.
By rail: Khajuraho Railway Station is also 5
kms away from the main temple, but it is connected to few major cities like
Bhopal and Delhi, and towns directly. Various other railway stations like
Satna, Jhansi and Katni, located around 130-200 kms away, can be good
alternatives.
By road: Well-built roads are connected to
the most of the major cities of India, and are easily accessible.
3. THE GREAT STUPA - SANCHI
The town of Sanchi is synonymous with Buddhist Stupas -
hemispherical structures typically containing relics of the Buddha or his
followers. The Stupas of Sanchi were constructed on the orders of Emperor
Ashoka to preserve and spread the Buddhist philosophy. Sanchi has been
protecting these beautiful and sacred architectural wonders, just the way these
wonders have been safeguarding ancient history and art of the Mauryan period.
A visit to Sanchi will bring alive the awe you felt as
a child as you listened to the tales of Ashoka and these make Sanchi, best
visiting place of Madhya Pradesh.
How
to getting there:
Sanchi is situated near Bhopal city, the capital of
Madhya Pradesh. Distance between Bhopal and Sanchi is approx. 50 kilometers. Many easy conveyance like
buses and taxies are available to reach Sanchi.
4. Pachmarhi - The tallest and only Queen of
Satpura
Pachmarhi
is come into the range of Satpura and most shine place in Madhya Pradesh.
Situated at 1100 m, Pachmarhi, popularly known as
'Satpura ki Rani' (Queen of Satpura), sits beautifully, embellished by nature
and history, amidst the Satpura range. Legend says the Pandava brothers visited
Pachmarhi during their exile.
LOCATED AT AN ALTITUDE OF 1100M WHICH KEEPS THIS HILL
STATION COOL AND PLEASANT.
LISTED AMONG INDIA’S HIGHEST WATERFALLS, RAJAT PRAPAT,
FOUND HERE, HAS A SINGLE DROP OF 351 FT.
IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE 5 PANDAVAS VISITED THIS PLACE AND
STAYED IN CAVES DURING THEIR EXILE.
PART OF THE VAST SATPURA NATIONAL PARK, ADDING ITS CHARM
WITH SEVERAL VARIETIES OF TREES.
This
beautiful region in the hills, was discovered by Captain James Forsyth in 1857.
This most popular hill station of Madhya Pradesh is
a treasure with ancient caves of the Buddhist era residing in harmony with
serene waterfalls. These make Pachmarhi best visiting place in Madhya Pradesh.
Pachmarhi is sure to make you feel calm, the way you
felt when you put your bare feet on the garden grass for the first time, as a
child.
How
to getting there:
Pachmarhi is situated near Bhopal city, the capital of
Madhya Pradesh. Distance between Bhopal and Pachmarhi is approx. 200
kilometers. Many easy conveyance like buses and taxies are available to reach
Pachmarhi.
5. MAGICAL MANDU (MANDAV)
This is magical
place have full of ancient culture and nature beauty. Mandu is situated in
Madhya Pradesh and have a major tourist attraction in rainy season, because in
rainy season, nature is on his full moon. Floating over it's own reflection,
the Jahaz Mahal in Mandu looks like a ship that’s about to sail. However, for
centuries this ship made of stone and mortar never did. Instead, it stood
floating over the twin lakes, bearing a silent witness to Mandu's long, rich
and varied history. These wonderful modified stone spread the attractiveness
throughout in Mandu and smell of these goodness spread in India.
The city of Mandu is adorned with spell-binding Afghan
architecture surrounded by baobab trees, native to Africa. The grand palaces
are still alive with royal romance while the gateways (darwazas) speak of a
history of imperial conquests. A walk through Mandu will leave you awe-struck,
the way you used to be listening to stories from grandparents.
How
to getting there:
Mandu is situated
near the clean city Indore in M.P. and Road distance is approx. 100 kilometer. Indore
also have airport and good air connectivity to India major cities.
To reach Mandu
by road is only option and availability of buses or travels from Indore to
Mandu is good and comfortable. No direct railway connectivity is available.
6. BANDHAVGARH - WILD TIGER CENTURY
Bandhavgarh is a place of mythological and legendary
significance. The ancient Bandhavgarh Fort is of great importance as it is
believed to have been gifted by Lord Rama to his younger brother Lakshmana.
'Bandhav' in English means brother and ‘Garh’ means fort. Hence the name,
Bandhavgarh. Bandhavgarh dates back to 2000 years ago and you will find several
man made caves with inscriptions and rock paintings.
Bandhavgarh is also the land of tigers. This is the
place to visit if you want to spot the big cat. India’s top dwelling for
tigers, Bandhavgarh National Park has the highest density of Royal Bengal
tigers in the world. The sight of the majestic tiger, up close and personal, is
said to trigger a sense of awe in you, of the kinds you would have only
experienced in your childhood. This make Bandhavgarh best visiting place in
Madhya Pradesh.
BANDHAVGARH GETS ITS NAME FROM THE ANCIENT BANDHAVGARH
FORT.
ALL THE WHITE TIGERS OF THE
WORLD TRACE THEIR ROOTS TO BANDHAVGARH.
BOASTS OF THE HIGHEST DENSITY OF
ROYAL BENGAL TIGERS IN THE WORLD.
37 SPECIES OF MAMMALS, 250
SPECIES OF BIRDS, 80 SPECIES OF BUTTERFLIES AND MORE.
How
to getting there:
Bandhavgarh
is 170km far from the Jabalpur city by road and Road distance is approx. 100
kilometer. Jabalpur also have airport but you need to check air connectivity from
other major cities.
7. MAHESHWAR
Situated on the banks of river Narmada, Maheshwar
appeals to both, the pilgrim as well as the tourist in you. The town possesses
a treasure trove of beautiful temples that calm the soul, alongside man-made
creations that please the eyes.
A centre of handloom weaving since the 5th century,
Maheshwar has been producing the exquisite Maheshwari saris and fabric. The
town also holds the distinction of being the capital of Rajmata Ahilya Devi
Holkar’s empire during the 18th century.
This historic town weaves spirituality and folklore
with the beauty of nature and Maheshwari saris, bringing alive child-like awe
in you. This is best visiting place in Madhya Pradesh (M.P.).
MAHESHWAR IS HOME TO THE UNIQUE
AND BEAUTIFUL MAHESHWARI SARIS AND FABRIC.
SEVERAL POPULAR BOLLYWOOD AND
TAMIL FILMS HAVE BEEN SHOT ACROSS MAHESHWAR.
WITNESS THE LIFE-SIZE STATUE OF
RANI AHILYA BAI SEATED ON THE THRONE AT AHILYA BAI FORT AND PALACE.
GET SPELLBOUND BY THE BEAUTY AND
GRANDNESS OF EK MUKHI DATTA TEMPLE.
PESHWA, PHANASE AND AHILYA GHATS
HAVE STONE MEMORIALS.
8. Kanha National Park - Large park with biggest cats
Spread across 940 sq.km,
Kanha National Park is one of the largest parks in Madhya Pradesh where the
majestic royal Bengal tigers are found in good numbers.
The Park is respected globally for saving the Barasingha from near
extinction. No doubt, it is one of the best managed parks in Asia and a part of
Project Tiger. National Geographic's award winning 'Land of the Tigers' was
shot here, but the park is home to leopards, wild dogs and Barasingha as well.
A safari in Kanha will surely get you thrilled, the way you were on your
first trip to the zoo, as a child.
THE LARGEST NATIONAL PARK
IN MADHYA PRADESH WITH 940 SQ. KM UNDER IT.
CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF
THE BEST ADMINISTERED PARKS IN ASIA.
HAS A SIGNIFICANT
POPULATION OF ROYAL BENGAL TIGERS.
BAMNI DADAR OFFERS A
SPECTACULAR VIEW OF THE SETTING SUN AND THE DENSE FOREST OF KANHA.
OVER 350 SPECIES OF BIRDS
AND FLORA ARE FOUND IN THIS NATIONAL PARK.
How
to getting there:
Kanha
national parks is also 170km far from the Jabalpur city by road and we can sat,
Jabalpur is center point to visit Bandhavgarh and Kanha national park. Jabalpur
also have airport but you need to check air connectivity from other major cities.
9. MAHAKAL TEMPLE - UJJAIN
Ujjain
city is ancient place of Madhya Pradesh state in India. Ujjain is famous in
India for one of JYOTIRLING and name is Mahakal. Mahakal is the name of lord
Shiva. Also Ujjain is famous for KUMBHA fair (Mela). KUMBHA fair (Mela)
organized after every 12 years in Ujjain. You can called Ujjain as a city of
temples. Where you can find hundreds of temple. Ujjain is spiritual place and
major attraction of Hindu pilgrims. Thousands of Hindu pilgrim visit the Ujjain
in every year.
Mahakal
temple is situated near the Shipra river and also middle of the Ujjain city. As
you know, this temple is from ancient time. Shiva ling is present inside
temple.
One
question may be rise in your mind is that, why temple is called Mahakal temple.
so let me clear your mind. In Ujjain one of the saying or adage is that for
Lord Shiva, death is not even touch when we worship of Lord Shiva from very
devotedly by heart.
How
to getting there:
Ujjain is
well know city of Madhya Pradesh and nearest airport is Indore, which is 50km
far from Ujjain. Railway connectivity of Ujjain is very good to all over India.
10. PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE - MANDSAUR
Pashupatinath
temple is Lord Shiva temple and temple is situated in Mandsaur city of Madhya
Pradesh state.
This
temple is having a eight faces statue of Lord Shiva. This is one of the largest
statue of lord Shiva and famous in India. Temple is situated at river bank and
name of the river is Shivana. Pashupatinath statue height is approx. 8 feet.
Statue having four faces at bottom and four faces at top end. You never seen
these type of statue before. Temple is situated at river bank, which gives the
great look to temple.
How
to getting there:
Mandsaur
is city of Madhya Pradesh state and Mandsaur is having railway station but
limited of train connectivity. Ratlam is the nearest big junction of railways
and Ratlam is approx. 80 km far from the Mandsaur and you can easily find
trains and buses from here to Mandsaur.
The
nearest airport is Indore, which is approx. 200 km from the Mandsaur. In
Indore, you can hire taxi or take root of bus to reach Pashupatinath temple.