Madhya Pradesh Tours
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Madhya Pradesh, as the name goes, forms the central part of India and is the second largest state in India after Rajasthan. Bordering the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh is a landlocked state by all sides. Just like Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh was subdivided into two parts, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh in the year 2000.
The history of Madhya Pradesh rolls back to thousands of years ago which has archaeological evidence of Mesolithic and Chalcolithic period. The Central land was ruled by many kingdoms such as the Karusha, Malwa, Dasrana and Nishada. Around 300 BC, the Great Mauryan Empire was established and was ruled by the Emperor Ashoka. After the fall of the Mauryan empire, the Gupta Empire came under existence during the late 5th century. Later from the 10th century, Rashtrakuta Dynasty took over. The land has seen the rise and fall of many emperors including the Mughal emperor during the late 17th century and one can discover many history, unravel the greatest mystery and gaze upon one of the predominant history of India.
The economy of Madhya Pradesh significantly contributes to the growth of India generating an overall revenue of 120 billion US dollars. Madhya Pradesh tourism has seen a significant growth in the last decade. Madhya Pradesh tourism development has taken a slew of initiatives to further expand the tourist inflow in the state.
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BHOPAL The capital city of Madhya Pradesh is one of the cleanest and greenest cities in India and also known as the city of lakes for having a number of natural and artificial lakes. The city of Bhopal boasts a number of heritage structures such as Taj-Ul-Masjid, Lakshmi Narayan Birla Mandir. The city also has innumerable havelis and museums which will certainly astound you with its complex architectureGWALIOR Gwalior is a city which feels like a place dropped right out from a historical documentary and the whole city dons the same outlook. The old architectural building and the havelis are the trademarks of the city adding a quintessential feel to the city. The Gwalior fort will give you a breathtaking scenic view of the entire city surrounded by beautiful hills and lush greenery. Jai Vilas and Sun Temple are some of the must places to visit in Madhya Pradesh in your Madhya Pradesh tour package.
UJJAIN One of the sacred places for the Hindu pilgrimage, Ujjain is situated on the banks of river Shipra. Ujjain houses the famous Mahakaleshwar temple which is one of the 12 jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. Ujjain is also famous for boasting a number of educational hubs and producing renowned scholars. The Maha Kumbh Mela which is held once in every 12 years is also hosted here.
INDORE The largest city in Madhya Pradesh boasts a number of automobile industry and IT sector in the state. At the heart of Indore, the Rajwada Palace is located, a seven-storey structure which expresses the architectural brilliance of the Maratha Empire. Other attractions include Lalbagh Palace, Patalpani waterfalls and Central museum all making it one of the top places to visit in Madhya Pradesh in your Madhya Pradesh tour package.
KHAJURAHO Renowned for their Nagara style architecture, the temples of Khajuraho are carved by erotic sculptures based on the KamaSutra book, an ancient Hindu text on sexuality and erotic pleasures of sex. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is another architecture marvel with intricate carvings and statues symbolising the ancient art of India. The monuments of Khajuraho are included in the UNESCO world heritage sites as it has survived major devastation.