Madhya Pradesh Tourism
To the west and south lies Malwa whose historical
roots are traced back to
antiquity to the Malwa homeland mentioned in ancient Buddhist
literature. Ujjain, Indore
and Mandu fall in this region. The present Malwa, particularly
its eastern and
south-eastern parts became culturally and economically more affluent
than the other parts of
Madhya Pradesh because of its connection with the north-western
main route along which
The natural
beauty of Madhya Pradesh is equally varied. Consisting largely of a
plateau streaked with the hill ranges of the Vindhyas and the Satpuras,
the State has everything. The hills give rise to the main river system -
Narmada and the Tapti, running from east to west, and the Chambal,
Sone, Betwa, Mahanadi
west to east. Spectacular mountain ranges, meandering rivers dotted
with hills and lakes and miles and miles of dense forests offering a
unique and exciting panorama of wildlife in sylvan surroundings.
Apsara Falls, Panchmarhi
One third of
the state is forested and offers a unique and exciting panorama of
wildlife. In the National Parks of Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Shivpuri
and many others one has the rare opportunity to see the tiger, the
bison and a wide variety of deer and antelope in sylvan surroundings.
Although the
modern state of Madhya Pradsh came into being in 1956, its
cultural heritage is ancient and chequered. Innumerable monuments,
exquisitely carved temples, stupas,
forts and palaces on hilltops, raise in the visitors mind visions of
empires and kingdoms, of the great warriors and builders, poets and
musicians, saints and philosophers; of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and
Islam. The famous Sanskrit poet-dramatist Kalidasa and the great
musician of the Mughal court, Tansen, were from Madhya Pradesh.
Fairs and festivals
Madhya Pradesh
Customs and
beliefs in each area in Madhya Pradesh have added colour to the fairs
and festivals. Shivratri in Khajuraho, Bhojpur, Pachmarhi and Ujjain;
Ramanavami in Chitrakoot and Orchha, Bhagoriya dance in Jhabua and the
annual festival of dances at Khajuraho are events for the tourists to
remember. The Malwa festival in Indore, Mandu and Ujjain, and the
Pachmarhi festival bring alive the rich folk and tribal culture of the
state in colourful celebrations.
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