{"id":4188,"date":"2014-04-05T10:49:40","date_gmt":"2014-04-05T05:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=4188"},"modified":"2021-05-31T10:58:53","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T05:28:53","slug":"madhya-pradesh-indian-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/madhya-pradesh-indian-heart.html","title":{"rendered":"Madhya Pradesh | Exploring the Heart of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Madhya Pradesh, often called the &#8216;Heart of India&#8217;, promises an amazing experience for the traveller. With historical monuments, rich wildlife, hill stations, pilgrimage sites, adventure sports, cuisines, festivities and a multitude of cultures this state has something for everyone!<\/p>\n<p>A journey through Madhya Pradesh takes one on a twisting and turning ride encompassing the eternal monuments, erotic figures carved on the walls and temples of Khajuraho, exquisite lakes in Bhopal, intense climates of cultural capital Gwalior and stupas of Sanchi. Wildlife lovers may note that Madhya Pradesh goes by the sobriquet of the tiger state of India.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/madhya-pradesh-indian-heart.html\/#Read_on_to_find_more_about_our_editors_pick_of_top_five_tourist_destinations_of_Madhya_Pradesh\" >Read on to find more about our editors&#8217; pick of top five tourist destinations of Madhya Pradesh.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/madhya-pradesh-indian-heart.html\/#Khajuraho\" >Khajuraho<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/madhya-pradesh-indian-heart.html\/#Orchha\" >Orchha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/madhya-pradesh-indian-heart.html\/#Gwalior\" >Gwalior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/madhya-pradesh-indian-heart.html\/#Bhopal\" >Bhopal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/madhya-pradesh-indian-heart.html\/#Bandhavgarh\" >Bandhavgarh<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_on_to_find_more_about_our_editors_pick_of_top_five_tourist_destinations_of_Madhya_Pradesh\"><\/span>Read on to find more about our editors&#8217; pick of top five tourist destinations of Madhya Pradesh.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Khajuraho\"><\/span><strong><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Khajuraho-Temple-Madhy-pradesh.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4191 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Khajuraho-Temple-Madhy-pradesh\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Khajuraho-Temple-Madhy-pradesh-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Khajuraho-Temple-Madhya-pradesh\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Khajuraho-Temple-Madhy-pradesh-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Khajuraho-Temple-Madhy-pradesh-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Khajuraho-Temple-Madhy-pradesh-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Khajuraho<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Khajuraho is a small village renowned globally for its magnificent temples which represent the great Indian architecture. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Khajuraho has numerous sculptures that depict everyday life scenes but the most renowned are the sculptures that depict physical manifestation of love. Khajuraho temples were constructed during the reign of Chandel Empire between 950 and 1050 A.D. The Khajuraho village is mesmerizing, with a picturesque rural ambiance.<\/p>\n<p>Dhubela Museum, Panna National Park, Pandava Waterfall, Benisagar Lake, Rajgarh Palace and the Ajaygarh Fort are other nearby tourist attractions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Orchha\"><\/span><strong><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/orchhaheader.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4193 size-thumbnail\" title=\"orchhaheader\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/orchhaheader-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"orchhaheader\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/orchhaheader-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/orchhaheader-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/orchhaheader-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Orchha<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Orchha is a beautiful region rising out of the hills located on the banks of river Betwa (approx. 16km from Jhansi). Proudly sheltering the historical monuments which haven\u2019t lost their charm till date; it narrates the eternal tales of war and peace. It was discovered by Bundela rajput Rudra Pratap.<\/p>\n<p>Temples of Orchha and Phool Bagh are the famous tourist destinations. One can also visit many-tiered Jehangir Mahal which was built in 1606 and has gained recognition for its fine murals and the Rai Praveen Mahal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gwalior\"><\/span><strong><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/3645285-357016-gwalior-fort.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4190 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Gwalior fort\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/3645285-357016-gwalior-fort-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Gwalior fort\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/3645285-357016-gwalior-fort-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/3645285-357016-gwalior-fort-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/3645285-357016-gwalior-fort-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Gwalior<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Historically a significant city, the city owes its name to a sage, Gwalipa, of former times. Gwalior was on the major erstwhile routes between north and south India. Even now, it is well connected to all the major cities of the country via road.<\/p>\n<p>Among the numerous attractions of Gwalior, the glorious Gwalior Fort deserves special mention. Its architecture was appreciated by the first archeological surveyor of British India, Alexander Cunningham as the \u2018noblest specimen of Hindu architecture in Northern India.\u2019 Fort dates back to 8th century and was built by the Rajputs. The city also houses the tomb of Mohammed Ghaus II, renowned for its sandstone screen work. It is an exceptional tomb of early Mughal influence that belongs to late 16th Century.<\/p>\n<p>Other tourist attractions are Gujari Mahal, Man Mandir Palace, Ghaus Mohammed\u2019s Tomb, Sun Temple and Sarod Ghar.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bhopal\"><\/span><strong><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Taj_ul_masjid.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4194 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Taj_ul_masjid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Taj_ul_masjid-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Taj_ul_masjid\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Taj_ul_masjid-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Taj_ul_masjid-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Taj_ul_masjid-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Bhopal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Capital of Madhya Pradesh, this city was founded by Raja Bhoj who named it Bhojpal in the 11th century. Here, one would find a perfect blend of historic splendor in perfect sync with contemporary lifestyle. Popular sites of interest are Taj-ul-Masjid, Jama Masjid, Van Vihar, Bharat Bhawan, Upper Lake, Lower Lake, BHEL Township and Regional Science centre.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bandhavgarh\"><\/span><strong><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Lazing-in-the-water-Bandhavgarh-India.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4192 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Lazing in the water, Bandhavgarh, India\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Lazing-in-the-water-Bandhavgarh-India-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Lazing in the water, Bandhavgarh, India\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Lazing-in-the-water-Bandhavgarh-India-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Lazing-in-the-water-Bandhavgarh-India-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Lazing-in-the-water-Bandhavgarh-India-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Bandhavgarh<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh National Park is spread over a vast area of 105 sq km (with buffer region of 437 sq km). It was declared a national park in the year 1968. Bandhavgarh means \u2018Brother\u2019s Fort\u2019. The reserve derives its name from the great Hindu epic of Ramayana. It is believed that this hillock was given by Lord Rama to his younger brother Lakshmana to keep his eyes on Lanka.<\/p>\n<p>The abundant biodiversity of this National park has listed it as one of the most famous wildlife destinations in the country. Bandhavgarh is especially known for its dense tiger population.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Madhya Pradesh, often called the &#8216;Heart of India&#8217;, promises an amazing experience for the traveller. With historical monuments, rich wildlife, hill stations, pilgrimage sites, adventure sports, cuisines, festivities and a multitude of cultures this state has something for everyone! 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