{"id":4874,"date":"2015-08-05T16:50:04","date_gmt":"2015-08-05T11:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=4874"},"modified":"2021-06-03T18:14:18","modified_gmt":"2021-06-03T12:44:18","slug":"tourist-destinations-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/tourist-destinations-india.html","title":{"rendered":"Journey to the centre of India: Top 5 tourist destinations in Central India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>India&#8217;s heartland is often ignored when itineraries of popular tourist destinations are being written, despite it being home to India&#8217;s various religions, stunning monuments, temples, and forts, and an ecosystem of flora and fauna that can match any destination in the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/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\/tourist-destinations-india.html\/#Madhya_Pradesh\" >Madhya Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/tourist-destinations-india.html\/#These_include_the_3_UNESCO_World_Heritage_Sites\" >These include the 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/tourist-destinations-india.html\/#Chhattisgarh\" >Chhattisgarh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/tourist-destinations-india.html\/#Goa\" >Goa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/tourist-destinations-india.html\/#Konkan\" >Konkan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/tourist-destinations-india.html\/#Gujarat\" >Gujarat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Madhya_Pradesh\"><\/span><strong>Madhya Pradesh<a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/collage.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  aligncenter wp-image-4875\" title=\"Madhya Pradesh, heart of India\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/collage-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"tourist destinations\" width=\"560\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/collage-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/collage-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/collage.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A stunning pairing of valleys and mountains, and water bodies lends to beautiful waterfalls. The water bodies carve a trail as meandering rivers (Narmada, Tapti, Chambal, Sone, Betwa, Mahanadi), cutting through deep rainforests which offer great wildlife sightings, including tigers, bison, deer and antelope. There are countless monuments and mementoes to warriors, artists, and religious gurus. Madhya Pradesh is also famed as the home of some of the world&#8217;s most well planned ancient architecture sites.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"These_include_the_3_UNESCO_World_Heritage_Sites\"><\/span><strong>These include the 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/india\/madhya-pradesh-and-chhattisgarh\/khajuraho\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khajuraho<\/a>:<\/strong> famed for its erotic carvings<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buddhist Monuments:<\/strong> in Sanchi<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bhimbetka rock shelters:<\/strong> famed for their attention to detail<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chhattisgarh\"><\/span><strong>Chhattisgarh<a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/rajim.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4876\" title=\"rajim\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/rajim-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"rajim\" width=\"459\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/rajim-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/rajim.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today it is one of India&#8217;s biggest steel and electricity hubs, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chhattisgarhtourism.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chattisgarh<\/a>, formally recognised as a state in 2000, enjoys a rich history. Chhattisgarh is best experienced during any of its innumerable festivals. Local delights include Madai Festival, the local Rajim Kumbh Mela, and the First fruit Festival which sees music and dance performance, preparation of local cuisine and local fervor. There&#8217;s a handful of must visit waterfalls spread across its many districts (including Amrit Dhara, Ramdaha, Tiger point, and Tirathgarh). Visitors also must visit the hot spring (known as &#8216;Taat Pani) reputed to have medicinal properties &#8211; this flows throughout the year. There\u2019s also a network of caves in Gadiya Mountain, the Kotumsar cave and Singhanpur cave which features pre-historic paintings. With a forest cover that spans 40% of the geography, Chhattisgarh\u2019s greenery is one of its biggest assets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goa\"><\/span><strong>Goa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4878\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4878\" style=\"width: 532px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Goa_44.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4878\" title=\"Goa in South india\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Goa_44-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Goa in South india\" width=\"532\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Goa_44-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Goa_44-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Goa_44.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>India&#8217;s smallest state also has the most electrifying experiences to offer. Pristine white sands, a nightlife like no other, and colonial legacy that thrives to this day. Goa is best experienced on its beaches. Or you can take a scenic route &#8211; rent a bike or a scooter and zip around from beach to beach. If you&#8217;re tired, just stop at any beach shack for fresh seafood and a beer &#8211; both delicious and incredibly cheap. There&#8217;s also great adventure opportunities, including snorkeling and paragliding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Konkan\"><\/span><strong>Konkan<a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/konkan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4879\" title=\"konkan\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/konkan-300x161.jpg\" alt=\"konkan\" width=\"499\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/konkan-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/konkan.jpg 891w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.konkan.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Konkan<\/a> is one of the most popular vacation getaways for Maharashtrians to escape to, with a coastline that extends up to Goa. Miles of greenery, coconut trees, pristine beaches, a gently sloping terrain and soaring valleys are a respite for city people who grow up in concrete jungles. Konkan railways and a great network of roads make Konkan a quick visit. Popular hotspots include Devgad, Dapoli and Ratnagiri for mangoes and fresh fish. Konkan is best visited during the festive seasons; include Gudhi Padwa, Ganesh Chaturthi, Narali poornima, and Nag Panchami.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gujarat\"><\/span><strong>Gujarat<a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/best-of-gujarat-124_a.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4877\" title=\"best-of-gujarat-temples\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/best-of-gujarat-124_a-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"best-of-gujarat-temples\" width=\"465\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/best-of-gujarat-124_a-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/best-of-gujarat-124_a.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gujarat offers one of the best combinations of travel experiences &#8211; all in one state. There&#8217;s amazing close up sightings of animals like the Asiatic Lions, spotted deer (chital), blue bull (nilgai) and the chousingha (the world\u2019s only four-horned antelope) at the Gir National Park. Hours away is the one of India&#8217;s most significant hubs of devotion, Dwarka, which finds mention among the 4 major Dhams of India. Kids will love Mehsana, home to the India&#8217;s biggest water park.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India&#8217;s heartland is often ignored when itineraries of popular tourist destinations are being written, despite it being home to India&#8217;s various religions, stunning monuments, temples, and forts, and an ecosystem of flora and fauna that can match any destination in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4190,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56,58],"tags":[588,43,591,633,590,748,587,589,36],"class_list":["post-4874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-india","category-toplists","tag-central-india","tag-goa","tag-gogoa","tag-gujarat-tourism","tag-khajuraho","tag-konkan","tag-madhya-pradesh","tag-sanchi","tag-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4874","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4874"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4874\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8177,"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4874\/revisions\/8177"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4190"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4874"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4874"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4874"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}