Madhya Pradesh, as the name suggests, is situated on Central India and is surrounded by different states. It is a huge state mainly consisting of fertile planes and this is the reason, a lot of agriculture activities takes place here.
From the tourism point of view, Madhya Pradesh has a lot of history in its culture. Tourists might be interested in pre-historic paintings, monumental forts and different forms of traditional Indian art.
Madhya Pradesh is famous for its numerous tribes, found in the deep jungles. The traditions and cultures followed by these tribes are very interesting and usually bring in a lot of researchers from around the world to study their culture.
Madhya Pradesh is the land of the mighty Rajputs, who were considered to be efficient landlords and brave warriors. There are various historical forts in Madhya Pradesh which have illustrated paintings on their fort walls, giving an idea on life before man invented technology.
Madhya Pradesh is a large state, which was later cut into another state - Chhattisgarh. Madhya Pradesh is divided into Northern Madhya Pradesh, Western Madhya Pradesh and Eastern Madhya Pradesh
Northern Madhya Pradesh
A major city in Northern Madhya Pradesh is the historic town of
Gwalior. Gwalior is famous for its forts and numerous temples, with the Gwalior fort being the most visited by tourists. The Gwalior fort has a lot of interesting history behind it, which makes it one of India’s top monuments.
Gwalior has interesting temples in its territory. The famous ones among the lot of them are the Kheda Pati and Achaleshwar temples. This makes Gwalior a major pilgrim destination, bringing in tourists from all around India.
Western Madhya Pradesh
The major cities in western Madhya Pradesh are
Indore,
Maheshwar and
Mandu. Indore is one of the fastest developing cities in India. It has huge shopping malls, industrial establishments and a lot of monuments worth sightseeing. Recently industries have come up in adjoining Pithampur and Dewas. Indore has always been a trade centre and has been responsible for the single handed development of the economy of Madhya Pradesh.
The climate in Indore and other parts of the Malwa plateau is very pleasant and invites tourists during the peak summer. A lot of poets have admired the beauty of this pleasant climate and described it as the most inspiring ones in India.
The food in Madhya Pradesh can never be described by a single adjective. It is simply mind boggling. The food served here are authentic, rich authentic North Indian dishes.
Eastern Madhya Pradesh
Most parts of eastern Madhya Pradesh are religious and find mention in Hindu scriptures. A lot of famous temples are clustered around this region, which attracts pilgrims throughout the year. The town of Chitrakoot is famous for its historical monuments and architectural marvels. There are a lot of ayurvedic and yoga centres nearby, which brings in tourist for some peace and meditation.
Madhya Pradesh is a relatively unexploited tourist destination, but has a lot to offer to tourists. Madhya Pradesh is perfect destination for tourists looking forward for a peaceful yet adventurous holiday.
