Madhya Pradesh >> Tourist Places  
         

Madhya Pradesh, has a history spanning into centuries.

Amarkantak : Bandhavgarh : Bhedaghat : Bhimbhetka : Bhojpur : Bhopal : Gwalior :
Pench : Sanchi : Shivpuri : Ujjain are some of the prominent tourists attraction places.
 

The Khajuraho temples represent some of the most exquisite specimens of Hindu architecture and sculpture. The temples are India's unique gift to the world, representing, as they do, a paean to life, to love, to joy, perfect in execution and sublime in expression. They were built by the Chandela's a Rajput clan, in the time span of a hundred years, from 1950 - 1050 AD, in a truly inspired burst of creativity.

Today, only 22 temples of the original 85 survive, which constitute one of the world's great artistic wonders. Architecturally too, they are unique, being very different from the temple prototype of their period. Each stands on a high, masonry platform, with a marked upward directon in the structure, further enhanced by vertical projections to create the effect of grace and lightness.

The place of interest around Khajuraho are Chanchai Falls (208 km), Dhubela Museum (64 km). Gnagau Sanctuary (34 km) and Panna (46 km) etc.

Accessibility : Regular flights from Delhi, Bhopal, Raipur and Mumbai. Nearest railheads are Harpalpur (99 km), Satna (120 km) & Jhansi (175 km). Well connected by road.

Maheshwar - is a beautiful town on the banks of river Narmada and is situated at a distance of 90 km from Indore.Its old name is Mahishmati. It used to be the capital of rulers of Haihai dynasty. Maharani Ahilya Bai built a beautiful fort and ghat here, Ahilya museum, the temples of Kaleshwar, Raj-Rajeshwar & Vithaleshwar, Peshwaghat and canopy over the grave of the members of Holkar family are worth visiting. Boating from Ahilya ghat to Sahastradhara, at a distance of 3 km is a thrilling experience.

Maheshwar is famous for its silk and cotton sarees.

Accesibility : 91 km for Indore this place can be tracked via Indore - Ujjain - Khandwa - Omkareshwar road. The nearest station Badwah is 39 km from here.