Explore Historical And Archaeological Heritage In Madhya Pradesh - India
May 18, 2009
India is famous with it’s uniqueness in culture, languages, traditions, tourist attractions and festivals.. May be you want visit to India as your destination to spend holiday? Hmmm….it’s no wrong! Yeah, India is country that rich with historical story. Hmmm….here is attractive tourism in India: Madhya Pradesh. Traveling to Madhya Pradesh would give you love to study the historical and archaeological heritage, bow down to the pilgrimage sites, have a leisurely walk in the sanctuaries preserving rare flora and fauna and appreciate the magic of exotic ancient carvings. This vibrant state welcomes travelers from all arround the world, you’ll welcome to the cultural, spiritual and historic lands. Welcome to the heart of India. Welcome to Madhya Pradesh.
This state invites and resides people form all faiths and religions in its spheres and invites them to a journey of hope and belief. Not just Hindu temples, the state also has Jain temples and Mosques. Madhya Pradesh is known world over for Ujjain, one of the four places in India, where the sacred Kumbh Fair takes place once in twelve years. Another pilgrimage site is Omkareshwar, where Narmada and Kaveri rivers unite. The place is famous for the Shiva temple, which consists of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Sidhhanath Temple, another sacred temple in Omkareshwar, is one of the best representations of the medieval Brahmin architectural style. Deogarh, a city known to be a Jain centre, is known as the abode of God. Deogarh Fort consists of many Jain and Hindu Temples. The Dashavatar temple is the most famous temple.
The caves of Madhya Pradesh are famous all over India. The Bhimbedka caves are named among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The ancient caves are an amazing example of rock carvings and would bring you to the past, when the skills of the artisans was truly unbelievable. The five caves of Bagh, near the city of Mandu, carefully preserve the prehistoric treasures. The Bhartrihari Caves placed near the Shipra river and the Udaigiri Caves, a signature of the Gupta architecture and the Pandav Caves, that have mythological relevance from the era of Mahabharata promulgates the Indian culture to leaps and bounds.
The historic forts and monuments of the state include the majestic fort of Gwalior, which has seen the happenings in Madha Pradesh since the 15th Century. It was erected by Rajput King Man Singh Tomar and it was crowned with the title of ‘the pearl among the fortresses’ by Mughal Emperor Babur. The fort’s premises house many temples and palace. The gigantic gates of the fort gave way to massive processions that used to involve elephants, horses and huge flags.
The historic town of Orchha is another attraction of Madhya Pradesh, that was discovered by the Bundela kings in the 16th th Century. The tombed-fort like Palaces and temples of the city are an undying representation of the Indo-Islamic architecture. Jahangir Palace, Raj Parveen Palace, Laxminarayan Temple and Chaturbhuj Temple are some of the attractions of Orchha. One can also explore the magic of River Betwa and a small island on it, to get a refreshing deviation from the historical sites.
Apart from the historic and religious admirable destinations, don’t forget to come to Panchmarhi, to appreciate the scenic splendors of the state, which is mostly covered with rugged terrains and witnesses soaring heat. Located at the highest point of the state at an altitude of 3500 ft, this hill station is perfect point to relax after exploring the other main attractions of the state. Ascend to the Priyadarshini Point an gift yourself a perfect wholesome view of the serenading place, placed in the vicinity of the Satpura range. Explore the picnic spot near Pandav caves, swim in the nearby pool called Apsara Vihar and go down for an adventurous wildlife trek in the Satpura National Park. You will suddenly realize that the time just skipped from your hands, and there are still plenty of spaces to explore.
Related posts:
- Get Perfect Holiday With Golden Triangle India Tour
- Himachal Pradesh, Romantic Honeymoon Destinations
- About National Park of India
- Sports Adventure Tour In India
- Various Religious Tours In India
Written by fitri· Filed Under Visit News, explorer , Tags:, Archaeological, culture, Heritage, historical, india
Comments
Got something to say?