Heritage Travel Treasures Of Madhya Pradesh Tours

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Known and unknown, the true travel delights of tours of Madhya Pradesh do not just include cities like Bhopal. Though Bhopal has significant historic landmarks, the beauty of Madhya Pradesh can be seen in the Gwalior Fort or the Stupas in Sanchi or the grandeur and beauty of temples in Khajuraho and a lot more.

The diverse experiences waiting to be explored in this central state of India would surprise and mesmerize you. Once travellers discover the beauty of this state, they always come back looking for more. No wonder, there are ample Indian and international travellers in Madhya Pradesh during winter – the best travel season for most destinations in this region.

Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the most popular archaeological site in Northern India. The group of temples depicts the ancient culture, poignant religious faith and skill as these monuments exhibit not only religious sculptures but also positions from the ancient scrolls of the Kama Sutra. These constructions reflect Indo-Aryan architecture as well as Chandela dynasty’s contribution that can be noticed by an experienced historian. ...
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Though these Kama Sutra sculptures are very popular among international and domestic holiday goers alike, these temples are quite sacred and important as they belong to holy deities. In the western group of temples, the most important temples are Lakshmana temple, Mahadeo temple, Goddess Jagdamba temple and Vishwanath temple. In the eastern group, Parshvanath temple, Ghantai temple and Adinath temple are the primary temples to visit. On southern side, travellers should visit Dulhadev temple, Beejamandal temple and Chatturbhuj temple.

People on a holiday wanting to explore the Buddhist constructions, must visit the Stupas in Sanchi. The Mahastupa, which is also known as the Great Stupa, was constructed by Mauryan emperor Askhoka and is one of the most popular of them all. On the western side, there is the second Stupa, which is the oldest stupa, constructed in the Shunga period. On the north of the Mahastupa, there is the third Stupa. In addition, travellers, especially who are on a domestic holiday, love to explore Ashoka Pillar, Gupta temple and Buddhist Vihara.

There are several heritage travel destinations in the tours of Madhya Pradesh that people can visit and explore. These temples, landmarks, monasteries, monuments, palaces and forts are enchanting and memorable. They reveal different customs, traditions and fascinating cultural aspects of the bygone era. These travel destinations reflect the importance of the state in glorious past.

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Ninad Chaudhari works as a Web UI Designer / Developer with Cox & Kings. Ninad is an ardent photographer and loves to spend his holidays in domestic destinations and pursue his passion. His albums are replete with pictures of his recent tours to Madhya Pradesh.