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Madhya Pardesh
Madhya Pradesh, as its name implies, lies in the heart of India. This second largest state consists largely of a plateau streaked with hill ranges of the Vindhayas and the Satpura. The main river systems are the Chambal, Betwa, Sindh, Narmada and Tapti. Nearly a third of the state’s area is covered with tropical forests that offers a. unique and exciting panorama of wildlife. Although the modern state of Madhya Pradesh came into being on November 1, 1956, its cultural heritage is ancient and chequered. Innumerable monuments – exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces on hill tops – raise in the visitor’s mind visions of empires and kingdoms, of great warrior and builders, poets, musicians, saints and philosophers, of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Historical and natural grandeur apart, the people of the state are no less colourful. It has the largest population of Scheduled Tribes. This large state with diverse people from one corner to the other present a cross section of handicrafts. Customs and beliefs in each area have added colour to the fairs and festivals.
Madhya Pradesh is a cluster of innumerable districts and varied topographic and climatic characteristics. Housing the magnificent Vindhyachal mountain range, river valleys and plateau Madhya Pradesh is famous for its wonderful art, craft, music and dance. Rich in geographical varieties, the state also has a good number of important mines that has a good influence on the economy of the country. Engaged mostly in agricultural activities, the state is the homeland of many tribal races.
Madhya Pradesh Travel Information
This land is a fascinating amalgam of scenic beauty, history and modern urban planning. Madhya Pradesh is famous for its legendary tourist destinations such as the temples of Khajuraho, the majestic forts of Gwalior, Buddhist stupas of Sanchi and the various wildlife sanctuaries that Madhya Pradesh is peppered with. Among the important cities of Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, and Ujjain are some of those that must need a mention here. Some new circuits can be experienced in the northern part of Madhya Pradesh where the Golden Triangle of Gwalior-Jhansi-Khajuraho has been stretched to include Shivpuri and Orchha is situated at an easy 16 kilometers from Jhansi
Rivers of Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh represents great river basins and the watershed of a number of rivers. Catchments of many rivers of India are lying in Madhya Pradesh. The Narmada and Tapti rivers and their basins divide the state in two, with the northern part draining largely into the Ganga basin and the southern part into the Godavari and Mahanadi systems. The Chambal, Sone, Betwa, Mahanadi and Indravati rivers flow from the western side of the state to the east, while Narmada and Tapti flows from the eastern side to the west.
Tourist Attractions in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh has some of the magnificent archaeological and historical sites and superb buildings. The stupa at Sanchi is one of the finest monuments in India. The Chandela temples at Khajuraho are testimony to a period of great artistic merit and the splendid fort and palaces at Gwalior reminds of the magnificence of many Indian princely states. Mandu occupied a strategic position on the important corridor from Delhi to the western seaboard. This delightful hilltop fort and citadel of palaces, mosques and tombs was fortified as early as the 6th century AD, and under the Muslim Sultans of Malwa it was named as Shadiabad, the City of Joy. Ujjain is one of the seven holy cities of India and a center of Hindu pilgrimage. The Kanha National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park are the famous national parks in Madhya Pradesh.
Wildlife in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is a veritable heaven for wildlife. About one-third of the land is forested, offering a unique and exciting panorama of wild life. The Mahadeo Hills of the Satpura range are the home of the tiger, panther, Indian bison, Leopard, chital, sambhar, black buck and wild buffalo. The sal and bamboo forests in Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Panna, and various other national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are teeming with all kinds of wildlife and many hundred species of birds. Kanha National Park, the only habitat of the hardgroundBarasingha (swamp deer), Panna and Bandhavgarh National Park, known for its white tigers are the famous
Madhya Pradesh Wildlife, Wildlife of Madhya Pradesh
The communication facilities are well developed along the north-south corridor in the west but very less, elsewhere. Good road and rail communications exist in the western part of the state, particularly along the corridor running from Gwalior to Bhopal. In many districts, however, the road network is very poor. This has hindered the development efforts.