Useful Info & Guides

SANCHI

The land of Buddhist Stupa, Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Sanchi Stupa is an example of ancient Indian architecture and is among the oldest structures preserved to date. When the Mauryan emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism, he ordered to build the stupa in the 3rd century BCE in honor of Lord Buddha and to preserve his relics. The giant stupa is a structure similar to a parasol. He chose Sanchi as the site since his wife’s birthplace and was also their wedding venue. One of the most prominent historic structures of ancient India, the stupa reflects Buddhist culture, art and architecture.

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Sanchi Stupa, Udaygiri Caves, Sanchi Museum, Ashoka Pillar, Southern Gate, Great Bowl, Gupta Temple, Buddhist Vihara

KHAJURAHO

The city of Khajuraho is famed for it’s perhaps the most intriguing temples of India. These 21 temples are divided into different groups where the Western Group of Temple is the major, other groups are Southern Group and Western Group. Themed around eroticism, the Khajuraho Groups of Monuments were constructed by Chandela Kings in a long period from 950AD to 1050AD. As per the facts, by the 12th century a total of 85 temples were present and today only 25 temples can be seen. These temples have wonderful carvings which show the fundamentals of life including kama, artha, dharma and moksha which overwhelms the visitor. Khajuraho Group of Monuments holds great significance for Hindu and Jain religions.

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Western Group of Temples, Southern Group of Temple, Eastern Group of Temples, Raneh Falls, Ken Gharial Sanctuary, Ajaigarh Fort, Archaeological Museum of Khajuraho, Khajuraho Sound and Light Show, Beni Sagar Dam

KANHA TIGER RESERVE

Kanha Tiger Reserve or Kanha National Park is among the country’s major tiger reserve parks. Divided into Hallon & Banjar sanctuary, the park sprawls in a massive 940km square area. The forest is the main theme of the famous story collection book The Jungle Book authored by Rudyard Kipling where Mowgli is the main character. Safari deep in the forest gives you chances of spotting a tiger in the open. A large population of wild animals including tigers, leopards, antelopes, deer, swamp deer, wild dogs, foxes, wild cats, jackals, etc. has found natural shelter in the reserve area. The almost extinct species of Barasingha have been protected here.

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Kanha National Park, Kanha Museum, Bamni Dadar

BHOPAL

A city surrounded by several man-made and natural lakes, this capital city of Madhya Pradesh is full of traditions, culture perfectly embedded with the modern lifestyle. Founded by Raja Bhoj, the city offers different vibrant compositions where the one side in the North is an old city, full of local bazaars and mosques. The old city is a majorly Muslim populated. The city has been developed by Begums of Bhopal (female rulers of Bhopal) during the 19th to 20th century. To the south lies the new city of Bhopal. Well structured markets, roads, multi-complexes, hotels, cafes, restaurants, there is everything which a travel enthusiast needs on the journey. Counted among the country’s greenest cities, Bhopal is adorned with breathtaking landscapes, hills and forests.

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Upper Lake, Lower Lake, Van Vihar National Park, Bhojpur Temple, National Museum of Mankind, State Archaeological Museum, Birla Museum, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Taj-ul-Masjid, Gohar Mahal, Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manzil, Moti Masjid, Rani Kamlapati Palace, Bhimbetka Caves, Raisen Fort

BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK

Step into the land of tigers! Here is your chance of sighting a tiger roaming freely. Turning up the pages of history, it is found that the place was once used by Maharajas of Rewa as a hunting region. The park covers around 105Km square of area and the rich flora & fauna lists it among the most famous tiger reserves being the den of Royal Bengal Tigers. A not to miss place for all wildlife & adventure buffs, the park is inhabited by a large number of carnivores, reptiles, birds and other organisms.

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Bandhavgarh National Park, Bandhavgarh Hill, Shesh-Saiya, Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandhavgarh Ancient Caves, Baghel Museum, Climbers Point

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