Tourism in Madhya Pradesh - wikipedia Tourism in Madhya Pradesh The Sanchi stupa Madhya Pradesh is called the Heart of India because of its location in the centre of the country. It has been home to the cultural heritage of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism etc. Innumerable monuments, but exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts & palaces are dotted all over the state. Madhya Pradesh was awarded the Best Tourism State Award in 2012. Contents 1 The natural beauty 2 World heritage sites 3 Significant sites 4 National Parks 5 Nature reserves 6 Fairs and festivals 7 Hill stations 8 Gallery 9 See also 10 Outline of Tourism in India 11 References 12 External links The natural beauty Forest Eco-system in Madhya Pradesh The Giant Water Falls at Jabalpur Lakshmana temple at Khajuraho. Forests of M.P Mausolea on the bank of the Betwa River. The natural beauty of Madhya Pradesh is equally varied. Consisting largely of a plateau streaked with the mountain ranges of the Vindhyas and the Satpuras, the State has everything. The hills give rise to the main river system - Narmada and the Tapti, running from east to west, and the Chambal, Sone, Betwa, Mahanadi west to east. Spectacular mountain ranges, meandering rivers dotted with hills and lakes and miles and miles of dense forests offering a unique and exciting panorama of wildlife in sylvan environment. Apsara Falls, Panchmarhi One half of the state is forested and offers a unique and exciting panorama of wildlife. In the National Parks of Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Shivpuri and many others one has the rare opportunity to see the tiger, the bison and a wide variety of deer and antelope in sylvan surroundings. World heritage sites Although the modern state of Madhya Pradesh came into being in 1956, its cultural heritage is ancient and chequered. Innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces on hilltops, raise in the visitors mind visions of empires and kingdoms, of the great warriors and builders, poets and musicians, saints and philosophers ; of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The famous Sanskrit poet - dramatist Kalidasa and the great musician of the Mughal court, Tansen, were from Madhya Pradesh. They are known all over the world. Several cities in Madhya Pradesh are extraordinary for their architecture and or scenic beauty. Three sites in Madhya Pradesh have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO : The Khajuraho Group of Monuments ( 1986 ) Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi ( 1989 ) The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka ( 2003 ) Significant sites Other architecturally significant or scenic sites include : Alampur Amarkantak Asirgarh Bawangaja Bhopal Chanderi Chitrakuta Deorkothar Dhar Gwalior Indore Jabalpur Maheshwar Mandleshwar Mandu Morena Muktagiri Omkareshwar Orchha Shivpuri Sonagiri and Ujjain. Madhya Pradesh being very large geographically, and the history being spread over several millennia, a developing a comprehensive picture of heritage and architecture is a monumental task. National Parks Bandhavgarh National Park Madhya Pradesh is home to several National Parks, including : Bandhavgarh National Park Kanha National Park Satpura National Park Sanjay National Park Madhav National Park Van Vihar National Park Mandla Plant Fossils National Park Panna National Park Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh. Satna Devi Dham, Maihar National Chambal Sanctuary White Tiger Safari, Mukundpur, Satna Nature reserves Bagh Caves. There are also a number of nature preserves, including : Pachmarhi Amarkantak Bagh Caves Bhedaghat Bori Wildlife Sanctuary Sone GharialSidhi Ghatigaon Kuno - Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary Narwar Chambal Kukdeshwar Narsinghgarh Panpatha, Shikarganj Fairs and festivals Dance Festivals in Madhya Pradesh Customs and beliefs in each area in Madhya Pradesh have added colours to the fairs and festivals. Shivratri in Khajuraho, Bhojpur, Pachmarhi and Ujjain ; Dusshera in Jabalpur, Ramanavami in Chitrakoot and Orchha, Bhagoriya dance in Jhabua and the annual festival of dances at Khajuraho are events for the tourists to remember. The Malwa festival in Indore, Mandu and Ujjain, and the Pachmarhi festival bring alive the rich folk and tribal culture of the state in colourful celebrations. Gwalior trade fair is India 's second largest trade fair. It is organised in various sectors which includes electronic sector, automobile sector, food sector, fun ( jhula ) sector etc. Gwalior carnival is a newly introduced festival in 2012. It was organised for 22 days in December. It is planned to organise carnival every year. Nimar Utsav takes place every year in the holy city of Maheshwar in the Hindu month of Kartika on the occasion of Kartika Purnima. The festival lasts for 3 days with a cultural programme at Ahilya Ghat in Maheshwar. Hill stations Panchmarhi Amarkantak Shivpuri Gallery Bhopal Bhopal Bhopal Bhopal Chanderi Indore Indore Gwalior Gwalior Gwalior Gwalior Gwalior Gwalior Jabalpur Jabalpur Jabalpur Ujjain Ujjain Rewa White tigers in the tiger reserve of Panna The Indian leopard, which is present in Chhatarpur Narmada from the Ahilya Fort, Maheshwar Mandsaur Mandsaur Mandsaur Mandsaur Alampur Mandu Morena Morena Bandhavgarh Khajuraho Sanchi Sanchi Orchha Orchha Orchha Maheshwar Hinglajgarh Amarkantak Bhimbetka Deorkothar Mandla Satna Sabalgarh See also India portal Society portal Culture portal Madhya Pradesh portal Tourism in North East India Outline of Tourism in India List of World Heritage Sites in India List of national parks of India List of lakes of India List of waterfalls in India List of State Protected Monuments in India List of beaches in India Incredible India List of Geographical Indications in India Medical tourism in India List of botanical gardens in India List of hill stations in India List of gates in India List of zoos in India List of protected areas of India List of aquaria in India List of forts in India List of forests in India Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India Hindu pilgrimage sites in India List of rock - cut temples in India Wildlife sanctuaries of India List of rivers of India List of mountains in India List of ecoregions in India Coral reefs in India List of stadiums in India References Jump up ^ http://www.sarkaritel.com/madhya-pradesh-bags-best-tourism-award External links Madhya Pradesh travel guide from Wikivoyage The Official Website Of Madhya Pradesh Tourism India 's branded tourism promotion website A comprehensive portal for Madhya Pradesh Tourism Tourism in India By state Andhra Pradesh Andaman and Nicobar Islands Assam Bihar Patna Delhi Chhattisgarh Goa Jammu and Kashmir Ladakh Haryana Himachal Pradesh Karnataka Bangalore Mysore Kerala Thiruvanathapuram Kochi Thrissur Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Mumbai Marathwada Aurangabad Mizoram North East India Odisha Kosal Puducherry Punjab Rajasthan Jaipur Telangana Hyderabad Tamil Nadu Chennai Coimbatore Uttar Pradesh Allahabad Uttarakhand West Bengal Kolkata Types Beaches Hill stations Islands Lakes Medical tourism Skiing Tourist trains Waterfalls Wildlife National parks Protected areas World Heritage Sites Organisations India TDC Andhra Pradesh TDC Assam TDC Bihar STDC Delhi TTDC Haryana Tourism Corporation J&K TDC Karnataka TDC Kerala TDC Madhya Pradesh TDC Maharashtra TDC Odisha TDC Rajasthan TDC Tamil Nadu TDC Telangana TDC Uttar Pradesh Tourism West Bengal TDCL See also Incredible India NEITM Visa policy of India Commons Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tourism_in_Madhya_Pradesh&oldid=795324004 '' Categories : Tourism in Madhya Pradesh Tourist attractions in Madhya Pradesh Talk Contents About Wikipedia हिन्दी Edit links This page was last edited on 13 August 2017, at 14 : 10. 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Question: list of world heritage sites in madhya pradesh
Answer: The Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986)
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989)
The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003)