Khajuraho
The temples of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh are the major
tourist attraction in India after Taj Mahal. The rulers of the
Chandela dynasty between 950 and 1050 AD built them in
Indo-Aryan Architecture. The stone sculptures in temples show
the many aspects of Indian life 1000 years ago – gods and
goddesses, warriors and musicians, real and mythological
animals. However, two elements appear repeatedly and in detail
than anything else – women and sex. Stone figures of apsaras
(celestial maidens) appear on every temple. All these erotic
figures show the positions and possibilities of Kama Sutra.
Temples of Khajuraho are divided into three groups: Western
Group of Temples, Eastern Group of Temples, Southern Group of
Temples.
Places of Interest
Kandariya Mahadev, Caunsat
Yogini, Chitragupta Temple, Vishwanath Temple & Nandi, Lakshmana
Temple, Matangeswara Temple, Parsvanath Temple, Ghantai Temple,
Adinath Temple, Duladeo Temple, Dhaturbhuj Temple, Archaeological
Museum.
Orchha
Orchha
is situated at a distance of 16 km from Jhansi, Orchha rises out
of the hills and the greens adjoining it. The historical
monuments of Orchha still retain their pristine charm and
narrate stories of war and peace, of love and destruction.
The word Orchha means
'hidden'. Located on banks of the river Betwa, it used to be the
capital of the region (Bundelkhand) but now is a small village.
The palaces are of impressive size and there are pleasant views
of the countryside from their upper levels. Orchha was founded
in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput chieftain Rudra Pratap
who chose this make longer of land along the Betwa River as an
ideal site for his capital. Of the succeeding rulers, the most
notable was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo who built the beautiful
Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatries.
Places of Interest
Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Rai Praveen Mahal, Ram Raja Temple,
Phool Bagh, Sunder Mahal, Shahid Smarak.
Bandhavgarh
National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park
is spread at vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh National Park consists of a core area
of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km of
topography varies between steep ridges, undulating, forest and
open meadows. Bandhavgarh
National Park is known for
the Royal Bengal Tigers. The density of the Tiger population at
Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India.
The
park was a former hunting reserve of the royal family of Rewa
where once Maharajah Venkat Raman Singh made his illustrious
career out of hunting 111 tigers. Bandhavgarh was declared a
national park in 1968. The landscape is a unique mixture of steep
and rocky hills, with flat tops and level grasslands in the
valleys below. The vegetation found within the Park is clammy
deciduous forest with fine Sal trees and stretches of bamboo.
Gwalior
At 76 miles (122 km) south of Agra is situated the city of Gwalior
in the state of Madhya Pradesh. With a strong historical
backdrop, Gwalior is deeply associated with romance and charm.
Gwalior is a city with a
dramatic, colorful history, its foundation due to the warrior
Suraj Sen being cured of leprosy by the hermit, Gwalipa, who lived
on the hilltop where the fort stands. The walls of the fort
contain almost the entire hilltop, some 3km by 1km, and there are
many buildings within - the Mansingh Palace with its unusual
decoration of blue ducks, the delightful Mother-in-law (Sasbahu)
and Daughter-in law temples, among other temples and palaces - as
well as some impressive (but sadly mutilated) Jain sculptures in
the rock on the approach road. The Jai Vilas Palace in the city
contains some unusual and interesting items, including Belgian
chandeliers a cut glass balustrades on the stairs, and a silver
model railway which carried condiments, etc. around the large
dinner table.
Places of Interest
Gwalior Fort , Gujari Mahal, Man Mandir Palace, Jai Vilas Palace
and Museum, Teli ka Mandir, Sas Bahu ka Mandir.
Kanha National Park
Kanha National Park is
situated in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha national
park cum Tiger reserve extends over an area of over 1,940-sq-kms.
The major feature of this region's exciting topography is the
horseshoe shape valley and the whole park area is surrounded by
the spurs of the Mekal. The Surpan River meanders through Kanha's
central Maidans, grasslands that cover the extensive plateau.
Steep rocky escarpments along the edges offer breathtaking views
of the valley. Kanha national park is more famous for its
wildlife, the natural beauty of its landscape is just as
fascinating. One of the best locations to enjoy that bounty is
Bammi Dadar, also known as the sunset point.
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