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Paeans in
stone continue to enchant at Khajuraho in northern Madhya Pradesh. A rich
portrayal of life is depicted exquisitely in these 11th century temples,
which provide the backdrop for a week long festival of Indian classical
dances.
There is much more to see beside the erotic sculpture. Khajuraho is a must
see for a student of Art, or who is to learn the art of
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Gwalior
to the north has an impressive
fort which houses some magnificent temples and palaces.
Gwalior
also is a ‘gharana’ (centre) of the Hindustani stream of Indian classical
music. Miyan Tansen, the great singer and one among the ‘Nine Jewels’ of
Akbar’s court, lies buried here. A commemorative music festival is held here
every November.
Further
south, near
Bhopal
, the Great Stupa, a done shapped edifice believed to be the oldest stone
structure in
India
, houses Buddhist relics, at Sanchi- the ancient city of
Buddhist
culture and learning.
The
Hindola Mahal and the Jahaz Mahal are among the splendid monuments at Mandu in
western Madhya Pradesh, a city of legend and love, said to be the largest
deserted fortified city in the world.
Verdant
Pachmarhi in Madhya Pradesh, is ‘the destination’ for rock climbers and
trekkers. Walk along sylvan trails or climb sheer rock faces, thrills abound
here for the daring.
In the
forest ranges in south east Madhya Pradesh lies the
Kanha
National Park
, home to the tiger, the Gaur (Indian bison), leopard and bear.
The
Chitrakote
Falls
in Bastar are
India
’s biggest waterfalls.It is half hour drive from Jagdapur . The Bastar Hill
Mynah can imitate the human voices better than any other birds. Bastar is
definitely a perfect place for camping trips, painting, holidays, tribal tours,
adventure escapes motoring tours.
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