One of the oldest surviving stone structures in India and a specimen of Buddhist architecture, the Great Stupa at Sanchi will help you join the dots between one of ancient India’s most powerful rulers, King Ashoka, and the subsequent rise of Buddhism. This hemispherical stone dome however synonymous with Sanchi, …
Century City of Bhojpal, Originally it was known as Bhojpal, named after Bhoj and the dam, means Lake, so the name is Bhojpal in Bhopal. The present city of Bhopal was founded by one of Emperor Aurangzeb’s Afghan soldiers Dost Mohammed Khan, who took advantage of the chaos that followed …
Bhojeshwar Temple is situated on a mountain abutting Bhojpur. It is around 32 km from the capital of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal. Every year, thousands of devotees come to this temple to pray and purge their mind, body & soul. The origin of the town of Bhojpur can be credited to …
Bhimbetka rock shelters, were naturally formed by wind and rain out of hills and boulders in this forested region during Paleolithic period more than 200,000 years ago. Series of natural rock shelters in these foothills of the Vindhya Range, central India were discovered and out of 760 rock shelters, about 500 are …
Madhya Pradesh’s serene hill station, which happens to be its only one, stands at an altitude of 1067 metres. It is a large plateau, ringed by the lofty hills of the Satpura range. The landscape is characterized by rugged hills, forests and deep ravines. Known as the jewel of the …
BhedaGhat is situated approximately 25 kms away from the city center. Clean, transparent and calm water of the Narmada bounded by the attractive rocks of soft marble, are enchanting. It is believed that in the ancient times, a great saint Bhrigu Muni had meditated here, that is why, the name …
Bandhavgarh National Park is situated in the Umaria district of Eastern Madhya Pradesh (Central India). It covers an area of 450 Square Kilometers and is known for its spectacular collection of flora and fauna. It is a home to more than 250 species of birds and 22 different species of mammals. …
representative of various periods of history. Among most popular world heritage sites of Central India like Rock paintings, Buddhist Stupas and Temples, Khajuraho is known for its ornate temples that are spectacular piece of human imagination, artistic creativity, magnificent architectural work and deriving spiritual peace through eroticism. Khajuraho Temples are …
Among the Khajuraho group of the temples, KandariyaMahadeva temple is one of the prettiest, tallest and largest. The temple was built by the Chandela king Raja Dhandadeva and is one of the medieval wonder which dates back to 1050 BC. The temple has been ornamented with flamboyant sculptures and highly …
The Jain Community of Khajuraho city was the wealthiest community in India. The Jain legacy here includes one of the finest collections of temples in Madhya Pradesh together with more than dozen Hindu temples. At South east of Khajuraho village, the road ends in front of the complex of Jain …