Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Tourism in Madhya Pradesh

The Central Indian State, of Madhya Pradesh, is all but known for its tourist destinations.  Khajuraho Temples top the list among a list of many popular destinations. The close next is Kanha National Park near Jabalpur followed by Bandhavgarh, Pench, Panna, and Satpura in that order. 

The State is also known for its vast forest cover though considerable denudation has taken place. The remaining tracts accord incredible beauty thanks to the diverse landscapes they help in giving rise.  Tourism is the primary source of revenue for the State and generates jobs in abundance.  

Revenue is generated from both local and foreign sources. With the improvement in infrastructure and connectivity, major income source generation for the industry as well as benefits to local communities is bound to take place. Participation is this industry has resulted in the empowerment of many local communities especially women in Central India.     

Madhya Pradesh is the second largest State in India next to Rajasthan. Situated right in the center the Tropic of Capricorn passes right through Jabalpur Town. The geographical location and climate are instrumental in creating a diversity at which one can but marvel. The topography and altitude are further fashioned by the Vindhya and Satpura ranges which are biodiversity hubs and densely forested.    

Tourism in the State had a belayed start some destinations is popular with the British rulers and the royals. Most of the destinations hitherto unknown became popular with the increasing infrastructure created by MPTDC in the post-colonial era.  The acronym stands for Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation a public concern that was instrumental in encouraging tourism. The propaganda arm made many destinations popular and continues to do so along with the private players. Joining the milieu a large number of major brands have entered the scene. 

Among the Hill stations, popular ones are Pachmarhi and Amarkantak both are biosphere reserves as well. The latter was more popular during the Raj and now with us. Amarkantak is the origin of the Holy Narmada along with the Son river. The destination is at the confluence (Maikal Hills) of the Vindhya and Satpura Ranges and is primarily a pilgrimage center for Hindus.    

Khajuraho is popular among the eighty temples that thrive in its womb the outer walls of the Hindu temples contain erotic carvings that have proved to be the star attractions.  A large number of foreign tourists arrive here to witness these 10th Century marvels created by the Culchuri Dynasty in Chatterpur District.  Other places of interest ascending the limelight are Orchha and Mandu. 

The tiger reserves are other sources of revenue generation besides being the leading conservation units in the country. National Parks such as Satpura, Bandhavgarh, popular Kanha near Jabalpur, Pench, and Panna are highly popular being known globally. 

Marble Rocks and Dhuandhar Falls are the prime attraction in Jabalpur Towns, besides, Gwalior, Bhopal, and Indore have much to offer in terms of ancient and contemporary monuments. Madhya Pradesh is undiscovered, more has to be experienced.   

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