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India >> Madhya PradeshThings to do in Madhya Pradesh |
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Madhya Pradesh offers many things to do because of its rich cultural legacy and historical value. Take a trip to Bhopal, the capital city, for its landscape and Gwalior for its royal heritage. Visit the world famous Sanchi Stupa for its sculptures, the temples of Khajuraho for their stunning architecture, and Bhimbetka, well-known for its rock arts and cave paintings.
Other places to see are Ujjain, Orchcha, Maheshwar and Indore, for their pilgrimage value, or one may just head towards Pachmarhi and Bhedaghat for relaxing and Kanha or Bandhavgarh wildlife parks for fun.
The Chanderi and Maheshwari saris of Madhya Pradesh are a must to shop for! One can also buy metallic artefacts made by the local tribes. Outdoor activities in Madhya Pradesh are mostly nature-centric, which involves going on jungle safaris or visiting national parks like the Kanha National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park. The most celebrated festivals of Madhya Pradesh are the Tansen Festival of Music, the Khajuraho Dance Festival, and the Dhrupad Festival.
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There are many interesting places to see in Madhya Pradesh.
Bhopal was founded in the 11th century and was the capital of the Parmar.
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The shopping specialties of Madhya Pradesh are Chanderi saris and Maheshwari sarees in silk and cotton acclaimed for their unique weave, colour and fine fabric.
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There are outdoor activities that range form wildlife viewing to jungle safaris and exploring rock caves.
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Madhya Pradesh’s cultural calendar of events and festivals is full of celebrations and festivals starting from the annual Tansen Festival of Music in Gwalior, the Khajuraho Dance Festival showcasing Indian classical dance forms against the backdrop of the magnificent temples, the Dhrupad Festival in Indore, the festival of performing arts and drama in Bhopal to innumerable local fairs and religious festivals celebrated with great fervour and gaiety.
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