Best Adventure Destinations in Madhya Pradesh

Kala Vithika

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With a varied range of interesting places to visit, Gwalior is one of the major cities in Madhya Pradesh and is an important tourist destination that attracts a number of tourists throughout the year. The fame enjoyed by the city is owed to the great collection of museums, ancient forts, palaces, temples that dot its geography. This historical city is a paradise for the admirers of art, architecture, culture, and history. One of the most famous structures that illustrate the art, culture, and history of the city is Kala Vithika. Located at the center of the city, Kala Vithika is the treasure house of arts that reveals the rich cultural heritage of Gwalior. Kala Vithika is a popular museum of Gwalior, which preserves ancient musical instruments and personal belongings of some of the great Indian legends in history. The museum also holds many beautiful paintings and portraits that portray the rich culture and history of the Gwalior city. The museum previously was the ancestral house of the legendary Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan and with the immense guidance of the great sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, it was designed and renovated as per traditional Gwalior architecture and aesthetics by Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan memorial trust. It is now popularly known as Sarod Ghar. Things To Do Here: This museum is a must-visit for people who are interested in the history of arts and music. This famous museum offers a delightful experience to the visitors coming to Gwalior. In Kala Vithika, music enthusiasts are captivated by the rich history and ambiance of the Sarod Ghar. Visitors can see mural art pieces, preserved in the museum. This museum exhibits a great collection of photographs and documents of musical importance, as the objective of this museum is to promote classical Indian culture and music. Best Time To Visit Here: The best time to visit Gwalior and Kala Vithika is from October to March. However, those who can manage on rainy days can also visit between the months of July and September. Nearby Attractions Here: While visiting Kala Vithika you can explore some other tourist attractions such as Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior Fort, Padmavati Pawaya, Man Singh Palace, Scindia Museum, Sas-Bahu Temple, Gwalior Museum, Maharani Laxmibai Samadhi, Ambedkar Park, Khedapati Mandir, Italian Garden, Phool Bagh, Dargah Khwaja Kanoon Sahib, Gwalior Zoo, Madhav National Park, Rani Mahal, Tighra Dam and many more. Besides, Gwalior city also gives you an exciting opportunity to shop at some famous marketplaces here like Sarafa Bazar and Patankar Bazar. How To Reach here: As Kala Vithika is located in the Padav region of Gwalior, one can reach the place by any means of transportation within the town. Due to its close proximity to places like Agra and other important places, Gwalior city can be easily accessible. • By Air- Gwalior has an airport of its own that is located at a distance of 8 km from the main city. Indian Airlines connect Gwalior to the major cities like Mumbai, Bhopal, Indore, and Delhi. • By Rail- Gwalior Railway Station is located within the city limit. It lies on the main Delhi-Chennai and Delhi-Mumbai rail link. The Satabdi Express and Taj Express connect Agra and Delhi with Gwalior. • By Road- Gwalior is well connected by roadways. It has good connectivity with all the major towns of Madhya Pradesh and the adjoining areas. Gwalior is connected to Agra which is at a distance of 118 km. It has good roadways to Mathura, Jhansi Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Bhopal, Chanderi, etc. Additional Information For Visitors: The museum remains open on all day of the week except Sunday. One can visit here between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The entry fee for this museum is Rs. 20 per person for Indians and Rs. 100 per person for foreigners.

Pench National Park

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Pench National Park is a prominent national park in Madhya Pradesh which is easily accessible by the nearest city Seoni. The name of this national park is derived from the Pench River. Pench river divides this national park equally and separates it into the east and west parts. This park is spread over a 293 sq mi area. Things to do In the Pench National Park, you can indulge yourself in a wide range of activities between the fauna and flora. Here you can watch different breeds of tigers, deer, and colorful birds. Elephant Ride, Jungles Walk, and Night Safari are famous activities that you can add to your to-do list. History  Since long time ago, it was a forest. Ruyard Kipling - an English novelist visited this forest and got so much inspired. Based on this inspiration he had written a great novel The Jungle Book. Till 1977, this park was recognized as a sanctuary, and it was promoted as a National park in 1983. Best Time To Visit For complete rejoice of the Pench National Park, you should plan your travel between October to February. At this time you will observe the lush green Jungle. During this time you can find the folks of birds, which come from colder areas to this region to find shelter. How To Reach? This place comes under the Seoni and Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh. You can reach here by air, railway, and road. By Air : If you want to reach by air then Nagpur is the closest airport- 130 km away from this tourist spot. Alternative option is to choose Jabalpur airport which is 210 kms away from Pench By Rail : If you want to reach here by Rail then the closest railway station is Nagpur. An alternative option is to first reach Jabalpur railway station and then move to this spot which is 210 km away. By Road : You have to drive on Nagpur-Jabalpur Highway. From Nagpur, you can access this tourist spot via NH 44 in approx 1 hr 50 min, which is 78.1 km away. If you start your journey from Jabalpur, then it will take approx 4 hr 23 min which is 228.4 km away. 

Amarkantak

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Amarkantak, also known as 'Teerthraj' (the king of pilgrimages), is located amidst the Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges in Madhya Pradesh. Amarkantak is situated at an altitude of 1065 which makes it a hill station and is also among the oldest pilgrimage centers of India. One of the holy rivers of India, River Narmada, originates from Amarkantak Annuppur making this place a popular tourist destination for religious people. Amarkantak has a rich culture and it is the place where the three mighty rivers- Narmada, Sone, and Johila- converge. The Archaeological Survey of India has declared the group of temples (Karna matha temples) a protected site. As this is popular religious site people from all across the nation of different caste and sects come to visit this place. The rustic charm, pleasant climate, and rich vegetation also add to its attraction. Visitor Information The ideal duration to visit Amarkantak is 2 days and October to March is the best time to visit the natural beauty of the city of Temples and waterfalls. Traveler tip The most useful tip for Amarkantak, Anuppur is that this place is prone to monkeys so travelers should be careful around them. Things to do Amarkantak, Anuppur offers tourist variety of things to do. You could plan a trip to Achanakmar wildlife sanctuary to enjoy the splendid forests or visit many holy places such as Trimukhi Temple, Narmada Kund, and KabirChabutra and know more about the diverse culture and heritage of India. One could also explore the beauty of the Kapildhara waterfall surrounded by lush green valleys and landscape or visit Mai Ki Bagiyan to get a glimpse of a natural garden. You are sure to get mesmerized by the natural beauty and serenity of the place. Availability This tourist destination is rich in mineral resources. Mineral such as coal, fire clay, etc are found in abundance. One-third of its district is covered with forest which consists of trees such as Sal Amla, Teak, etc. The flower of Mahua and Guli providing edible oil are also found here. Mahua flower is mostly used to make wine by tribal people of this district. This place also boasts a lot of industries such as Orient Paper Mill and Soda factories. It has both large scale and small scale industries. The dense forests of Amarkantak have plants that have rich medicinal properties in them. History This tourist destination is home to many temples that have witnessed several empires from Pandavas to foreign rulers. According to a story Lord Shiva destroyed Tripura by fire and the ashes fell on Amarkantak which then turned into thousands of Shivlingas. One could also witness such a symbol in Jwaleshwar and it is believed that whoever dies in this place is sure to go to heaven. Festival Festivals like Narmada Jayanti and Shiv Chaturdashi is celebrated with a lot of exuberance and joy during January and March in Amarkantak. During Narmada Jayanti, the whole Narmada complex is decorated with lights and flowers and a grand aarti takes place on the banks of river Narmada. People from all across the nation come to take part in the festival and celebrate this day. Other festivals like Deepawali and Holi are also celebrated with fever and zeal. Popular culture The language spoken in Amarkantak, Anuppur is Bagheli along with the Hindi language. The tribal people of this district have a rich cultural heritage and are skilled in art and craft. Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Amarkantak, Anuppur is during the winter season when the weather is pleasant and the surrounding app