MADHYA PRADESH

As an important chapter of India history , MADHYA PRADESH deserves more than a single visit. Adjoining Rajasthan , this territory located in the center-north is still to be discovered. Filled with historical treasures such as impressive forts, richly sculpted temples, it hosts also some of the most famous Wildlife Parks of India where to admire the royal tiger of Bengal!

North: Starting from Delhi, you will pause in Agra to admire the famous Taj Mahal and then proceed to Gwalior , capital of Madhya Pradesh state, crowned by its magnificent turquoise’s adorned fort.

Next stop, after a short drive, Religious Orcha where so many extraordinary temples were built to please the gods as is the unique and worshipped  “Raja Rama temple” dedicated to Rama.

Finally,  few hours ‘ drive away, Kajuraho and its many temples nested in great parks. Beautifully sculpted in the marble of the temple’s external walls, 11th’s century representations do not relate only the love and erotic practices of the Chandella court, local reigning dynasty from 950 till 1050 AD, but all aspects of the society at those times and the way it was organized. A fascinating way of life!

South : Off the beaten tracks, peaceful and with a rich past, south-west Madhya Pradesh is a delight for daring travelers.

Landing from Delhi or Bombay, you will at first take the time to explore Indore, cultural capital, the city of many and unusual palaces, superb Holkars’ dynasty’s inheritance, who left a strong imprint in this area.

Close by, Maheshwar was one of their powerful capital, and its imposing Fort on the mythical Narmada river’s bank attest for it.

Mandu , not far, an ancient capital also, fiercely disputed among several kingdoms and empires for centuries,  keeps visitors mesmerized with treasured palaces, temples and forts. A great day visit !

At the turn of pleasant roads, many formidable parks and wildlife sanctuaries impress on the region with their vast expanse. India’s most famous parks such as Bandhavgarh , Kanha , Panna , to mention only few , await this area rich flora’s and fauna’s lovers and explorers.

You will certainly meet with the last great tigers on this planet !!