If history and heritage structures fascinate you, then Madhya Pradesh should be on top your must-visit checklist. A visit to this centrally located state is nothing short of a trip down history. We tell you why. Read on.
Nearly 48 kms from Bhopal, the Sanchi Stupa is nothing short of an architectural marvel. A stupa is a hemispherical structure containing relics. The one at Sanchi will bowl you over with its pristine beauty and overwhelming architecture. It is the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by emperor Ashoka. As further testimony to its greatness, it was listed as a heritage site by UNESCO in 1989.
The Taj-ul-Masajid is a cluster of mosques that create a symphonic effect in architecture. There are so many arches here and they are so intelligently positioned that you turn in any direction and you will spot a different pattern.
If you love getting lost in the majestic beauty of forts, then Maheshwar Fort is something you must visit. Overseeing the river Narmada, this fort is surrounded by ghats that will remind you of Varanasi and Haridwar.
We all know that the present capital of Madhya Pradesh is Bhopal. But before Bhopal, Islam Nagar was the capital of this state and this place too has its own little history. A trip to Bhopal, popularly known as the city of lakes, is sure to take you back in time. From the people to the food, everything this city has to offer is endearing.
So if you haven’t yet zeroed in on a place for your next vacation, look no further -- Madhya Pradesh it is.
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