Indian
States
Madhya Pradesh
Cities
in Madhya Pradesh
Khajuraho
(
Excursion )
Panna
National Park
The road to Satna passes through this 543 sq km park along
the River Ken, 32km from Khajuraho. It has large areas of unspoilt
forest and a variety of wildlife including leopards, chital (spotted
deer), langur monkeys and sambar. There are about 22 tigers in the
park but since they're not tracked (as at Kanha) you'd be very lucky
to spot one.
Ajaigarh
& Kalinjar Forts
At Ajaigarh, 80km from Khajuraho, is a large isolated hilltop
fort. It was built by the Chandelas when their influence in the
area was on the decline. Kalinjar Fort, 25km north (just inside
Uttar Pradesh) is much older, built during the Gupta period and
mentioned by Ptolemy in the 2nd century AD. It was a stronghold
of the Chandelas from the 9th to 15th centuries before being conquered
by Akbar in 1569.
Raneh
Falls
Raneh Falls (19 km) located to the north of Khajuraho on the
Ken River are famous for their sensational waterfalls and rock formations.
The attraction is 5-km-long, 100-ft-deep canyon of crystalline granite
in color shades ranging from pink and red to gray. Ken Nature Trail
(22 km), within walking distance from Raneh Falls, is a jungle track.
Dhubela
Museum
Dhubela Museum (65 km) is housed in a place on the Jhansi-Khajuraho
road and the houses a vast collection of Shakti cult scriptures,
paintings, garments and weapons.
Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park (237 km) is in the heart of Vindhyachal
ranges. The forest, tree-covered hills, archaeological remains and
a variety of wildlife make the park an enchanting place. The 14th
century Bandhavgarh Fort and pre-historic caves with inscriptions
are worth a visit.
Majhganwa
Diamond Mines
Majhganwa Diamond Mines, Panna (56 km) India's only working
diamond mines, and the largest in Asia.
Benisagar Lake (11 km)
A picnic spot and a dam of the Khudar river. Ideal for boating
and angling.
Ranguan
Lake (25 km)
A dam site at the confluence of the Ken and Simri rivers.
Pandav Waterfall (30 km)
A waterfall on river Ken. The Pandavas of the Mahabharata are
believed to have spent a part of their exile here.
Ranch Waterfalls (20 km)
Waterfalls on the Ken river, famous for rock formations.
Rajgarh Palace (25 km)
More than 150 years old, this palace nestles at the foot of
the Manjyagarh hills.
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