Category: Travel to Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh Tourism’s warm wishes on The World Tourism Day – 27th Sept ‘2019

The World Tourism Day, celebrated each year on the 27th September is a perfect location to step out of your house and explore the charm of picturesque locations of Madhya Pradesh. Every yea, ther United Nations World Tourism Organization ( UNWTO ) celebrates September 27th as the World Tourism Day. The main objective to celebrate … Continue reading “Madhya Pradesh Tourism’s warm wishes on The World Tourism Day – 27th Sept ‘2019”

The World Tourism Day, celebrated each year on the 27th September is a perfect location to step out of your house and explore the charm of picturesque locations of Madhya Pradesh.
Every yea, ther United Nations World Tourism Organization ( UNWTO ) celebrates September 27th as the World Tourism Day. The main objective to celebrate this day is to spread awareness amongst the international community on the importance of tourism in order to strengthen social, cultural and economic values. India is proud to be the host country of this year’s Tourism Day with the theme “Tourism and jobs: a better future for all”.
According to the theme this year, UNWTO will focus on the three developing areas which are education, skills and job.
Captivating spots of Madhya Pradesh
World Tourism Day surely reminds us all the importance of tourism not just for enhancing social and cultural values but also to get out of our comfort zone and explore different places. Madhya Pradesh, the Heart of Incredible India boasts of having many heritage and tourist places which can be explored by one and all. Adventure tourist sites in MP include Pachmarhi, Bhedaghat, Kanha tiger reserve, Bhojtal lake, Bhimbhetka Rock Shelters, Forts of Mandsaur, Gwalior, Datia and Orchha, Sanchi stupa and Gohar mahalm are some of the renowned historical sites which can be explored with family and kids for knowing the grandeur of our ancient art and culture. Religious tourism is also a big thing in Madhya Pradesh which attracts a huge population to the state. Mahakaleshwar Temple, situated in the ancient city of Ujjain, continues to be one of the most sacred and outstanding places of pilgrimage for Hindus. This is the abode of Lord Shiva and is located on the banks of the Rudra Sagar lake and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The temple continues to provide visitors with an altogether different and unmatched peace of mind and composer. Likewise, Omkareshwar Temple near Indore, Raja Ram temple in Orccha and temples in Khajuraho bring a lot of charm to the tourism sector in the state. Announcing tourism and employment avenues the Madhya Pradesh government is dedicated to words and dancing the charm of established to sites in the state and has also formulated a new tourism policy to ensure better air connectivity for visitors, and to provide jobs to the local use. It will also promote select locations and heritage hotels in the state as wedding destinations. The government is also working on schemes to promote tourism in forest areas and to provide better medical facilities to visitors. Adventure tourism is also being promoted for the foreign tourist. In near future, the state government is also planning to organize activities with tour operators for promoting tourism in the state.
Explore the exquisite charm of Jabalpur
Jabalpur has various scenic adventurous and religious sites in the city. The city is slowly and gradually heading towards becoming a tourist hub has a lot of emphasis is being given to promote the picturesque locations in the city.
Bhedaghat, Kanha TigerRreserve and Pachmari are the popular places to take out the adventurous activities.
While you can treat yourself with a boat ride on a moonlit night at the Marble Rocks in Bheraghat, Kanha jungle safari will give you an opportunity to watch the animals in the friendly setting, without disturbing their lives. You can also witness the river Narmada dive from 98 feet to create those hot water falls at dhuadhar.
If you want to explore the nature and its charm then take some time on this World Tourism Day and visit one of the biggest nature parks the 1058 hectare Dumna nature park. This can turn up as a perfect family and picnic spot. For some Heritage site visiting experience, you can discover the magical illusion by nature at Orchha, balancing rock, Rani Durgavati Museum and Madan Mahal Fort.
Chausat Yogini temple, Tilwara ghat and Amarkantak are also good places to visit if you want a religious experience. Overall it’s a great experience to explore and enjoy the nature and adventure in Jabalpur. So, what are you waiting for, just pack your bags and plan the next trip to these locations of Jabalpur.

Wildlife Tour Operator for the National Parks of Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is blessed with abundant flora & fauna. Each year, scores of tourists visit Madhya Pradesh to relish the exotic wildlife that the National Parks of Madhya Pradesh hosts. The recent NTCA Tiger Census ‘2018 lauded Madhya Pradesh on the effective conservation of it’s Tigers. As per NTCA, the top 4 National Parks in … Continue reading “Wildlife Tour Operator for the National Parks of Madhya Pradesh”

Madhya Pradesh is blessed with abundant flora & fauna.

Each year, scores of tourists visit Madhya Pradesh to relish the exotic wildlife that the National Parks of Madhya Pradesh hosts.

The recent NTCA Tiger Census ‘2018 lauded Madhya Pradesh on the effective conservation of it’s Tigers.

As per NTCA, the top 4 National Parks in terms of Management Effective Evaluation are :

Pench Tiger Reserve : 93.75%

Periyar Tiger Reserve : 93.75%

Kanha Tiger Reserve : 92.97%

Satpura Tiger Reserve : 90.63%

Madhya Pradesh, with 3 Tiger Reserves in the slot and being proclaimed the “Tiger State” with 526 tigers, Madhya Pradesh is indeed a desirable destination for wildlife enthusiasts.

The best places to see tigers in the wild in Madhya Pradesh are :

Kanha National Park :

Kanha National Park is  the largest national park of Madhya Pradesh & a feast for the eyes for wildlife enthusiasts.

An epitome of conservation,successful rehabilitation of the Hard ground Swamp Deer ( Barasingha ) speaks about the dedication & efforts of the forest dept as well as the local population.

It is also the first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot, “Bhoorsingh the Barasingha”.

Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh is a place of mythological and legendary significance. The ancient Bandhavgarh Fort is of great importance as it is believed to have been gifted by Lord Rama to his younger brother Lakshmana. ‘Bandhav’ in English means brother and ‘Garh’ means fort. Hence the name, Bandhavgarh. Bandhavgarh dates back to 2000 years ago and you will find several man made caves with inscriptions and rock paintings.

Bandhavgarh is also the land of tigers. This is the place to visit if you want to spot the big cat. India’s top dwelling for tigers, Bandhavgarh National Park has the highest density of Royal Bengal tigers in the world. The sight of the majestic tiger, up close and personal, is said to trigger a sense of awe in you, of the kinds you would have only experienced in your childhood.

Pench National Park

Pench National Park derives its name from the Pench River that flows through the park.

In 2011, the park won the “Best Management Award”.

Pench National Park has been immortalized with it’s description  in Ain-i-Akbari, and is the setting of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book.

Satpura National Park

Madhai is located at the entrance of the most exquisite and beautiful forests in India – Satpura. Few places in the world can compete with its raw wilderness, absolute tranquillity and the air of mystique. It delights you with its rich wildlife, sprawling meadows, unending backwaters and spell-binding views that leave you awestruck and get you to be completely in sync with the magic of nature.

Panna National Park

Mines shining with diamonds within a national park that’s home to some of the biggest predators and waterfalls of dizzying heights; Panna has the amazing superpower to, both, calm you and thrill you!

The city’s royal past dates back to mid of 17th Centuary AD, when it became the capital of Maharaja Chhatrasal’s kingdom. On the other hand, with Ken River passing through Panna hills, the city has a wildlife-friendly present. You can spot the majestic tiger, the ghariyal – a huge reptile found only in the Indian subcontinent, and a variety of flora and fauna.

A visit to Panna will surely bring alive the child-like awe in you.

I4u Travel Services is based at Jabalpur, considered to the gateway for the National Parks of Madhya Pradesh.

Visit www.i4utravels.com for more information on Madhya Pradesh Tourism or contact us.

The Best Place to see Tigers in India : Madhya Pradesh

As the compiled report of “Status of Tigers Co – predators & Prey in India, 2018” is released today ( 29th July ‘2019 ) by Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi on the occasion of International Tiger Day, Madhya Pradesh rejoices on once again being crowned the “Tiger State” of India. India has a long-standing and … Continue reading “The Best Place to see Tigers in India : Madhya Pradesh”

As the compiled report of “Status of Tigers Co – predators & Prey in India, 2018” is released today ( 29th July ‘2019 ) by Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi on the occasion of International Tiger Day, Madhya Pradesh rejoices on once again being crowned the “Tiger State” of India.

India has a long-standing and successful track record of protecting its tigers. Tiger conservation is the collective responsibility of the government and the people. Our cultural legacy which encourages compassion” distance has played a important role in the conservation of tigers.

India is home to 60% of the Global tiger population which is reflective of our conservation initiatives which are totally grounded in science and suitably backed by a legal and financial framework. The fourth cycle of the all India tiger estimation has been successfully completed and shows a rise in tiger estimates.

 In the era of modern development, conserving the tiger is the only real task. Ensuring the conservation of this topic only for guarantees the well-being of our forest article systems, the biodiversity their present in the water than climate security they provide. Monitoring the status of tigers, along with associated biodiversity of the encompassing system, is important to assess our success at meeting the commitment of conserving our natural heritage.

India’s national tiger assessment is the largest biodiversity survey being carried out anywhere in the world. The food cycle of the suspect was undertaken in 2018 and 2019 using the best available science, technology and another pickle tunes. In the cycle, recording of primary field data through mobile phone applications like M-STRIPES ( Monitoring system for Tigers – intensive protection and ecologically status ) that uses GPS to geo tag photo evidences, and survey information made this exercise more accurate, with smaller margins of human error. Further, it involves the development of innovative technology like automated segregation of camera trap photographs to species using artificial intelligence and neural network models.

That fingerprints tigers from their stripe patterns was used to count the number of individual tigers the unique feature of this cycle of assessment, in keeping up with digital India, is the development and use of innovative technology technological tools in collection and processing of data to reduce human errors.

The fourth cycle of National tiger status assessment of 2018-19 is the most accurate survey 2 conducted. The survey covered 381,400 km of forested habitats in 20 tiger occupied states of India. A foot survey of 522,996 km was done for carnivore signs and prey abundance estimation. In these forests, 317,958 habitat plots were sampled for vegetation, human impacts and prey dung.  Camera traps were deployed at 26,838 locations. These cameras resulted in 34,858,623 photographs of wildlife of which 76,651 were of tigers and 51,777 were of leopards. The total area 2sampled by camera traps was 121,337 km . The total effort invested in the survey was 593,882 man-days. We believe that this is the world’s largest effort invested in any wildlife survey till date,  on all of the above criteria. A total of 2,461 individual tigers (>1 year of age) were photo-captured. The overall tiger population in India was estimated at 2,967. Out of this, 83% were actually camera trapped individual tigers and 87% were accounted for by camera trap based capture-mark-recapture and remaining 13% estimated through covariate based models. Tigers were observed to be increasing at a rate of 6% per annum in India when consistently sampled areas were compared from 2006 to 2018 . Tiger occupancy was found to be stable at 88,985 km the country scale since 2014 (88,558 km ). Though there were losses and gains at individual landscapes and state scales. The occupancy reported in this report is based on latest forest cover by Forest Survey of India (2017) and therefore cannot be compared with earlier occupied areas which were computed from earlier forest cover data. To make the comparison on the same scale we have recomputed tiger occupied forests for the 2014 cycle on the forest cover of 2017. Reduction in occupied areas was due to a) not finding evidence of tiger presence in sampled forests (20% actual loss), and b) not sampling forests that had tiger presence in 2014 (8 %).  New areas that were colonized by tigers in 2018 constituted 25,709 2(28%) km . This analysis suggests that loss and gain of tiger occupancy was mostly from habitat pockets that support low density populations. Such habitats with low density tigers, though contributing minimally to overall tiger numbers, are crucial links for gene flow and maintaining connectivity between source populations. The loss and gain of tiger occupancy in these marginal areas is a dynamic process and depends on several factors like proximity of a tiger source population, anthropocentric pressures operating in the landscape, associated change in habitat conditions and protection regime. Tiger occupancy has increased in the state of Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. Loss in North East is due to poor sampling. Madhya Pradesh has also registered a substantial increase in their tiger population and along with Karnataka ranks highest in tiger numbers. The poor and continuing decline in tiger status in the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha is a matter of concern.

Blue Print of the 2018 Census

2,967 : Total tiger population estimated in India

2,461 : Total number of individual tigers camera trapped

2,591 : Tiger population estimated through Capture-mark-recapture

Tiger Population in India

2006 : 1,411

2010 : 1,706

2014 : 2,226

2018 : 2,967

State Wise Tiger Population

                                    2006    2010      2014      2018

Madhya Pradesh     300    257     308      526

Karnataka                      290         300        406        524

Uttarakhand                    178         227         340        442

Tamilnadu                         76          163          229         264

Maharashtra                   103        168         190          312

Rajasthan                          32          36           45          69         

Madhya Pradesh records an exemplary growth of 70% vis-a-vie last census of 2014.

The Best National Parks of Madhya Pradesh as per descending Tiger population :

  • Kanha National Park
  • Bandhavgarh National Park
  • Pench National Park
  • Panna National Park
  • Satpura National Park
  • Sanjay Dubri National Park

Visit the National Parks of Madhya Pradesh this monsoon

Kanha National Park Kanha National Park is  the largest national park of Madhya Pradesh & a feast for the eyes for wildlife enthusiasts. An epitome of conservation,successful rehabilitation of the Hard ground Swamp Deer ( Barasingha ) speaks about the dedication & efforts of the forest dept as well as the local population. It is … Continue reading “Visit the National Parks of Madhya Pradesh this monsoon”

Kanha National Park

Kanha National Park is  the largest national park of Madhya Pradesh & a feast for the eyes for wildlife enthusiasts.

An epitome of conservation,successful rehabilitation of the Hard ground Swamp Deer ( Barasingha ) speaks about the dedication & efforts of the forest dept as well as the local population.

It is also the first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot, “Bhoorsingh the Barasingha”.

The buffers of Kanha National Park (Khatia,Khapa,Sijhora & Phen ) are open for tourists this monsoon.

The following activities can also be planned if visiting Kanha National Park in the monsoon.

  • Jungle Safari in the buffer zone
  • Trip to Gidli Gubra Waterfall : is around 20 kms from Mocha & is located amidst pristine dense forest. Tigers have been regularly spotted nearby by tourists.
  • Sunset Point, Rata : The sunset point is at a higher elevation & offers spectacular view of the Kanha landscape.
  • Ajgar Dadar : A primary habitat of Indian Rock Python
  • Ramnagar Fort : The Ramnagar Fort / Mandla Fort was built in the late 17th century by the Gond Kings. It is constructed in a loop of the Narmada River. The main feature of this fort is its three- storey strategic construction. It was built on the banks of the Narmada river so that the river forms its defense from three sides. This fort is also known as Moti Mahal situated 24 km from Mandla city. Another fort, Begum Mahal is situated 3 km away from Moti Mahal is known for its three storyed rectangular masterpiece of mugal architecture which was built for Chimney Rani. The marvellous black stones used to build Begum Mahal were taken from another spot of attraction, “Kala Pahad” situated 4 km from it.
  • Kala Pahar : is a secluded tourist place and surrounded by lush green forest, a mountain of black & brown symmetrical rocks and is one of a kind in India.
  • This is a hill on top of which you have black stones which are natural but they look like someone has cut them into pieces with sawing machines. There is an inscription in the bottom of the hills that only in Ireland these type of natural stones have been found in the world.
  • A great place to go. You can go half way by vehicle and then climb. The saving grace is that you can not see how much you have to climb when you start the climb. An ancient Shiva temple lies at the top of the hill.

Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh is a place of mythological and legendary significance. The ancient Bandhavgarh Fort is of great importance as it is believed to have been gifted by Lord Rama to his younger brother Lakshmana. ‘Bandhav’ in English means brother and ‘Garh’ means fort. Hence the name, Bandhavgarh. Bandhavgarh dates back to 2000 years ago and you will find several man made caves with inscriptions and rock paintings.

Bandhavgarh is also the land of tigers. This is the place to visit if you want to spot the big cat. India’s top dwelling for tigers, Bandhavgarh National Park has the highest density of Royal Bengal tigers in the world. The sight of the majestic tiger, up close and personal, is said to trigger a sense of awe in you, of the kinds you would have only experienced in your childhood.

The buffers of Bandhavgarh National Park (Dhamokhar, Johila & Panpatha ) are open for tourists this monsoon.

A local village tour can also be organized.

In the evening, a traditional Baiga Tribal Dance can be planned for the entertainment of the guests.

Pench National Park

Pench National Park derives its name from the Pench River that flows through the park.

In 2011, the park won the “Best Management Award”.

Pench National Park has been immortalized with it’s description  in Ain-i-Akbari, and is the setting of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book.

The buffers of Pench National Park are open for tourists this monsoon.

A local village tour can also be organized.

The forest department of Pench National Park is organizing a three day monsoon trekking and camping (13th – 15th August, 2017) in the fine forests of Rukhad and Sakata Buffer of Pench Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh.

Satpura National Park

Madhai is located at the entrance of the most exquisite and beautiful forests in India – Satpura. Few places in the world can compete with its raw wilderness, absolute tranquillity and the air of mystique. It delights you with its rich wildlife, sprawling meadows, unending backwaters and spell-binding views that leave you awestruck and get you to be completely in sync with the magic of nature.

The buffers of Satpura National Park ( Jamanidev & Parsapani ) are open for tourists this monsoon.

A wonderful way to explore the place is on bicycles which can be provided.

Why Madhya Pradesh is the best place to see Tigers in India

Madhya Pradesh ranks 3rd in the tiger population of the country with 308 tigers. However, recently, tigers were spotted in 1432 forest beats across Madhya Pradesh and this is twice than recorded in 2014. A new national census report is awaited. Tiger Reserves / National Parks of Madhya Pradesh Kanha ( 1955 ) Bandhavgarh ( … Continue reading “Why Madhya Pradesh is the best place to see Tigers in India”

Madhya Pradesh ranks 3rd in the tiger population of the country with 308 tigers.

However, recently, tigers were spotted in 1432 forest beats across Madhya Pradesh and this is twice than recorded in 2014. A new national census report is awaited.

Tiger Reserves / National Parks of Madhya Pradesh

  • Kanha ( 1955 )
  • Bandhavgarh ( 1968 )
  • Pench  ( 1975 )
  • Panna ( 1981 )
  • Satpura ( 1981 )

For wildlife enthusiasts, Madhya Pradesh tops the list of “Tiger Sighting Index”.

Newer wildlife sanctuaries are offering joyful news of presence of significant numbers of Tigers & over a period of time, no wonder, Madhya Pradesh may soar to the top place to see Tigers in India.

We are delighted to share a very recent development too :

An ambush of Tigers were spotted for the first time in Madhya Pradesh’s Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary.

A tiger, two tigresses and two cubs have been captured for the first time by the night-vision cameras set up in the sanctuary, Dewas Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) PN Mishra said.

The streak of tigers was seen drinking water, he said, adding that vigil had been tightened across the sanctuary.

“The cubs are around one-and-half years old ( sub adult ). They have been spotted in the past too.

But this is the first time that all the five tigers were seen together , indicating that they are resident wild cats.

Located quite near to Indore in Dewas district, Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary is around 125 kms from Indore and has been showing a significant growing population of Leopards,the rare honeybadger and now, Tigers.

Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1955, is situated in Dewas District, Madhya Pradesh. Spread over an area of 122.7 sq km, it is basically a dry deciduous forest, primary flora being teak and bamboo species, and is a home to a wide variety of fauna. Major animal species found here include chital, sambar, blue bull, four-horned antelope, wild boar and barking deer.

The sanctuary is also rich in birdlife, specially in winters. The Sanctuary also has a number of tourists’ spots for visitors. For taking the bath in the ‘Bal-Ganga’ which flows in the forest village Kheoni, people come here 3-4 times every year. There is also an ancient Shiv temple in the village in which the ancient idols of the god and goddess have been found.

 As of now, the only accommodation available is the Forest Rest House of Kheoni.

As per the ENVIS (Environment Information System) Madhya Pradesh website, the primary fauna found in Kheoni Sanctuary are cheetal, sambhar, blue bull, four-horned antelope, wild boar, barking deer, wolf etc.

The wildlife century contains six large meadows and is a perfect breeding ground for herbivorous animals like cheetals and barking deer. Forest officials had made elaborate arrangements to create water holes in the sanctuary at strategic locations. Solar pumps were installed to fill the water holes on a regular basis during the summer season. With food and water in abundance the Tigers have thrived in the scorching hostile summer season.

The Dewas forest division had recently prepared an action plan on Tiger Conservation for accredition under Conservation Assured Tiger Standards (CATS) site which was assessed for compliance by a team of three experts.

Under the CATS, a tiger conservation area is encouraged to meet a set of standards and criteria created by an international group of experts and protected area managers for effective and long-term tiger conservation. Forest department had been making a efforts since quiet a long time to sustain the tiger population in  wildlife century. The department is also planning to train the inhouse staff on Tiger management with expertise from the Satpura National Park. Encouraged by the recent sightings of tigers, the forest department plans to hold meetings of the local tiger council involving the Dewas district administration and police to chalk out plans to conserve the Wildcats.

MP Tourism Packages – “International Yoga Day” 21st June ‘2019

We do not have the power to always take control of what is going outside, but thankfully, you have the power to take control of what is going inside you. Yoga gives the perfect platform to explore in detail about who you actually are, because in today’s effective life one hardly gets time to refresh … Continue reading “MP Tourism Packages – “International Yoga Day” 21st June ‘2019”

We do not have the power to always take control of what is going outside, but thankfully, you have the power to take control of what is going inside you.

Yoga gives the perfect platform to explore in detail about who you actually are, because in today’s effective life one hardly gets time to refresh and rejuvenate oneself.

Yoga adds years to your life and life to your years.

Yoga begins right where you are, not where you were yesterday or where you long to be.

i4u Travel Services has partnered with MP Tourism to celebrate  “International Yoga Day” on 21st June ‘2019 at the various tourist places near Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Sailani Island Destination Yoga

Accommodation : Sailani Island Resort

Location : 80 kms from Indore & 70 kms from Khandwa

Duration : 1 night / 2 days

Inclusions :

  • Accommodation
  • All meals on buffet style vegetarian & non vegetarian
  • Boating & ATV bike rides
  • Nature walk surrounding the island
  • Dinner followed by music/dance

Maheshwar Destination Yoga

Accommodation : Narmada Retreat

Location : 95 kms from Indore

Duration : 2 night / 3 days

Inclusions :

  • Accommodation
  • All meals on buffet style vegetarian & non vegetarian
  • Local sight seeing in Maheshwar. Visit the temples & ghats
  • Visit Ahilya Fort & local market for shopping of the renowned Maheshwari sarees
  • Dinner followed by music/dance

Bhopal Destination Yoga

Accommodation : Palash Residency, Bhopal | Kerwa Resort, Kerwa, Bhopal | Wind & Waves, Bhopal

Location : Within city limits

Duration : 2 night / 3 days

Inclusions :

  • Accommodation
  • All meals on buffet style vegetarian & non vegetarian
  • Local sight seeing , visit Minto Hall & Tribal Museum
  • Visit Shorya Smarak, Birla Temple & local marketing at New Market
  • Dinner at Wind & Waves followed by music/dance

Bargi Destination Yoga

Accommodation : Maikal Resort, Bargi

Location : 15 kms from Jabalpur city centre

Duration : 1 night / 2 days

Inclusions :

  • Accommodation
  • All meals on buffet style vegetarian & non vegetarian
  • Boating in Bargi dam
  • Dinner followed by music/dance

Khajuraho Destination Yoga

Accommodation : Hotel Payal | Hotel Jhankar

Location : Within city limits

Duration : 2 night / 3 days

Inclusions :

  • Accommodation
  • All meals on buffet style vegetarian & non vegetarian
  • Local sight seeing , visit Western Group of Temples
  • Light & Sound show at Khajuraho
  • Dinner followed by music/dance

Pachmarhi Destination Yoga

Accommodation : Amaltas, Champak Bunglow & Glen View

Location : Nearest railway station is Pipariya 50 kms

Duration : 2 night / 3 days

Inclusions :

  • Accommodation
  • All meals on buffet style vegetarian & non vegetarian
  • Visit Jatashankar, Handi Kho, Priyadarshini Park, Pandav caves
  • Visit Priyadarshini Park, Pandav caves
  • Dinner followed by music/dance

Bhedaghat Destination Yoga

Accommodation : Motel Marble Rocks

Location : Nearest airport/railway station is Jabalpur 23 kms

Duration : 1 night / 2 days

Inclusions :

  • Accommodation
  • All meals on buffet style vegetarian & non vegetarian
  • Visit Chausath Yogini temple & Dhuadhar waterfalls
  • Boating at Marble Rock Boat club
  • Dinner followed by music/dance

Bandhavgarh National Park Destination Yoga

Accommodation : White Tiger Forest Lodge

Location : 200 kms from Jabalpur

Duration : 2 night / 3 days

Inclusions :

  • Accommodation
  • All meals on buffet style vegetarian & non vegetarian
  • 01 jungle safari ( evening )
  • Village tour / nature walk
  • Dinner followed by music/dance

Kanha  National Park Destination Yoga

Accommodation : Baghira Jungle Resort

Location : 180 kms from Jabalpur

Duration : 2 night / 3 days

Inclusions :

  • Accommodation
  • All meals on buffet style vegetarian & non vegetarian
  • 01 jungle safari ( evening )
  • Village tour / nature walk
  • Dinner at pool side followed by light music

Panna National Park Destination Yoga

Accommodation : Jungle Camp. Mandla

Location : Within city limits

Duration : 2 night / 3 days

Inclusions :

  • Accommodation
  • All meals on buffet style vegetarian & non vegetarian
  • 02 jungle safari ( evening )
  • Village tour
  • Dinner followed by music/dance

Parsili Destination Yoga

Accommodation : Parsili Resort, Parsili

Location : Nearest railway station Rewa 85 kms,Beohari 33 km, Panna 100 km & Khajuraho is 57 km.

Duration : 2 night / 3 days

Inclusions :

  • Accommodation
  • All meals on buffet style vegetarian & non vegetarian
  • 01 jungle safari ( evening )
  • Barefoot river walk tour
  • Dinner followed by music/dance

For more details, contact www.i4utravels.com.

Madhya Pradesh Tourism GSA Meet – June ‘2019

i4u Travel Services attended MP Tourism’s GSA Annual Meet at Minto Hall, Bhopal on 9th June ‘2019. The meeting was moderated by Mr Ajit Bhaskar, General Manager, Marketing, MP State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd and was graced by Ms Sonia Meena, Additional Managing Director, MP State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. More than 45 tour operators … Continue reading “Madhya Pradesh Tourism GSA Meet – June ‘2019”

Our Director, Mr. Souvik Banerjee, sharing his views during the meet.

i4u Travel Services attended MP Tourism’s GSA Annual Meet at Minto Hall, Bhopal on 9th June ‘2019.

The meeting was moderated by Mr Ajit Bhaskar, General Manager, Marketing, MP State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd and was graced by Ms Sonia Meena, Additional Managing Director, MP State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.

More than 45 tour operators from across the country met and exchanged views on responsibly showcasing Madhya Pradesh as well as optimizing the overall holiday experience of the tourist.

A better flight connection to Khajuraho was an eminent demand from all.

The verticals of adventure and rural tourism in Madhya Pradesh was deiscussed and an enormous possibility of drawing more eco friendly tourists was felt.

A panel discussion on responsible and sustainable tourism was conducted where the participants shared their opinions.

Mr Ajit Bhaskar & Ms Sonia Meena briefed the gathering about the future plans of Madhya Pradesh Tourism.

As an authorized GSA of Madhya Pradesh Tourism, i4u Travel Services is committed in preserving the environment and conserving heritage and the indigenous culture of Madhya Pradesh.

As one of the foremost tour operators for Madhya Pradesh, i4u Travel Services’s endeavour is to be a global leader in establishing excellent standards for sustainability in travel and tourism with emphasis on the tour operator value chain and synchronization with the destinations of Madhya Pradesh.

As a primary wildlife tour operator for the parks of Central India, our mission is to develop, promote and encourage the implementation of credible standards and best practices so that tourism in Madhya Pradesh remains the major economic engine in symmetrical harmony with the local communities and the environment.

Visit www.i4utravels.com for more information on Madhya Pradesh Tourism.

How To Plan A Three Day Trip To Pachmarhi in July?

Located at the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh is a land of wonders to majority tourists. The state is blessed with abundant flora and fauna along with rich cultural heritage and historical locations. Whatever be your interest, Madhya Pradesh will never leave you disappointed and all the credits go to the numerous towns and cities … Continue reading “How To Plan A Three Day Trip To Pachmarhi in July?”

Located at the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh is a land of wonders to majority tourists. The state is blessed with abundant flora and fauna along with rich cultural heritage and historical locations. Whatever be your interest, Madhya Pradesh will never leave you disappointed and all the credits go to the numerous towns and cities that together make up the beautiful Madhya Pradesh!

One state that deserves special mention, especially if you want a good trip in MP within a short span of time (for three days or so), is definitely Pachmarhi. But the question is, since there are so many things to see, feel, enjoy and taste in Pachmarhi, how will you do it all within three days? First of all, you need to avail the Pachmarhi tour package from your trusted travel agency and then just follow the trip itineraries. So the Pachmarhi tour package sort out your three days trip?

  1. Day 1– Since there are numerous places to visit in Pachmarhi and you have just 3 days to spare, visiting only the special tourist attractions would be a wise decision. On the first day, visit the Pandava Caves, Bee Falls and lastly Dhoopgarh. One of the best places in Pachmarhi that will leave you bespectacled is the Pandava caves, a group of Buddhist temples carved in rocks belonging to the 9th century. Although there are many waterfalls in Pachmarhi, you will simply marvel at the beauty of Bee Falls with its cascade of glistening water coursing through the valleys. The last stop would be Dhoopgarh, the highest point of Pachmarhi at 1352 meter. You can very well imagine how picturesque it would be to view the sunrise and sunset from this point and this is the specialty of this place, undoubtedly!
  • Day 2– The previous day trip must have left you pretty exhausted! Hence how about a visit to another spectacular cave and a magnificent hilltop temple? that’s right! You will be taken to the Jata Shankar Cave and Chauragarh Temple on the second day. Like the Pandava caves, Jata Shankar Cave is also no less a beauty. Composed of mainly limestone, this cave again has a mythological tale to say: it is believed Lord Shiva hid himself from the wrath of Bhashmasur. This cave has naturally carved structures that look like Lord Shiva himself and hence the name. The Chauragarh Temple is located atop a hill at a height of 1326 meter; you can have a spectacular view of the surrounding hills and valleys. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva; most importantly you need to have great strength in your leg muscles for you need to climb nearly 1300 steps to reach here!
  • Day 3– The last day of your trip should be ended in a grand way. Hence, you will be visiting the Satpura National Park and the Duchess Fall. Begin with the Fall and then end both your day and the trip among the animals! Duchess Falls is yet another scenic waterfall and you can call it the Victoria Falls of Madhya Pradesh, unhesitatingly. At Satpura National Park, you can view various animals like tigers, leopards, bison and others from a close view as well as watch various migratory birds chirping here and there.

Conclusion- Thus your three day trip to Pachmarhi is sorted. With a visit to so many places within three days, you will surely have one of the best Madhya Pradesh tourism experiences. Remember! Book your tour package in advance so that you can enjoy the short trip in an organized way instead of hurrying at the last moment.

Places To See in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh

Among the various tourist places in Madhya Pradesh, Orccha stands out for many reasons. The once upon a time historical capital of the Bundela Rajput Kings, the city has a story to say in every nook and cranny. The main medium through which the history of the city is spoken out to its tourists is … Continue reading “Places To See in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh”

Among the various tourist places in Madhya Pradesh, Orccha stands out for many reasons. The once upon a time historical capital of the Bundela Rajput Kings, the city has a story to say in every nook and cranny. The main medium through which the history of the city is spoken out to its tourists is its ancient monuments and forts; one can delve into India’s rich past of glorious times by simply visiting these places.
 
Besides, Orchha is a city that is resplendent with hills and lush greenery, where you can capture Nature in her full mirth and exuberance. So before you plan a trip to this historic wonderland, here are some of the popular must-visit tourist spots in Orchha:
 

  • Jhansi Fort- You must have heard the popular tale of the fierce ‘Jhansi ki Rani’ in Indian history. This fort is now a remnant of the times when the erstwhile heroine fought some of the most dangerous battles. It was built nearly four centuries ago and occupies an area about 49 acres. The fort stands proudly as an example of intelligent architecture and is regarded as one of the best protected areas in India. There is also a museum inside this fort that has some spectacular sculptures giving an informative insight about Bundelkhand’s history.
     
  • Chaturbhuj temple- Let us shift to the spiritual aspect of Orchha in the olden times. Built in the 17th century by the Bundela Rajput kings, this temple is a brilliant piece of architecture that is no less than a fort! The temple is of an impressive height with the topmost floor giving you a fabulous view of the entire city of Orchha.
  • Orchha fort- When you will first see this fort, you may initially think it to be a replica of the Edinburgh Castle in UK! But that is not true; it is yet another popular fort in Orchha that is breathtakingly beautiful. Situated on the Betwa River, this magnificent structure has many temples and palaces inside it. The main component parts of this fort are the Raj Mahal, Jahangir Mahal and Rai Parveen Mahal. Each of these Mahals has its own specialty- If asked which one is the most historic monument in the history of forts in Orccha, Raj Mahal is the clear winner! Rai Parveen Mahal is the palace that was dedicated to a woman named Rai Parveen; King Indramani was so allured to her charm and beauty that he built this palace in her name, almost like the story behind Taj Mahal (Shah Jahan built it for Mumtaz). Jahangir Mahal is especially noted for its balconies and the enticing view of Orchha from them.
  • Orchha wildlife sanctuary- Like any other sanctuary, Orchha wildlife sanctuary is also a reserve, sheltering various species of animals and birds. Besides, this sanctuary is also one of the most popular tourist spots in Orchha. Built in 1994, animals like sloth bear, langur, tiger, blue bull and others find peaceful shelter here. This place is also home to more than 200 species of birds, including migratory birds like black swan, kingfisher, quail and many more. Apart from being blessed with abundant flora and fauna, the beauty of Orchha wildlife sanctuary lies in the flowing waters of River Betwa, that completes the beauty of this place.We recommend an evening visit here as the scenic beauty of the sunn setting down behind the Chattris ( cenotaphs ) is a photographer’s delight.
  • Chattris- Chattris are actually cenotaphs or opulent tombs of the earlier Indian kings. The chattris don’t look like any ordinary tombs so at your first glance, you might mistake it as any other royal Orchha fort! These royal structures are many in number and are built on the banks of Betwa. You can get the best view of the Chattris and gaze at their beauty, if you stand on the bridge that is on the opposite side of the river.
     
    Conclusion- Connect with i4u Travel Services,the Madhya Pradesh Tourism specialist for your holiday requirements for Orchha.

Get Ready To Be Stupefied By These Four MP Places in 2019!

India has been(and still is) a glorious treasure not only to the British but also to the Indians as well. Even in the erstwhile times, India has never failed to supply rich resources or awe its visitors with its stupendous beauty. Till date, the numerous states that altogether comprise India, attract the attention of people … Continue reading “Get Ready To Be Stupefied By These Four MP Places in 2019!”

India has been(and still is) a glorious treasure not only to the British but also to the Indians as well. Even in the erstwhile times, India has never failed to supply rich resources or awe its visitors with its stupendous beauty. Till date, the numerous states that altogether comprise India, attract the attention of people from all over the world. Each state is notable for some unique specialties. In this respect, the state that is also called the ‘heart of India’ or ‘Hindustan ka dil’, Madhya Pradesh, forms one of the most-visited states in India every year. Just like the heart is the blood-supplier to the entire body, similarly, Madhya Pradesh(Madhya meaning center) gives life to the whole of India. In the bygone times, Madhya Pradesh has played an important role in history and still has traces of remnants lying here and there. This has made Madhya Pradesh tourism a thriving factor in this state.

In 2019, there are a few places where the footfalls of the tourists are higher compared to the other years. So if you are a wanderlust by nature, and don’t know yet about the MP places you should visit in 2019, here is a list that you must go through:

1. Gwalior- This is one of the most popular historical cities and it takes only two hours from Agra to reach here. The city is replete with tall forts and towers that bring back the memories of the erstwhile times. There is one fort that is situated atop a hill and looks over the entire city. Once you reach the top, you will be able to view Gwalior in its entirety. This fort is considered to be one of the most invincible ones among the forts of India. Besides, the city is also a treasure house of art and other architecture and these make Gwalior ideal for Madhya Pradesh sightseeing tour. The other major tourist attractions include Tome of Tansen, Man Singh Palace, Sasbahu Temples and Teli ka Mandir.

2. Khajuraho temples- These group of temples are regarded as one of the finest specimens of Indian architecture. Altogether there are 22 temples that grab the attention of tourists from all over the world. These temples are festooned with erotic sculptures and intricate carvings that symbolize life, love and worship. Other temples that are major crowd puller are Vishvanath temple, Duladeo temple, Vamana temple, Lakshman Temple and the list is endless!

3. Kanha National Park- Madhya Pradesh is not only a state of historical and spiritual places, but there are also abundant locations to catch the glimpse of wildlife too. Kanha National Park tops this list and surprisingly, Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’ is said to have been inspired from here! And on visiting this park, you will get all your answers too. People come here to sight tigers, Blackbuck and peacocks in large numbers. Barasingha and the sunset point are the other attractions that draw a large number of tourists every year.

4. Bandhavgarh National Park- This park is a popular tourist attraction for its large number of tigers. Surrounded with lush green valleys and rocky terrain, this 446 sq km wildlife reserve is also home to numerous exotic species of birds, aquatic animals and mammals. An elephant or jeep safari ride to this place will ensure you have the best thrilling experience ever for you never know which animal comes knocking at your door!

Conclusion- So if you are already excited to visit Madhya Pradesh and have fun by going back to the past times or have an exciting adventure in the midst of wildlife, all you need to do is select the right MP travel packages that will help you to get the best of Madhya Pradesh.