Tourist Attractions nearby Kanha National Park Madhya Pradesh

Posted Date: 14-Jan-2011	Category: Wildlife Tourism in Madhya Pradesh	Rating:
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Within a few kms of the Kanha National Park, there are plenty of tourist attractions which you must include when visiting Madhya Pradesh. This article will give you details about tourist spots nearby Kanha National Park.

The State of Madhya Pradesh in India is not just home to the famous Kanha National Park and other wildlife sanctuaries, but has plenty of beautiful tourist spots within driving distance of the Kanha National Park. Hence it is advisable to keep aside at least a week to enjoy all the various beautiful sites around Kanha National Park.

1. Jabalpur Tourist Attractions: If you are traveling by train to visit Kanha National Park, the nearest railway station is at Jabalpur. It is a good idea to spend a day or two in this town before visiting the Park as there are some interesting tourist attractions in Jabalpur.
(a) Madan Mahal Fort: built in AD 1116
(b) Rani Durgavati Museum that houses a number of fine archaeological findings and sculptures
(c) The Tilwara Ghat: This is where the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi are said to have been immersed
(d) Marble Rocks
Click here for more information: Bhedaghat Marble Rocks Jabalpur
(e) Dhuandhar Falls
(f) Chausath Yogini Mandir

2. Bamni Dadar (Dadar means plateau) Tourist Spot: This is the most popular tourist attraction near Kanha National Park due to its breathtaking sunset views. Not surprisingly, it is referred to as Sunset Point. While you watch the sky changing its colours with the sun dipping over the horizon, you may suddenly spot quietly grazing deer species. Keep your cameras and videocams ready!
Bamni Dadar

3. Kawardha Palace Madhya Pradesh: This magnificent palace, built by Maharaja Dharamraj Singh in the 1930s, is located in the midst of beautifully landscaped gardens over an expanse of 11 acres. Designed from massive Italian stone and marble piece, the highlight of the Kawardha Palace is its Durbar Hall with an imposing dome. It is here that the Maharaja held court with his officials and met the residents of his kingdom. The Haathi Darwaza (Elephant Gate) leads you over the threshold to numerous rooms. All the rooms of the palace have high ceilings, adding to the spaciousness of the structure and marble staircases connect the lower levels with the upper ones.

You can also visit Mandawa Mahal and the Madan Manjari Mahal, ancient regal homes of the 11th century, located about 20mins. drive Kawardha on its northern side.

4. Temples near Kanha National Park: After visiting the Kawardha Palace, you can spend some time visiting the nearby temples. One is the Radha Krishna Temple with its unique underground rooms where sages during ancient times spent hours in meditation. There is also a water tank adjacent to the temple. The other group of temples which are famous here are the Bhoremdeo Temples on the banks of the Pushpa Sarovar Lake. Set up by the Nag dynasty ruler King Ramchandra, these temples were built in honour of Lord Shiva and have interesting stone carvings.

5. The Saroda Reservoir Madhya Pradesh: Locate just over 12 kms away, this reservoir is a man-made water source where you can avail of fishing and boating facilities. Due to its farily quiet location, it makes for a good picnic spot.

6. Sahaspur Wildlife Sanctuary Madhya Pradesh: If you have not quenched your thirst for wildlife at the Kanha National Park, you can also visit the Sahaspur Wildlife Sanctuary. Located about 21 kms from Kawardha, this sanctuary too has plenty of wildlife resiendents including jungle cats and leopards. Bird species also thrive due to the forest tank, where you can catch glimpses of kingfishers, ducks, herons, egrets, etc. The Forest Department officials of the sanctuary can arrange for a night drive through the sanctuary – a unique experience!
Sahaspur Wildlife Sanctuary

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