By Rahul Srinivas ( 01st July, 2008)
Madhya Pradesh has gained a huge promotion of becoming a favourite tourist
destination, especially amongst the overland travelers. India in recent
survey, is among the top tourist destinations in the world. The importance
of tourism and the benefit derived from it are well known. With changing
times, interests of tourists also considerably changed. People are now
enthusiastic about less known places more than repeadtedly inflicted
destinations. Today tourists are not only elated with the names of cultural,
heritage and religious tours, they are more looking forward to adventure and
eco tourism.
In keeping with the change in attitude of tourists, Madhya Pradesh tourism
has decided to promote eco tourism and adventure tourism. The government has
also decided to seek active participation of private institutions. They are
promoting their eco tourism by good advertising programs and active
involvement with industry. There are plenty of options of eco tourism in the
state. Travelers is able to enjoy the wilds in their natural habitat in a
serene and clean ambiance. Adventure tourism provides tourists with unending
thrill and joy. Madhya Pradesh with its varied landscapes, unexploited so
far, has immense potential for adventure activities. The state is gifted
with rivers, water bodies, hills, and forest covers for activities like
water sports, angling, camping, hot air ballooning and many more.
The state government focuses on improvement of roads and communication,
accommodation, recreational facilities, advertising the tourist destinations
to ensure desirable possible use of infrastructure and create new
appropriate policies for earning foreign exchange earnings. The state
government also emphasis on the indigenous employment opportunities. The
increasing tourism also means that it should help in generating a greater
demand for local products and thus creating new employment opportunities.
For adventure and eco tourism, Madhya Pradesh is blessed with places like
Pachmarhi, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Satpura Hills, Tigra Lake, Upper Lake and
numerous other. Activities like camping, trekking, water sports, cycle
safari, riding trail, rock climbing, para sailing/ paragliding, and hot air
ballooning are popular among tourists. In order of tourist's comfort, the
state government have established good set of hotels, resorts and well
transport facilities. Madhya Pradesh, the heart of India surely one of prime
destinations, must not be missed at any cost.
Related Guide Links
Bandhavgarh National Park
Kanha National Park
Ujjain
Gwalior
Sanchi Stupa
Tour Package
Indian Wildlife Tour
