Search Results for: Madhya Pradesh
Call of the wild cats, top 5 Tiger Reserves of Madhya Pradesh for wildlife tourism
The state of Madhya Pradesh is home to more than 10% of the world’s tiger population (an estimated 526 tigers) as per the tiger census in the year 2018. The State is home to six major tiger reserves in India, namely Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Satpura, Pench, Panna and Sanjay-Dubri, giving it the title of “Tiger State […]
A guide to navigating Madhya Pradesh’s exclusive winter fest – Jal Mahotsav 2022-23
By Nivi Shrivastava If you thought Madhya Pradesh was all about dense forest covers and elusive wildlife think again. Beyond the popular tourist circuits and wildlife adventures of MP, there lies an offbeat trail that flows through the banks of the holy river Narmada and takes you to the unseen, unexplored islands in the State. […]
In Madhya Pradesh, relive the magic of medieval Mandu in monsoon
By Nivi Shrivastava Around 100 km away from Madhya Pradesh’s present-day commercial capital Indore is the well-preserved mediaeval city of Mandu (aka Mandav) in the Dhar district. The city of joy, as it was once called, is a delight for history and architecture enthusiasts who often flock to the ruins for research and study. There are 61 […]
Amarkantak – the holy town of Madhya Pradesh where Narmada and Sone originate
It’s amazing how nature is the most silent healer that could wrap us in awe and double up as a spiritual abode for damaged souls. Sometimes visiting a naturally benevolent destination works far better than searching for peace at a holy shrine, which we discovered in the blissful lush vistas of Amarkantak. A small hilly […]
Reclaiming the dignity of artisans step by step
While we live in a time where capitalism and commercialization are at its peak, there are a handful of people who still take pride in being social advocates for old-school arts and craftsmanship. When we met Anar Patel (founder of Craftroots and Gramshree), she floored us with her simplicity and impeccable knowledge of Indian arts […]
Celebrating the Best In Tourism
India’s well-known travel magazine, Travel + Leisure India , declared the results of its fifth edition of the India’s Best Awards at the Shangri-La’s – Eros Hotel in New Delhi. The chief guest for the evening was Dr Martin Ney, the German Ambassador to India, who presented awards to the winners in 49 different categories. including […]
When art and fashion shared space in a mutual appreciation club
A few months back we told you about the journey of designer Vidhi Singhania , who caught our attention for her amazing work in Indian fashion. The designer, who spoke to us extensively about the revival the Kota and Benarsi weave during our first interaction, recently hosted another interesting exhibit with erstwhile Princess Nandini Singh of Jhabua […]