This city is famous for the Gwalior Fort. The invincible sandstone fortress dominates the city with magnificent outer walls and beautiful palaces inside.

Built by Raja Mansingh with vast halls and carved stone screens. A superb sonet lumiere, is held here every evening.

A marvel of 15^th century architecture, the palace was Raja Mansingh's gift to his favourite queen Mriganayani.

Two graceful temples dedicated to lord Vishnu, in a unique blend of architectural styles.

The current residence of the royal Scindia family, the palace is an ltalianate structure with an imposing Durbar Hall. Decorated with tapestries and antique furniture.

Memorial to the legendary singer who was one of the 'nine jewels' in court of emperor Akbar.

• Upper & Lower Lakes
• Laxmi Narayan Temple
• Birla Museum
• Kilol Park
• Kamla Park
• Moti Masjid
• Sadar Manzil
• Taj-ul-Masjid

You can also drive past Vidhan Sabha, Tagore Memorial and The National Archives.

Bhojpur was founded by Raja Bhoj and has the ruins of a Shiva Temple. The symbol of Shiva -the Lingam, is a huge monolith. In Bhimbetka about 700 rock shelters belonging to the neolithic age, have been discovered. Over 500 caves have paintings of pre-historic man.

Visit the Kanch Mandir, Jain Shrine worked in glass beads, Lal Bagh Palace and the new palace.

The world famous Khajuraho temples were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD. The most important are the Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. The Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatji Temples with a lovely images of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanath and Nandi Temples, Lukshmana Temple, Visha Temple of Shiva, which is the

largest and most typical of temples. Visit the Eastern group of Temples that consist of the Parasvanath temples - the only Jain Temple surviving at Khajuraho and has excellent sculptures on the outer walls of the Sanctum, the Javeri Temple dedicated to Vishnu. The other Temples in this group are those dedicated to Brahma, Yamuna and Adinath.

The city of joy is famed for stories of the love of king Baz Bahadur, for his consort, Rani Rupmati. Originally the capital of the Hindu Parmar Kings in the 13^th century it was later captured by the sultans of Malwa. See the palaces, baths pavilions, each an architectural gem in the Afghan style, mosques and tombs of great beauty.

The Great Stupa: The oldest stone structure in India, the stupa has magnificently carved gateways or toranas. Amongst the finest examples of Buddhist art. The four gateways are each worth studying. Ashoka Pillar: lies near the southern gateway. One of the finest examples of Ashokan pillars.

Gupta Temple: This 5^th century AD temple, is one of the earliest known examples of temple architecture in India. 68 kms from Bhopal, Sanchi has the distinction of having the finest specimens of almost all Buddhist architectural forms. Stupa, Chaitya, temples and Monasteries dating from 3^rd century BC.

156 square kms in area, the Madhav National Park of Shivpuri is open throughout the year. With a varied terrain of wooded hills, it offers abundant opportunities of sighting a variety of wildlife. The predominant species that inhabits the park is the deer, the commonest of them being the dainty chinkara, the Indian gazelle and the chital. Other common species are nilgai, sambar, blackbuck, sloth bear, leopard and the langur.

Ujjain - one of the holiest and oldest cities of India was an important place, during the reign of Ashoka, in spreading Buddhism. Famous for its Jyotirlinga shrine at Onkareshwar, it is one of the seven sacred cities of India. Once in 12 years, the mammoth 'Kumbh Mela' festival is held here. The ancient shrine of Mahakala is among its attractions.

It was the capital of the Bundela Rajputs between 1531 and 1783. The palaces and temples built by them retain much of their pristine perfection. Some of the palaces were decorated with painted murals which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela school of Painting.

Within the fort complex, built in the 17^th century to commemorate the visit of Emperor Jehangir. Its strong lines are counter-balanced by delicate chhatris and trellis work.

The interior of the palace is painted with bold murals on a variety of religious themes.

With soaring spires, an unusual temple that was once a palace. Here Lord Rama is worshipped as king.

Built on a massive stone platform, the temple is reached by a steep flight of stairs.

Fourteen memorials to Orchha rulers by the banks of the Betwa river.

Set in landscaped gardens, a brick palace for the poetess and musician Rai Praveen, who captivated Raja lndramani in the 17^th century.