Chitrakoot is located in the northern spurs of the Vindhyas. It is also known as ‘the hill of many wonders. The place holds spritual significance.Accoding to hindu mythology,Lord Rama along with his brother and wife Sita spent eleven out of fourteen years of exile in these forest , Sage Atri and Sati Anusuya meditated on this ground and the principal trinity of the Hindu pantheon, Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, took their incarnations. Sufferers and seekers, poets and visionaries, princes and noblemen have, through the ages, sought and founds solace in Chitrakoot. The place also serves as a pilgrim centre.

Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit the place is from October to March.The time is most suitable as the place experience moderate climate during this time of the year.

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Gwalior is a city in Madhya Pradesh in India. It lies 122 km south of Agra with a population of 690,342. At the heart of Gwalior is its fortress (Gwalior Fort), built by Raja Man Singh Tomar, of the Tomar dynasty. There are many impressive sculptures, which were defaced by Babur’s forces and renovated later. The images are in five main groups. Teli Ka Mandir has distinct pattern which integrates a Dravidian roof with Indo-Aryan decorations. Sculptures adorn the utmost part of temple. Man Singh Palace also known as the Chit Mandir or Painted Palace is ornated by paintings of ducks, peacocks and elephants. The other palaces are Karan Palace or Kirti Mandir, Jehangir Mahal and Shan Jahan Mahal. The palace has a large tank Jauhar Kund where the Rajput women of the harem carried out mass sati or self-immolation after the Raja was defeated in battle in 1232.

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Madhya Pradesh is often called the Heart of India as it occupies the central position of India. Its capital is Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh was originally the largest state in India until November 1, 2000 when the southeastern portion of the state split off to form the new state of Chhattisgarh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Madhya Pradesh was created in 1950 from the former British Central Provinces and Berar and the princely states of Makrai and Chhattisgarh, with Nagpur as the capital of the state. The State is made up of 48 districts.

Known for its archetecturial style and scenic beauty, Madhya Pradesh’s three sites have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. They are the Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986) including Devi Jagadambi temple, Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989) and the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003).

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