Madhya Pradesh has rich cultural heritage with numerous monuments, national parks, sanctuaries, and 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is the largest state in India covering an area of 4,43,406 sq. km. The state focuses on cultural, wildlife, leisure, and pilgrimage tourism. Major tourist circuits highlighted different regions like Gwalior-Khajuraho, Ujjain-Mandu, Jabalpur-Kanha national park, and Sanchi-Pachmarhi. The government promotes tourism through policies on infrastructure development, heritage hotels, and identifying special tourism zones.

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Madhya Pradesh Tourism Policies
SUBMITTED BY – SHEETU GOEL

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Madhya Pradesh – The Very Heart of India
It covers an area of
4,43,406 sq. km, making it
the biggest State in the
country,
The state of Madhya Pradesh is known as ‘the heart of Incredible India’. With 9
national parks, 25 sanctuaries and 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the State is home
to a rich cultural heritage; innumerable monuments, large plateau, mountain ranges,
rivers and miles of dense forests offering an unparalleled panorama of wildlife
Percentage of tourists visiting
Madhya Pradesh and other states
(2013)
Tourist attractions in Madhya Pradesh

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TOURISM MADHYA PRADESH HEART OF INCREDIBLE INDIA - FACTS
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WORLD HERITAGE
SITES SANCHI,
KHAJURAHO AND
BHIMBETKA1
KEY FOCUS
SECTOR OF
GROWTH
BY MP GOVERNMENT
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RANK IN
DOMESTIC
TOURIST
ARRIVAL

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Madhya Pradesh – Types of Tourism
 Cultural tourism
( heritage sites )
 Wildlife and
adventure tourism
( wildlife parks, lakes,
rivers, & hill stations )
 Leisure and business
tourism
( Metros and major tourist
centers)
 Pilgrim tourism
( places of religious
importance )
Gwalior, Datia, Orchha,
Khajuraho, Bhopal,
Sanchi, Mandu,
Burhanpur,etc.
Kanha, Bandhavgarh,
Panna, Satpura, and
Pench Valley National
Parks; Upper
Lake (Bhopal),
Pachmarhi, Mainpat,
Khajuraho, Tamia,
Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore,
Raipur, Jabalpur, etc.
Ujjain, Maheshwar,
Omkareshwar,
Chitrakoot, Bhopal,
Sanchi, Orchha,
Amarkantak,
Rajim, etc.

5. CIRCUIT 1
CIRCUIT 2
CIRCUIT 3
CIRCUIT 4

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Offering a profound insight on the architectural grandeur and rich history of
Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior-Shivpuri-Orchha-Khajuraho circuit is an ideal
expedition plan.
Madhya Pradesh – Major Tourist Circuits
CIRCUIT 1 - Gwalior – Shivpuri – Orchha – Khajuraho
Major attractions –
 Architectural grandeur
 Indian history
 Heritage sites
 Sky – kissing temples
 Mosaic paintings
 Wildlife sanctuary

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Taking one on a spiritual sojourn in Madhya Pradesh, this circuit is of utmost
importance. Most of the destinations in this circuit are referred to as
‘temple towns’ and have a peculiar divinity that cannot be seen anywhere
else.
Madhya Pradesh – Major Tourist Circuits
CIRCUIT 2 - Indore – Ujjain – Maheshwar – Omkareshware – Mandu
Major attractions –
 Temple towns
 Rich Indian culture
 Spiritual significance
 Afghan architecture
 Ghats and palaces
 Wooden houses

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Experience the thrills of being in the deepest woods with hundred types of
animals, watching the majestically cascading waterfalls and some of the
surreal locations. This circuit tour in Madhya Pradesh takes one closer to
nature and help in complete rejuvenation of oneself.
Madhya Pradesh – Major Tourist Circuits
CIRCUIT 3 - Jabalpur – Bhedaghat – Mandla – Kanha – Bandhavgarh
Major attractions –
 Wildlife sanctuary
• Kanha National
Park
• Bandhavgarh
National Park
 Cascading waterfalls
 Forts and palaces
 Temples

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This circuit let one sail through the glorious history of India; take one to the
places that have excellent blend of history and nature and to a far off land
that is simply surreal and ideal for a romantic getaway.
Madhya Pradesh – Major Tourist Circuits
CIRCUIT 4 - Sanchi – Bhopal – Bhojpur – Bhimbetka – Pachmarhi
Major attractions –
 Glorious history
 Buddhist structure
 Monuments and
mosques
 Beautiful temples,
quarries, rock drawings,
royal palace
 Ancient natural caves
 Waterfalls & dense
forests

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Source: “India Tourism Statistics 2013”, Ministry of Tourism, India Domestic tourist statistics
for the year 2014 are not available
Foreign tourist arrivals and domestic tourist visits in India Madhya Pradesh contributed
5.4% in the total tourist
number of India in the year
2013.
Foreign tourists arrivals
were recorded at 2.81
lakhs in 2013 and the
domestic tourists visits
were 6.3 crore.
 The tourism sector
accounted for 2.7% in Gross
State Domestic Product and
1.9% in state employment in
2009.
Foreign Tourists DomesticTourists
Tourist Footfall

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 The tourism policy of the Madhya Pradesh state government is in place
since the year 2002.
 The latest amendments were made to the policy in 2014 focusing on -
 promoting private investment in the tourism sector and
 undertaking appropriate development of tourism based projects
through PPP.
Areas of interventions being focused by the government are:
Skill development and employment
oriented training for youth
Subsidy to regional airlines
Establishment of State Tourism Council and DistrictTourism
Councils to promote culture and tourism related programs
Identification of 16 special
tourism zones
Tourism policy
Other provisions -
Provisions to promote
heritage tourism
The Government has
allowed 100% foreign
investment under the
automatic route in the
hotel and tourism
related industry,

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The Madhya Pradesh government has proposed the following with respect to the tourism and
hospitality industry:
 Provision of INR 134 crore in 2015-16 for different schemes under tourism department like
promotion of inter-state aviation service, tourism infrastructure and religious tourism and
adventure sports.
 Establishment of Tagore Arts Complex in Khandwa and Vidisha for promotion of art and culture.
 Provision of INR 142 crore in 2015-16 for cultural and archaeological activities
 Cultural programs will be organized in Ujjain from beginning of the year till the end of Kumbh
next year
Initiatives by State Government

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The Madhya Pradesh Government recently amended its policy in 2014 which focuses on
developing heritage and eco-tourism. The policy covers incentives for hotels, motor vehicles, and
special tourism zones among others. Some of the important policy measures are as follows:
 Subsidy for Heritage Hotels:
35 % capital subsidy subject to maximum ceiling limit of INR 1.5
crore or whichever is less (not including the cost of the land) will
be provided for renovation of the property.
 Exemption in LuxuryTax on Construction of New Heritage
Hotels:
All new heritage hotels set up after 01.04.2006 shall be
exempted from Luxury Tax for a period of 10 years
 Budget hotels on privately owned land, will be entitled to 20%
capital subsidy subject to a maximum ceiling of INR 50 lakh.
Madhya Pradesh tourism policy 2014

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The key projects undertaken by the government are as follows
 Film Tourism: Regions such as Bhopal, Pachmarhi, Orchha, Bhedaghat
have been marked as potential zones for filming,
 Set up international-level convention centres under MICE tourism in
Bhopal, Jabalpur and Gwalior,
 Destinations being developed into major tourist spots: Ujjain,
Chanderi, Khandwa, Indore(Mega Destination), Jabua, Alirajpur and
Gwalior,
 Development of Mega Circuits: Jabalpur, Narmada Circuit, Ujjain,
Buddhist Circuit and Bhopal,
 Development of Way Side Amenities (WSA) in 268 locations of which
30 have received approvals from the government and 45 more
locations will be developed in the coming years with a budget marked
for approximately INR 24 crore for development.
Film tourism
International-level
convention centers
Major tourist spots
Development of
mega circuits
Way side amenities

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Madhya Pradesh has also introduced
 caravan tourism on select routes,
 cruise tourism on Narmada river and
 city sightseeing tours to attract tourists.
Major recommendations for the state are to explore
 Development of Wildlife Tourism
 setting up Luxury hotels and cottages near or in
important tourist destinations
 launching specialized heritage tours and
 identification and development of additional mega
circuits and destinations.
Innovative practices

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TAJ HOTELS AND RESORTS
Company owns two properties one each in Pachmarhi and Bhopal.
5 hotels in Madhya Pradesh, one each in Bandhavgarh National Park,
Panna National Park, Pench National Park, Kanha National Park and
Khajuraho
Hotel in Indore
AND SUCCESS STORIES CONTINUE...
Hotels in Indore & Khajuraho
Opening in January, 2013 at Bhopal
Lalit Temple View, Khajuraho
SUCCESS STORIES MADHYA PRADESH COMPANIES PRESENT

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