Indian state MP showcases tourism at OTM in Mumbai
India’s Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board participated in the recently concluded OTM 2022 in Mumbai, showcasing the sustainable tourism of the state of Madhya Pradesh (MP), which enables socio-economic development for a complete tourism experience.
The Principal Secretary Tourism & Culture, Government of Madhya Pradesh and Managing Director of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB), Sheo Shekhar Shukla, said: “Madhya Pradesh has a lot to offer to every traveller. A good number of tourists visit nature centric pollution free destinations and get themselves rejuvenated and relaxed. Our state also offers Yoga, Meditation, Panchkarma & Spa centres. Madhya Pradesh, the heart of incredible India, embodies a blend of architectural grandeurs, pristine and unexplored destinations and cultural values. It is indeed a one stop destination for both national and international tourists. The state is endowed with a rich heritage and is known for numerous monuments, palaces, fortresses, stupas, diverse wildlife, beautifully engraved temples and hill stations.”
“We have played an active role in shaping the tourism sector to welcome our guests. Participation in this expo will definitely connect us with prominent tour operators and travel agents and help us to showcase the tremendous tourism potential in Madhya Pradesh. This event will definitely help us to achieve our goals of increasing footfalls to the State,” he added.
“MPTB is working strategically towards getting more domestic and international tourists, promoting new travel circuits in different segments to the tourist exploring history, heritage, culture, adventure, wildlife, spiritual, rural & wellness destinations, food and arts & crafts.
“Madhya Pradesh is a versatile state having variety of tourism products, we have activity filled tourist destinations, wildlife safaris, rural, natural scenic beauty, adventure activities, camping, water sports, cuisines, heritage, tribal culture, handicrafts, wellness and mindful tourism and many more things to explore and experience. We have adopted sustainable and responsible tourism practices in the state in a big way.
“We are into promotion of Homestays, Gramstays and Farmstays as a safe and culturally rich stay option for the guests to experience the rich rural culture, food and traditions of the State and have healthy non polluted tourism. We have also created itineraries for our source markets to promote Destination Madhya Pradesh,” he added.
Madhya Pradesh has become the hub of ‘film shooting’ now and a good number of filmmakers are coming to Madhya Pradesh to shoot their films. Government is promoting film tourism in a big way by providing subsidies and all permissions and clearances through single window online system.
Madhya Pradesh offers an assortment of attractions to everyone who loves to travel. It is the state with the forest area of 77,700 sq km filled with Sal Trees, Bamboos and mixed forest. It has numerous wildlife hotspots with 11 National Parks & 24 Wildlife Sanctuaries.
The UNESCO world heritage sites of Khajuraho, Bhimbetka & Sanchi are the iconic sites in in the state. Madhya Pradesh being the “Tiger State of the India” also gained the tag of “The Leopard State and the Ghadiyal State of the country”.
Madhya Pradesh is not only home to two Jyotirlingas Omkareshwar and Mahakaleshwar. Burhanpur and Bhopal exhibit the Mughal Architecture. Gwalior and Mandu are the some of the beautiful architectural sites, whereas Indira Sagar, Gandhi Sagar, Tawa and Bargi are the spellbinding water bodies. Cultural events like Khajuraho Dance festival, Tansen Festival and Allauddin Music fest are among the major events that grab attention of large number of tourists every year.
The State also has an annual event calendar which help tourists in planning their trips to Madhya Pradesh throughout the year. – TradeArabia News Service