Madhya Pradesh Travel Info
Madhya means Central & Pradesh means state. It is not only its geographical
position that makes the state central, nestling as it is in the slopes
of the Vindhyachal ranges and being fed by many rivers. Rather, it is
in the position it carves for itself in so many other ways that makes
it central to the Indian Ethos. Cross-cultural exchanges across the subcontinent
have always traversed through this state.
Capital: Bhopal
Climate: During summers (May to June) it's very hot and its biting
cold during winters (October to March). The monsoon rains begin around
June and end August. The best time to visit Madhya Pradesh is between
October and April. Destination like Mandu has its own charm during monsoon
rains.
High Season - November - March
Languages spoken:
Popular languages are Hindi and English, tribal areas use there own tribal
languages.
Major Cities: Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Indore
Time:
India is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT, 4 hours and 30 minutes behind
Australian Standard Time and 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of American Standard
Time.
Access: Being the very heart of India, Madhya Pradesh is easily accessible.
By Air: Madhya Pradesh has five domestic airports at Bhopal (capital),
Jabalpur, Gwalior, Khajuraho and Indore.
By Rail & Road: A good network of Roads and Rails make Madhya Pradesh
highly accessible. Bhopal and other cities are also well connected with
Mumbai by rail and air.
New Delhi (India's capital) has an International Airport served by important
airlines of the world and the embassies of almost all nations are located
here.
Currency:
The Indian Rupee (Rs), divided into 100 paise (p). There are no restrictions
on the amount visitors can bring into India. Travelers carrying more than
US$ 5000 in cash and US$ 10,000 in traveler's cheque are required to fill
in a currency declaration form.
Most hotels and large shops accept credit cards but smaller properties
and game lodges do not. Only change money at official banks and hotels
and keep your receipts, which is required in the event of your changing
the Indian currency to your own currency.
Food:
Most restaurants, coffee shops, eateries or cafes offer a cosmopolitan
flare for Chinese, Continental, Indian or American. You can also find
joints which specialize in Madhya Pradesh delicacies.
Clothing:
Ideally light cottons. However the winters are cool and may warrant woolens
specially while in forests.
Travel Formalities:
A Visa is a must to enter India. You can contact the Indian Embassy /
High Commission in your country for the same. It is best to carry your
passport on you all the time. You may also carry a travel insurance.
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