(Mandu festival is all set to host you to relive art, culture, heritage, and cuisines in Madhya Pradesh)
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KOLKATA, 18 DECEMBER 2023:
Mandu is a place that mesmerizes travel bugs for all the right reasons. This magical destination is mostly preferred to be visited during and post monsoon. The city is full of heritage sites like Rani Roopmati Pavilion, Hoshang Shah’s tomb, and Baz Bahadur Palace, etc. that make it one of the popular tourist attractions in Madhya Pradesh. When you set out on a journey to a destination as beautiful as Mandu, you tend to fall in love with its scenic beauty.
The town which houses one of India’s biggest forts- ‘the Mandu Fort,’ says the story of legendary romance of Rani Roopmati and Baz Bahadur and also displays the ancient afghan architectural marvels.
Let’s talk about the Mandu Festival organised by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board in December every year to invite tourists from across the world to witness the real beauty of this ancient town which has existed ever since the 6 th Century BC.
Mandu Festival or Mandu Mahotsava is all about enjoying the vibrant culture, music, arts, heritage, and cuisines. The event, which is organised by Tourism Board in every winter, showcases live concerts, local art, craft and cuisine, adventure sports, cycling expedition, rural excursion, and much more.
The city has gained immense popularity ever since the first Mandu Utsav in 2019 in Madhya Pradesh. It also provides a platform to local art and culture to get recognition nationally.
Activities during Mandu Utsava:
- Live concerts and musical performances
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Cycling expeditions
- Adventure Sports
- Adventure Activities
- Art & Culture exhibitions
- Light and sound show
- Rural Excursion and interaction with local communities
- Yoga and meditation session
- Heritage walk
- Horse riding in the pristine village of Malipura
- Traditional folk dance and music performances by local artists
- Classical dance performances
History and Attractions of Mandu-
The city of Mandu is adorned with spell-binding Afghan architecture surrounded by baobab trees, native to Africa. The City is synonymous with one of the most famous tragic love story of the melodious Rani Roopmati and the last independent ruler of Mandu, King Baz Bahadur, amongst other things. Its establishment goes as back as the 6t Century. It was a division of the Tarangagadh Kingdom and it houses the largest fort in the history of India which is still defended by the holy Narmada River from its south which was once a powerful dynasty in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. The grand palaces are still alive with royal romance while the gateways (Darwaza) speak of a history of imperial conquests.
Floating on two water bodies- Kapur and Munj Talao, the Jahaz Mahal in Mandu looks like a ship that’s about to sail. However, for centuries this ship made of stone and mortar never did. Instead, it stood floating over the twin lakes, bearing a silent witness to Mandu’s long, rich and varied history. During monsoon, the water level reaches the edge of the monument thereby giving it a ship like appearance and hence the name Jahaz Mahal.
Apart from Jahaz Mahal the city is adorned with many magnificent places including:
Kakrah Khoh waterfall, Rani Roopmati Pavilion (a striking view of Narmada river), Hindola Mahal, Baz Bahadur's Palace, Jami Masjid, Champa Baoli and Hammam, Ashrafi Mahal, Jain Temple, Taveli Mahal and Nilkanth Mahadev Temple.
Connectivity:
By Air: The nearest airport is at Indore, 100 km away, connected to Mumbai, Delhi, and Bhopal.
By Rail: Convenient railheads are Ratlam (124 km) on the Mumbai-Delhi main line and Indore (99 km)
By Road: Regular bus services connect Mandu with Indore, Dhar, Mhow, Ratlam, Ujjain and Bhopal. Best Season: July to March, with the monsoon months being the best.
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