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Gujaratis are very fond of travelling. They love to explore new places. Then we will tell you about our neighboring state. The vibrant state of Madhya Pradesh is called the “Heart of India”. It is home to the cultural and spiritual heritage of almost all religions. Madhya Pradesh is full of numerous monuments, intricately carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces. The natural beauty of Madhya Pradesh is equally diverse. The state has vast mountain ranges, winding rivers and miles of green forests.
On this World Water Day, Madhya Pradesh is organizing tours to developed tourist destinations on some of its major reservoirs, where the Tourism Department has built beautiful resorts amidst natural beauty near the reservoirs. These tourist places are no less than any foreign place for domestic tourists. These places invite you to do a variety of activities near the water.
Tourist Island – Home of an Innovative Activity
Situated on the banks of Narmada River and Omkareshwar Dam in Khandwa district, Sailani Island is close to the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga shrine where Sailani Island offers visitors a serene retreat with resort accommodation. The site is spread over 5 acres of land and is surrounded by the sacred Narmada waters on three sides. The island is away from all the hustle and bustle of the city and is full of natural beauty and water activities. Apart from spending peaceful time at the lavish resort, one can enjoy exciting water based recreational activities available here like speed boating, surfing, paddle boating and cruising. The island is one of the most unique and unique water sports tourism destinations in Madhya Pradesh that offers relaxing yet adventurous activities for vacationers and tourists.
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Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is mainly one of the nearest tourist places to the tourist island. Which is situated at a distance of only 40 km.
How to reach by road-
Located at a distance of 120 km from Indore and 40 km from Omkareshwar.
Rail and Air- Its nearest railway station and airport is Indore which is connected to all the major cities of the country.
The Sailani Island Resort developed by Madhya Pradesh Tourism is the only resort on the island.
Gandhisagar Dam and Mini Goa
Gandhi Sagar is a small town in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh, situated on the banks of Chambal River. The city is famous for the Gandhi Sagar Dam, one of the largest dams in India. This dam was built in the year 1960 on the Chambal River and is used for irrigation, power generation and flood control. The city is also known for its natural beauty and peaceful environment. At this place you can enjoy exciting water based recreational activities like speed boating, surfing, paddle boating and cruising.
surrounding
Places worth seeing near Gandhisagar Dam include Mandsaur Fort, Gandhisagar Sanctuary, Chaturbhuj Nala, Buddhist Caves, Dharmarajeshwar Temple etc. The backwaters of Gandhisagar Dam especially during the summer season creates a mini Goa like destination which lasts for 4 months of the season and is visited by thousands of tourists and locals.
How to reach by road
– Buses and taxis are easily available from the district headquarters.
By Air – The nearest airport to Gandhisagar Dam is Udaipur which is 225 km away and Indore airport is 280 km away by rail.
– Nearest railway station is Kota which is 104 km away and Ratlam railway station is 212 km away which is the nearest railway station in the country. All major cities are connected by railways.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism has developed its own resort named Hingloj Resort on Gandhisagar Dam. Which is the only asset of this dam. For the convenience of tourists, recently an event called Gandhisagar Floating Festival was organized by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board and a tent city was also constructed there.
