Chambal in for make-over, to become a tourist centre

Thursday, 20 June 2013 | SR | Bhopal | in Bhopal

Chambal Valley, which had been haven for dacoits for decades, is now going to become a new tourist attraction in the State. Tourists will now be able to see centuries-old temples of archaeological importance in the area.

The Union Government has sanctioned Rs 7 crore for development of Chambal tourist circuit. Under it, tourist facilities are being developed in Sheopur, Morena and Bhind districts. Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation has made arrangements for providing information regarding tourist facilities and is setting up facilities, including water sports, boating, rafting, camping, bird watching and interpretation centre in the National Chambal Alligator Sanctuary.    
A number of archaeologically significant places exist in Morena and Bhind.
In Morena district, there is an 8th century Shiva temple, Mahabharat-era remnants at Sihoniya, pre-historic script written in caves of Pahargarh and a number of Mughal and Scindia-era buildings.
For tourists' convenience, tourist information and facility centres are being constructed at all these places. Similarly, arrangements for parking, signages and lodging of tourists are being made near Kankan Mutt and Shanishchara Mandir.
Work is also underway to make Ater fort in Bhind district more convenient. Similarly, tourism information and facility centre and singnages are being developed at Sesaipura in Sheopur district, parking arrangements and boating facility at Rameshwaram, viewpoint on the banks of Chambal River, etc.

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