Madhya Pradesh lines-up promising festivals, activities and events to attract tourists

Going by the seven per cent increase in the tourist arrivals last year, the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) is endorsing the state as an adventure and experiential destination. In addition, the tourism board will also focus a lot on film tourism and events this year.
According to the news reports, more than 200 Bollywood, Hollywood and web series have been filmed in Madhya Pradesh. Meanwhile, shooting for Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2 and a Paramount production is also on in the heart of India. Besides, for the first time ever, IIFA will be hosted in Bhopal and Indore this year. Madhya Pradesh also hosted the ITA awards in 2019.


As for the cultural festivals, the MPTB is preparing for the Namaste Orchha festival after tasting success with the 6-day Mandu Festival from December 27, 2019, to January 3, 2020.Orchha is a promising tourist destination marked for its river front and wildlife. Namaste Orchha aims to promote the culture of Orchha from March 6 to 8, 2020. The festival will have cultural and spiritual activities. The state will also host the famous Khajuraho Dance Festival.

A visit to Madhya Pradesh is pleasant after October, when the forest reserves and national parks open for the tourists till March. Overall, there are 10 national parks and 6 tiger reserves and 26 wildlife sanctuaries in MP.