madhya pradesh tourism information

Identification of Tourism Circuits across

India

Interim Report-Phase II

Madhya Pradesh

June – 2012

Submitted to:

Ministry of Tourism, Government of

India

1, Parliament Street,

Transport Bhawan,

New Delhi - 110001

Submitted by:

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Ambience Mall, NH-8,

Gurgaon, Haryana – 122 001

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Assignment Brief .................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Objectives of the Study ........................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Key Findings of the Report ..................................................................................................... 1

2. Brief Profile of the Tourism Circuits .............................................................................................. 4

2.1 Description of the Circuits ...................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Destinations in the Circuits ................................................................................................... 15

3. Circuit 1: Indore– Ujjain – Omkareshwar – Maheshwar – Mandu ............................................... 19

3.1 Stakeholder Consultations..................................................................................................... 19

3.2 Town wise Carrying Capacity Assessment ........................................................................... 19

3.3 Existing Infrastructure Gaps ................................................................................................. 20

3.4 Projects Identification, Block Cost Estimates, Implementation and Funding ....................... 22

3.5 PPP Bifurcation of Identified Projects .................................................................................. 30

3.6 Estimated Employment Generation ...................................................................................... 33

4. Circuit 2: Jabalpur – Bhedaghat – Mandla – Kanha – Bandhavgarh - Amarkantak ..................... 34

4.1 Stakeholder consultation ....................................................................................................... 34






5. Circuit 3: Bhopal – Sanchi - Bhojpur – Bhimbetka - Pachmarhi .................................................. 44

5.1 Stakeholder consultation ....................................................................................................... 44






List of Tables

Table 1 : Description of destinations along the circuit: Indore - Ujjain– Omkareshwar– Maheshwar –

Mandu ................................................................................................................................................... 15

Table 2: Description of destinations along the circuit: Jabalpur – Bhedaghat – Mandla – Kanha –

Bandhavgarh - Amarkantak .................................................................................................................. 16

Table 3: Description of destinations along the circuit: Bhopal – Sanchi - Bhojpur – Bhimbetka -

Pachmarhi ............................................................................................................................................. 17

Table 4: Stakeholder Consultations ...................................................................................................... 19

Table 5: Carrying Capacity for Indore– Ujjain – Omkareshwar – Maheshwar – Mandu Circuit ......... 19

Table 6: Identified projects in Indore– Ujjain – Omkareshwar – Maheshwar – Mandu Circuit .......... 22

Table 7: PPP Bifurcation of Identified Project ..................................................................................... 30

Table 8: District-wise employment estimates for Indore-Ujjain-Mandu-Maheshwar Omkareshwar

circuit .................................................................................................................................................... 33

Table 9: Stakeholder Consultations ...................................................................................................... 34

Table 10: Carrying Capacity Assessment Jabalpur – Bhedaghat – Mandla – Kanha – Bandhavgarh -

Amarkantak ........................................................................................................................................... 34

Table 11: Identified projects in Jabalpur – Bhedaghat – Mandla – Kanha – Bandhavgarh -

Amarkantak Circuit ............................................................................................................................... 36

Table 12: PPP Bifurcation of the projects ............................................................................................. 41

Table 13: District-wise employment estimates ..................................................................................... 43

Table 14: Stakeholder Consultations .................................................................................................... 44

Table 15: Carrying capacity assessment of Bhopal – Sanchi - Bhojpur – Bhimbetka – Pachmarhi ..... 44

Table 16: Project Identification in Bhopal-Sanchi-Bhojpur-Bhimbetka-Pachmarhi ............................ 46

Table 17: PPP Bifurcation of Bhopal-Sanchi-Bhimbetka-Bhojpur-Pachmarhi .................................... 51

Table 18: District-wise employment estimates for Bhopal - Sanchi - Bhojpur -Bhimbetka-Pachmarhi

.............................................................................................................................................................. 53

List of Figures

Figure 1: Destinations in Indore.............................................................................................................. 5

Figure 2: Destinations in Ujjain .............................................................................................................. 6

Figure 3: Destinations in Omkareshwar .................................................................................................. 6

Figure 4: Destinations in Maheshwar ..................................................................................................... 7

Figure 5: Destinations in Dhar ................................................................................................................ 7

Figure 6: Destinations in Mandu ............................................................................................................. 9

Figure 7: Destinations in Jabalpur ........................................................................................................ 10

Figure 8: Destinations in Kanha National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park ................................ 11

Figure 9: Destinations in Bhopal .......................................................................................................... 12

Figure 10: Destinations in Sanchi ......................................................................................................... 13

Figure 11: Destinations at Pachmarhi ................................................................................................... 14

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1. Introduction

1.1 Assignment Brief

IL&FS Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (IL&FS IDC) appointed as the National Level

Consultant (NLC) by Ministry of Tourism, is in the process of identifying tourism circuits across all

the States and UTs (except North-East). These circuits are proposed to be developed during the 12th

Plan, in an integrated manner with Central Financial Assistance and appropriate involvement of State

Governments and private sector. For Phase I, the process has been completed with the selection of

existing/new tourist circuits (four in each state and two in Union Territories). These circuits have been

structured considering the length, duration and connectivity. Additionally, one of the four circuits in

each state was prioritised as ‘Priority Circuit’ and studied in-depth in Phase I.

For Phase II, similar exercise has been undertaken for identification of the basic tourism; tourism

related infrastructure and promotional needs of the identified circuits, along with the tentative cost

estimates. Thereafter, Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) will be prepared by the State Level Consultant

for the projects identified along with their financial projections.

1.2 Objectives of the Study

The objectives of the present study are:

1) To study the Phase II tourist circuits/destinations in Madhya Pradesh.

2) To analyse the potential and carrying capacity of the identified tourist circuits/destinations

3) Assess the existing infrastructure – basic and tourism related - for the circuits/destinations.

4) To assess the interventions for improving the quantity and quality of basic and tourism

infrastructure for circuits/destinations.

5) Identify infrastructural projects to be initiated by Centre/State/Private sector.

1.3 Key Findings of the Report

Three circuits covered under Phase II of the said assignment are:

Circuit 1: Indore - Ujjain– Omkareshwar– Maheshwar - Mandu

Circuit 2: Jabalpur – Bhedaghat – Mandla – Kanha – Bandhavgarh- Amarkantak

Circuit 3: Bhopal – Sanchi - Bhojpur – Bhimbetka - Pachmarhi

The key findings of the study conducted along these circuits are listed as below:

a) Indore: Majority of the destinations in the city are well connected with each other. Conservation

and restoration is needed at Rajwada, Krishnapura Chhatriya and Boliya Sarkar ki Chhatriya

whereas places such as Pataal Pani and Tincha Fall need public conveniences, kiosks and

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cafeteria. The potential of Ralamandal can be improved with proposals of ropeway, Fossil

museum, Bio-diversity Park and Eco-Tourism.

b) Omkareshwar: Development of ghats is needed at Omkareshwar Mandir, Triveni Sangam and

Khedi ghat. Drinking water facility needs to be provided at all ghats. Ropeway and viewpoints

need to be provided at Omkareshwar.

c) Indira Sagar Dam: Adventure Sports can be promoted at the dam.

d) Maheshwar: Upgradation of approach road is required in order to reach Maheshwar Temple.

Development of ghats is also needed at Maheshwar Temple and surrounding areas.

e) Mandu: Approach road leading to Mandav town requires upgradation. Most of the destinations in

the city are well connected. Revitalization of Sagar Lake, Eco-point, Munj Talab and Reva kundis

needed.

f) Dhar: Restoration and conservation of Dhar fort and Bhojshala needs to be done.

g) Bagh Caves: There is a need of a restaurant at Bagh Caves.

h) Ujjain: Most of the destinations in the city are well connected. Upgradation of public

conveniences is needed at all the Temples. Revitalization of Rudra Sagar needs to be done.

Circuit 2: Jabalpur – Bhedaghat – Mandla – Kanha – Bandhavgarh- Amarkantak

a) Jabalpur to Bhedaghat Destination: Bhedaghat

Improvement in the solid waste management is required for Madan Mohan fort.

Lack of direction signages in the city to reach the different tourist spots.

Night illumination of Madan Mohan fort, Chausath Yogini Temple and Tilwara ghat.

Restoration and conservation of Hanuman Mandir and Shiv Mandir

Improvement in street lighting and public conveniences, onsite, is required for some tourist

sites.

Lack of drinking water

b) Jabalpur – Kanha National park Destination: Kanha National Park

Lack of Watch Towers

Lack of Eco-Friendly Vehicles

Lack of restaurants and accommodation

Improvement in the solid waste management

c) Jabalpur – Bandhavgarh National Park Destination: Bandhavgarh National Park




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d) Bandhavgarh National Park – Amarkantak Destination: Amarkantak

Lack of information and directional signage to the different tourist places in the city.

Lack of drinking water facility.

Improvement in the solid waste management is required for Maai Ki Bagia, Sone nadi ka

Udgam, Narmada ji ka Udgam, Ram Ghat, Shambhu Dhara and Kapil Dhara.

Lack of shops, restaurants, information kiosk on site.

Improvement in public conveniences, onsite, is required for some tourist sites.

Lack of adequate parking facilities.

Lack of Eco-Friendly Vehicles.


a) Sanchi: The site is deficient in terms of basic tourist infrastructure, such as public conveniences,

drinking water facility, parking and other tourist facilities. Sanchi needs to be developed by

making a comprehensive plan considering the other Stupas in its vicinity such as Sonari, Satdhara

and Mural Khrod. These sites also require development of approach road and other basic tourist

facilities.

b) Bhojpur: Bhojpur needs to be developed by providing amenities such as food joints, kiosks,

public conveniences, drinking water facility, parking and other tourist facilities.

c) Bhimbetka: There is a need of a parking space at Bhimbetka. Enroute signages and street lighting

on the approach road are also required.

d) Pachmarhi: Pachmarhi requires a comprehensive development, considering the development

/upgradation of facilities at all tourist sites by providing basic tourist infrastructure and

interventions at town level which will include provision of cycle tracks, walk ways etc.

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2. Brief Profile of the Tourism Circuits

2.1 Description of the Circuits

Brief descriptions of all the three tourist circuits have been discussed below:

2.1.1 Circuit 1: Indore - Ujjain– Omkareshwar– Maheshwar - Mandu

This circuit covers a distance of approximately 486 kms with Indore as an entry/exit point. The circuit

is well connected by roadways and railways and can be covered in duration of three days.

Map 1 : Indore - Ujjain– Omkareshwar– Maheshwar - Mandu

Indore District: Indore

Indore is located in the western region of the state and 202kms from the state capital Bhopal. It is well

connected with nearby districts by NH-3 (Agra-Mumbai).

Rajwada is very famous destination in the region with the neighbouring monuments such as

Krishnapura Chhatriya and Boliya Sarkar ki Chhatri.

Lal Bagh Palace is one of the most spectacular buildings in Indore Palace and a magnificent

memento of a rich heritage adorned with beautiful gardens and good quality architecture.

Khajrana temple is a majestic temple with serene surroundings coupled with holiness.

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Ralamandal, a beautiful hill about 20kms far from Indore, is an ancient palace built by

Holkars. The Wildlife Sanctuary is under forest department and has good potential to develop.

Pataal Pani: It is a waterfall situated at a distance of 36 km from Indore city. The waterfalls

of the spot enhance the beauty of the place and make it a perfect destination on an excursion

trip from Indore.

Tincha Fall: Tincha is a village located on the Khandwa road, 20kms away from Indore.

Tincha fall is just 2kms away from the village. The natural attractions of this place make it a

very good picnic spot.

Figure 1: Destinations in Indore

Rajwada Krishnapura Chhatriya

Lal Bagh Khajrana

Ujjain District: Ujjain

Ujjain is an ancient city, located on the eastern bank of the Shipra River. It is 189kms from the state

capital Bhopal. It stands out among many other sacred and holy cities of India.

Mahakaal Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Sandipani Ashram: Mythological tales state that Lord Krishna and Sudama received regular

instruction in the ashram of Guru Sandipani.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kshipra_River

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Bhrathari Gufa is situated near the temple of Gadkalika. There are several religious places

such as Rudra Sagar, Char Dham Mandir, Ram Ghat, Kaal Bhairav Mandir, Sidh Vat Mandir

and Kalia Deh Palace.

Figure 2: Destinations in Ujjain

Ram Ghat Kalia Dev Palace

East Nimar District: Omkareshwar -Indira Sagar Dam

Omkareshwar

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Omkareshwar is situated at a distance of 77 km from Indore. It is a

pilgrimage site as it consists of a number of Hindu temples and Jain temples. Geographically, it is an

island, formed in the shape of Om, on the confluence of the rivers Narmada and Kaveri. This site has

potential of attracting religious tourist from all over the world. The temple of Navagraha, the nine

planets, on the Triveni Ghat of Shipra is a prominent centre for the pilgrims. There is a confluence of

Khan River near Triveni Ghat on the Shipra.

On the other side, the Indira Sagar Dam is a multipurpose key project on the Narmada River at

Narmadanagar in the Khandwa district. The project envisages construction of a 92 m high and 653 m

long concrete gravity dam. It has the potential for adventure water sports.

Figure 3: Destinations in Omkareshwar

Omkareshwar hilltop Omkareshwar temple

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West Nimar District: Maheshwar

The temple town of Maheshwar lies on the northern bank of the Narmada River and 91kms from

Indore. The royal throne of Ahilya Bai Holkar, Maheshwar Fort and Sahastradhara are the popular

tourist attractions. Traditional handicraft, in the form of Maheshwari sarees (in cotton and silk), found

in the local shops are also very popular among tourists.

Figure 4: Destinations in Maheshwar

Maheshwar Fort Maheshwar Temple

Dhar District: Dhar-Mandu-Kukshi

Dhar Fort is one of the most important historical monuments in Dhar. It is situated at a

distance of about 3 km from the central area of the town. The uniqueness of this fort is its

architecture which shows a combination of Hindu, Mughal and Afghan style.

Bhojshala, known as Raja Bhoj School or the Bhoj Shala, was built out of Hindu and Jain

remains. Its name is derived from one of the slabs, covered with inscriptions giving rules of

Sanskrit grammar, once used as a paving stone in the hall. The unique feature of the mosque

is the fact that this ancient structure was the home to both a mosque and a temple and was one

of the most visited religious places.

Figure 5: Destinations in Dhar

Bhojshala Dhar Fort

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Mandu

This city is perched high on a hill, 283 km away from the capital city Bhopal. All the tourist places in

Mandu are very well-connected to each other. Dominated successively by Hindu and provincial

Muslim dynasties, almost every structure is remarkable due to the unique architecture.

Jahaz Mahal is probably the most famous building in Mandu. There are two lakes on the

eastern and western side of the palace that create a perfect illusion of a ship with its

rectangular shape.

Rani Roopamati Mahal is a palace in Mandu surrounded by greenery. It is situated on the

banks of the Rewa Kund. This Pavilion stands next to Baz Bahadur's palace and is

constructed in an Afghan architectural style. These Pavilions was originally constructed as an

army observatory. It offers a spectacular sunset view over Narmada River. Echo Point is

another very famous and major tourist picnic spots among various monuments of Mandu. The

Rewa Kund is a religious site, an artificial lake built by Baz Badadur. It is a tank of sacred

water from the river Rewa, another name for the Narmada.

Baz Bahadur’s Palace is one such building which has, over the years, become one of the

tourist destinations. It is situated on the slope of a hill in the midst of natural scenery and its

entrance has big courtyards and high terraces.

The Ashrafi Mahal is located opposite of Jama Masjid, in the main market; the ruins of which

are now in existence.

Jama Masjid is a huge mosque built in 1454 dominating the village of Mandu and is

considered the finest example of Afghan architecture in India.

Sunset point in Mandu is located in front of Lohani caves, and provides a panoramic view of

the surrounding countryside. The Sunset Point provides a spectacular view of the

surroundings. Mandu has high potential in attracting the tourists due to availability of number

of monuments and tourist places.

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Figure 6: Destinations in Mandu

Rani Roopmati Mahal Rewa Kund

Baz Bahadur Mahal Ashrafi Mahal

2.1.2 Circuit 2: Jabalpur – Bhedaghat – Mandla – Kanha – Bandhavgarh - Amarkantak

This circuit covers a distance of approximately 754 kms with Jabalpur as an entry/exit point. The

circuit is well connected by roadways and railways and can be covered in duration of two days.

Jabalpur: Jabalpur is famous for marble rocks of varied colours. Apart from that, the city is

even known for housing some historical forts and war memorials amidst the panoramic

beauty of the place.

Bhedaghat: Bhedaghat is a town and a Nagar Panchayat in Jabalpur district. It is situated by

the side of river Narmada and is approximately 20 km from Jabalpur city. It’s most famous

sights are the Dhuandhar Falls, Marble Rocks, and the Chausath Yogini temple.

Mandla: It is a tribal district situated in the east-central part of the state. The district lies

almost entirely in the catchment of river Narmada & its tributaries. A district with a glorious

history, Mandla comprises of numerous rivers and endowed with rich forests.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagar_panchayat

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jabalpur_district

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jabalpur

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhuandhar_Falls

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marble_Rocks

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Map 2: Circuit showing Bhedaghat-Jabalpur-Mandala-Amarkantak-Kanha National Park-

Bandhavgarh National Park

Amarkantak: Amarkantak is a pilgrim town and a Nagar Panchayat in Anuppur district. Also

called "Teerthraj" (the king of pilgrimages), Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage

area and is the meeting point of the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.

Figure 7: Destinations in Jabalpur

Kapil Dhara Fall Narmada Udgam

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagar_panchayat

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anuppur

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_heritage

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vindhya

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satpura

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Dhuandhar Falls Lamheda Ghat

Kanha National Park: Kanha National park is located in Banjar and Halon valleys in the

Mandla / Balaghat districts. It is one of India’s finest tiger reserves. Spread across 940 sq km

in a horse-shoe shaped valley, it is bounded by the spurs of the Mekal range and presents a

varied topography.

Bandhavgarh: The reserve named after the highest hill Bandhavgarh (807 m) in the centre

of it, falls between the Vindhyan hill range and the eastern flank of Satpura hill range. It is

located in Shahdol and Jabalpur district.

Figure 8: Destinations in Kanha National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park

Kanha National Park Bandhavgarh National Park

2.1.3 Circuit 3: Bhopal – Sanchi - Bhojpur – Bhimbetka – Pachmarhi

This circuit covers a distance of approximately 641 kms with Bhopal as an entry/exit point. The

circuit is well connected by roadways and can be covered in duration of three days.

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Map 3: Map showing Bhopal-Bhimbetka-Bhojpur-Sanchi-Pachmarhi

Bhopal District: Bhopal

Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh and the administrative headquarters of Bhopal District and

Bhopal Division. Bhopal is known as the “City of Lakes” for its various natural as well as artificial

lakes and is also one of the greenest cities in India1. Kolar Dam is a major masonry dam which is

located about 35 km away from Bhopal, near Lawakhari village in Sehore District.

Figure 9: Destinations in Bhopal

Upper Lake Lower Lake

1Educational Britannica Educational (1 July 2010). The Geography of India: Sacred and Historic Places. The Rosen

Publishing Group.pp. 174–.ISBN 978-1-61530-202-4. Retrieved on 15 April, 2012

Bhimbetka

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Raisen District: Sanchi-Udaigiri-Vidhisha-Raisen-Bhimbetka

Sanchi

Sanchi stupas are located 46kms north east of Bhopal, and 10 km from Besnagar and Vidisha in

the central part of the state. The 'Great Stupa' at Sanchi is the oldest stone structure in India2. Its

nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. Sonari

stupas are located just 10 kms from Sanchi, which is a serene hill known all over for its stupas,

monasteries, temples and pillars dating from the 3rd

century B.C. to the 12th

century A.D.

Udaygiri caves are situated in Vidisha district. These caves are at a distance of 4 km from Vidisha

and 13 km from Sanchi. These caves are a group of rock-cut cave sanctuaries, carved into a

sandstone hill that stands, sentinel like, on the horizon. There are 44 caves in all, which include

both natural and man-made, and are possibly the finest example of classical Gupta arts.

Vidhisha, situated in the fork of the Betwa and Bes rivers, 10 km from Sanchi, occupies an

important place amongst the ancient cities in India. Maladevi Temple, located in Gyaraspur

Tehsil, has several ruins of several old Hindu, Jain and Buddhist places of worship. Raisen Fort is

a huge and colourful hilltop fort built around 1200 A.D. This ruined edifice is of great historical

and architectural interest. The fort consists of temples, cannons, three palaces, 40 wells and a

large tank. The Bhojpur Shiva Temple, also known as “Somnath of the East”, is an unfinished

temple located at Bhojpur village near Bhopal. It is famous for the incomplete temple dedicated to

Shiva. It is crafted out a single rock.

Figure 10: Destinations in Sanchi

Sanchi Stupa Courtyard at Sanchi

Bhimbetka rock shelters are a World Heritage site located in Raisen District. These shelters

exhibit the earliest traces of human life in India and deliver traces of dance from prehistoric times.

2Buddhist Art Frontline Magazine May 13–26, 1989

http://www.frontline.in/archives.htm

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It is a collection of sandstone outcrops on the top of a hill, worn into twisted shapes by wind and

rain, and a home to prehistoric men for many tens of thousands of years3.

Hoshangabad District: Pachmarhi

Pachmarhi is a hill station, situated at a height of 1000 m in a valley of the Satpura Range in

Hoshangabad district. The highest point in the Central India region and the Vindhya and Satpura

range; Dhupgarh at 1,350 m is located here.

Jata Shankar is a holy place, and the site of legends and shrine. A cave is located in deep ravine,

with enormous boulders perched above. It is one of main attraction points of the beautiful

surroundings of town.

Handi Khoh, an imposing canyon with 300 feet high crag amidst a dense forest, is endowed with

scenic beauty. It is a deep ravine in V-shape created by two gigantic hills. The clinging rock face

of this gulch is a haven of large beehives. Bounded by a deep woody forest, this place is closely

associated with Lord Shiva4

Dhoopgarh is the highest point in the Satpura range5, which commands the beautiful view of the

surrounding range. It is a very popular spot for viewing the sunset.

Tawa is a large reservoir on Tawa River, provides for irrigation to several thousand hectares land.

Figure 11: Destinations at Pachmarhi

Pachmarhi Protestant Church

3 Archeological Survey of India 4 http://pachmarhitravels.com/placestovisit.html 5 www.pachmarhitravels.com

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2.2 Destinations in the Circuits

The destinations covered in the circuits under Phase II are enlisted here:

1) Indore - Ujjain– Omkareshwar– Maheshwar - Mandu

Table 1 : Description of destinations along the circuit: Indore - Ujjain– Omkareshwar– Maheshwar –

Mandu

City/Town Tourist

Destination Description

Indore

Rajwada Historical palace in the city. High potential of attracting tourist visiting

Indore

Krishnapura

Chattriya Chhatris are the royal tombs

Boliya Sarkar

ki Chattriya

Lal Baug Expression of their culture and opulence, the ancestral palace of the great

regime

Khajrana

Mandir Important Ganesh Mandir with a high religious tourist flow

Choral River It is known for beautiful natural looks of hillocks, river and greenery.

Tincha Fall Natural attraction makes this place a very good picnic spot

Pataal Pani

Waterfall Water fall with a very high tourist inflow during peak season

Ralamandal Ancient palace built on hill top now comes under forest department

Mehandi Kund Emerging tourism destination for natural trails

Omkareshwar

Khedi Ghat Tourists visit this place before visiting Omkareshwar Temple.

Omkareshwar

Temple Pilgrimage Site with world famous temple Dedicated to Lord Shiva . This

place has a very high tourist inflow Triveni

Sangham

Indirasagar Indira Sagar

Dam Multipurpose project on Narmada River

Maheshwar Maheshwar

Temple

A number of temples, each of them commemorating a different 'avatar' of

Shiva

Mandu

Sagar Lake Present in front of MPSTDC restaurant and has potential of attracting

tourist

Rani

Roopmati

Mahal

This palace has a high potential for tourism, with attracting tourist for

adventure sports

Eco-Point

Important destinations of Mandu with high tourist inflow

Reva Kund

Baj Bahadur

Palace

Lal Bangla

Mahal

Asharafi

Mahal

Jama Masjid

Munj Talab

Jahaj Mahal The most famous destination of Mandu with high tourist Inflow

Sunset Point Sunset point is present at lohani caves

Fossil Fossils of dinosaurs eggs are present at this place

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City/Town Tourist


Museum

Kadka Kho

Waterfall Important destinations of Mandu with high tourist inflow

Meera Bai ki

Jeerat Mandu mela is held at this place

Dhar Dhar Fort Most important historical monuments in Dhar

Bhojshala Mosque and temple are present at this palace

Bagh Bagh Caves The finest specimens of Buddhist art and architecture in India, famous of its

paintings

Ujjain

Mahakaal

Temple

Most famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva with a high tourist

inflow

Rudra Sagar Pond at the side of Mahakaal temple

Char Dham

Mandir

Important Temple of Ujjain with high tourist inflow

Ram Ghat

Kaal Bhairav

Mandir

Sidh Vat

Mandir

Kalia Deh

Palace Palace on the outskirts of Ujjain with a Sun Temple

Sandipani

Ashram Important destination of Ujjain where Lord Krishna and Sudhama studied.

Bhrathari

Gufa Important Temple in a cave with high tourist inflow

2) Jabalpur – Bhedaghat – Mandla – Kanha – Bandhavgarh - Amarkantak

Table 2: Description of destinations along the circuit: Jabalpur – Bhedaghat – Mandla – Kanha –

Bandhavgarh - Amarkantak City/ Town Tourist

Destination

Description

Jabalpur Bargi

Reservoir

Bargi Dam is built on Narmada River. Its reserved water is used for

Hydropower generation and irrigation purpose.

Dumna Nature

Reserve

The Dumna Nature Reserve is an eco-tourism site in Jabalpur.

Madan Mahal

Fort

Madan Mahal fort was built in 11th

century by 38th

Gond (Tribe) ruler. It is

built on top of the hill and visible from most of the city part.

Tilwara Ghat Is one of the main among the several Ghats around the Narmada river and

has the Gandhi Smarak.

Jabalpur

Palace

Jabalpur has the palace of Gond kings. It possess gifted natural scenic

beauty of hills, ponds, river, water-fall, historical monuments etc.

Mandla/Balag

hat

Bhedaghat The most popular boating site of Jabalpur city. Here the Marble Rocks rise

to a hundred feet on either side of the Narmada where the gorge becomes so

narrow thus giving its name.

Lambeta Ghat Ghat is on the banks of Narmada River and is famous for its limestone

deposits. Sammasati Meditation Center also lies here.

Dhuandhar

Falls

Here the river passes through narrow passage and produces fog and sound.

Chausath

Yogini Temple

The temple premises are ruins of ancient dynasties that ruled Jabalpur

sometime around 1000AD.

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City/ Town Tourist

Destination

Description

Umariya

Kanha

National Park

This National Park is one of the first nine tiger reserves established with the

initial launch of Project Tiger in 1973, aimed at protecting tigers and their

eco-systems.

Bandhavgarh

National Park

This Park is known for the Royal Bengal Tigers. This is ideal place for

viewing tigers in their natural habitat, Along with the tiger it abounds in

herbivore species and bird life.

Shadol Amarkantak This Teerth nested in Vindhya and the Satpura Mountain ranges and also

called "Teerthraj".

Kapil Dhara It is famous waterfall with a fall of about hundred feet. According to

scriptures, Kapil Muni lived here.

Narmada ji ka

Udgam

Around Narmadakund, a pool at the origin of Narmada, there are number of

temples such as Narmada and Shiva temple, Kartikey temple, Shri Ram

Janki temple.

Sone Nadi ka

Udgam

Sonemuda is the place of origin of Sone River. The panorama of forested

hills and valleys adds the beauty of this place.


Table 3: Description of destinations along the circuit: Bhopal – Sanchi - Bhojpur – Bhimbetka -

Pachmarhi

City/Town Tourist


Bhopal

Upper Lake It is a major source of drinking water for the residents of the city and has

tourism potential

Lower Lake It is next to Upper Lake and its water is not suitable for drinking

Kolar Dam

Major masonry dam which is located about 35 km away from Bhopal. The

dam is about 45 m high. Kolar reservoir is the important sources of potable

water supply for the Bhopal city

Hatia Kheda

Dam Local tourist visit this place often on weekends

Kalia

Sot/Baaz

Sanchi

Sanchi Stupa Oldest stone structure in India and its nucleus was a simple hemispherical

brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha.

Sonari Stupa Sonari is also a well-known monastic location like Sanchi stupa

Satdara Stupa Stupas and monasteries are found here and the remains of apsidal temples

posturing inscriptions dating back to second century are also found.

Udaigiri Udayagiri

Caves

Udaygiri Caves are a group of rock - cut cave sanctuaries, carved into a

sandstone hill that stands, sentinel like, on the horizon.

Vidhisha Gyaraspur The place has several ruins of several old Hindu, Jain and Buddhist places

of worship.

Raisen Raisen Fort Is huge and colorful hilltop fort with

Bhojpur Bhojpur Shiv

Temple It is known as “Somnath of the east”, crafted out from a single rock.

Bhimbetka Bhimbetka

Rock Shelters

These shelters exhibit the earliest traces of human life in India and deliver

traces of dance from prehistoric times.

Hoshangabad Tawa

Reservoir It is a large reservoir on the Tawa River in central India

Pachmarhi Dhoopgarh It is one among the fascinating picnic spots in Pachmarhi.

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Consecutive chapters deal with the chapter wise details of the three circuits including their carrying

capacities, project identification, PPP project bifurcation and estimated employment generation.

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3. Circuit 1: Indore– Ujjain – Omkareshwar – Maheshwar – Mandu

3.1 Stakeholder Consultations

Following officials have been consulted during the process:

Table 4: Stakeholder Consultations

S.

No Name Designation

Locati

on Contact

1 Mr. M.N. Jamali Regional Manager, Indore Division, Madhya

Pradesh Tourism Indore 9424796780

2 Mr. Dharmendra Singh

Parihar Executive Engineer, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Indore 9424796819

3 Mr. Trivedi Executive Engineer, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Ujjain 9424796816

4 Mr. Nilesh Shengle Sub Engineer, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Indore 8109138439

3.2 Town wise Carrying Capacity Assessment

Table 5 show the carrying capacity of the tourist towns covered under Indore– Ujjain – Omkareshwar

– Maheshwar – Mandu Circuit.

Table 5: Carrying Capacity for Indore– Ujjain – Omkareshwar – Maheshwar – Mandu Circuit

District Tourist

Town

Destinations

Covered

Existing

Load

Carrying

Capacity

Available

Capacity

Estimated

Load

Carrying

Capacity

Availa

ble

Capaci

ty

2010 2020

Indore Indore

Rajwada,

Krishnapura

Chattriya,

Boliya Sarkar

ki Chattri, Lal

Baug,Khajrana

Mandir,Choral

River,Tincha

Fall,Pataal Pani

Waterfall,Rala

mandal,Mehan

di Kund

2044602 3209000 1164398 2770088 3209000 438912

Ujjain Ujjain

Mahakaal

Temple,Rudra

Sagar,Char

Dham Mandir,

Ram Ghat,

Kaal Bhairav

Mandir, Sidh

Vat Mandir,

Kalia Deh

Palace,

Sandipani

Ashram,

Bhrathari Gufa

534060 1719205 1185145 660655 1719205 1058550

East

Nimar

Omkare

shwar

Khedi

Ghat,Omkaresh

war

Temple,Triveni

Sangham

9737 196385 186648 11485 196385 184900

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District Tourist

Town

Destinations

Covered

Existing

Load

Carrying

Capacity

Available

Capacity

Estimated

Load

Carrying

Capacity

Availa

ble

Capaci

ty

2010 2020

West

Nimar

Mahesh

war

Maheshwar

Temple 25101 45675 20574 31390 45675 14285

Dhar

Dhar Dhar fort,

Bhojshala 97032 437220 340188 124399 437220 312821

Mandav

Sagar

Lake,Rani

Roopmati

Mahal,Eco-

Point,Reva

Kund,Baj

Bahadur

Palace,Lal

Bangla

Mahal,Asharafi

Mahal,Jama

Masjid,Munj

Talab,Jahaj

Mahal,Sunset

Point,Fossil

Museum,Kadk

a Kho

Waterfall,Meer

a Bai ki Jeerat

11378 417555 406177 14486 417555 403069

Kukshi Bagh caves 31305 179365 148060 40133 179365 139232

As evident from the table above, Indore, Ujjain and Mandu towns, of the circuit shows more tourism

carrying capacity. This can be attributed to factors such as presence of a number of historical sites in

the towns.

3.3 Existing Infrastructure Gaps

An assessment of tourism infrastructure between major tourist destinations has been done. Each of the

destinations and their enroute stretches have been assessed and rated on a scale of A, B, C,D and E

wherein, A denotes ‘Very Good’, B denotes ‘Good’, C denotes ‘Fair’, D denotes ‘Bad’ and E denotes

‘Very Bad’. The infrastructure assessment sheets are presented in the Annexure1:

1) Indore to Omkareshwar

Destination: Omkareshwar

Street lighting and shading of Omkareshwar Parikrama is required

Improvement in the solid waste management is required for the city as well for its tourist sites

Lack of direction signages in the city to reach the different tourist spots

Improvement of the approach road is needed

Improvement and Development of ghats is needed at Omkareshwar, khedi and

TriveniSangam Ghat

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Improvement in street lighting, drinking water facility and public conveniences, onsite, is

required for some tourist sites

2) Omkareshwar to Indira Sagar

Destination: Indira Sagar

It can be developed for adventure and water tourism

3) Indira Sagar to Maheshwar

Destination: Maheshwar


sites

Improvement of the approach road is required


Improvement and development of ghats is needed at Maheshwar Temple and surrounding

areas

Lack of shops, drinking water facility, restaurants, information kiosk and parking at the site

Restoration and conservation of Maheshwar Temple is needed

Maintenance of the site needs to be upgraded

Lack of information and directional signage to the different tourist places in the city

4) Maheshwar to Mandu

Destination: Mandu

Lack of information and directional signages to the different tourist places in the city

Lack of adequate parking facilities at most of the tourist sites in the city


Restoration and conservation of a number of monuments Reva Kund, Chor khot Mosque

needs to be done


Lack of shops, restaurants, information kiosk onsite

5) Mandu to Dhar

Destination- Dhar

Lack of information and directional signage to the different tourist places in the city

Lack of drinking water facility

Restoration and conservation of a Dhar fort and Bhojshala is needed


Lack of shops, restaurants, information kiosk onsite

6) Dhar to Bagh

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Destination – Bagh Caves

Lack of information and directional signages to the different tourist places in the city

Lack of adequate parking facilities


Lack of drinking water facility, shops, restaurants, information kiosk onsite

7) Indore to Ujjain

Destination: Ujjain

Lack of information and directional signages

Poor solid waste management of the place


Improvement in public conveniences, onsite, is required for some tourist sites

3.4 Projects Identification, Block Cost Estimates, Implementation and Funding

Table 6 shows the list of identified projects in Indore– Ujjain – Omkareshwar – Maheshwar – Mandu

Circuit.

Table 6: Identified projects in Indore– Ujjain – Omkareshwar – Maheshwar – Mandu Circuit

Destinations Project

Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Implementing

Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes

Indore

Rajwada

Restoration and

Conservation of Rajwada 2

Madhya

Pradesh State

Tourism

Development

Corporation

(MPSTDC)

Public

Product

Infrastructure

development

for

destinations

and Circuit

(PIDDC)

Upgradation of Public

Conveniences 0.2 MPSTDC Public

Urban

Infrastructure

Development

for Small &

Medium

Towns

(UIDSSMT)

Information and Directional

Signage 0.2 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Solid Waste Management 0.2 MPSTDC Public UIDSSMT

Drinking Water Facility 0.15 MPSTDC Public UIDSSMT

Directional and Information


Tourist Information Centre 0.1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Krishnapura

Chattriya

Public Conveniences 0.2 MPSTDC PPP UIDSSMT

Solid Waste Management 0.2

Archaeological

Survey of

India (ASI)

Public UIDSSMT

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Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Implementing

Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes



Light and night Illumination 1 ASI Public PIDDC

Restoration and

Conservation of Chattriya 1 ASI Public PIDDC

Boliya Sarkar ki

Chattriya


Drinking Water Facility 0.15 ASI Public UIDSSMT

Solid Waste Management 0.2 ASI Public UIDSSMT

Restoration and

Conservation of Chattriya 1 ASI Public PIDDC



Lal Baug

Kiosks and Cafeteria 0.3 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC



Conveniences 0.2 MPSTDC Public UIDSSMT



Khajrana Mandir





Solid Waste Management 0.2 Temple Trust Public UIDSSMT

Parking Facilities (100 Cars) 1.73

Public Works

Department

(PWD)

PPP UIDSSMT



Choral River

Parking Facilities (100 Cars) 1.73 PWD PPP UIDSSMT






Public Safety (Provision of

Medical, Life Guards,

Security Personnel)

0.3 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Tincha Fall



Restaurant (1 no.) 0.4 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Rest houses (1 no.) 0.3 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC






Pataal Pani

Waterfall



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Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Implementing

Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes






Ralamandal



Street Lighting 0.48 PWD Public PIDDC

Fossil Museum 0.4 Forest

Department PPP PIDDC

Bio-Diversity Park 0.2 Forest

Department Public PIDDC


Conveniences 0.2

Forest

Department Public UIDSSMT

Solid Waste Management 0.15 Forest


Drinking Water Facility 0.15 Forest


Eco-Tourism (Battery

electric vehicle 5 nos) 1.21

Forest

Department PPP PIDDC

Restoration and

Conservation of Monument 1 ASI Public PIDDC


Ropeway (Devguradiya

Temple to Ralamandal

1.8km)

8.3 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Mehandi Kund

Nature Trail and Night

Camping 0.5 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC





Omkareshwar

Khedi Ghat

Adventure and Water sports 0.5 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Boating Facilities 2 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC




Development of Ghat 1 MPSTDC Public UIDSSMT





Security Personnel)


Omkareshwar

Temple

Drinking Water Facility 0.15 Temple Trust Public UIDSSMT




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Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Implementing

Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes

Budget Accommodation

(25rooms) (2no.) 12.07 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Star Accommodation

(10room) (1no.) 11.27 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Dormitory (3 no.) 0.96 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Upgradation of Approach

Road 0.81 PWD Public PIDDC




Public Conveniences and

Changing rooms 0.5 Temple Trust PPP UIDSSMT

Shading of Omkareshwar

Parkikrama(7km) 3.22 PWD Public PIDDC

Lighting of Omkareshwar

Parikrama(7km) 3.87 PWD Public PIDDC

Ropeway (1.5 km) 6.25 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

View point (4 no.) 0.6 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Development of Ghat 2 Temple Trust Public UIDSSMT

Upgradation of Boating

facilities 2 MPSTDC Public PIDDC



Security Personnel)


Triveni Sangham

Rest houses (1 no.) 0.3 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Development of Ghat 0.5 MPSTDC Public UIDSSMT





Changing rooms 0.3 MPSTDC PPP UIDSSMT

Indira Sagar

Indira Sagar Dam Adventure and Water sports 2 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Maheshwar

Maheshwar Temple


Road (2km) 0.81 PWD Public PIDDC


Changing rooms 0.5 MPSTDC PPP UIDSSMT

Drinking Water Facility 0.2 Temple Trust Public UIDSSMT




Construction of Jetty 1 PWD Public PIDDC

Waiting facilities 0.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Restoration and

Conservation of Maheshwar

Temple

2 Temple Trust Public PIDDC

Light and night Illumination 1 Temple Trust Public PIDDC


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Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Implementing

Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes

Budget Accommodation

(20rooms) (2 no.) 9.66 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Star Accommodation

(10room) (1 no.) 11.27 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Upgradation of Boating

Facilities 2 MPSTDC Public PIDDC



Security Personnel)


Mandu

Sagar Lake

Revitalization of Lake 2 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Adventure and Water sports 1 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC






Fountains 0.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Development of Gardens 0.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Rani Roopmati

Mahal






Parking (300 Cars) 5.19 PWD PPP UIDSSMT



Para Gliding 1 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC



Eco-Point






Upgradation of Garden 0.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Revitalization

&development around water

body

1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Reva Kund


Restoration and

Conservation of Reva kund

monument

1 ASI Public PIDDC


Revitalization &

development around water 1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

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Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Implementing

Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes

body

Baj Bahadur Palace






Lal Bangla Mahal


Road (3km) 1.21 PWD Public PIDDC








Asharafi Mahal



Light and night Illumination 0.5 ASI Public PIDDC


Jama Masjid






Munj Talab

Revitalization &

development around water

body


Boating Facilities 0.8 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC


Jahaj Mahal

Light and Sound Show 1 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Illumination of Monument 0.8 ASI Public PIDDC




Parking (150) 2.59 PWD PPP UIDSSMT

Approach Road (500m) 0.2 PWD Public PIDDC

Sunset Point

Approach Road (500m) 0.2 PWD Public PIDDC



Light and night Illumination 0.8 MPSTDC Public PIDDC



Fossil Museum

Landscaping 1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Light and night Illumination 0.8 ASI Public PIDDC

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Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Implementing

Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes



Kadka Kho Waterfall

Ropeway (2km) 8.5 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC


Restaurant (1no.) 0.4 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Landscaping 0.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Adventure sports and

Trekking 1 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC


Para Gliding 1 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC



Security Personnel)




Meera Bai ki Jeerat

Resort on the lines of

Chokhi Dhani, Jaipur 30 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Amphitheatre 1.5 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC



Parking (100) 1.73 MPSTDC PPP UIDSSMT

Public Conveniences 0.3 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Mandu Monuments

Restoration and

Conservation of Mandu

Monuments

10 ASI Public

Assistance

To Central

Agencies For

Tourism

Infrastructure

Development

(ACATID)

Dhar

Dhar Fort








Restoration and

Conservation of Dhar Fort 1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Bhojshala







Restoration and

Conservation of Bhojshala 1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Bagh Caves

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Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Implementing

Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes

Bagh Caves





Restaurant (1) 0.4 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC





Ujjain

Mahakaal Temple

Shading of Mahakaal

Temple Waiting Area 0.3 MPSTDC Public PIDDC







Approach Road (2km) 0.81 PWD Public PIDDC

Rudra Sagar

Revitalization of water body 2 MPSTDC Public PIDDC



Pond Aerators(Oxygen

Pumping) 0.3 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Char Dham Mandir

Parking(30 Cars) 0.5 PWD PPP UIDSSMT







Ram Ghat







Pond Aerators(Oxygen

Pumping) 0.3 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Kaal Bhairav Mandir








Sidh Vat Mandir




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Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Implementing

Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes





Approach Road (0.3km) 0.12 PWD Public PIDDC

Kalia Deh Palace

Restoration and

Conservation of Palace 2 MPSTDC Public PIDDC






Sandipani Ashram




Bhrathari Gufa







Ujjain City

Budget Accommodation (30

rooms) (2no.) 14.49 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Star category

Accommodation (20room)

(1no.)


Dormitory (3no.) 0.96 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Total (Rs. Cr.) 280.20

Proposed Breakup of Investments:

Public Sector : 95.37 Crores

Public Private Partnership : 184.83 Crores

3.5 PPP Bifurcation of Identified Projects

Table 7: PPP Bifurcation of Identified Project


Indicati

ve Cost

(Rs.

Cr.)

Gov.

Fundi

ng

Privat

e

Fundi

ng

Implement

ing Agency

Indore

Krishnapura

Chattriya Public Conveniences 0.2 0.05 0.15 MPSTDC

Boliya Sarkar ki

Chattriya Public Conveniences 0.2 0.05 0.15 MPSTDC

Lal Baug Kiosks and Cafeteria 0.3 0.08 0.23 MPSTDC

Khajrana Mandir Public Conveniences 0.2 0.05 0.15 MPSTDC

Kiosks and Cafeteria 0.3 0.08 0.23 MPSTDC

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Indicati

ve Cost

(Rs.

Cr.)

Gov.

Fundi

ng

Privat

e

Fundi

ng

Implement

ing Agency

Parking Facilities (100 Cars) 1.73 0.43 1.30

Public

Works

Department

(PWD)

Choral River Parking Facilities (100 Cars) 1.73 0.43 1.30 PWD


Tincha Fall

Parking Facilities (50 Cars) 0.86 0.22 0.65 PWD

Public Conveniences 0.2 0.05 0.15 MPSTDC

Restaurant(1 no.) 0.4 0.10 0.30 MPSTDC

Rest houses(1 no.) 0.3 0.08 0.23 MPSTDC


Pataal Pani

Waterfall




Ralamandal

Fossil Museum 0.4 0.10 0.30 Forest

Department

Eco-Tourism (Battery electric vehicle 5

nos) 1.21 0.30 0.91

Forest

Department


Ropeway (Devguradiya Temple to

Ralamandal 1.8km) 8.3 2.08 6.23 MPSTDC

Mehandi Kund Nature Trail and Night Camping 0.5 0.13 0.38 MPSTDC

Omkareshwar

Khedi Ghat

Adventure and Water sports 0.5 0.13 0.38 MPSTDC

Boating Facilities 2 0.50 1.50 MPSTDC


Omkareshwar

Temple



Budget Accommodation (25rooms) (2no.) 12.07 3.02 9.05 MPSTDC

Star Accommodation (10room) (1no.) 11.27 2.82 8.45 MPSTDC

Dormitory (3 no.) 0.96 0.24 0.72 MPSTDC

Public Conveniences and Changing rooms 0.5 0.13 0.38 Temple

Trust

Ropeway (1.5 km) 6.25 1.56 4.69 MPSTDC

Triveni Sangham

Rest houses (1 no.) 0.3 0.08 0.23 MPSTDC


Public Conveniences and Changing rooms 0.3 0.08 0.23 MPSTDC

Indira Sagar

Indira Sagar Dam Adventure and Water sports 2 0.50 1.50 MPSTDC

Maheshwar

Maheshwar Temple

Public Conveniences and Changing rooms 0.5 0.13 0.38 MPSTDC


Restaurant (2 no.) 0.8 0.20 0.60 MPSTDC

Budget Accommodation (20rooms) (2 no.) 9.66 2.42 7.25 MPSTDC

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Indicati

ve Cost

(Rs.

Cr.)

Gov.

Fundi

ng

Privat

e

Fundi

ng

Implement

ing Agency

Star Accommodation (10room) (1 no.) 11.27 2.82 8.45 MPSTDC

Mandu

Sagar Lake

Adventure and Water sports 1 0.25 0.75 MPSTDC




Rani Roopmati

Mahal


Parking (300 Cars) 5.19 1.30 3.89 PWD

Para Gliding 1 0.25 0.75 MPSTDC

Restaurant (1 no.) 0.4 0.10 0.30 MPSTDC

Eco-Point



Parking (50 Cars) 0.86 0.22 0.65 PWD

Reva Kund Public Conveniences 0.15 0.04 0.11 MPSTDC

Baj Bahadur Palace Parking (30 Cars) 0.5 0.13 0.38 PWD

Lal Bangla Mahal Parking (20 Cars) 0.34 0.09 0.26 PWD


Munj Talab Boating Facilities 0.8 0.20 0.60 MPSTDC

Jahaj Mahal

Light and Sound Show 1 0.25 0.75 MPSTDC


Parking (150) 2.59 0.65 1.94 PWD

Sunset Point Public Conveniences 0.15 0.04 0.11 MPSTDC


Kadka Kho

Waterfall

Ropeway (2km) 8.5 2.13 6.38 MPSTDC


Restaurant (1no.) 0.4 0.10 0.30 MPSTDC

Adventure sports and Trekking 1 0.25 0.75 MPSTDC

Para Gliding 1 0.25 0.75 MPSTDC


Meera Bai ki Jeerat

Resort on the lines of Chokhi Dhani, Jaipur 30 7.50 22.50 MPSTDC

Amphitheatre 1.5 0.38 1.13 MPSTDC

Parking (100) 1.73 0.43 1.30 MPSTDC


Dhar

Dhar Fort Kiosks and Cafeteria 0.3 0.08 0.23 MPSTDC

Parking (50 Cars) 0.86 0.22 0.65 PWD

Bagh Caves

Bagh Caves

Restaurant (1) 0.4 0.10 0.30 MPSTDC

Parking (30 Cars) 0.5 0.13 0.38 PWD


Ujjain

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Indicati

ve Cost

(Rs.

Cr.)

Gov.

Fundi

ng

Privat

e

Fundi

ng

Implement

ing Agency

Char Dham Mandir Parking(30 Cars) 0.5 0.13 0.38 PWD

Kaal Bhairav

Mandir Parking (20 Cars) 0.34 0.09 0.26 PWD

Sidh Vat Mandir Parking (20 Cars) 0.34 0.09 0.26 PWD

Kalia Deh Palace Public Conveniences 0.15 0.04 0.11 MPSTDC

Ujjain City

Budget Accommodation (30 rooms) (2no.) 14.49 3.62 10.87 MPSTDC

Star categoryAccommodation (20room)

(1no.) 22.55 5.64 16.91 MPSTDC

Dormitory (3no.) 0.96 0.24 0.72 MPSTDC

Total (Rs. Cr.) 184.84 46.21 138.63

Within the Public Private Partnership projects in the Indore circuit, Rs. 46.21 Crores can be facilitated

from public funds and Rs.138.63 Crores from private investments.

3.6 Estimated Employment Generation

The proposed investments at the tourist destinations and the circuits are expected to generate

employment the figures of which have been estimated on a district level because of the direct and

indirect nature of employment generation from these investments. To estimate the number of

employment generated an investment multiplier of 78 jobs per million investments is taken.

Table 8: District-wise employment estimates for Indore-Ujjain-Mandu-Maheshwar Omkareshwar

circuit

District Investment (Rs. Cr.) Employment Generated

Indore 31.61 24656

Ujjain 52.75 41151

East Nimar 55.8 43524

West Nimar 31.54 24601

Dhar 108.5 84630

Total 280.20 218562

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4. Circuit 2: Jabalpur – Bhedaghat – Mandla – Kanha – Bandhavgarh -

Amarkantak

4.1 Stakeholder consultation



S. No Name Designation Location Contact No.

1 Mr. T.L Sonwane Director Planning, Madhya

Pradesh Tourism

Bhopal 09424796603

2 Mr. Ashok Mehra Regional Manager, Jabalpur

Division, Madhya Pradesh

Tourism

Jabalpur 09424796782

3 Mr. D.S. Yadav Executive Engineer, Madhya

Pradesh Tourism

Jabalpur 09424796866

4 Mr. Anil Tiwari President Nagar Panchayat and

Board Member-Madhya Pradesh

Tourism

Bhedaghat -

5 Mr. J N Shukla Field Director, Bandhavgarh

National Park

Bandhavgarh

National Park

-

6 Mr. Kaushik Tehsildar, Nagar Panchayat,

Amarkantak

Amarkantak 09424311944

7 Mr. Radhey Shyam Accountant, Nagar Panchayat,

Amarkantak


8 Mr. S. K. Kewat Manager Holiday Resorts,

Madhya Pradesh Tourism



Table 10 below shows the carrying capacity of the tourist towns covered under Jabalpur – Bhedaghat

– Mandla – Kanha – Bandhavgarh - Amarkantak. It can be inferred that Jabalpur has ample scope for

increase in tourist inflow as suggested by their Tourist carrying capacities. However, infrastructure for

the same will need to be upgraded periodically.

Table 10: Carrying Capacity Assessment Jabalpur – Bhedaghat – Mandla – Kanha – Bandhavgarh -

Amarkantak

District Tourist

Town

Destinations

Covered

Existing

Load

Carrying

Capacity

Availab

le

Capacit

y

Estimate

d Load

Carryin

g

Capacit

y

Availab

le

Capacit

y

2010 2020

Jabalpur Jabalpur Jabalpur/Bhe

daghat 1155888 1578798 422910 1396935 1578798 181863

Mandla/Ba

laghat Kanha

Kanha

National park 18042 35438 17396 21537 35438 53088

Umariya

Bandhavgarh

Bandhavgarh

National Park

4469 35625 31156 5675 35625 29950

Shadol Amarkantak Amarkantak 9161 104783 95621 11260 104783 93522

.

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‘Very Bad’. The infrastructure assessment sheets are presented in the Annexure no.1

1. Jabalpur to Bhedaghat

Destination: Bhedaghat

Improvement in the solid waste management is required for the city as well for its tourist

sites.


Night Illumination of Madan Mohan fort, Chausath Yogini Temple and Tilwara ghat.

Restoration and conservation of Hanuman Mandir and Shiv Mandir


sites.


2. Jabalpur – Kanha National park

Destination – Kanha National Park



Lack of restaurants and accommodation


3. Jabalpur – Bandhavgarh National Park

Destination: Bandhavgarh National Park




4. Bandhavgarh National Park – Amarkantak

Destination: Amarkantak

Lack of information and directional signage to the different tourist places in the city.

Lack of drinking water facility.


sites.

Lack of shops, restaurants, information kiosk on site.

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Improvement in public conveniences, onsite, is required for some tourist sites.


Lack of Eco-Friendly Vehicles.


Table 11shows the list of identified projects in Jabalpur – Bhedaghat – Mandla – Kanha –

Bandhavgarh- Amarkantak Circuit.

Table 11: Identified projects in Jabalpur – Bhedaghat – Mandla – Kanha – Bandhavgarh -

Amarkantak Circuit

Destinatio

ns Project

Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Implementi

ng Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes

Jabalpur

Bargi

Reservoir

Nature and Health Resort (20

rooms) 20 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Upgradation of Water sports 2.5

Jabalpur

Tourism

Promotion

Council

(JTPC)

Public PIDDC

Training of Life guards and

trekking experts 0.2 MPSTDC PPP

Hunar se

Rozgar yojana

A First Aid and Rescue unit-

Provision of Rescue equipment and

First aid equipment


Adventure Sports 1.5 JTPC PPP PIDDC

Development of Nature park and

Landscaping - Vrindavan Garden 4 JTPC Public PIDDC

Upgradation of walkways with

street lights and shaded seating with

two additional drinking water units

2.5 JTPC Public PIDDC

Provision of two public

convenience units 0.4 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Provision of parking for 30 cars

each at three proposed location 0.5 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Enroute Directional signages and

Information signages on site 0.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Dumna

Nature

Reserve

Acquisition of Wildlife for the

Reserve 1.5

Forest


Upgradation of Public Utilities-

Drinking water, Public

Conveniences, Shaded Resting

Places etc.

0.5 Forest


Madan

Mahal

Fort

Conservation and Renovation 2.5 ASI Public ACATID

Night Illumination and

lighting/street lighting 1 ASI Public PIDDC

Drinking Water 0.1 ASI Public UIDSSMT

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Destinatio

ns Project

Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Implementi

ng Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes

Public Convenience 0.15 ASI PPP UIDSSMT

Parking for 30 cars 0.5 PWD PPP PIDDC

Solid Waste Management 0.05 ASI Public UIDSSMT

Tilwara

Ghat

Redevelopment 2 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Public Convenience 0.2 MPSTDC PPP UIDSSMT

Drinking Water 0.1 MPSTDC Public UIDSSMT

Night Illumination and

lighting/street lighting 0.75 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Jabalpur

Directional Signages 0.75 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Daily Tourist Buses no 2 each for

Kanha, Bandhavgarh , Amarkantak

with allied parking facilities and

shelters

6 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Tourist Complex (15 no. star

category rooms, and along with a

well-equipped information

centrewhich has pickup/drop

facility from railway station and

airport and from where the daily

tourist buses take off for Kanha,

Bandhavgarh and Amarkantak etc.)


Budget category room (30 room) 7.24 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Dormitories (10 rooms, 5no.) 1.61 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Bhedaghat

Lambeta

Ghat

Improvement of Approach Road 0.2 PWD Public PIDDC

Redevelopment of Lambeta Ghat 1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Conveniences and Changing

Rooms



Night Illumination of Ghat 0.3 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Restoration and Conservation of

Hanuman Mandir and Shiv Mandir 0.25 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Signages 0.3 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Natural History Museum 2 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Life guards and well equipped

Rescue and First aid Unit 0.25 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Dhuandh

ar Falls

Upgradation and Redevelopment of

the Public Area around the Falls 2 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Safety and Life Guards with First

Aid Equipment 0.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Chausath

Yogini Conservation and Restoration 0.75 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

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Destinatio

ns Project

Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Implementi

ng Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes

Temple Night Illumination 0.3 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Information Signages 0.1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Other

Monumen

ts

Conservation and Restoration and

fencing of each monuments 3 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Provision of Drinking Water at

Each Monument 0.75 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Development of a Heritage Trail

with improvement of approach

roads


Public Conveniences at two

locations on the Heritage Trail 0.3 MPSTDC Public UIDSSMT


Signages at each Monument 1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Night Illumination of each

monument 1.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Site landscaping at each monument 1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Trained guides 0.1 MPSTDC PPP Hunar se

Rojgar Yojna

5 no. six seater shuttle services to

operate on the heritage trail 1 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Ram Ghat

Redevelopment of Ram Ghat 1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Night Illumination 0.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Public Conveniences 0.3 MPSTDC Public UIDSSMT



Bhedagha

t

4no Mini Buses to operate from

Bhedaghat to Jabalpur 2 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Nature Therapy and Meditation

Centre 5 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

4no Houseboats 3 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Upgradation of Cruise Boats and

Facilities and provision of 2 new

Boats


Rescue and First aid Unit well

equipped emergency boat 1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Cultural and Laser Show in an

Open Air Theatre developed

amongst the rocks


Meditation Park 2 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Budget accommodation(30 rooms) 7.24 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Aquarium 6 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Kanha National Park

Kanha

National

Park

Core

Area

Camouflaged Watch Towers 8no 2 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Rozgar Yojana

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Destinatio

ns Project

Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Implementi

ng Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes

20no Eco- Friendly low sound

vehicles for jungle safari with allied

facilities

6 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Solid Waste Management 1 MPSTDC Public UIDSSMT

Kanha

National

Park

Buffer

Zone

Tree Top Restaurant 2 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Upgradation of the Interpretation

Centre 1.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Budget accommodation (30 rooms ) 7.24 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC


Nature Trails 0.3 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Upgradation of Tourist Amenities

at the upcoming Tourist Resort near

Banjar River



Bandhavg

arh

National

Park

Camouflaged Watch Towers 8no 2 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Rojgar Yojna


vehicles for jungle safari with allied

facilities

6 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC


Upgradation of the Interpretation

Centre 1.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Nature Trails 0.3 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Upgradation of Tourist Amenities

at the upcoming Tourist Resort near

Banjar River


Amarkantak

Kapildhar

a

Redevelopment and Upgradation of

the Falls area 1.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Public Convenience 0.3 MPSTDC Public UIDSSMT




Shambhu

Dhara

Development and Upgradation of

the Falls area 1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Public Convenience 0.3 MPSTDC Public UIDSSMT




Ram Ghat

Upgradation of the Ghat 0.75 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Night Illumination of the Ghat 0.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


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Destinatio

ns Project

Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Implementi

ng Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes


Public Convenience and Changing

Rooms 0.5 MPSTDC PPP UIDSSMT




Narmada

ji ka

Udgam

Upgradation of Tourist Facilities 0.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC



Group of

Ancient

Temples,

Amarkan

tak



Sone nadi

ka Udgam




Redevelopment and Upgradation of

the Falls area viewing gallery 1.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC



Maai Ki

Bagia





Amarkan

tak

Budget accommodation (60 rooms)

Dormitories(12) 14.49 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Information and Interpretation

Centre 2 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

3 star Star category resort(20

room) 22.54 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC


vehicles for shuttle services to

destinations with allied facilities

6 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Naturopathy Centre 6 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Parasailing / Paragliding and other

adventure sports 2.5 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

15 Platforms/ Area allocated for

Bhandara with provision for

disposal of solid waste and water

supply


Park along Narmada upto

Kapildhara with drinking water

facilities and solid waste

management


4no of Public Conveniences along

the park and 4 clusters of

food/snacks joints

5 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

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Destinatio

ns Project

Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Implementi

ng Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes

Park with musical fountains and

meditation areas 3 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Improvement of Approach Roads to

tourist attractions 1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Directional Signages 1.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Trekking Route connecting Gufas 10 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Ropeway (3km) 11 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Development of Base Camp near

Kabir Tiraha with Night Camping

and Trekking Facilities and Trained

Guides

1 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Total 271.17





Table 12: PPP Bifurcation of the projects

Destination Project

Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Gov.

Fundi

ng

Private

Fundin

g

Implemen

ting

Agency

Jabalpur

Bargi

Reservoir

Nature and Health Resort (20 rooms) 20 5.00 15.00 MPSTDC

Training of Life guards and trekking experts 0.2 0.05 0.15 MPSTDC

Adventure Sports 1.5 0.38 1.13 JTPC

Provision of two public convenience units 0.4 0.10 0.30 MPSTDC

Provision of parking for 30 cars each at

three proposed location 0.5 0.13 0.38 MPSTDC

Madan

Mohan Fort

Public Convenience 0.15 0.04 0.11 ASI

Parking for 30 cars 0.5 0.13 0.38 PWD

Tilwara Ghat Parking for 30 cars 0.5 0.13 0.38 PWD

Public Convenience 0.2 0.05 0.15 MPSTDC

Jalabpur

Daily Tourist Buses no 2 each for Kanha,

Bandhavgarh , Amarkantak with allied

parking facilities and shelters

6 1.50 4.50 MPSTDC

Tourist Complex (15 no. star category

rooms, and along with a well-equipped

information centrewhich has pickup/drop

facility from railway station and airport and

from where the daily tourist buses take off

for Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Amarkantak

etc.)

16.91 4.23 12.68 MPSTDC

Budget category room (30 room) 7.24 1.81 5.43 MPSTDC

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Destination Project

Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Gov.

Fundi

ng

Private

Fundin

g

Implemen

ting

Agency

Dormitories (10 rooms, 5no.) 1.61 0.40 1.21 MPSTDC

Bhedaghat

Other

monuments

Trained guides 0.1 0.03 0.08 MPSTDC

5 no. six seater shuttle services to operate

on the heritage trail 1 0.25 0.75 MPSTDC

Ram Ghat Parking for 30 cars 0.5 0.13 0.38 PWD

Bhedaghat

4no Mini Buses to operate from Bhedaghat

to Jabalpur 2 0.50 1.50 MPSTDC

Nature Therapy and Meditation Centre 5 1.25 3.75 MPSTDC

4no Houseboats 3 0.75 2.25 MPSTDC

Cultural and Laser Show in an Open Air

Theatre developed amongst the rocks 3.5 0.88 2.63 MPSTDC

Budget accommodation(30 rooms) 7.24 1.81 5.43 MPSTDC

Aquarium 6 1.50 4.50 MPSTDC

Kanha National Park

Kanha

National

Park Core

Area


20no Eco- Friendly low sound vehicles for

jungle safari with allied facilities 6 1.50 4.50 MPSTDC

Kanha

National

Park Buffer

Zone

Tree Top Restaurant 2 0.50 1.50 MPSTDC

Budget accommodation (30 rooms ) 7.24 1.81 5.43 MPSTDC


Bandhavgarh

National

Park



jungle safari with allied facilities 6 1.50 4.50 MPSTDC

Amarkantak

Ram Ghat Public Convenience and Changing Rooms 0.5 0.13 0.38 MPSTDC


Group of

Ancient

Temples,

Amarkantak


Amarkantak

Budget accommodation (60 rooms)

Dormitories(12) 14.49 3.62 10.87 MPSTDC

3 star Star category resort(20 room) 22.54 5.64 16.91 MPSTDC


shuttle services to destinations with allied

facilities

6 1.50 4.50 MPSTDC

Naturopathy Centre 6 1.50 4.50 MPSTDC

Parasailing / Paragliding and other

adventure sports 2.5 0.63 1.88 MPSTDC

4no of Public Conveniences along the park

and 4 clusters of food/snacks joints 5 1.25 3.75 MPSTDC


Trekking Route connecting Gufas 10 2.50 7.50 MPSTDC

Ropeway (3km) 11 2.75 8.25 MPSTDC

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Destination Project

Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Gov.

Fundi

ng

Private

Fundin

g

Implemen

ting

Agency

Development of Base Camp near Kabir

Tiraha with Night Camping and Trekking

Facilities and Trained Guides

1 0.25 0.75 MPSTDC

Total 186.72 46.68 140.04

Within the Public Private Partnership projects in the Jabalpur circuit, Rs. 46.68 Crores can be

facilitated from public funds and Rs.140.04 Crores from private investments.






Table 13: District-wise employment estimates

District Investment (in Crore) Employment

Generated

Jabalpur 131.8 102804

Mandla/Balaghat 23.14 18049

Umariya 12.9 10062

Shadol 103.33 80597

Total 271.17 211512

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5. Circuit 3: Bhopal – Sanchi - Bhojpur – Bhimbetka - Pachmarhi

5.1 Stakeholder consultation



S.

No Name Designation Location Contact

1 Mr. Sohail Qaider Regional Manager, Bhopal Division, Madhya

Pradesh Tourism Bhopal 9424796745

2 Mr. K. K. Dave Executive Engineer, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Bhopal 9424796612

3 Mr. R.K. Rai Regional Manager, Pachmarhi Division, Madhya

Pradesh Tourism Pachmarhi 9424796846

4 Mr. Rajiv

Shrivastava Executive Engineer, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Pachmarhi 9725601268


Table 15 shows the carrying capacity of the tourist towns covered Bhopal – Sanchi - Bhojpur –

Bhimbetka – Pachmarhi

Table 15: Carrying capacity assessment of Bhopal – Sanchi - Bhojpur – Bhimbetka – Pachmarhi

District Tourist

Town

Destinations

Covered

Existing

Load

Carrying

Capacity

Available

Capacity

Estimate

d Load

Carrying

Capacity

Availabl

e

Capacit

y

2010 2020

Bhopal Bhopal

Upper Lake,

Lower

Lake,Kolar

Dam,Hatia

Kheda

Dam,Kalia

Sot/Baaz

2104393 5074160 2969767 3014243 5074160 2059917

Raisen Sanchi

Sanchi

Stupa,Sonari

Stupa,Satdara

Stupas,Udayagi

ri

Caves,Vidisha,

Gyaraspur,Rais

en Fort

8737 208800 200063 10919 208800 197881

Hoshang

abad

Pachmarh

i

16370 63700 47330 19708 63700 43992

Sat Dhara

Falls, Jata

Shankar

Temple, Cantt.

Lake,

Protestant

Church,

Pachmarhi

Lake,Mahadev,

Handiya

Khu,Dhoopgar

h

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All the three towns have ample scope for increase in tourist inflow as suggested by their Tourist

carrying capacities (for both, 2011 and 2021) in the Table 14.





‘Very Bad’. The infrastructure assessment sheets are presented in the Annexure.

1. Bhopal - Sanchi

Destination: Sanchi


sites.


Night Illumination

Restoration and conservation of Raisen fort, Sonari Stupa, Satdhara Stupa and other

monuments.


sites.



2. Sanchi-Bhojpur

Destination – Bhojpur




sites.



3. Bhojpur- Bhimbetka

Destination: Bhimbetka




sites.

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Lack of Illumination

Lack of Signages and kiosks


4. Bhopal- Pachmarhi

Destination: Pachmarhi




sites.


Lack of kiosks and seating spaces.



Table 16 shows the list of identified projects in Bhopal – Sanchi - Bhojpur – Bhimbetka – Pachmarhi

Circuit.

Table 16: Project Identification in Bhopal-Sanchi-Bhojpur-Bhimbetka-Pachmarhi

Location Project

Indicat

ive

Cost

(Rs.

Cr.)

Implemen

ting

Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes

Bhopal

Upper Lake Promenade Development (4 kms) 20 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Lower Lake Promenade Development(2 kms) 10 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Kolar Dam


Drinking Water Facility 0.1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Solid Waste Management 0.2 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Snacks Kiosks 0.1 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC


Cruise 2 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Water Sports 2 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Budget Accommodation (20 Rooms) 4.83 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Hatia Kheda

Dam





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Location Project

Indicat

ive

Cost

(Rs.

Cr.)

Implemen

ting

Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes


Cruise 2 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Water Sports 2 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Kalia

Sot/Baaz Golf Course (9 Holes) 7 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Sanchi

Sanchi Stupa


Parking (100 Cars) 1.73 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC





Illumination 0.6 ASI Public PIDDC

Sonari Stupa

Conservation & Renovation 1 ASI Public ACATID

Approach Road ( 7 Km) 2.8 MPSTDC Public PIDDC








Satdara

Stupas

Conservation & Renovation 0.8 ASI Public ACATID









Udayagiri

Caves

Illumination 0.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Light & Sound Show 2 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC




Audio Guide 0.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC



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Location Project

Indicat

ive

Cost

(Rs.

Cr.)

Implemen

ting

Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes

Vidisha

Conservation & Renovation 0.8 MPSTDC Public PIDDC









Gyaraspur

Conservation & Renovation 1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC








Raisen Fort

Conservation & Renovation 1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Approach Road ( 7 Km) 2.8 PWD Public PIDDC








Bhojpur

Shiv Temple









Ashapuri Conservation & Renovation 1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


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Location Project

Indicat

ive

Cost

(Rs.

Cr.)

Implemen

ting

Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes






Bhimbetka

Rock Shelters




Audio Guide 0.8 MPSTDC Public PIDDC




Tawa

Tawa

Reservoir Water Sports 1 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Islands within

Tawa

Reservoir

Site Development 1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Pachmarhi

Sat Dhara

Falls






Seating Spaces 0.1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Jata Shankar

Temple


Site Development of main temple area 0.5 Temple

Trust Public PIDDC

Street Lighting 0.3 MPSTDC Public PIDDC



Drinking Water Facility 0.1 Temple

Trust Public PIDDC

Solid Waste Management 0.2 Temple

Trust Public PIDDC

Cantt. Lake Promenade Development(0.1 km) 0.5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Protestant

Church





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Location Project

Indicat

ive

Cost

(Rs.

Cr.)

Implemen

ting

Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes

Redevelopment of Protestant Triangle 0.4 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Pachmarhi

Lake

Promenade Development (0.4 km) 2 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Lighting 0.4 MPSTDC Public PIDDC


Boating Facilities 0.5 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC


Mahadev






Handiya Khu

Adventure Sports 0.5 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC





Dhoopgarh





Signages Within Pachmarhi for all the destination 5 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Pathway cum

Cycle Track

From Cantt. Lake to 7 Cross to Pachmarhi

Lake ( 2kms) 2 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Ropeway From Rajendra Giri to Choragarh Temple to

Mahadev Temple (4Km) 12.5 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Convention

Centre at

Pachmarhi

Convention Centre for MICE Tourism 7 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Helipads At Maddai, Tawa & Pachmarhi 9.1 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Tamia Budget Accommodation (30 Rooms) 7.25 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Wayside Amenities 1 MPSTDC Public PIDDC

Matkulli Budget Accommodation (30 Rooms) 7.25 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Wayside Amenities 1 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Hoshangabad Budget Accommodation (30 Rooms) 7.25 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

Wayside Amenities 1 MPSTDC PPP PIDDC

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Location Project

Indicat

ive

Cost

(Rs.

Cr.)

Implemen

ting

Agency

Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes

Total 181.55





Table 17: PPP Bifurcation of Bhopal-Sanchi-Bhimbetka-Bhojpur-Pachmarhi

Location Project

Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Gov.

Funding

Private

Funding

Implementing

Agency

Bhopal

Kolar Dam


Snacks Kiosks 0.1 0.03 0.08 MPSTDC

Cruise 2 0.50 1.50 MPSTDC

Water Sports 2 0.50 1.50 MPSTDC

Hatia Kheda

Dam



Cruise 2 0.50 1.50 MPSTDC

Water Sports 2 0.50 1.50 MPSTDC

Kalia

Sot/Baaz Golf Course (9 Holes) 7 1.75 5.25 MPSTDC

Sanchi

Sanchi Stupa


Parking (100 Cars) 1.73 0.43 1.30 MPSTDC


Sonari Stupa




Satdara

Stupas




Udayagiri

Caves


Light & Sound Show 2 0.50 1.50 MPSTDC


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Location Project

Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Gov.

Funding

Private

Funding

Implementing

Agency


Vidisha




Gyaraspur




Raisen Fort




Bhojpur

Shiv Temple




Ashapuri




Bhimbetka

Rock

Shelters




Tawa

Tawa

Reservoir Water Sports 1 0.25 0.75 MPSTDC

Pachmarhi

Sat Dhara

Falls




Jata Shankar

Temple



Protestant

Church Public Conveniences 0.2 0.05 0.15 MPSTDC

Pachmarhi

Lake


Boating Facilities 0.5 0.13 0.38 MPSTDC


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Location Project

Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Gov.

Funding

Private

Funding

Implementing

Agency

Mahadev



Handiya Khu

Adventure Sports 0.5 0.13 0.38 MPSTDC



Dhoopgarh



Ropeway

From Rajendra Giri to

Choragarh Temple to Mahadev

Temple (4Km)

12.5 3.13 9.38 MPSTDC

Helipads At Maddai, Tawa & Pachmarhi 9.1 2.28 6.83 MPSTDC

Tamia Budget Accommodation (30

Rooms) 7.25 1.81 5.44 MPSTDC

Matkulli


Rooms) 7.25 1.81 5.44 MPSTDC

Wayside Amenities 1 0.25 0.75 MPSTDC

Hoshangabad


Rooms) 7.25 1.81 5.44 MPSTDC

Wayside Amenities 1 0.25 0.75 MPSTDC

Total 181.55 22.76 68.30

Within the Public Private Partnership projects in the Bhopal circuit, Rs. 22.76 Crores can be

facilitated from public funds and Rs.68.30 Crores from private investments.






Table 18: District-wise employment estimates for Bhopal - Sanchi - Bhojpur -Bhimbetka-Pachmarhi

District Investment (in Crores) Employment generation

Bhopal 51.63 40271

Raisen 51.48 40154

Hoshangabad 78.44 61183

Total 181.55 141608

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