Principal Secretary Tourism and Culture and Managing Director Sheo Shekhar Shukla said that January is going to be special for tourists and adventure lovers in Madhya Pradesh. The prestigious Mandu Festival, Hriday Drishyam Folk Art Festival and Sky Diving will introduce the tourists to the historical heritage, art culture of the state as well as give them an experience of entertainment and adventure.
The fourth edition of Mandu Utsav will take place from January 7 to 11. Along with this, tent city and exciting activities will be conducted here for 90 days. The sixth edition of the annual music festival 'Hriday Drishyam Folk Art Festival' will be organized in Bhopal and Indore this year. It will be held in Bhopal from January 8 to January 10 at the Kushabhau Thackeray International Convention Center, Bharat Bhavan and Rabindra Bhavan. Various cultural and picturesque performances will take place at Lal Bagh Palace in Indore from January 7 to January 12. Also, the second edition of the Sky Diving Festival is going to start from January 05 at Datana Airstrip in Ujjain.
While talking to media persons, Shukla said that Mandu, a city known for natural beauty and historical buildings, is now ready for exciting activities and cultural programmes. Tent city will be operated for 90 days in the fourth edition of Mandu festival, which was started with the aim of promoting art-literature, culture of the state and creating awareness about tourism among the youth. This year's event is special because dignitaries from all over the world will be present in Madhya Pradesh under Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, G-20 Summit and Global Investors Meet. Tourists can enjoy experiences such as live concerts, adventure sports, cycling, trekking, rural tours etc. Will be able to Mandu can enjoy curated tours, cycle tours, traditional folk arts, photo competitions, yoga, culinary arts, arts and crafts, musical events, local cuisine, etc during the upcoming tourism festival.
Tourists will be able to experience the wonderful and overwhelming panoramic view of Mandu city from a bird's height by sitting in a hot air balloon in the Mandu festival organized in collaboration with E-Factor Entertainment organization. Jai Thakur, COO and Co-Founder, E-Factor Entertainment, said that Mandu Utsav will have something special in store for everyone.
Major activities organized during Mandu Utsav are- Live Music Concert, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Cycling Tour, Adventure Sports & Activities, Art and Culture Exhibitions, Light and Sound Show, rural tourism, Yoga and Meditation Sessions, Heritage Walk and Performance of traditional folk dance and music by local artistes.
