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Guna - A City By A River

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Guna lies on the north-eastern banks of river Parvati on the Malwa Plateau in Madhya Pradesh. It is a city in the district of the same name and is considered as the gateway to Chambal and Malwa. The district of Guna is considered as one of the most developed districts in the entire state of Madhya Pradesh.

A Glimpse Into History

The place Guna was a part of the ancient Avanti Kingdom that has been founded by Chand Pradyota Mahasena. Later during the eighteenth century, the place was conquered by the famous Maratha leader, Ramoji Rao Scindia. The place became one of the sixteen districts of the state of Madhya Bharat after India gained its independence in the year 1947. Later on, the Madhya Bharat was combined into Madhya Pradesh.

Tourist Places In And Around Guna

Guna tourism has some lovely tourist places as attractions to offer to its visitors. The Panchamukhi Hanuman Ashram is one of the most religious places situated at the Vivek Colony in Guna city. The place is regarded as one of the five strengths of Lord Hanuman. It is located at a distance of 4 km from the Guna Railway Station.

There are a lot of facilities that are enjoyed by tourists and pilgrims who visit the Ashram. There are other holy places of tourist interest such as the Bishbhuji Temple and the Jain Temple. The Bajrangarh Fort is another tourist hotspot.

How To Reach Guna

Guna has its own railway station, so chugging to this place is a viable option though it can be reached by air from the nearest airport in Bhopal.

Best Time To Visit Guna

The place can be best visited during the months of February and March when the weather remains neither cold nor very hot.

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How to Reach Guna

  • By Road
    Guna is such a place that is very well connected to all the other parts of Madhya Pradesh. The place is situated on the National Highway No. 3. The state highways have a length of more than 250 kilometers that connect the entire district of Guna. Guna tourism offers frequent bus services as well.
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  • By Train
    It is on the broad gauge railway line where the Guna railway station is located. One has to visit the nearest station Pathankot in order to travel to the major cities of the country. The transportation to Guna is very fast, and in the recent years particular care has been taken by the Government of Madhya Pradesh to make the process better and faster.
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  • By Air
    Guna tourism offers excellent flight services. One who wishes to visit Guna via air network has to take a flight and reach the capital of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal. It is the nearest air destination to Guna. One has to take the help of a private car from Bhopal to reach the place. Bhopal is located at a distance of 188 kilometers from Guna.
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