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Detailed explanation-1: -Synopsis. Madhya Pradesh tourism is all set for a big overhaul with Gwalior and Orchha finding a place in list of UNESCO World Heritage Cities.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most recently in 2021, the marble rock formations of Bhedaghat-Lametaghat in Narmada valley and biodiversity-rich Satpura Tiger Reserve (STR) found their place in the UNESCO’s tentative list of natural world heritage sites.

Detailed explanation-3: -The historical fort cities of Gwalior and Orchha in MP have been included in the list of UNESCO’s world heritage cities under its urban landscape city programme. Gwalior was established in the 9th century and ruled by Gurjar Pratihar Rajvansh, Tomar, Baghel Kachvaho and Scindias.

Detailed explanation-4: -The historical fort cities of Gwalior and Orchha in Madhya Pradesh have been included in the list of UNESCO’s world heritage cities under its The World Heritage Cities Programme.

Detailed explanation-5: -Bhedaghat, often referred to as the Grand Canyon of India, is a town in the Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh (India), around 25 kms from Jabalpur.