Tourist Attractions in Chanderi

Chanderi is a small historical town in Madhya Pradesh. It is gradually making a very important place for itself in the Indian tourism map. There are several Tourist Attractions in Chanderi that are all well worth a visit and attract a large number of tourists each year.

In the 11th century, Chanderi was a strategically important place. It was an important military outpost and also lay in the main trade route. Legend has it that at one point of time Chanderi was so thickly forested that Babur, the Mughal Emperor could trace the fort after searching the depths of the jungle for six months.

An annual fair is held each year in honor of Jaageshwari Devi and this is one of the major Tourist Attractions in Chanderi. The place is well known for the beautiful Chanderi saris that come in light colors and beautiful golden borders. Make sure that you pick up one when you visit the place.