Madhya Pradesh Tour

Away from the beaten track, the medieval heart of India- Madhya Pradesh is an eclectic blend of glorious history, magnificent architecture, sacred pilgrimages, delightful vistas and roaring adventure. From UNESCO-listed heritage sites to holy pilgrimages of major Indian religions and rich reserves of wild animals- the various destinations and attractions of Madhya Pradesh beckon you for an experience beyond the ordinary!

Major Destinations and Attractions

Bhopal
Capital city, Bhimbetka Caves, National Museum of Mankind, Van Vihar National Park, Upper Lake, Bhojpur Temple, Taj-ul-Masjid, Gohar Mahal, Raisen Fort

Khajuraho
Khajuraho Temples, Laxmana Temple, Raneh Falls & Ken Crocodile Sanctuary, Archeological Museum and Jain Museum, Light & sound show

Panna
Panna National Park, Panna Diamond Mines, Padmavati Devi Temple, Kalinjar Fort, Ajaigarh Fort,? Pandava Falls & Caves

Orchha
Orchha Fort, Jhansi Fort, Chhatris, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary

Gwalior
Gwalior Fort, Gujari Mahal, Jai Vilas Palace, Sun Temple, Gwalior Zoo

Indore
Central Museum, Patal Pani Falls, Laal Bagh Palace, Rajwaada Palace, Indore White Church, Gomatgiri

Pachamarhi
"Queen of Satpura", a UNESCO Bio Reserve, Rajat Pratap Waterfalls, Pandava Caves, Satpura National Park, Mahadeo Hills, Bison Lodge

Ujjain
Temple city. Bhaironath Temple, Bhartrihari Caves, Jantar Mantar, Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ram Mandir Ghat

Sanchi
The Great Stupa or Mahastupa, Udayagiri Caves, Ashoka Pillar, Sanchi Museum, Gupta Temple

Wildlife in Madhya Pradesh

• Bandhavgarh National Park
• Kanha National Park
• Pench National Park

Fairs and Festivals of Madhya Pradesh

• Khajuraho Dance Festival- Celebrating the dances of India
• Pachmarhi Utsav- An annual cultural bonanza
• Malwa Utsav, Ujjain & Indore- A celebration of art & culture
• Ujjain Kumbh Mela-Religious and cultural festival celebrated every 12 years
• Lokrang Festival, Bhopal- A cultural exposition

Shopping in Madhya Pradesh
Maheshwari & Chanderi Fabric, embossed & braided jewelry, zari-work footwear, Gond paintings, hand-woven carpets, Dhokra artifacts; intricate wood carved panels, boxes, knives & furniture and stone carved images are some of the collectibles from Madhya Pradesh.

Food in Madhya Pradesh
Bhutte ke keesh (grated cooked corn), Poha (flattened rice dish), Seekh Kebab, Bhopali Gosht Korma (Mutton curry), Biryani Pilaf, Kuduk (colocasia plant fritters), Lapsi (a wheat and jaggery dessert), and Jalebi (sweet dish) are some of the gastronomical delights of Madhya Pradesh.

Best Time to Visit
The ideal weather to visit this beautiful heart of India is during winters from October to March.

How to Reach
By Air- Madhya Pradesh is well connected to major Indian cities by domestic airports in Gwalior, Jabalpur, Khajuraho and Indore.
By Rail- Madhya Pradesh has excellent rail connectivity with the rest of India by an extensive network of Indian railways.
By Road- A good network of roads and highways connect Madhya Pradesh to major Indian cities.