About
Central Indian state featuring Khajuraho's erotic temples, tiger reserves like Bandhavgarh, and historic cities like Bhopal and Indore.
Madhya Pradesh is a large state in central India, often called the Heart of India, and it rewards visitors who like to combine history, wildlife and town life in one trip. Its geography is varied enough that a journey here can move from ancient stone carving to forest tracks within a few days.
What draws visitors
- Khajuraho is known for its temples, whose carved sculptures, including the erotic scenes for which the site is famous, are among the best-known works of medieval Indian architecture.
- Bandhavgarh is one of the tiger reserves that make the state a destination for wildlife enthusiasts, offering the chance to spend time in forest landscapes.
- Bhopal and Indore are historic cities, each with its own character, useful for seeing the state's urban side and its older quarters.
Planning a visit
Madhya Pradesh suits travellers who are happy to move between sites, since the temples, reserves and cities are spread across a wide area. Allow more time than a single stop would need, and check the access arrangements for each place before you set out, as they differ from one site to another. Whether you come for the sculpture, the forests or the cities, the state offers a varied and unhurried way to see central India.
