Madhya Pradesh

The state is the second largest state of India, but after Chhattisgarh’s coming into existence, its area is no longer as large as it used to be. Most of the state is a high palateau and in summer it can be very dry and hot.

Virtually all phases of Indian history have left their mark on Madhya Pradesh, historically known as Malwa . There are still many pre - Aryan Gond and Bhil tribal people in the state , but Madhya Pradesh is overwhelmingly Indo-Aaryan with the majority of the people speaking Hindi and following Hinduism .

Madhya Pradesh is not called the "Heart of India" only because of its location in the centre of the country. It has been home to the cultural heritage of Hindhuism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces are dotted all over the State.

The natural beauty of Madhya Pradesh is equally varied. Consisting largely of a plateau, the State has everything. Spectacular mountain ranges, meandering rivers and miles and miles of dense forests offering a unique and exciting panorama of wildlife in sylvan surroundings.

Innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, forts and palaces peppered all over the land, reminding one of emperors and kings, warriors and builders, poets and musicians, saints and philosophers--this is the mystic land of Madhya Pradesh

Home to a number of aboriginal tribes like the Bhils, the Baigas, Maria and the Murias, Madhya Pradesh constitutes 40% of India's aboriginal population--the Adivasis. It is primarily the land of Kings and primitive people, of rugged mountains.

Khajuraho, Pana, Bandhavgarh, Kanha National Park, Bhopal, Gwalior, Ujjain, Indore, Orchha, Sanchi, Panchmari, Mandu, Jabalpur are the must-visit places of Madhya Pradesh.

Besides, Madhya Pradesh has a number of important pilgrimage centers too. Ujjain and Omkareshwar hold special religious significance having two of the twelve jyotirlingas, Maheshwar and Mandleshwar.

Places of Interest

Bandhavgarh

Bhimetka

Bhojpur

Bhopal

Dewas

Dhar

Gwalior

Kalinjar

Kanha

Khajuraho

Omkareshwar

Orchha

Pachmarhi

Panna

Pench

Reva

Snachi

Shivpuri

Udaigiri

Udaypur