Madhya Pradesh

The very heart and soul of India, Madhya Pradesh never fails to impress any visitor holidaying here. Its regal forts, dramatic topography, thrilling wildlife and ancient caves and temples speak for themselves. One needs a whole life to explore Madhya Pradesh from corner to corner as the state is huge. Here you can find the dramatic looking temples of Khajuraho, and here you can cherish serenity of the shrine Stupa Sanchi, here you can fall in love with the flora of Kanha National Park, and here can learn about the oldest tribes like Gond, Bhils, Baigas, Sahria, Abujhmar, etc .

Here are the top places to visit in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal
Fondly named as the "City of Lakes", Bhopal is home to countless natural and artificial lakes. The city lures travellers with its uncountable attractions. The 'Upper Lake' is a perfect picnic spot in Bhopal for family picnics amidst nature. In close proximity of the lake lies the 'Chhota Talaab' or the 'Lower Lake' where many religious, social and cultural rituals are performed. Wildlife lovers must visit Van Vihar National Park which acts home to many carnivores, including tigers, leopards, panthers, lions, etc. Religious souls can visit the Bhojpur Temple constructed in 11th century AD. Apart from this, the state has many museums like National Museum of Mankind, State Archaeological Museum and Birla Museum narrating stories about its glorious past.

Indore
This is the largest city in Madhya Pradesh resting on the banks of River Sarawati and River Khan. This is often termed as the 'Commercial Capital' of Madhya Pradesh. Here you can find architectural excellence at places like Rajwada Palace. Understand the complex history of Indore by visiting Central Museum dating back to 5000 BC. It has two galleries displaying artefacts from prehistoric period.Lal Baag Palace is also often visited due to its European style architecture beautified with artefacts, paintings and sculpture.

Gwalior
Booming with a rich history, Gwalior is well known for the grand Gwalior Fort dating back to the 8th-century. The fort houses royal palaces, temples and water tanks and has an imposing architecture. Sun Temple of Gwalior is devoted to God Sun and charms all with its red sand stone structure. Lovers of architecture must explore the grand Jai Vilas Palace Museum flaunting Tuscan, Italian and Corinthian styles. The Museum has the largest pair of chandeliers in Asia.

How to Reach
Raja Bhoj International Airport in Bhopal and Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International airport in Indore operate both domestic as well as international flights. Some of the major train stations of the state are Bhopal, Indore, Katni, Jabalpur, Ujjain, Khandwa, Itarsi and Ratlam. Madhya Pradesh is easily accessible by road from nearby states and cities by road.