Best Places to Visit in Madhya Pradesh: Madhya Pradesh, a state that has preserved its remnants well through ages attracts the travelers from around the world to explore its glorious history. The state has cities that have been developed in a modern way and then there towns that have abandoned experiences creating a strikingly contrast between the two. Madhya Pradesh has the best of both worlds to provide to its travelers. Madhya Pradesh is known for its epic cave centric temples with erotic carvings and they are also famous for the exotic wildlife of the state. Again, one gets to experience entirely different worlds in just one state. Madhya Pradesh is replete with all things pretty and filled with curiosity. Because of the strategic location of the state, it is also called as the heart of India. Apart from exploring the places, one can also explore a perfect blend of different cultures of all religions in India be like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Islam. Here are mentioned the 7 best places to visit in Madhya Pradesh.

Sanchi: Madhya Pradesh is home to several historical tourist destinations. Sanchi is a beautiful town that is also very famous amongst the travelers from all across the country. It is a pilgrim destination for the Buddhists and along with them, it is an important place of worship and travel for every Indian. One can find a lot of stupas and monasteries throughout along with some beautiful chaityas and temples. It is also UNESCO world heritage site that evidently means the town is picturesque enough. The archeological museum in the town is also a worthy place to explore.

Panna National Park: Visiting Madhya Pradesh definitely means exploring the exotic wildlife of the state in its varied form. One of the best national parks of the state is the Panna National Park. This national park is a heaven for the photographers. In 1994, the spot has been declared as the tiger reserve. Located on the Vindhya Hills and having surrounded by the thick deciduous forests all over, this lush green forest has waterfalls as well that makes for a beautiful landscape. Jungle safari in Panna National Park should not be missed while in Khajuraho. Panna tour packages are popular among tiger safari lovers.

Khajuraho: The most beautiful place of the state is Khajuraho. The temple town of the state contributes to the ethnicity and heritage of the state every day. The erotic temples of Khajuraho attract visitors from across the globe to experience the richness of the ancient architecture. There are around 22 temples in the town that are worth to be explored. Some of the important temples are Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Vishwanath Temple and Duladeo Temple. The travelers are surely going to return with loads of pictures from the town. There is an archaeological museum where the ancient sculptures have been placed. Daily a sound and light show in Khajuraho in Hindi and English is organized. Another highlight of Khajuraho is annually-held Khajuraho Dance Festival wherein various classical dance forms of India are performed by reputed artists. Package tours to Khajuraho are quite popular among domestic as well as foreign tourists. Khajuraho tour packages are many and can be customized as per traveler’s interest and budget.

Bandhavgarh National Park: Another National Park to explore in the state is Bandhavgarh National Park. This national park is one of the best in the country. If one wishes to see the tigers in their natural habitat in the most lavish way, then Bandhavgarh is the spot for that. Though it is a park that is difficult to access and costly to stay at, there is an amazing experience to gather from here. There are dense green valleys, ancient fort, and the rocky hill terrain to explore around.

Orchha: Orchha is a city that has a very rich historical past. This city has been ruled by the Bundela Rajputs and then it was developed by Rudra Pratap in the 16th century. Hence, the city reflects the glorious past of the royal Rajputs. There are so many sight-seeing spots in the town that is typically designed in the Bundela Rajputs exclusive architecture. Ram Raja Temple, Raj Mahal, and Jehangir Mahal are the top attractions of the town. The town is located on the banks of the Betwa River and is exquisitely picturesque.

Malwa Golden Triangle: Mandu, Omkareshwar, and Ujjain are the three towns of the state that together make for the Malwa golden triangle tour. Ujjain is famous for the Mahakaal Temple which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingams of Lord Shiva. It is one of the most important pilgrim spots for the Hindus. Even Kumbh Mela is also organized in Ujjain. Mandu which is now an abandoned town was once the lavish luxurious home for the Mughal. One can explore their grandeur past now. Omkareshwar is like an island in the Narmada River. It is also one of the 12 Jyotirlingam sites.

Panchmarhi: Ending the blog with a beautiful hill station of Madhya Pradesh that is Panchmarhi. There are enough tourist attractions here like the Apsara Vihar, Bison Lodge Museum, Shri Panch Pandav Caves, Satpura National Park, and Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve. There are tranquil waterfalls here to explore and spend some time in utmost serenity. The picturesque hill station is surrounded by the hills on all sides and makes for a perfect weekend getaway destination in a budget.

There are some other places like the Satpura National Park, Maheshwar, Gwalior, and the Kanha National Park that are actually amazing as well. If one is done exploring the above 7 gorgeous places, they can also consider visiting these places. Madhya Pradesh is a beautifully aesthetic state with beautiful towns and cities to explore a different side of India. Also, Madhya Pradesh is known for some amazing Madhya Pradesh dishes like Indori Poha, Dal Bafla, Jalebi, and they all are a must try. Some of the ‘take back home’ sweet dishes are mewa mithai, shrikhand, khoya jalebi, and chikki. Madhya Pradesh is a delightful state to be at and explore it various curious parts. Opt for one of the Madhya Pradesh tour packages to explore the rich heritage of Central India.