Madhya Pradesh is called the 'heart of India', not only because of its location in the centre of the country, but also because, it has been home to the cultural heritage of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, forts and palaces are peppered all over the state - glorious reminders of emperors and kings, warriors and builders, poets and musicians, saints and philosophers.
This land is a fascinating amalgam of scenic beauty, history and modern urban planning.
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. The medieval cities, wildlife sanctuaries and holy pilgrimage centers of Madhya Pradesh offer a memorable experience to the tourists.
You can visit the hill stations of Madhya Pradesh in any time of the year but the season in which it remains the most crowded is winter. People love to spend their time in the cool climate of the place. Moreover, the hill stations of Madhya Pradesh consists of various natural parks where you can spend some quality time with your family.
Madhya Pradesh hill stations can be visited within a very affordable budget. You can get easy accommodation at various hotels and lodges at reasonable prices.
Khajuraho, which has lent its name to a complex of exquisite Hindu and Jain temples, is a small town located amidst the forested plains of Bundelkhand in north-central Madhya Pradesh. The engravings on these temples are highly sensual and erotic that depict in graceful forms intimate scenes of the whole range of human emotions and relationships. These sculptures congeal in stone a lyrical paean to love and passion.