Time to explore what the ‘Heart of India’ has in store for you! The popular places to visit in Madhya Pradesh showcase a mini-India with a rich heritage, serene pilgrimages, varied cultures, enthralling wildlife, and much more. One of the largest states in India is bestowed with two of the twelve Jyotirlingas, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a city that hosts Kumbh Mela
every twelve years. From history buffs to adrenaline junkies, the incredible state welcomes all!
Let’s take a tour of the popular attractions in Madhya Pradesh and enjoy a matchless experience of innumerable stories and uncountable mysteries.
- Gwalior
The royalty and chivalry of the glorious past of the state are better experienced at Gwalior. Dominated by a massive fort perched on a hill, the city is dotted with many other historical monuments of Madhya Pradesh. Artists, musicians, holidaymakers, and poets automatically get lured to the land of the Scindia Dynasty. Legendary musicians belonged to Gwalior, helping it to enjoy a matchless reputation in Music.
- Bhopal
A pair of lakes separate the city of Bhopal. The striking contrast between the old and new will amuse you from North to South. The city is also famous for its intricate Zari work and Zardosi crafts that are admired by everybody in the world. Savor the Nawabi food, which offers perfect respite to the foodies who which to satiate their hunger.
- Ujjain
The pious land of Ujjain is the holy abode of one of the twelve Jyotirlingas at Mahakaleshwar Temple. Reckoned as one of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus, Ujjain is thus one of the must-visit places in Madhya Pradesh. Positioned along the bank of River Shipra, devotees throng the ancient city during the Kumbh Mela, which is held here every 12 years. People searching for serenity and Moksha should not miss planning a tour to Ujjain.
- Sanchi
Imbued in tranquility, Sanchi is home to the famous Sanchi Stupa – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Great Mughal Emperor Ashoka installed the Great Stupa in the 3rd century BC. Countless temples, monasteries, an Ashokan pillar, and Buddhist monuments at Sanchi Madhya Pradesh are the head-turners here. Regarded as one of the important Buddhist pilgrimages, the quaint town of Sanchi greets Buddhist pilgrims, avid tourists, and history buffs alike.
- Chitrakoot
The sublime beauty of Chitrakoot brings lots of tourists to the popular tourist destination in Madhya Pradesh. The majestic city finds mentioned in the Hindu epic Ramayana as the dwelling place of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita during their exile. It is due to this reason that many people consider it to be a sacred town. Holding the title of the ‘Place of Many Wonders’, the city got its name from the presence of Cheetal (Deer) in the area.
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