Madhya Pradesh Tour Packages
Madhya Pradesh is India's tiger state, with Kanha and Bandhavgarh among the best reserves in the country.
Madhya Pradesh at a glance
- RegionCentral India, India
- CapitalBhopal
- Time zoneIndian Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+91
- CurrencyIndian rupee (INR)
- LanguagesHindi
- Emergency112 (all emergencies)
Best time to visit: October to March for comfort; March to May for tigers
Top Madhya Pradesh travel packages
A few of our Madhya Pradesh itineraries in different travel styles. Every one is private and can be changed to suit you.
Wildlife safarisKanha National Park · Bandhavgarh…Kanha & Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari7 Days | 6 Nights
Cultural holidaysOrchha · KhajurahoKhajuraho & Orchha4 Days | 3 Nights
Pilgrimage toursUjjainUjjain & Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Yatra3 Days | 2 Nights
Family holidaysBhopal & Sanchi · PachmarhiBhopal, Sanchi & Pachmarhi5 Days | 4 NightsEssential tips for travelling to Madhya Pradesh
UPI and cards are widely accepted in cities and hotels; keep some cash for small shops, rural areas, hill towns and tips.
Tipping is not compulsory; around 5–10% in restaurants and a small tip for drivers and guides is appreciated.
Drink bottled or filtered water; it is cheap and easy to find.
112 (all emergencies)
Languages spoken: Hindi.
Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur and Khajuraho have airports. Overnight trains are handy for the longer hops between parks.
Core zones of the tiger reserves close one day a week (usually Wednesday afternoon) and during the monsoon.
Combine Khajuraho with Orchha; they are about four hours apart by road.
General guidance. Local rules and services change; we confirm details for your dates.
Where is Madhya Pradesh?
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- Khajuraho24.85°, 79.93°
- Ujjain23.18°, 75.78°
- Bhopal & Sanchi23.26°, 77.41°
- Kanha National Park22.33°, 80.61°
- Bandhavgarh National Park23.72°, 81.02°
- Pachmarhi22.47°, 78.43°
- Orchha25.35°, 78.64°
- Gwalior26.22°, 78.18°
- Indore22.72°, 75.86°
- Chitrakoot25.17°, 80.87°
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Everything you need to know about Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is India's tiger state, with Kanha and Bandhavgarh among the best reserves in the country. It also holds the sculpted temples of Khajuraho, the Buddhist stupas at Sanchi, the fairy-tale town of Orchha, the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain and the hill retreat of Pachmarhi.
We plan trips to 10 destinations in Madhya Pradesh: Khajuraho, Ujjain, Bhopal & Sanchi, Kanha National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park and Pachmarhi and more. Highlights include Western Group of Temples, Mahakaleshwar Temple, Sanchi Stupa, Kanha zone and Tala zone. Local food worth trying: Bundelkhandi meals, Poha jalebi, Poha and Dal bafla. Our Madhya Pradesh itineraries run from 3 to 7 days and every one can be changed to suit you.
When to go
October to March for comfort; March to May for tigers. National parks open from mid-October to June.
Getting around
Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur and Khajuraho have airports. Overnight trains are handy for the longer hops between parks.
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Private, customisable itineraries with prices quoted for your dates, hotel category and group size.
7D / 6NKanha National Park · Bandhavgarh National ParkKanha & Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari
Two of India's best tiger reserves with multiple safaris in each, including Bandhavgarh's famous Tala zone.
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4D / 3NOrchha · KhajurahoKhajuraho & Orchha
Bundela palaces and riverside chhatris at Orchha, then the sculpted temples of Khajuraho and a Panna safari.
View itinerary →3D / 2NUjjainUjjain & Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Yatra
The Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti, the Mahakal Lok corridor and a day trip to the island jyotirlinga at Omkareshwar.
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5D / 4NBhopal & Sanchi · PachmarhiBhopal, Sanchi & Pachmarhi
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Bhimbetka's prehistoric paintings, then the waterfalls and caves of Pachmarhi.
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7D / 6NBhopal & Sanchi · Ujjain · Khajuraho · Bandhavgarh National ParkHeart of India Tour
Temples, stupas and tigers: Sanchi, Ujjain, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh in one Madhya Pradesh journey.
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4D / 3NBandhavgarh National ParkBandhavgarh Safari Break
Three nights and up to five safaris in the reserve with one of the highest tiger densities in India.
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4D / 3NKanha National ParkKanha Jungle Book Safari
The meadows that inspired Kipling, with barasingha herds, tigers and naturalist-led walks in the buffer zone.
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3D / 2NPachmarhiPachmarhi Hill Weekend
Bee Falls, Jata Shankar caves and sunset at Dhoopgarh in Madhya Pradesh's only hill station.
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5D / 4NGwalior · OrchhaGwalior & Orchha Heritage Trail
Gwalior's hilltop fort and Jai Vilas Palace, then the riverside palaces and cenotaphs of Orchha.
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4D / 3NIndore · UjjainIndore, Ujjain & Mandu
Indore's Sarafa night food street and a day at Mandu's palaces, then the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and bhasma aarti in Ujjain.
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4D / 3NPrayagraj · ChitrakootPrayagraj & Chitrakoot Ramayana Trail
A dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, then Chitrakoot's Ramghat aarti, the Kamadgiri parikrama and the caves of Gupt Godavari.
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Places to visit in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya PradeshKhajuraho
Khajuraho's Chandela-dynasty temples, built around 950 to 1050 CE, are famous for their exquisite carvings of gods, celestial dancers and everyday life, including the erotic sculptures.
Madhya PradeshUjjain
Ujjain is one of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism and home to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, famous for its pre-dawn Bhasma Aarti.
Madhya PradeshBhopal & Sanchi
Bhopal is the city of lakes and the capital of Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya PradeshKanha National Park
Kanha's sal forests and meadows inspired Kipling's Jungle Book.
Madhya PradeshBandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh has one of the highest densities of tigers in India, in a landscape of rocky hills, sal forest and an ancient hilltop fort.
Madhya PradeshPachmarhi
Pachmarhi is Madhya Pradesh's only hill station, on a plateau in the Satpura range with waterfalls, cave paintings and forest trails.
Madhya PradeshOrchha
Orchha is a small medieval town on the Betwa river, with Bundela palaces, temples and riverside chhatris that are hauntingly quiet compared to Rajasthan.
Madhya PradeshGwalior
Gwalior is dominated by its hilltop fort, one of the most impressive in India, with the tiled Man Singh Palace and the Saas-Bahu temples.
Madhya PradeshIndore
Indore is Madhya Pradesh's busiest city and often ranked the cleanest in India.
Madhya PradeshChitrakoot
Chitrakoot, on the Mandakini river along the Madhya Pradesh–Uttar Pradesh border, is where Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana are believed to have spent much of their exile.
Top attractions in Madhya Pradesh
Wildlife in Madhya Pradesh
Wildlife experiences
Sightings depend on season and luck and are never guaranteed. Keep your distance, stay with licensed guides and never feed wild animals.
Cultural experiences in Madhya Pradesh
Heritage and landmarks
Experiences
- Khajuraho Dance Festival (February)
- Bhasma Aarti
- Shipra aarti
- Museum visits
- Light-and-sound show
- Fort sound and light show
- Palace museum visit
- Tansen Music Festival (December)
- Evening aarti
Festivals and events marked with months happen only at those times of year; dates vary, so ask us before you plan around one.
On the menuFood to try
- Bundelkhandi meals
- Poha jalebi
- Poha
- Dal bafla
- Indori street food (nearby)
- Bhopali biryani
- Sulaimani chai
- Lodge meals
- Local Gond dishes
- Local MP dishes
- Bhutte ka kees
- Bundelkhandi thali
Outdoor activities in Madhya Pradesh
Many activities are seasonal. Best time for Madhya Pradesh: October to March for comfort; March to May for tigers. We check operating seasons for your dates.
Madhya Pradesh travel tips
Visa and entry
Indian citizens do not need a visa; carry a government photo ID such as Aadhaar or a passport for hotels and flights.
Health and safety
Travel insurance is a good idea, especially for adventure activities. Carry prescription medicines in their original packaging with a copy of the prescription.
Currency and tipping
The currency is the Indian rupee (INR). Tipping is not compulsory; around 5–10% in restaurants and a small tip for drivers and guides is appreciated.
Best time to visit
October to March for comfort; March to May for tigers. National parks open from mid-October to June.
Getting around
Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur and Khajuraho have airports. Overnight trains are handy for the longer hops between parks.
Local etiquette
- Dress modestly at temples, churches and mosques, and remove footwear where asked.
- Ask before photographing people, and follow photography rules at religious sites and museums.
What to pack
Pack modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees for religious sites and comfortable walking shoes.
Phone and internet
Mobile data is good in towns and cities. Coverage can be patchy in remote, hill and forest areas, so download offline maps before you set off.
Budget
We don't publish fixed prices because the season, hotel category, flights and group size change the cost. Your written quote lists exactly what is included, so you can compare like for like.
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