Things to do & places to visit in Madhya Pradesh, India

Madhya Pradesh #13 destination in India 2023. The average rating score is 4.40 based on 40.6k traveler reviews, of 601 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Kolkata, current date and time: Thursday, May 02, 2024, 22:51.

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General weather summary in May

110°F - 81°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Really hot with a gentle breeze

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Chance of rain

1.0 millimeters

Amount

12.9 mph

Wind speed

21%

Humidity

13.2

Daylight length

5:32 AM

Sunrise

6:46 PM

Sunset

73%

Cloud cover

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5.0 Khajuraho Temples (2.749 reviews)
- Must visit
History Museums

Magnificent temples built between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. See more..
5.0 Kandariya Mahadev Temple (387 reviews)
- Khajurao Kanderia Temple - must visit for all. Know its rich history and experience the art
Architectural Buildings

On visiting Kanderia temple, you experience the epitome of India philosophy, Art, Cultural history, Sculptures which show Kamasutra live but important is how you attain eternity through temple visit. I recommend our guide Mr Faheem 7898548200 is extremely knowledgeable, self inspired, and had replies to each of our query. Khajuraho should be visited by all Indians and also shown to our next generations and more should be do e by Govt to preserve the temples and do reclaim the land to make the lakes alive again and remake the glory. See more..
5.0 Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum (328 reviews)
- TRIBAL'S TREASURE
Spent 2-3 hours Natural History Museums • History Museums

Beautiful museum depicting tribal's way of life,their faith,knowledge. Never seen a museum like this.Museum has tribal art forms,excellent artefects. All sorts of art pieces alike to Gods. Museum has many rooms depicting Cultural Diversity Tribal Aesthetics Tribal life Tribal devlok Tribal games in last hall. Great contribution of State in showing tribal life. Few tips 1 Tickets - Indians Rs 10/= above age of 10 years Foreign visitor Rs 250/= Children below 10 & disabled free. Timings 12 pm to 7pm Holiday Every monday & national holidays closed Photography Rs 50/= for each camera or mobile photography. They issue a card for this. Videography is prohibited Not to miss this museum in Bhopal trip See more..
5.0 Lakshmana Temple (292 reviews)
- I recommend making time for temple
Architectural Buildings

I followed the suggested route and this was the first of the Khajuraho temples that contained the famous erotic sculptures. The temple is dedicated to the four head form of Lord Vishnu, Vaikuntha Chaturmurti. Which was a bit strange because the idol of Vishnu in the sanctum only had three heads. This temple sits on an elevated platform as do all of the temples in the complex. The outer walls of the temple are richly decorated with the aforementioned sculptures, but also many dedicated to the subject of other Hindu gods including Vaikuntha Chaturmurti, Ganesh and scenes from Hindu myths. One of the best temples to see in the complex and one I recommend making time for. See more..
5.0 Yodhasthal (242 reviews)
- Army museum
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums

A know your army establishment open for all, free of cost. The landscape provides an insight into the nation's pride, the indian army, its stories of valor and its achievements. A museum with antique weapons, a park with war trophies, a rock climbing facility for adventure seekers, a small restaurant for foodies and a souvenir shop for those who wish to carry a remembrance from "yodhasthal". See more..
4.5 Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple (1.209 reviews)
- Temple
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

There is good system and flow of the people. there is paid ticket of Rs 250/- per person for quick darshan line. the cleanliness was very good. I had visited earlier in 2011, but overall systems and cleanliness has been better at least 100 times better. large bags, etc are not allowed. Mobiles are allowed but photos & videos not allowed. drinking water facility is available inside the premises at suitable distances. normally between 11 am to 2 pm rush is high and crowded. i would recommend to carry cap for aged people. the walkway is carpeted throughout and that is very good thing that the administration has done See more..
4.5 Gwalior Fort (966 reviews)
- Indian History over the centuries, from different periods!
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ancient Ruins

We were two couples in senior citizens category and decided to visit Data Bandi Chhod Gurudwara, which is located on top of this Fort. The entrance door is majestic and the road is well laid. We came across large statues carved in rocky mountain, a private school, large play grounds and finally the Gurudwara, our destination! We recommend everyone must visit this place atleast once, to better understand different times of Indian History. See more..
4.5 Shri Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga (964 reviews)
- Omkareshwar Temple- one of the 12 Jyotirlings
Thursday: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

We visited Onkareshwar temple in a car from Indore. The distance is approximately 75 km with good but heavily trafficked road. It took us 2 hours to reach Onkareshwar. We parked our car in the temple parking near to temple which was free of cost. We hired a pandit for only Rs 101 and he took us inside saving some of our time and queue. We were also able to do Jalabhishek. It is recommended to visit the temple on week days other than sundays. There is no dress code inside the temple like most of the Shiv temples elsewhere. There are many local restaurants and refreshments vendors near the temple. You can reach temple either through bridge or a boat. We took bridge. There is another Jyotirling called Mamleshwar across the river Narmada opposite Onkareshwar Temple. Overall a nice experience . See more..
4.5 Khajrana Ganesh Mandir (889 reviews)
- Visiting Indore First Time?
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Religious Sites

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4.5 Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (845 reviews)
- Better than I had imagined
Ancient Ruins

An ancient place of pilgrimage is a site of early Buddhist monasteries, temples and pillars. See more..
4.5 Orchha Fort (843 reviews)
- Very big fort from inside
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites

There is parking near ticket counter as well as one can park near Ram Raja Temple parking and walk for 300 meters towards fort. The parking is Rs.30 per car. The entry ticket is Rs.10 per person (less than 15 years is free). Note : Keep this ticket safe as you need to show it while entering Raja Mahal, Chattris and LaxmiNarayan Temple. Once you enter the fort you will feel the vastness of it. There are courtyards and steps to reach at different level. One has to walk and climb it to see the views. Once you are done with main fort complex then you can visit Raja Mahal which is separate complex beside fort. You can see paintings on wall which are painted few hundred years ago. In Raja Mahal as well you need to climb stairs and walk in courtyard hence keep a bottle of water along with you. There are few other complex as well beside main fort. See more..
4.5 Sarafa Bazaar (830 reviews)
- Gastronomical overdose.
Thursday: 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM Flea & Street Markets

Sarafa is the go to place for foodies. The name comes from the location,which is a jewellery market in the day. After 9.00 p. It transforms into to most amazing open air eating joint. You should see the system the vendors have to roll in the carts, set up everything in 10 minutes flat. See more..
4.5 Dhuandhar Falls (759 reviews)
- Excellent view
Waterfalls

Excellent view. 2 option. Take a 6 seater cable car costing per person Rs. 145/- for both way. On other side you can hire an open car ( seating capacity - maximum 5) for around Rs. 500/- for full car & see different colour of marble towards Bhedaghat & you can see the last point of boating beyond which it is dangerous due to force of water & stone in river & hence not permitted See more..
4.5 Pench Tiger Reserve (721 reviews)
- Beautiful Pench !!
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

Pench Tiger Reserve comprises the Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park, the Mowgli Pench Sanctuary and a buffer. The Park nestles in the Southern slopes of the Satpura ranges of Central India. The river Pench, which splits the National Park into two, forms the lifeline of the Park. The area of the present tiger reserve has a glorious history. A description of its natural wealth and richness occurs in Ain-i-Akbari. Several natural history books like R. A. Strendale's 'Seonee - Camp life in Satpura Hills,' Forsyth's 'Highlands of Central India' and Dunbar Brander's 'Wild Animals of Central India' explicitly present the detailed panorama of nature's abundance in this tract. Strendale's semi-autobiographical 'Seonee' was the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. FACTS Remember Mowgli, the pint-sized 'Man-Child' or Bagheera, the Black Panther? And who can forget the inimitable Sher Khan, the villain of Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book. Kipling was inspired to write his memorable book by the luxuriant forest cover of Pench teeming with an astonishing variety of wildlife. EXCURSIONS For more details visit National Parks Excursion Reservation Portal MUST SEE PLACES LAND OF THE 'THE JUNGLE BOOK': The Pench Tiger Reserve and its neighbourhood is the original setting of Rudyard Kipling's most famous work, The Jungle Book. Kipling borrowed heavily from Robert Armitage Strendale's books 'Seonee', 'Mammalia of India and Ceylon' and 'Denizens of the Jungle' for the topography, wildlife, and its ways. Mowgli was inspired by Sir William Henry Sleeman's pamphlet, 'An Account of Wolves Nurturing Children in Their Dens' which describes a wolf-boy captured in Seoni district near the village of Sant Baori in 1831. Many of The Jungle Book's locations are actual locations in Seoni District, like the Waingunga river with its gorge where Sherkhan was killed, Kanhiwara villlage and the 'Seeonee hills'. TOPOGRAPHY: The terrain of the park is undulating with mainly gentle s... See more..
4.5 Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat (684 reviews)
- MP ROAD TRIO
Points of Interest & Landmarks

We went to this places on the way to our rajasthan road trip. After reaching we went to Marble rock which is in Begaghat. Which is about 30kms. We took private boat which will cost you 1200 to 1500 for 6 to 8 people along with guide ,the ride was about 1hr. This was amazing and stunning we can see different colours of rocks and few film shooting spots. We can see Dhundhar falls from the other side. After that we went to Dhundhar falls which is again one of the beautiful spot ,and finally we went to gowrighat where arti for Narmada will be performed again which is amazing. See more..
4.5 Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (652 reviews)
- Bewitching Bhimbetka
Historic Sites • Caverns & Caves

The pre-historic cave paintings depict life in the Neolithic age. See more..
4.5 Kanha National Park (617 reviews) from $125.16
- Wonderful for sighting tigers
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM National Parks

There are 4 core zone safari (Kisli, Mukki, Sarhi, Kanha) in Kanha National Park. We booked morning core zone (Sarhi) safari as afternoon safari was a mere 3 hours safari and less demanded than morning safari specially in winter. Inside the forest, it was shivering cold and the first few hours of our safari,We found a herd of spotted deer, a Gour (Indian Bison), a Barasingha (Swamp Deer), few Sambar, peacocks. We were hopeless on seeing a Tiger suddenly we got a glimpse of a tiger on our left. We still had doubts that he (as per guide version it was a male) will come out. Suddenly he emerged from jungle in full glory and crossed the road, barely 20 mtrs from our jeep! Sighting tiger in its natural habitat is never a sure thing, a lot depends on the luck and yeah we are all the luckiest bunch See more..
4.5 Upper Lake (572 reviews)
- Beautiful
Bodies of Water

Upper lake is very large,beautiful,nice views of Shamla hills. In evening this part remains busy with people. We took boat cruise at 6PM which takes around 45 mintues, You can watch sunset & views of Shamla hills. Cruise is a simple boat with 2 decks, they take 80 persons for cruise, ticket is Rs 170/= per person. See more..
4.5 Sas-Bahu Temple (562 reviews)
- Beautiful architecture similar to Khajuraho
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

Sas bahu or Sahastrabahu temple is a beautiful temple close to the Gwalior fort entrance. A little hike or walk from fort entrance will take you there. Temple is a great example of Indian architecture which is almost thousand years old. Sculptures carved on the walls inside and outside the temple are very similar to the ones found in Khajuraho. See more..
4.5 Kal Bhairav Temple (463 reviews)
- Unbelievable but True
Religious Sites

Its an old temple complex . The main prashad is wine which is being offered to Shri Kal Bhairav. The offered wine is drunk by Shri Kal Bhairav statue. Normally there is rush which can be managed better but administration is lacking here . In case of heavy rush Purohit put your offering of wine in container near Shri Kal Bhairav which later being offered to Shri Kal Bhairav. It's unbelievable but true that statue drink the wine. There might be different science angle in this phenomenon but aastha and believes are above all logics. Shi Kaal Bhairav is supposed to Senapati ( Head of Army) of Shri Mahkaal Raja. Beware of Monkeys as well. Jai ho.. See more..
4.5 Bee Falls (460 reviews)
- Family outing for 1st time after Corona Pandemic commenced
Waterfalls

Beefall is a very nice scenic spot of Pach marji and one of the various beautiful falls of Pachmarhi. For visiting this fall you have to hire Gypsy from Bison Lodge without which one has to park his private vehicle far away from the fall and then walk down for at least 3 km . For viewing the fall one has to go deep down the forest. Though steps are there but it is a difficult terrain to visit.BP , Cardiac, Diabetes patients find it difficult to go down. Though I was a Diabetes patient I went down all the 400 plus steps.Gowing down was not that extraneous but for coming up I had to struggle hard but managed to come back on top after visiting the fall. But my wife couldn't go down and she had to wait until we all returned. Anyway it was a good adventure going down. Must visit for youngsters and those who can manage to go down. See more..
4.5 Chhatris Cenotaphs (422 reviews)
- Enchanting and beautiful.
Points of Interest & Landmarks

We visited these ancient structures in the evening,at sunset.They look amazingly beautiful as setting Sun's rays fall on them There are hordes of parrots and other birds in the evening sky circulating over these,and I found the experience very unique. The location near Betwa river is very nice.After sunset,we sat near the riverfront for a long time,feeling peaceful. A saint sang bhajans of Shree Ram with his harmonium making the atmosphere divine.It was a full moon night,kojagiri,and we could see both,setting Sun and rising moon at the sametime. See more..
4.5 Bandhavgarh National Park (393 reviews)
- Splendid experience Bandhagarh
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours National Parks

Recently we visited Bandhabgarh National Park from 12.10.21 to 13.10.21 with my son. We booked Jungle Safari through Shri Mukesh Baraman([email protected], 9425344631) . We visited Tala and Maghdhi Zone for 2 safaris. We spotted different kind of animals at Tala Zone and able to find a tiger from a distant place but could not see any tiger in morning safari at Maghdhi Zone. Our tour was organized by Shri Mukesh Barman who has vast experience in this line. He guided us and driver arranged by him was an amazing person and he tried his best for find out tiger. We stayed at Blue Lotus Safari Resort, a newly constructed one, booked by Shri Mukesh Barman and this resort was a wonderful place to stay in surrounded by lush green jungle and the staff here is very helpful and humble. Food served by them is very tasty . Besides, you can enjoy time in swimming pool over there. We recommend all who are planning to visit Bandhabgarh National Park ,take service of Mukesh Barman and also give a try to stay in Blue Lotus Safari Resort. o that we c Me and my friends visited Bandhavgarh National Park on 27th Feb’21. See more..
4.5 Dhoopgarh (325 reviews)
- Family outing 1st time since Corona Lockdown .
Geologic Formations

Visited Dhoop garh. It's an excellent place and a must to visit. Both the sunrise and sunset spots were visited. However now a days Sunrise visit is forbidden due to Tiger visits in the area. The Dhoopgarh museum is also nicely maintained. One feels nice after visiting the area. See more..
4.5 DB City Mall (317 reviews)
- Shopping at DB Mall, Bhopal
Thursday: 10:30 AM - 11:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Shopping Malls

An outstanding place to shop all needs of household, fashion & lifestyle, jewelry, accessories for all age groups, varieties of cuisines, multiplex, game zones, pubs & bars, fast food restaurant, quick service restaurants, book store, kids stores, gadgets, vehicles showcase, passport office, packed vegetables and fruits and so on...The best mall of Bhopal. Co-located with mariott hotel which is one of the best staying place in Bhopal. Adequate space in the mall with versatile shopping options. Covid protection safeguards are sufficienctly catered for.A must visit place for all age groups and visitors. See more..
4.5 Jahangir Mahal (312 reviews)
- Majestic royal palace in Orchha
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

This is a majestic palace,built by veer singh deo.The architecture is indo islamic style,with colourful blue and green glazed tiles.The jharokhas add to the beauty of the palace and offer very good views of the orchha town,also,provide nice backdrop for the photographs. The main entrance is towards east,as per the Vaastu,with huge artistic door,and statues of elephants.There is a stable for the animals oo. Rai praveen mahal can be seen from here. There are two storeys,and one should be prepared to climb steep steps. Better to visit early in the morning or after 4 pm as afternoons can be quite hot.Carry a water bottle. We hired Mr Hemant singh as a guide,and he explained us the history,as well as clicked nice photos for us. This palace as well as other monuments in Orchha are underrated.The government should be proactive and must maintain these classic monuments and market them well. See more..
4.5 Harsiddhi Temple (311 reviews)
- lighting of diyas on the pillars
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

Walking distance from Ram Ghat and is one of the Shaktipeeth. Best time to visit the temple is in evening during Aarti time around 7pm.Lighting of diyas on the pillars during Aarti is the main attraction of this temple. See more..
4.5 Ship Palace (Jahaz Mahal) (307 reviews)
- Perhaps the Best Place in Mandu
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

This famous castle was built by the son of Mohammed Shah to house his harem of 15,000 women. See more..
4.5 Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya - National Museum of Mankind (288 reviews)
- Museum of Rich Indian Heritage & culture
History Museums

This museum covers area of about 200 acres in Shamla hills & largest Anthropological museum , It has 8 open air exhibitions & 12 indoor galleries in VEETHI SANKUL. It is a showcase of mankind history. Open air exhibitions are as follow Tribal habitat Himalayan village Mythological trail Sacred groves Traditional technology park Bhopal gallery (Avriti bhawan ) Prehistoric rock sheters Desert village Coastal village Veethi Sankul -an indoor exhibition in 12 galleries on 2 floors. It depicts man's journey from prehistoric period to this age. Rich presentation of tribal & rural culture. Entry ticket Rs 50/= per head In Veethi Sankul there are facilities of drinking water & washrooms at many galleries. Suggestion Have at least half day to enjoy There should be guide services. In many countries ,people,students give voluntary services in such museums after training ,free of cost Must visit museum See more..
4.5 Ram Raja Temple (284 reviews)
- He is King Ram here
Religious Sites

The Lord Ram is King Ram here, hence called Raja Ram Mandir. You will go thru the story of this at many other reviews and articles, so i am not repeating. What to see here 1. There is a very beautiful painting of Kuwari Ganesh and Lod Ram sitting on her lap. Unfortunately since cameras are not allowed here, we cant click a photo of this. 2. In the temple Raja Ram is accompanied by Sita (on the left), brother Laxman (on the right), Maharaj Sugreev and Narsingh Bhagwan (on the right). Durga Maa is also present in the darbaar on the right side. Hanumaan ji and Jamwant ji are praying just below Sita. 3. Probably the only temple in the world where Lord Rama is in sitting pose. 4. King Rama is having a sword in hand. 5. Armed salutation (guard of honor) is provided to King Ram. I would suggest to go here at night after the Sound and light show of Orcha Fort as the crowd is substantially less and can have a peaceful darshan. See more..