Places to Visit in Central India

Central India is famous for culture filled past, interesting history and peppered with ancient temples and majestic forts. Majestic forts, temples, ruins, exotic parks and monuments are just a remainder of numerous empires that ruled the place as a whole or in parts. Starting from Guptas to British, this place has been beautified by different people and thus, punctuated by some of her most vibrant and historical cities, diversity is guaranteed. With something for everyone, we have added a list of some of the best places to visit in Central India.

Top 10 Places to Visit in Central India

India is sprinkled with a remarkable variety of tourist attractions in Central India tucked in its different parts. Here are list of top 10 places to visit in Central India:

Khajuraho

The temples of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh has attracted thousands of travelers from all over the world. Explicitly famous for erotic sculptures and intricate carvings on the outside walls of a number of temples, Khajuraho is the gateway that lets you enter the history of India. Khajuraho is a UNESCO World Heritage site and mainly known for the Western Group of Temples. Khajuraho Dance Festival, the stunning sculptures of dancers engraved on some of the temple walls grab a lot of attention from the visitors.

Best time to visit Khajuraho – July to March
Top attractions in Khajuraho – temple complex, dance festival, light and sound show
Location of Khajuraho – 175 km away from Jhansi
Nearest airport in Khajuraho – Khajuraho

Orchha

Orchha is a historic place located in Madhya Pradesh is situated on the bank of River Betwa, and has many remains that reflect the traditions of the ancient Bundela Era. The city is famous for medieval architecture, temples and mural temples. Apart from these architectural marvels, the river is an important attraction. Rafting and boating are two main activities to enjoy in the river. There is a boat club on the river shore and you can buy tickets for required activities. Watching the sunset down the Betwa river is also something that you can experience in Orchha. A single raft would take up to 6 people on an one hour rafting session.

Best time to visit Orchha – October to March
Top attractions in Orchha – Betwa River, Chhatris, temples, Jahangir Mahal, Raja Mahal and others
Location of Orchha – 15 km away from Jhansi
Nearest airport in Orchha – Khajuraho

Gwalior

The Fort of Gwalior is built atop a three-kilometer-long plateau of sandstone, and has been witness to the reign of many dynasties. The fort also consists of the Raja Man Singh Palace; the walls of the palace decorated with ornate blue tiles. Make sure to see the Light and Sound Show in the evenings that tells the story of love between Raja Man Singh and his wife, Mrignayani. Inside the complex of the fort is the Teli Ka Mandir, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and known to be the oldest of all surviving structures of the fort. Sahastrabahu Ka Mandir or Saas-Bahu Temple is another example of splendid architecture. Apart from architectural sightseeing, Gandhi zoological park can be a good retreat to find white tigers, bisons, hyena, serpents and others.

Best time to visit Gwalior – November to March
Top attractions in Gwalior – Gwalior fort, Gujri Mahal, Jai Vilas Palace, Gopachal Parvat, sun temple, Shyam Vatika, zoo, Tighra dam, Swarna Rekha River and others.
Location of Gwalior – 319 km away from Delhi
Nearest airport in Gwalior – Gwalior

Bhedaghat

Bhedaghat is one of the magnificent and True beauties of nature, the blending of Marble Rocks and Narmada river is a Town in Jabalpur district, In State Of Madhya Pradesh.

Best time to visit Bhedaghat – November to March
Top attractions in Bhedaghat – Dhandhar waterfalls, Bandar Kodini, river Narmada, Chaunsath Yogini temple and others
Location of Bhedaghat – 30km from Jabalpur
Nearest airport in Bhedaghat – Jabalpur

Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh National Park is located in the Umaria district of Eastern Madhya Pradesh (Central India). It covers an area of 450 Square Kilometers and is known for its spectacular collection of flora and fauna. It is a home to more than 250 species of birds and 22 different species of mammals.

Best time to visit Bandhavgarh National Park – November to March
Top attractions in Bandhavgarh National Park – Elephant rides, Jeep safari, Lodge stay, Baghel museum, Bandhavgarh fort, Climbers point and others.
Location of Bandhavgarh National Park – 165 km from Jabalpur
Nearest airport in Bandhavgarh National Park – Jabalpur

Kanha National Park

Best time to visit Kanha National Park – February to June
Top attractions in Kanha National Park – Spotting wildlife including Tigers, Bird watching, Jeep safari and others
Location of Kanha National Park – 160 km away from Jabalpur
Nearest airport in Kanha National Park – Jabalpur

Ujjain

Best time to visit Ujjain – October to March
Top attractions of Ujjain – Bhaironath temple, Chintaman temple, Gopal Mandir, Bhartrihari caves, Jantar Mantar, Mahakaleshwar temple, Ram Mandir Ghat, palaces and other.
Location of Ujjain – 56 km from Indore
Nearest airport in Ujjain – Indore

Pench National Park

Best time to visit Pench National Park – November to May
Top attractions of Pench National Park – Gypsy safari, jungle home stay, bird watching, tiger spotting, owl breeding and others
Location of Pench National Park – 92 km from Nagpur
Nearest airport in Pench National Park – Nagpur

Indore

Best time to visit Indore – October to March
Top attractions of Indore – Rajawada, Lal Baag palace, BadaGanpathi, KanchMandir, Town Hall, Bapna statue, Chhatris, Central museum and others
Location of Indore – 593 km away from Delhi
Nearest airport in Indore – Indore

Sanchi

Sanchi is a small village situated quite close to the city of Bhopal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-visit place for Buddhist followers. Sanchi well reflects the primitive Buddhist culture and has monasteries and monuments dating back to 3rd century B.C. Popular places to visit include the Great Bowl, the Eastern Gateway and the Ashoka Pillar.

Best time to visit Sanchi – July to March
Top attractions of Sanchi – stupas, Buddha temples, archaeological museum, Udayagiri caves, Gupta temple, Ashoka pillar and others
Location of Sanchi – 46km from Bhopal
Nearest airport in Sanchi – Bhopal