MADHYA PRADESH

1. Kanha Tiger Reserve

   4.5

   (2,063)

   Protected habitat for Bengal tigers

   Sweeping meadowland spotted with forests. Home to populations of tigers, sloth bears and leopards.

   

2. Bandhavgarh National Park

   4.4

   (925)

   National park with tigers & caves

   National park home to many wild tigers & other wildlife, plus caves with ancient art.

   

3. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple

   4.6

   (195)

   Complex of 1,000-year-old temples

   22 Hindu and Jain temples built by Chandella rulers of the area between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D.

   

4. Bhimbetka rock shelters

   4.5

   (1,406)

   Caves with Paleolithic wall paintings

   Household and hunting scenes were painted on these rock walls by India's earliest human inhabitants.

   

5. Gwalior Fort

   4.4

   (6,976)

   Spectacular 8th-century hill fort

   References to this fortification (described as the 'pearl' of Indian hill forts) go back 727 CE.

   

6. Omkareshwar

   4.5

   (2,253)

   Island-based Hindu temple to Shiva

   This Hindu temple, a Shiva shrine, is situated on an island thought to have a symbolic shape.

   

7. Panna National Park

   4.3

   (646)

   Tiger, safari, park, forest, and jungle

   Panna National Park is a national park located in Panna and Chhatarpur districts of Madhya Pradesh in India. It has an area of 542.67 km². It was declared in 1994 as the twenty second Tiger reserve

   

8. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

   4.6

   (5,324)

   Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva

   Possibly dating from 6th century B.C., this 3-storey temple is one of the holiest devoted to Shiva.

   

9. Marble Rocks

   4.5

   (106)

   Scenic marble-lined river gorge

   Scenic 8-km. gorge along the Narmada River with walls of carved white, brown & blue marble.

   

10. Dhuandhar Falls

    4.5

    (4,635)

    Waterfall and river

    The Dhuandhar Falls is a waterfall in Jabalpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

    

11. Bhojtal

    4.5

    (514)

    Lake

    Bhojtal, formerly known as Upper Lake, is a large lake which lies on the western side of the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal. It is a major source of drinking water for the residents of

    

12. Jai Vilas Mahal

    Palace, museum, and history

    The Jai Vilas Mahal, also known as the Jai Vilas Palace, is a nineteenth century palace in Gwalior, India. It was established in 1874 by Jayajirao Scindia, the Maharaja of Gwalior and is still

    

13. Van Vihar National Park

    4.2

    (2,951)

    Sizable parkland with wild animals

    National park featuring animals in their natural habitats, including tigers, lions & hyenas.

    

14. Ram Raja Temple

    4.6

    (581)

    Famous Hindu temple & pilgrimage spot

    Landmark Hindu temple offering a popular destination for pilgrims & daily prayer services.

    

15. Dhupgarh

    4.5

    (66)

    Mountain

    Mount Dhupgarh or Dhoopgarh is the highest point in the Satpura Range and in Madhya Pradesh, India. Located in Pachmarhi, it has an elevation of 1,352 metres.

    

16. Taj-ul-Masajid

    4.5

    (649)

    Imposing 19th-century stone mosque

    Massive, 19th-century red-stone mosque featuring white domes, imposing minarets & carved arches.

    

17. Devi Jagadambi Temple

    4.6

    (55)

    Historic Hindu temple complex

    Complex of 20+ Hindu temples dating from the 10th-12th centuries, with ornate stone carvings.

    

18. Madan Mahal, Jabalpur

    Madan Mahal is a suburban area of Jabalpur famous for the historical Durgavati fort. The area also has a railway station named Madan Mahal.

    

19. Lal Bagh Palace

    4.1

    (574)

    Opulent European-style royal residence

    Lavish 19th-century palace of the Holkar dynasty, in a mix of baroque, rococo & neoclassical styles.

    

20. Jahangir Mahal, Orchha

    4.4

    (175)

    Architecture

    Jahangir Mahal, Citadel of Jahangir, Orchha Palace, Mahal-e-Jahangir Orchha, Jahangir Citadel; the Jahangir Mahal is a citadel and garrison located in Orchha, in the Tikamgarh district of Madhya

    

21. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya

    4.4

    (292)

    Indoor & outdoor anthropology museum

    Anthropology museum depicting the history of mankind with outdoor reproductions of villages.

    

22. Bandhavgarh Fort

    4.6

    (27)

    Tiger, safari, and wildlife

    The Bandhavgarh Fort is situated in Bandhavgarh in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located on the Bandhavgarh hill, rising 811 meters above sea level at the centre of the Bandhavgarh

    

23. Hindola Mahal

    4.3

    (39)

    Architecture and history

    The Hindola Mahal, is a large meeting hall, or durbar, in the ancient Indian city of Mandu, Madhya Pradesh. Today the Hindola Mahal is a tourist destination in the ruined city.

    

24. Orchha Fort complex

    4.5

    (372)

    Architecture and history

    The Orchha Fort complex, which houses a large number of ancient monuments consisting of the fort, palaces, temple and other edifices, is located in the Orchha town in the Indian state of Madhya

    

25. People's Mall

    4.1

    (5,748)

    Architectural replicas, shops & eateries

    Massive amusement area featuring giant replicas of iconic manmade buildings, plus food & shopping.

    

26. Udayagiri Caves

    4.2

    (608)

    Cave, history, and architecture

    The Udayagiri Caves are twenty rock-cut caves near Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh from the early years of the 5th century CE. They contain some of the oldest surviving Hindu temples and iconography

    

27. Bargi Dam

    Reservoir and river

    Bargi Dam is one of the first completed dams out of the chain of 30 major dams to be constructed on Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh, India. Two major irrigation projects, named Bargi Diversion

    

28. National Chambal Sanctuary

    Crocodiles, wildlife refuge, and wildlife

    National Chambal Sanctuary, also called the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary, is a 5,400 km² tri-state protected area in northern India for the protection of the Critically Endangered

    

29. Madhav National Park

    4.0

    (82)

    Park, tiger, wildlife refuge, and wildlife

    Madhav National Park is situated in Shivpuri District of Gwalior division in northwest Madhya Pradesh, India. It was named after Madho Rao Scindia, the Maharaja of Gwalior belonging to the Scindia

    

30. Shri Panch Pandav Caves. Pachmarhi

    4.2

    (799)

    Ancient rock-cut caves & a garden

    5 hilltop caves believed to have been carved more than 1,000 years ago, with a formal garden below.

    

31. Duladeo Temple

    4.5

    (71)

    Sacred Hindu temple with ornate carvings

    Ancient Hindu temple, built between 1000 & 1150 CE & featuring intricate, erotic carved figures.

    

32. Lower Lake, Bhopal

    3.8

    (37)

    Lake

    The Lower Lake or Chhota Talaab is a lake in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh state of India. Along with the Upper Lake, it forms the Bhoj Wetland.

    

33. Asirgarh Fort

    4.2

    (313)

    History

    Asirgarh Fort is an Indian fortress situated in the Satpura Range about 20 kilometres north of the city of Burhanpur, in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Because the fortress commands a pass

    

34. Man Singh Palace

    4.5

    (114)

    Pre-Mughal palace with unique decor

    Built in the late 15th century, this 4-level palace features vibrant exterior tile work.

    

35. Satpura National Park

    4.2

    (2,645)

    National park with views & hiking trails

    This expansive parkland offers a great variety of wildlife, hiking trails & panoramic views.

    

36. Vishvanatha Temple, Khajuraho

    4.8

    (45)

    Temple and architecture

    The Vishvanatha Temple is a Hindu temple in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located among the western group of Khajuraho Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The temple is dedicated to Shiva

    

37. Bharat Bhavan

    4.5

    (880)

    Architecture, visual arts, and art

    Bharat Bhavan is an autonomous multi-arts complex and museum in Bhopal, India, established and funded by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.The architect of Bhavan is Charles Correa. Opened in

    

38. Patalpani waterfall

    4.1

    (934)

    Waterfall

    The Patalpani Waterfall is located in Mhow Tehsil of Indore district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The waterfall is approximately 300 feet high. The area around Patalpani is a popular

    

39. Indore Museum

    3.7

    (236)

    Galleries with historical artifacts

    Small place with historical artifacts, including Parmar & medieval sculptures, plus coins & weapons.

    

40. Nandi Temple, Khajuraho India

    4.5

    (172)

    The Nandi temple is a Hindu temple in Khajuraho town of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to Nandi, the bull which serves as the mount of Shiva, in Hindu mythology. As a common architecture

    

41. Teli Ka Mandir

    4.2

    (85)

    Temple

    

42. Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum

    4.6

    (2,095)

    Heritage museum & performance space

    Museum with a collection of tribal clothing, crafts & tools, plus a space for events & performances.

    

43. Varaha Temple, Khajuraho

    4.3

    (37)

    Temple

    The Varaha Temple at Khajuraho enshrines a colossal monolithic image of Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This temple depicts Varaha as a purely animal form. The temple is located

    

44. Apsara Vihar

    4.4

    (111)

    

45. Chaturbhuj Temple

    4.5

    (95)

    Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu

    Dating to the 11th or 12th century, this Hindu temple features a statue of Lord Vishnu.

    

46. Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalay

    4.1

    (3,177)

    51-acre zoo & garden with exotic animals

    Large, lush zoological garden featuring white tigers, Himalayan bears & white peacocks.

    

47. Moti Masjid

    4.3

    (266)

    Mosque with a striking facade & towers

    Striking 19th-century mosque with an ornate white facade offset by a pair of imposing red towers.

    

48. Sair Sapata

    4.1

    (874)

    Sprawling entertainment area with views

    Expansive entertainment complex with food kiosks, children's play areas & water views.

    

49. Western Group of Temples

    4.6

    (790)

    Historic, landscaped complex of temples

    A landscaped complex of ornate 11th-century temples built during the Chandela dynasty.

    

50. Lakshman Temple

    4.4

    (118)

    Temple