Amla is a quaint little village that seems to be stuck in a time warp. Life in the village of Amla carries on as it must have for the past few centuries with the odd exception of an electrical flour …

The Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the best places in India to spot a tiger and is also home to a wide range of other game such as nilgai, jungle cat, wild boar, hyenas and many species of …

Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, is a surprising mix of medieval Hindu and Islamic architecture and modern town planning. It is a fast growing industrial city situated on gently rolling hills …

Dhar is a bustling market town, 65 km west of Indore. There are excellent views from the ramparts of its hilltop fort of the surrounding countryside. The Jhira Bagh Palace in Dhar makes for a good …

Gwalior lies in the extreme north west of Madhya Pradesh, just 117 km south of Agra. Over 1000 years old, a magnificent hill fort overlooks the town spread out below. The mighty Scindia family once …

Situated on the banks of rivers Saraswati and Khan, Indore was planned and founded by Rani Ahilya Bai Holker and derives its name from the 18th century Indeshwar Temple. The old palaces of the Holkars …

Jabalpur was the capital and pleasure resort of the Gond kings during the 12th century. It later fell to the Marathas until the British took it in 1817 and left their mark with the cantonment …

Jhansi’s greatest claim to fame is its fiery queen Rani Laxmibai, who led forces against the British in 1857 revolt , sacrificing her life to the cause of Indian independence. it is a convenient …

Kanha National Park is considered to be one of the best places in the world to see tigers. You can explore this fabulous sanctuary by jeep from mid October to end June. Amongst the other wildlife you …

Khajuraho, a tiny village in the state of Madhya Pradesh, is world renowned for the intricately carved temples where sculptures celebrate the joy of life and love for which there is probably no …

Maheshwar is a small town situated south of Indore on the banks of the river Narmada, renowned for its Maheshwar saris. The river banks are dotted with colourful shrines and are the site of daily …

The extensive and now mainly deserted hilltop fort of Mandu, is one of the most evocative sights in central India. Impressive Islamic palaces, mosques and onion-domed mausoleums are spread over a …

The temple town of Omkareshwar is 2 hours drive from Indore, situated at a spot where the Narmada and the Kaveri rivers meet. On an island between these rivers is the temple of Shiva. It is said that …

Situated in the north of Madhya Pradesh, en route from Agra to the temples of Khajuraho, is the tiny village of Orchha. This deserted medieval town is an architectural gem not to be missed. During the …

Pench National park, nestling in the lower southern reaches of the Satpuda hills is named after Pench river, meandering through the park from north to south. It is located on the southern boundary of …

Among the earliest monuments of ancient India that have survived are the Buddhist stupas of Sanchi, situated on a hilltop less than 50 km away from Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. They are a World Heritage …

Ujjain draws visitors mainly for its famous Hindu shrines and the ghats or stone steps that lead down to the Shipra River. In fact Ujjain is one of the 4 sites to host the Kumbh Mela. The Kumbh Mela …

Umaria is the nearest railhead for Bandhavgarh (43 km).