Madhya Pradesh is the heart of India and the country's largest state. It is mostly covered with teak, ebony, sal and rosewood. The state has an excellent variety of wild life and natural beauty.

Best Period to visit:
September-March

Places to visit:

Gwalior-
The Fort of Gwalior is a splendid structure. The complex still has some well preserved Jain sculptures and temples.
Jai vilas palace is the official palace of Maharaja Scindia. It has a good collection of Belgian glass work and gold. Archaeological Museum in Gujari Mahal is worth visiting. Jahangir and Shahjahan palaces are architectural wonders.
Tombs of Muhammad Ghaus and Tansen are also worth visiting.

Khajuraho-
The Khajuraho group of temples were constructed between 950 to 1050 AD. Lakshman Temple, Matangeshwar Temple, the Varaha Temple, Devi Temples, Chitragupta Temple, and Vishwanath Temple are worth seeing here.

Jhansi-
The historic town of Jhansi is well known for its Fort. It is near the temple city of Orchha.

Orchcha-
Jahangir Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Raj Mahal are exotic structures, quite breathtaking. Raja Ram Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple and Lakshmi Narayan Temple are simply lovely.

Sanchi-
the Stupa at Sanchi is India's oldest stone structure. It was built by Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BC.

Mandu-
is a beautiful pleasure resort. One enters Mandu through the Alamgiri gate and Bhangi Darwaza.
Jahaz Mahal is located between Kapur Talao and Munk Talao lakes.

Ujjain-
is one of the holiest places in India. The Mahakal Temple makes an interesting visit.

Pachmarhi-
is a beautiful hill-station in the Satpura Hills, hardly explored.

Bastar-
is in densely forested area and is home to many interesting tribes.

Indore-
is famous for its Kanch Mandir — a Jain Temple whose interiors are made of multi-faceted mirrors and mother-of-pearl.

Bhopal-
is the capital of the state.
Taj-ul-Masjid, Jama Masjid and Moti Masjid are monuments dominating the landscape. Bharat Bhawan designed by Charles Correa harmonises with the surrounding landscape.

Panna National Park, Kanha and Bandhavgarh Sanctuaries are few of the biggest in the country and are home to tigers, panthers, bears, sambhars and deer. Panna has infact, been the backdrop of Rudyard Kipling's, "Jungle book".

Arts & Crafts:
Textiles and brocades. Chanderi sarees. Maheshwari sarees. Mandsaur blankets. Gold and silver embroidered handbags. Brasswork. Lacquer-work.