Central India holidays
Madhya Pradesh sits at the heart of the country and holds some of its best tiger reserves, the temple art of Khajuraho, the Buddhist stupas of Sanchi and the riverside city of Ujjain.
Madhya Pradesh sits at the heart of the country and holds some of its best tiger reserves, the temple art of Khajuraho, the Buddhist stupas of Sanchi and the riverside city of Ujjain.
The parks open from October to June. Winter is the most comfortable time to travel, while March to May brings better tiger sightings as animals gather near water.
Popular places in Central India
States in Central India
Central IndiaMadhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is India's tiger state, with Kanha and Bandhavgarh among the best reserves in the country.
Central IndiaChhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is central India's least-visited state and one of its most rewarding for curious travellers.
When to visit each state
| State | Best time | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | October to March for comfort; March to May for tigers | Tiger reserves, Khajuraho temples, Ujjain |
| Chhattisgarh | October to February | Chitrakote Falls, Bastar tribal culture, Dhokra crafts |
Central India tour packages
7D / 6NKanha National Park · Bandhavgarh National ParkKanha & Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari
Two of India's best tiger reserves with multiple safaris in each, including Bandhavgarh's famous Tala zone.
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4D / 3NOrchha · KhajurahoKhajuraho & Orchha
Bundela palaces and riverside chhatris at Orchha, then the sculpted temples of Khajuraho and a Panna safari.
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3D / 2NUjjainUjjain & Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Yatra
The Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti, the Mahakal Lok corridor and a day trip to the island jyotirlinga at Omkareshwar.
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5D / 4NBhopal & Sanchi · PachmarhiBhopal, Sanchi & Pachmarhi
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Bhimbetka's prehistoric paintings, then the waterfalls and caves of Pachmarhi.
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7D / 6NBhopal & Sanchi · Ujjain · Khajuraho · Bandhavgarh National ParkHeart of India Tour
Temples, stupas and tigers: Sanchi, Ujjain, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh in one Madhya Pradesh journey.
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4D / 3NBandhavgarh National ParkBandhavgarh Safari Break
Three nights and up to five safaris in the reserve with one of the highest tiger densities in India.
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4D / 3NKanha National ParkKanha Jungle Book Safari
The meadows that inspired Kipling, with barasingha herds, tigers and naturalist-led walks in the buffer zone.
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3D / 2NPachmarhiPachmarhi Hill Weekend
Bee Falls, Jata Shankar caves and sunset at Dhoopgarh in Madhya Pradesh's only hill station.
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5D / 4NRaipur · Jagdalpur (Bastar)Chhattisgarh & Bastar Discovery
Sirpur's ancient temples near Raipur, then Chitrakote Falls, Kanger Valley caves and tribal haats in Bastar.
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5D / 4NGwalior · OrchhaGwalior & Orchha Heritage Trail
Gwalior's hilltop fort and Jai Vilas Palace, then the riverside palaces and cenotaphs of Orchha.
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4D / 3NIndore · UjjainIndore, Ujjain & Mandu
Indore's Sarafa night food street and a day at Mandu's palaces, then the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and bhasma aarti in Ujjain.
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4D / 3NPrayagraj · ChitrakootPrayagraj & Chitrakoot Ramayana Trail
A dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, then Chitrakoot's Ramghat aarti, the Kamadgiri parikrama and the caves of Gupt Godavari.
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