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Places to visit in Madhya Pradesh

226 places on one map: 72 temples, 15 forts, 15 palaces, 15 museums and more. Tick off the ones you have seen and they go into your India passport.

Our guides to Madhya Pradesh

Khajuraho

Exquisitely carved 1,000-year-old Hindu and Jain temples: a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh.

Oct-Mar 1-2 days

Ujjain and Omkareshwar

Two of the 12 Jyotirlingas a few hours apart: Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain, with its dawn Bhasma Aarti and the new Mahakal Lok corridor, and Omkareshwar o…

Oct-Mar 2-3 days

Orchha

A small medieval capital on the Betwa river: palaces, the Ram Raja temple where Ram is worshipped as a king, and riverside chhatris at sunset.

Oct-Mar 1-2 days

Pachmarhi

Madhya Pradesh’s only hill station: sandstone gorges, waterfalls and cave paintings inside the Satpura Tiger Reserve.

Oct-Jun 2-3 days

Kanha and Bandhavgarh

Two of India’s best tiger reserves: Kanha’s sal forests and meadows (and the barasingha deer) and Bandhavgarh, with one of the highest densities of t…

Oct-Jun 4-5 days

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PradeshJatashankar, Madhya PradeshShiva temple, Bhumara, Madhya PradeshParvati Temple, Madhya PradeshKakanmath temple, Sihoniya, Madhya PradeshSasbahu Temple, Madhya PradeshBawangaja, Madhya PradeshAdinatha temple, Madhya PradeshGujari Mahal Archaeological Museum, Madhya PradeshLat Masjid, Madhya PradeshJama Masjid, Madhya PradeshOmkareshwar Dam, Madhya PradeshRatapani Tiger Reserve, Madhya PradeshGandhi Sagar Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshGhughua Fossil Park, Madhya PradeshNational Chambal Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshPachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, Madhya PradeshIndore Museum, Madhya PradeshBhoj Wetland, Madhya PradeshRam Raja Temple, Madhya PradeshTigawa Temple, Madhya PradeshAharji, Madhya PradeshBhojshala and Kamal Maula’s Mosque, Madhya PradeshBibi Ki Masjid, Madhya PradeshMoti Masjid, Bhopal, Madhya PradeshSarafa Bazaar, Madhya PradeshMadikheda Dam, Madhya PradeshDharmrajeshwar, Madhya PradeshSonari Stupas, Madhya PradeshBori Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshKheoni Wildlife Sanctuary, 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Temple, Madhya PradeshShri Kala Bhairava Nath Swami Temple, Madhya PradeshBagalamukhi Temple, Madhya PradeshBijasan Mata Temple, Salkanpur, Madhya PradeshSun Temple, Madkhera, Madhya PradeshKanch Mandir, Madhya PradeshMohankheda, Madhya PradeshHinglajgarh, Madhya PradeshAgori Fort, Madhya PradeshKeoti Fort, Madhya PradeshChampavati Fort, Madhya PradeshDatia Palace, Madhya PradeshHindola Mahal, Madhya PradeshRai Praveen Mahal, Madhya PradeshGovindgarh Palace, Madhya PradeshChaman Mahal, Madhya PradeshMoti Mahal, Madhya PradeshRani Durgawati Museum, Madhya PradeshTomb of Shah Nawaz Khan, Madhya PradeshLohani Caves, Madhya PradeshGhatigaon Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshDumna Nature Reserve Park, Madhya PradeshPatalkot Valley, Madhya PradeshAtal Bihari Vajpayee Regional Park, Madhya PradeshBilawali Lake, Madhya PradeshAdhyatma Niketan, Madhya PradeshSt. John in the Wilderness, Madhya PradeshChrist Church, Dr.Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya PradeshJain temples, Vidisha, Madhya PradeshLakshmi Narayan Temple, Madhya PradeshMangala Devi Temple, Kagpur, Vidisha, Madhya PradeshGajanan Maharaj Temple, Indore, Madhya PradeshDada Darbar, Madhya PradeshSiddhwat Temple, Madhya PradeshVirateshwar temple, Sohagpur, Madhya PradeshNeelkantha, Madhya PradeshMohajmata temple, Terahi, Madhya PradeshNand Chand, Madhya Pradesh, Madhya PradeshSiddhanath Temple, Nemawar, Madhya PradeshThe Bade Baba Temple, Madhya PradeshHanumantal Bada Jain Mandir, Madhya PradeshBajramath Temple, Gyaraspur, Madhya PradeshMaladevi Temple, Madhya PradeshGulganj Fort, Madhya PradeshDeogarh Fort, Madhya PradeshKaliadeh Palace, Madhya PradeshNarmada Kothi, Madhya PradeshTomb of Sawai Singh, Madhya PradeshKrishnapura Chhatri, Indore, Madhya PradeshTincha waterfall, Madhya PradeshRahatgarh Waterfall, Madhya PradeshSinghori Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshVijai Sagar Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshNoradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshLakha Banjara Lake, Madhya PradeshFellowship of the Pentecostal Churches in India, Madhya PradeshShyam Kaka Temple, Madhya PradeshRatangarh Mata Temple, Madhya PradeshGadarmal Devi temple, Madhya PradeshGopal Mandir, Madhya PradeshAter Fort, Madhya PradeshRanjit Vilas Palace, Madhya PradeshRemember Bhopal Museum, Madhya PradeshPhen Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshSardarpur Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshNarsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshPanpatha Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshSon Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshOrchha Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshBagdara Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshKen Gharial Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshRalamandal Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshVeerangana Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshKarera Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya PradeshChichali, Madhya PradeshTikla, Madhya PradeshGulawat Lotus valley, Madhya Pradesh

The best-known places

  1. Bhimbetka rock shelters
    Raveesh Vyas, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Bhimbetka rock sheltersWorld Heritage Site

    30,000+ years old archaeological World Heritage site in Madhya Pradesh, India.

    Wikipedia

  2. Sanchi
    Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
    Sanchi StupaWorld Heritage Site

    Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, in Madhya Pradesh, India.

    Wikipedia

  3. Kanha Tiger ReserveNational park

    Wikipedia

  4. Khajuraho Group of Monuments
    Hiroki Ogawa, CC BY 3.0
    Khajuraho Group of MonumentsWorld Heritage Site

    Historical temples located in India.

    Khajuraho guideWikipedia

  5. Bandhavgarh National Park
    This Image was created by User:Archith. If you would like to, CC BY-SA 3.0
    Bandhavgarh National ParkNational park

    Wikipedia

  6. Omkareshwar Temple
    Ssriram mt at English Wikipedia, Public domain
    Omkareshwar TempleTemple

    Wikipedia

  7. Mandu
    Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
    Mandu, Madhya PradeshAncient site

    Uninhabited ancient city in the present-day Mandav area of the Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

    Wikipedia

  8. Gwalior Fort
    Abhishek Dwivedi, CC BY-SA 4.0
    Gwalior FortFort

    Wikipedia

  9. Taj-ul-Masajid
    Yann (talk), CC BY-SA 4.0
    Taj-ul-MasajidMosque

    Wikipedia

  10. Kalinjar Fort
    MacKenzie, Colin (1754-1821), Public domain
    Kalinjar FortFort

    Wikipedia

  11. Mahakaleshwar JyotirlingaTemple

    Wikipedia

  12. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple
    Ms Sarah Welch, CC BY-SA 4.0
    Kandariya Mahadeva TempleTemple

    The largest historic temple in Khajuraho (11th century).

    Khajuraho guideWikipedia

Madhya Pradesh state guide: a map with the capital Bhopal, UNESCO sites and tiger reserves, key facts, dishes to try, GI products, a festival to plan around and the state animal, bird, flower and tree.

Madhya Pradesh on one page

Madhya Pradesh has nine tiger reserves, more than any other state. Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Pench are the famous ones. Madhav, added in March 2025, is the newest. Three UNESCO sites sit among them.

A one-page guide to Madhya Pradesh: a map with the capital, UNESCO sites and tiger reserves, the key facts, what to eat, what to take home and a festival to plan around. Free to save, print and share.

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Everything in Madhya Pradesh by type

Destination guides 5

World Heritage places 3

Forts 15

Palaces 15

Temples 72

and 32 more on the map

Mosques 6

Monuments 4

Ancient sites 13

Museums 15

National parks 8

Wildlife sanctuaries 24

Lakes 10

Waterfalls 14

Caves 6

Islands 1

Valleys 2

Ghats 1

Gardens and parks 1

Zoos 1

Markets 1

Dams and other landmarks 7

Palace hotels 2

Cities: Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Ujjain, Ratlam, Vidisha, Satna, Katni, Mandsaur, Dahod, Narmadapuram.

6 universities and institutes in Madhya Pradesh

Food to try in Madhya Pradesh

Dishes 7

  • Poha and jalebi
  • Dal bafla
  • Bun kabab
  • Nalli nihari
  • Rogan josh
  • Ladoos
  • Sugarcane juice

GI-tagged foods 3

  • Ratlami Sev GI: speciality
  • Jhabua Kadaknath Black Chicken Meat GI: speciality
  • Morena Gajak GI: sweet

Tick what you have tried. It all counts on the food passport.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best places to visit in Madhya Pradesh?
The best known, by how many languages of Wikipedia cover them, are Bhimbetka rock shelters, Sanchi, Kanha National Park, Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Bandhavgarh National Park, Omkareshwar Temple, Mandu, Gwalior Fort. Our destination guides cover Khajuraho, Ujjain and Omkareshwar, Orchha, Pachmarhi, Kanha and Bandhavgarh.
How many places to visit are there in Madhya Pradesh?
Our map has 226 places in Madhya Pradesh, including 72 temples, 15 forts, 15 palaces, 15 museums, 14 waterfalls.
Are there UNESCO World Heritage places in Madhya Pradesh?
Yes, 3 on our map: Bhimbetka rock shelters, Sanchi, Khajuraho Group of Monuments.

Places come from Wikidata (CC0) and our own destination guides; checked 19 Oct 2026.

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