Places to visit in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh, with its capital at Bhopal, is known for forts, temples and tiger forests. Here are well-known places to start with, and a tip for each.
Khajuraho Temples
Medieval Hindu and Jain temples known for fine carvings, built in the 10th–11th centuries. A UNESCO site.
A light-and-sound show runs in the evenings.
Sanchi Stupa
A Buddhist stupa commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. A UNESCO site.
The carved gateways tell stories from the Buddha’s lives.
Gwalior Fort
A hill fort above Gwalior with palaces and temples.
A sound-and-light show tells its history after dark.
Mahakaleshwar Temple
A major Shiva temple in Ujjain, one of the twelve jyotirlingas.
The early-morning Bhasma Aarti needs advance booking.
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