Journey to the centre of India - Madhya Pradesh

If you wish to experience a place that enmeshes various flavours of culture and tradition, you need to visit Madhya Pradesh – the heart of India. Madhya Pradesh never fails to connect the different aspects of the multi-dimensional culture that it has, and successfully portrays a heritage that is amalgamated beautifully. The state is home to individuals professing the major religions present in this country, and they live in perfect amity and harmony. Apart from these people, you will also find different tribes that add to the vibrancy of the cultural collage of Madhya Pradesh. The manifestation of variety is truly spectacular in the heart of India.
 

The cities here are quite different from the other major cities in this country. The alluring past associated with the places here makes the state tremendously fascinating to the travellers. If you wish to experience the joy of visiting this culturally rich state, be zealous towards the plan and book your flight tickets.
 

The list of places that you may go to in this state is never-ending! Let us talk about the must visit places in Madhya Pradesh.
 

Gwalior:This city is extremely popular for the magnificent and ancient Gwalior Fort which was built around 525 AD. You can find different temples and palaces inside the indomitable and prominent fort. Several history enthusiasts are attracted to this place as it is stands over Gwalior’s old town. The Man Mandir Palace is one of the popular palaces inside the fort.
 

If you wish to know interesting history and enjoy the detailed sculptures, then you must visit Gwalior. Do not hesitate to use your credit card if you plan to take home some souvenirs.
 

Khajuraho:

This place is famous for the temples with intricate sculptures depicting music, dance, passion – things that found massive prominence in ancient India. Khajuraho has already been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The temples of Khajuraho have been divided into 3 distinct parts – Southern, Eastern, and Western.

The ones that you cannot miss out fall under the Western group of temples. The light and sound show, narrated by Amitabh Bachchan is also a major attraction here. There are a lot of things that you can purchase here, ones that hold great traditional touch and value. It is advisable to carry a shopping credit card for making such purchases as you will keep earning points for spending on your card!
 

Jabalpur:

Jabalpur is definitely among those places that can take your breath away by its stunning beauty! The surreal nature is something that you enjoy here. One of the most ecstatic waterfalls in India, the Dhuandhar Falls can be found in Jabalpur. As the free-falling water hits the rocks, a continuous smoky flow appears – a sight that is truly marvellous. Some of the other enthralling places to visit in Jabalpur include the Balancing Rocks, the Marble Rocks, and the Dumna Nature Reserve. If you wish to go back with a bag full of great memories, then you must visit this enticing place.
 

P.S. Madhya Pradesh is a huge state and travelling to different parts can be a challenge if you’re on a tight schedule. Hiring a self-drive car to move around in Madhya Pradesh can be a good call as you will not have to worry about transport at all. Also, you can halt and move as per your convenience.
 

Just make sure that all the papers of the car, including the car insurance documents, are in place before you hire the car.

Going back to the list of places, next up..
 

Kanha National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park:

Two of the best national parks in India can be found in Madhya Pradesh – Kanha National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park. Tigers roam freely in the dense green forests of Bandhavgarh and the nerve-racking thrill of watching the majestic beasts will definitely remind you of some of the Jim Corbett stories!
 

On the other hand, the picturesque Kanha National Park has open grasslands, bamboo forests, several variety of Aves, and gushing streams.
 

Sanchi:

The Stupa at Sanchi is a destination that enhances the grandeur of ancient India. Various artefacts associated with Buddhism can be found in Sanchi. This place is of great historical importance. Emperor Ashoka had built the Sanchi Stupa as a mark of this devotion towards Lord Buddha.
 

Orchha:

Temples and palaces are what you will majorly find in Orchha. Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo had built the spectacular Jahangir Mahal, which forms one of the top tourist attractions of this place now. The view of the temples are magical and the rich designs add to the beauty of the place. If you are a person who loves the perfect blend of heavenly art and architectural knowledge, then Orchha has to be on your must-visit list.
 

The list of places is truly never-ending, but the ones mentioned here are the popular and sought after ones. If the hunger to explore ancient Indian culture becomes irresistible, do plan a trip to Madhya Pradesh. The trip is not very expensive. However, if you feel you cannot churn out the entire trip cost from your savings, get a personal loan and pay it off in easy monthly instalments.