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Central India

4.5
Sacred & Religious Sites · Landmarks · Architectural Buildings
A vacation in Central India allows you to combine temple tours with elephant safaris. This land of contrasts is well known for its ancient traditions, rich cultural heritage, exotic culinary styles, and vibrant street life. World Heritage-listed temples and ancient rock carvings at Khajuraho will satisfy anyone's desire for extraordinary art, while the mazy market streets of Bhopal invite you to observe the life in the state's capital. A visit to Indore offers the chance to see some landmark Hindu temples, but also to enjoy cool cafes and bustling bazaars. Extravagant 18th-century palaces, Mughal architectural masterpieces, historic forts, and pilgrimage sites abound in Central India. To arrange what you want to do in Central India, use our India trip itinerary site.
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    Top Central India tours

    FROM $224 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2-Day Private Tour of Jaipur from Delhi: City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort
    4.4
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    Places to visit in Central India

    IndoreTrip planner BEST FOR: Religious Site, Landmark, Historic Site BhopalTrip planner BEST FOR: Water Body, Ruin, National Park UjjainTrip planner BEST FOR: Religious Site, Cave, Outdoor Activity KhajurahoTrip planner BEST FOR: History Museum, Architectural Building, Religious Site GwaliorTrip planner BEST FOR: Religious Site, Ruin, Monument

    Regions of Central India

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    Popular things to do in Central India

    Kanha National Park ©
    Wildlife Area
    Kanha National Park
    Mandla
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga ©
    Religious Site
    Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
    Ujjain
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Gwalior Fort ©
    Ruin
    Gwalior Fort
    Gwalior
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Van Vihar National Park ©
    National Park
    Van Vihar National Park
    Bhopal
    3.9
    Duration: 8 hours

    Historic Sites in Central India

    Khajrana Ganesh Mandir ©
    Religious Site
    Khajrana Ganesh Mandir
    Indore
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Orchha Fort ©
    Historic Site
    Orchha Fort
    Orchha
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Kal Bhairav Temple ©
    Religious Site
    Kal Bhairav Temple
    Ujjain
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi ©
    World heritage site
    Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
    Bhopal
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Nature in Central India

    Dhuandhar Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Dhuandhar Falls
    Jabalpur
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka ©
    World heritage site
    Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
    Bhopal
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Bee Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Bee Falls
    Pachmarhi
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Dhoopgarh ©
    Geologic Formation
    Dhoopgarh
    Pachmarhi
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Central India

    Khajuraho ©
    World heritage site
    Khajuraho
    Khajuraho
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum ©
    Natural History Museum
    Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum
    Bhopal
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Yodhasthal ©
    Military Museum
    Yodhasthal
    Bhopal
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya - National Museum of Mankind ©
    History Museum
    Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya - National Museum of Mankind
    Bhopal
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Central India

    Shri Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga ©
    Landmark
    Shri Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
    Indore
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Sandipani Ashram ©
    Educational Site
    Sandipani Ashram
    Ujjain
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Harsiddhi Temple ©
    Religious Site
    Harsiddhi Temple
    Ujjain
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Baba Baidyanath Temple ©
    Religious Site
    Baba Baidyanath Temple
    Deoghar
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Central India

    Chintaman Ganesh Temple ©
    Religious Site
    Chintaman Ganesh Temple
    Ujjain
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Patna Waterfalls ©
    Waterfall
    Patna Waterfalls
    Patna
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Deori Mandir ©
    Religious Site
    Deori Mandir
    Ranchi
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Thai Monastery ©
    Religious Site
    Thai Monastery
    Bodh Gaya
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions

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    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    i4u Travel Services
    Jabalpur
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Kalinjar Fort ©
    Historic Site
    Kalinjar Fort
    Khajuraho
    4.1
    Duration: 3 hours
    Pench Tiger Reserve ©
    Wildlife Area
    Pench Tiger Reserve
    Seoni District
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    Mahabodhi Temple ©
    World heritage site
    Mahabodhi Temple
    Bodh Gaya
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours

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