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Central India

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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

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Places to visit in Central India

Khajuraho BEST FOR: History Museum, Architectural Building, Religious Site
Bhopal BEST FOR: Water Body, Ruin, Cave
Indore BEST FOR: Religious Site, Landmark, Historic Site
Gwalior BEST FOR: Religious Site, Ruin, Monument
Ujjain BEST FOR: Religious Site, Cave, Outdoor Activity
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Regions of Central India

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Popular things to do in Central India

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Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
Bhopal
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Duration: 2 hours
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Khajuraho
Khajuraho
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Gwalior Fort
Gwalior
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Kanha National Park
Mandla
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Historic Sites in Central India

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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
Ujjain
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Orchha Fort
Orchha
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Khajrana Ganesh Mandir
Indore
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Shahastrabahu Temple
Gwalior
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min

Nature in Central India

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Dhuandhar Falls
Jabalpur
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
Bhopal
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Upper Lake
Bhopal
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Bee Falls
Pachmarhi
4.3
Duration: 2 hours

Kid-friendly things to do in Central India

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Shri Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
Indore
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Kal Bhairav Temple
Ujjain
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
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Dhoopgarh
Pachmarhi
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Harsiddhi Temple
Ujjain
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in Central India

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Jim Corbett National Park
Ramnagar
4.1
Duration: 8 hours
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Devi Jagdamba Temple
Khajuraho
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Chitragupta Temple
Khajuraho
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Raneh Falls
Chhatarpur
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min

Museums in Central India

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Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum
Bhopal
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Yodhasthal
Bhopal
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya - National Museum of Mankind
Bhopal
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Dhubela Museum
Khajuraho
5.0
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

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Jabalpur
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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Kalinjar Fort
Khajuraho
4.1
Duration: 3 hours
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Mahabodhi Temple
Bodh Gaya
4.7
Duration: 4 hours
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Kandariya Mahadev Temple
Khajuraho
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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