Madhya Pradesh being the central part of India has a beautiful tagline. It is called the “Heart of Incredible India” which is equally justifiable. This state has a lot to offer. From historical monuments to its culture, food and its people, rural tourism to pristine hill stations, cities to wildlife safaris and more. The state is so huge that it is impossible to cover it in one trip. Tourist circuits in Madhya Pradesh can help you cover more places in lesser time.

If you are planning a holiday to Madhya Pradesh, a thriving tourist circuit seems to be a better idea to visit places. Let’s have insights of this beautiful tourist circuit destination.

4 Best Tourist Circuits in Madhya Pradesh

The following are the tourist circuits in Madhya Pradesh-

1. Route : Sanchi – Bhopal – Bhojpur – Bhimbetka – Pachmarhi 

This circuit is one of the colorful circuits of the other Madhya Pradesh Circuits. This place covers historical monuments, temples, caves, waterfalls and lakes. One can visit these places with friends, family or even for a honeymoon.

Major Attractions

Sanchi: Tornas, Monasteries, Ashoka pillar, Sanchi Stupa, Gupta Temple, Sanchi Museum and Buddhist Vihara.

Bhopal: Birla Museum, State Museum, Gohar Mahal, Upper Lake, Lower Lake and Van Vihar National Park.

Bhojpur: Bhojeshwar temple, Paravati cave, remains of Bhoja’a royal palace, unfinished Jain temple containing a 6-meter tall statue of Bhagwan Parashavanth and Bhagwan and Suparshvanath on either side.

Bhimbetka: Rock-cut Bhimbetka caves are one of the famous caves in India.

Pachmarhi: Sangam, Jatashankar and Mahadeo caves Panar pani, Apsara Vihar and Dhupgarh.

How to reach

• Railway: Sanchi has its own railway station.
• Airway: Raja Bhoj International Airport (Bhopal), located 56 km from Sanchi, is the nearest international airport.

2. Route : Gwalior – Shivpuri – Orchha – Khajuraho

This route is filled with so much history, and one can cover the most popular tourist places in Madhya Pradesh. This tourist circuit is definitely a good best to cover major places in MP.

Major Attractions

Gwalior: Tansen Tomb, Sun Temple, Gwalior Fort, Sas Bahu Temples, Jai Vilas Palaces, Gwalior Fort and Madhav National Park.

Khajuraho: Panna National Park, Beni Sagar Dam, Temples of Kandariya Mahadev,Ajaigarh Fort,Devi Jagadamba,Vamana and Bijamandala

Shivpuri: Madhav National Park, Madhav Vilas Palace, Chhatri and Bhadiya Kund.

Orchha: Raja Ram Temple, Raja Mahal, Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary, Palki Mahal, Orchha Fort and Dinman Hardaul’s Palace.

How to reach

• Railway: Gwalior is the nearest railway .station
• Airway: It also has a domestic airport, Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Air Terminal.

3. Route : Jabalpur – Bhedaghat – Mandla – Kanha – Bandhavgarh  

This is one of the most suitable tourist circuits in Madhya Pradesh for nature lovers. This is also a famous tourist circuit. The tourists can have the best wildlife experiences and a good explorer will absolutely find this place as amazing.

Major Attractions

Jabalpur: Dumna Nature Reserve, Bargi Dam, Rani Durgavati Memorial, Madan Mahal Fort and Pisan Hari Jain Temple.

Mandla: Mandla Fort, Shah Burj and Jay Stambha.

Bhedaghat: Chausath Yogini Temple, Dhuandhar Waterfall, And White Marble Rock.

Kanha: Kanha National Park and Tiger Reserve.

Bandhavgarh: Bandhavgarh National Park, Raj Behera, Climbers point Bari Gufa and Chinchpur Waterfall.

How to reach

• Railway: The nearest railway station is Jabalpur Junction.
• Airway: Dumna domestic airport is the nearest airport in Jabalpur.

4. Route: Indore – Ujjain  – Maheshwar – Omkareshwar-  Mandu

If you would like to explore the religious parts of Madhya Pradesh, you must visit this tourist circuit. This circuit covers the temples of Madhya Pradesh. It also covers popular cities Indore and Mandu.

Major Attractions

Indore: Patalpani Waterfall, Lal Bagh Palace, Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary, Tincha Waterfall, Indore White church and Central Museum.

Mandu: Rupmati’s Pavilion, Nikanth’s Palace, Rewa Kund, Bagh Caves, Jahaaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal and Rupayan Museum.

Ujjain: Jantar Mantar, Kalideh Palace, Vikram Kirti Mandir Museum and Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple.

Omkareshwar: Siddhant Temple, and idols of 24 Avatars, Shri Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga and Temple, Mamleshwar Temple.

Maheshwar: Holkar Fort, Narmada Ghat, Rajwada Jaleshwar Temple and Ahilyeshwar Temple.

How to reach

• Railway: Indore Junction is the nearest railway station. 
• Airway: Nearest airport Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport.

Madhya Pradesh has a lot to explore and the best way to explore these places would be through these tourist circuits. You can plan your holiday according to your interests. You can definitely enjoy a relaxing, stress-free holiday to give a break to your busy life. The best time to visit Madhya Pradesh is between October and March.