Things to do in Madhya Pradesh, India: The Best Cultural Tours

May 18, 2022 Claudia Navarrete

Madhya Pradesh (MP; /ˈmʌdjə prəˈdɛʃ/ ( listen); meaning Central Province) is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and the largest city is Indore with Jabalpur, Gwalior, and Ujjain being the other major cities. Nicknamed the "Heart of India" due to its geographical location in India, Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest state in the country by area. With over 75 million inhabitants, it is the fifth-largest state in India by population. It borders the states of Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the southeast, Maharashtra to the south, Gujarat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest. Its total area is 308,252 km. Before 2000, when Chhattisgarh was a part of Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh was the largest state in India and the distance between the two furthest points inside the state, Singoli and Konta, was 1500 km. Konta is presently in Sukma district of Chattisgarh state.
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1. UNESCO's Western Temples at Khajuraho - A Walking Tour

Khajuraho, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh SITA World Tours
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Khajuraho is a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located about 385 miles southeast of New Delhi. It has the country's largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures.  The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986 and is considered one of the "seven wonders" of India. The monuments in this area are divided into three groups:  Eastern, Western and Southern.  Today we will be visiting the Western group of temples.  The western complex of the Khajuraho group of temples houses the most important temples in Khajuraho. Highlights • Kandariya Mahadeva Temple • Devi Jagdamba Temple • Lakshmana Temple • Chitagupta Temple • The Chausath-Yogini Temple

Inclusions: Services of a English Speaking Guide, Bottle of mineral water & refreshments, Private air-conditioned transport

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By rudra254

This is an amazing place to have all types of South Indian cuisines. The staff is really helpful and courteous and provide very good guidance in selecting the dishes.

2. The Indian Dream Tour - Classic North India

Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India My Tour Advisor
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Come visit India and explore the highlights of the north on this adventureous tour from Delhi to Varanasi. Witness the Mughal splendours of Agra and Delhi, discover the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, soak up in the ambience of holy Varanasi and admire the erotic sculptures at Khajuraho. This wonderful introduction to the magical India would cover lavish palaces, vibrant bazaars, Kama Sutra temple carvings, Ghat of varanasi and the incomparable TajMahal. Packed with highlights and hidden gems this tour would leave you Enchanted. Take time to discover the Magic of India. All Inclusive Tour. – Hotels / Transport / Guides / Monument Fees. Rickshaw Ride Through the Narrow Lanes of Chandni Chowk Market at Delhi. Visit of Tajmahal - The Monument of Love Visit of Abhaneri Step well - An 8th Century Architetural Marvel Elephant Ride at Amber Fort Varanasi - a blend of spiritualty and belief on the bank of Holy River Ganga

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Delhi/Varanasi Flight, Gwalior to Delhi Train, Professional local Guide services, Monument Entrances Fees / Rickshaw Ride / Boat Ride

Exclusions: Any International Flight., Visa and Insurance

Reviewed By ilmakhan12

The hospitality and service provided by My Tour Advisor was outstanding. I really enjoyed this tour. MTA was the best decision I made for our trip. The trip was well planned and the hotels chosen were good and comfortable. Thanks MTA

3. Day trip to Gwalior from Agra

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Explore the marvelous sites in the majestic city of Gwalior. Take a tour of the indomitable Gwalior Fort and the enthralling temples and palaces.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Professional local guide, Buffet lunch, Local taxes, Admission Fee

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Reviewed By Viswanathan B

The Sun Temple at Modhera is very impressive. Highly recommended for tourists visiting Ahmedabad to include this in their itinerary. You can spend at least a couple of hours at this place.

4. 2 day tour from Mumbai to architectural wonder of Mandu

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The architectural wonder of Mandu is just a weekend away from Mumbai. We will explore this  ancient city going back to the 6th century which became the capital of the Malwa Kingdom for a period in history. We will relive the story of romance between Baz Bahadur an Afghan King and Roopmati a Hindu singer which also changed the course of history of the Malwa region as well as that of the Delhi Sultanate. Some of the fantastic monuments we will visit are the Jahaz Mahal, India’s first marble tomb, the world’s largest harem, Ashrafi Mahal, Baz Bahadur Palace, Roopmati Pavilion, Bhojshala in Dhar, Lalbagh Palace and Rajwada in Indore.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Flight from Mumbai to Indore and return, 2 nights accommodation, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Breakfast, Local guide

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Reviewed By Chuck_harris79

Wow this was a memorable tour. Madhu was an encyclopedia of knowledge and had tons of patience as well. He showed us remarkable sculptures, many 2000 years old and more importantly he examined the significance of each of them in Buddhism. He also helped is visualise this place as a global university for Buddhist education in the first century! I would highly recommend this tour.

5. Old Village Tour

Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh 471606, India Friends In India
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We are here to introduce you to local food, life, culture and people. We will help you to understand the culture and try to show the best part of it.

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Reviewed By Paulusmikael

Spent four days with a wonderful family in Khajuraho. Their kindess and hospitality was heartfelt and it really made my trip a unique experience! The familys mama cookes excellent food, (not too spicy if if you don't want) and the familys two brothers helped me get the most out of my stay in Khajuraho, with helping negotiate bettwr prices, what places to go to etc. Really recommend it!

6. Golden Triangle Tour with - Temples Ghats of Varanasi

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"All your dreams , can come true if you have the courage to pursue them" India's golden triangle is a tourist circuit which connects the national capital Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The Golden Triangle is so called because of the triangular shape formed by the locations of New Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan on a map. start in Delhi moving south to the site of Taj Mahal at Agra, then west, to the desert landscapes of Rajasthan. It is normally possible to do the trip by coach or private journey The Golden Triangle is now a well traveled route providing a good spectrum of the country's different landscapes The circuit is about 720 km by road. Each leg is about 4 to 6 hours of drive.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Fuel surcharge, 4 nights accommodation on double sharing, Driver/guide, Breakfast, Bottled water, Professional guide, Private tour Sightseeing , Transport by private vehicle, Accommodation included: 9 nights

Exclusions: Monuments Fees / Entry Tickets, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Gratuities / Tips

Reviewed By pmgravier

We were staying at the pinky villa in Delhi and Samy arrange us a 16 days trip all around Rajasthan. The driver we had was called Salu, I really recommend him ! He speaks English perfectly, he is not annoying like other drivers, he will not bring you to shop some tourist stuff but he will show the best of Rajasthan. Salu was always available for us, he was always on time he is funny he helped us and he was letting us do what we want. Moreover, it’s really important to have a driver who’s safe and that was the case with Salu, he’s driving not slow and not too fast and he has the full control of the car on these crazy Indian roads. I really recommend this driver if you book a tour. Thank you to Salu and Samy

7. Cultural Village Half-Day Tour in Mehalwar

Enjoy this private village tour near Khajuraho, which gives you an insight into traditional ways of farming, the culture and lifestyle of its people. During the tour enjoy a jeep ride, traditional regional welcome, Bundeli horse dance, cooking demonstration and lunch.

Inclusions: Round-trip private transfer, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Tour escort/host

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities

8. UNESCO's Eastern Temples at Khajuraho - A Walking Tour

Khajuraho, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh SITA World Tours

Khajuraho is a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located about 385 miles southeast of New Delhi. Khajuraho has the country's largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures.  The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986 and is considered one of the "seven wonders" of India. The monuments in this area are divided into three groups:  Eastern, Western and Southern.  Today we will be visiting the eastern group of temples.   Highlights • Parsvanath Temple • Adinatha Temple • Ghantai Temple • Brahma Temple

Inclusions: Services of a English Speaking Guide, Private air-conditioned transport, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By rudra254

This is an amazing place to have all types of South Indian cuisines. The staff is really helpful and courteous and provide very good guidance in selecting the dishes.

9. One Day Gwalior Tour from Agra

Howard Plaza - The Fern, Fatehabad Rd, Nai basti, Rakabganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India S.A.M Tours And Travels

Gwalior is a famous city of north India made famous by its royalty,This city will amaze you with its splendour,The living royal palace with regality at every corner,If you are on north India Tour Don't miss this tour.

Inclusions: Buffet lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water

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Reviewed By Porwalsk

Highly disappointed I travel first time on 31-mar-21 kanpur to delhi washroom are very dirty and and no any safety for covid-19 and going delay by one hour from kanpur to delhi TFT screen are available on each sheet but they are not working on any sheet in train these create more anger please remove them if you can't manage . There is no any Stoppage from kanpur to delhi thats why it is not stope on any station but stop any where out side the station It is better that you make stoppage at ghaziabad so that so many people who want to left can leave and save there time,

10. 6N & 7D Incredible Madhya Pradesh Experience - Pench, Kanha & Bandhavgarh

i4u Travel Services

Madhya Pradesh can be said to be the microcosm of India, for the land reflects the glory of India in many ways. These can relate to the architectural grandeur of its palaces, temples and mosques, the natural beauty surrounding the state and the adventure trail of the tiger sanctuaries to name a few.  This minuscule itinerary is designed to showcase the land of Mowgli. A trip to Pench,Kanha & Bandhavgarh, the most visited National Park's of India is planned to showcase the eminent flora & fauna of Madhya Pradesh. Accomodation for 2 nights each at Pench,Kanha & Bandhavgarh with all meals are proposed. 2 exclusive game drives each at all the parks,luxurious stay,full board meals & aircon transfers makes this trip immensely memorable & will leave you with a strong desire to visit Madhya Pradesh : The Heart of Incredible India again.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary ( Hotel Category 3 Star, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Hotels preferred, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Gratuities, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Local taxes, National Park fees ( Zones for excursions are subject to availability & will be offered on a real time basis only, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Cable Car ride & boat ride at Bheraghat, Jabalpur.

Reviewed By Tripster4561

Had the Most Amazing experience... We did 4-5 Jungle Safaris spoted the most Beautiful wild animals..... It was one of the most Memorable Holiday for me... The arrangments at the MPT property at Kahna very close to the Gate...

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