Luxury holidays in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh in central India is liberally dotted with carved temples, stupas, forts and hilltop palaces. This large state is home to a trio Unesco World Heritage sites and over half of it’s covered in lush forest; Bandhavgarh and Kanha national parks, on the state’s eastern end, are noted Bengal tiger sanctuaries, so hop on a safari tour for a chance to spy big cats of the stripey variety. After an adrenaline-charged day in nature, meander around riverside town Maheshwar – this popular pilgrimage site is prime temple territory and is packed with places of worship, including the impressive Kaleshwara and Rajarajeshwara temples.
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Areas in Madhya Pradesh

When to go

If you visit between May and October, you’ll need water-resistant gear: July and September are the rainiest months of the lot. Temperatures peak above 40°C in April; in December and January, days tend to reach a manageably hot 27°C.

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Getting there

  • Planes

    Long-haul flights land in Mumbai and New Delhi; from either of those, you’ll be able to catch an hour-long flight to Indore airport (AKA Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar).

  • Trains

    Trains arrive at Indore Junction from all over India, including Mumbai, Jaipur, New Delhi and Calcutta; rail isn't the quickest or most comfortable way to travel, though.

  • Automobiles

    For travellers unaccustomed to driving in India, your visit will be much more relaxing if you skip the driving; our Smith24 team can arrange reliable drivers for you.