Bhopal, Sanchi and Bhimbetka
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Madhya Pradesh tour packages cover the Khajuraho temples, Orchha and Gwalior, the Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar Jyotirlingas, Indore, Maheshwar and Mandu, Bhopal with Sanchi and Bhimbetka, the hill station of Pachmarhi, the marble rocks of Bhedaghat, Amarkantak and Chitrakoot, and the tiger reserves of Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Panna and Satpura. Our itineraries run 3 to 8 days, with standard / 3-star equivalent hotels and breakfast.
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In short: Three or four days covers Khajuraho, Ujjain, Bhopal, Pachmarhi or one tiger reserve; six days covers the Malwa circuit or two parks; allow eight for Gwalior to Bandhavgarh or three parks. October to March is the best time to visit Madhya Pradesh; the tiger reserves are open from October to June.
Three or four days covers Khajuraho, Ujjain, Bhopal, Pachmarhi or one tiger reserve; six days covers the Malwa circuit or two parks; allow eight for Gwalior to Bandhavgarh or three parks.
| Trip length | What it covers | Itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | Khajuraho temples | Khajuraho Temples |
| 4 days | Ujjain and Omkareshwar | Ujjain and Omkareshwar |
| 4 days | Kanha Tiger Reserve | Kanha Tiger Reserve |
| 6 days | Indore, Ujjain, Omkareshwar and Maheshwar | Malwa Circuit: Indore, Ujjain, Omkareshwar and Maheshwar |
| 8 days | Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh | Heart of India: Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh |
| 8 days | Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh tiger reserves | Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh |
October to March is the best time to visit Madhya Pradesh; the tiger reserves are open from October to June.
| Months | Season | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| October – March | Best season | Pleasant days for sightseeing; the tiger reserves open from 1 October. |
| April – June | Summer | Very hot, but the best months for tiger sightings at waterholes. |
| July – September | Monsoon | Green hills and full waterfalls at Pachmarhi and Bhedaghat; park core zones are closed. |
The cost depends mainly on the number of nights, the hotel category, the season and the number of travellers. Jeep safaris, boats, shows and entry fees are paid locally or quoted separately; flights or trains are quoted separately.
The carved Chandela temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bundela palaces and chhatris, and the hilltop Gwalior fort.
Two Jyotirlinga temples on the Shipra and the Narmada.
Afghan palaces on a plateau and Ahilyabai's riverside town.
Lakes and museums, Ashoka's stupa and prehistoric rock paintings.
Tiger reserves of sal forest, meadows and rocky hills.
Standard / 3-star equivalent hotels and jungle lodges with breakfast, as listed on each package; simple stays in Chanderi and Amarkantak.
Packages include road transfers and sightseeing as specified. Jeep safaris in the tiger reserves are booked in advance and paid locally or quoted separately; flights or trains are quoted separately.
Some of India's best tiger reserves.
Khajuraho, Orchha, Gwalior, Mandu and Sanchi.
Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Chitrakoot, Maihar and Amarkantak.
Travel tips from our team
Standard packages include standard / 3-star equivalent hotels with breakfast, transfers and sightseeing by road as specified in the itinerary, and travel assistance. Jeep safaris, boats, shows and entry fees are paid locally or quoted separately. Each package page lists its exact inclusions and exclusions.
From 1 October to 30 June; core zones are closed in the monsoon and on one weekday afternoon.
It is booked online on the Mahakaleshwar temple website well in advance; ordinary darshan does not need a booking.
October to March.
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Content reviewed 8 Oct 2026 by Holiday Guru Travel.
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