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Central India

4.5
Sacred & Religious Sites · Landmarks · Architectural Buildings
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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Places to visit in Central India

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Regions of Central India

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Religious Site
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Ujjain
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
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World heritage site
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi Bhopal
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Ruin
Gwalior Fort Gwalior
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Wildlife Area
Kanha National Park Mandla
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Nature in Central India

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Waterfall
Dhuandhar Falls Jabalpur
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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World heritage site
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka Bhopal
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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National Park
Van Vihar National Park Bhopal
3.9
Duration: 8 hours
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Waterfall
Bee Falls Pachmarhi
4.3
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in Central India

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World heritage site
Khajuraho Khajuraho
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Military Museum
Yodhasthal Bhopal
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Natural History Museum
Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum Bhopal
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
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History Museum
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya - National Museum of Mankind Bhopal
4.4
Duration: 2 hours

Historic Sites in Central India

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Historic Site
Orchha Fort Orchha
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Religious Site
Khajrana Ganesh Mandir Indore
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Religious Site
Shahastrabahu Temple Gwalior
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Cemetery
Ibrahim Roza Bijapur
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Kid-friendly things to do in Central India

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Landmark
Shri Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Indore
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Religious Site
Kal Bhairav Temple Ujjain
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
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Geologic Formation
Dhoopgarh Pachmarhi
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Cave
Jata Shankar Mandir Pachmarhi
4.2
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Central India

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Architectural Building
Devi Jagdamba Temple Khajuraho
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Religious Site
Chitragupta Temple Khajuraho
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Religious Site
Thai Monastery Bodh Gaya
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Historic Site
Raja Mahal Orchha
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

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Nature / Wildlife Tour
i4u Travel Services Jabalpur
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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Historic Site
Kalinjar Fort Khajuraho
4.1
Duration: 3 hours
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World heritage site
Mahabodhi Temple Bodh Gaya
4.7
Duration: 4 hours
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Architectural Building
Lakshmana Temple Khajuraho
4.7
Duration: 2 hours

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