Madhya Pradesh is called the heart of the country due to historical, religious and natural tourist places, lakhs of tourists come every year.

Madhya Pradesh, the heart of the country, is famous across the country for its historical, religious and natural tourist places. There are dense forests of Satpura, beautiful waterfalls on the Narmada River, six tiger reserves like Bandhavgarh, Kanha and picturesque valleys like Pachmarhi. On Hanuwantiya Island, you can enjoy Switzerland-like fun at low cost, while by visiting the religious city of Ujjain, you can drench your mind with devotion to Shiva. Madhya Pradesh is a major state of India combining our culture, history, art and tradition, which is also called the “Heart State” of India. Madhya Pradesh attracts tourists with its many historical monuments, temples, forts, and palaces. Madhya Pradesh remains one of the major tourist destinations in India for travelers from all over the world. Madhya Pradesh is a perfect reflection of India, as it blends both urban and historical aspects very well. Madhya Pradesh is a treasure trove of natural beauty of India where you get to see many natural views. Today we are going to tell our readers about some such tourist places of Madhya Pradesh which are successful in attracting tourists the most due to their natural, historical and geographical background. ujjain Ujjain is one of the most popular places in Madhya Pradesh. It is a holy city situated on the banks of river Kshipra, Ujjain is also known as the city of Mahakal. The city of Ujjain is undoubtedly an attractive place for spiritual peace. We get to see excellent examples of Bundela art and architecture in the temples here. The history here presents itself, the largest Hindu fair – Kumbh Mela is organized in Ujjain. Ujjain is also famous for celebrating the largest Hindu fair – Kumbh Mela and is an ideal place for religious tourism in Madhya Pradesh. Temples of Khajuraho It would not be wrong to call Khajuraho a city of temples. This tourist place is famous not only in the country but also abroad for its unique statues and temples. There used to be more than 85 temples here, although now only 25 temples are intact. This place is very good to welcome the new year. The temples of Khajuraho were built by the kings of Chandela dynasty between 950 and 1050 AD. Seeing the carvings done in these temples and the sculptures made here, people at once start wondering how these temples would have been built in that period. The beauty of these temples can be seen only by reaching here. If you are thinking of going to Khajuraho on New Year, then you can easily reach here by road, air and rail. Khajuraho is about 53 km from Chhatarpur. Maheshwar Maheshwar is one of the major pilgrimage sites of India, located on the banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh. Often referred to as the ‘Varanasi of Central India, Maheshwar is a small town dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is said that this holy city was once one of the major spiritual centers for Hindu devotees, even today Maheshwar is a center of attraction for those seeking spiritual experience. Apart from spirituality, Maheshwar is an excellent center for those who want to see some of the finest Indian architecture with their own eyes. Hill Station Pachmarhi If you want to visit the mountains in the new year, then Pachmarhi is the best destination for it. The beautiful valleys of Pachmarhi will make you feel like heaven. There are also many religious places here. There are many beautiful waterfalls and caves in Pachmarhi, where you can enjoy real adventure. You will get real fun in winter season only in Pachmarhi. The distance from Pipariya in Narsinghpur district to Pachmarhi is only 56 km. You can easily reach Pachmarhi by four-wheeler from any city of Madhya Pradesh. If you want to go by rail, Narsinghpur is the nearest railway station. If you want to go by air then Dumna Airport of Jabalpur is the nearest airport. Palace of Mandu Mandu, 35 km from Dhar district, is an immortal symbol of the love story of Rani Roopmati and Baz Bahadur. The palaces here are still telling tales of bygone times to those who visit here. Mandu is a great tourist destination for a New Year outing, where you can once again see the past through the window of history. Many magnificent buildings like Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal are the pride of Mandu. Mandu is a best destination for people fond of photography. You can reach Mandu very easily located in Dhar district. The distance from Dhar to Mandu is just 35 km, while this tourist place is at a distance of 95 km from Ratlam. You can reach here by road, rail and air. Devi Ahilya Bai airport of Indore is the nearest airport. Sanchi Stupa Sanchi is a small village in Raisen district, about 45 km from Bhopal, but due to its invaluable heritage, it is included in the world heritage map. There are stupas of Lord Buddha in Sanchi which are giving the message of peace to the whole world even after many centuries have passed. Tourists visit this tourist spot throughout the year and search for the messages of Lord Buddha hidden in the stupas of Sanchi. These stupas were built by the great emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty. Built between the 3rd to 12th century, this heritage is an excellent example of art. Sanchi is a suitable tourist destination to start the New Year. The nearest railway station to reach Sanchi is Vidisha. You can easily reach Sanchi by road from Bhopal, Raisen or other districts. If you are coming from outside Madhya Pradesh then Raja of Bhopal also