Madhya Pradesh Tour Packages

Why Visit Madhya Pradesh?

Rightfully known as the 'Heart of India', Madhya Pradesh is home to tigers, leopards, barasingha and rare birds. History buffs come for its forts, palaces, ancient cities and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Khajuraho, Sanchi and Bhimbetka). Pilgrims come for its ancient temples and two Jyotirlingas, Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar. There is a lot to see in Madhya Pradesh, from a wildlife safari to cultural tours.

Why Choose Namaste India Trip for Madhya Pradesh Tour?

Come discover the heart of India with our customizable Madhya Pradesh travel packages. With Namaste India Trip, you get to visit plenty of locations in less time with our guided tours and pre-planned arrangements. Meals, accommodation, local transport and sightseeing are arranged by one team, so you do not have to manage separate bookings. Choose from Jyotirlinga, wildlife, heritage and hill station tours, or ask for a Madhya Pradesh family tour or honeymoon plan built around your dates.

Namaste India Trip is approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and has a branch office in Ujjain.

Madhya Pradesh Travel Packages Cost

Tour Packages	Tour Duration	Tour Price
2 Days Ujjain Omkareshwar Tour	2 Days / 1 Night	INR 6,250
Ujjain Omkareshwar Tour Package	4 Days / 3 Nights	INR 12,250
Khajuraho Dance Festival Tour Package	5 Days / 4 Nights	INR 22,500
Charming Madhya Pradesh Tour Package	7 Days / 6 Nights	INR 28,500
Heritage Tour of Madhya Pradesh	8 Days / 7 Nights	INR 32,500
Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Tour Package	10 Days / 9 Nights	INR 34,500
Orchha Sightseeing Tour Package	3 Days / 2 Nights	INR 12,500
Bhopal Sightseeing Tour Package	2 Days / 1 Night	INR 6,500
Indore Sightseeing Tour Package	3 Days / 2 Nights	INR 7,500
Pachmarhi Sightseeing Tour Package	3 Days / 2 Nights	INR 9,500
Kanha Pench Wildlife Tour Package	5 Days / 4 Nights	INR 27,500
Amarkantak Narmada Tour Package	3 Days / 2 Nights	INR 14,500
Bandhavgarh National Park Tour	4 Days / 3 Nights	INR 22,500
Wonderful Madhya Pradesh Tour	5 Days / 4 Nights	INR 18,500
Madhya Pradesh Heritage and Spiritual Journey	6 Days / 5 Nights	INR 17,500
Ujjain, Omkareshwar, and Maheshwar Spiritual Tour	5 Days / 4 Nights	INR 14,500

Prices are starting prices per person on twin sharing. They change with season, hotel category and group size, so please confirm the current price before booking.

How to Choose a Madhya Pradesh Tour Package

Pick by what you want to see first, then by the number of days you have.

• For Jyotirlinga darshan: the 2-day or 4-day Ujjain Omkareshwar tour from Indore. Add a day if you want to attend Bhasma Aarti.
• For a wildlife trip: the Bandhavgarh National Park Tour (4 days), the Kanha Pench Wildlife Tour (5 days) or the 10-day Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Tour Package.
• For heritage: the Orchha Sightseeing Tour, the Khajuraho Dance Festival Tour or the 8-day Heritage Tour of Madhya Pradesh.
• For a family holiday or honeymoon in the hills: the Pachmarhi Sightseeing Tour or the 5-day Wonderful Madhya Pradesh Tour, which covers Bhopal and Pachmarhi.

Best Time to Visit Madhya Pradesh

The best time to visit Madhya Pradesh is during the winter season, October to March, as the weather is mostly cool (8°C to 25°C) and pleasant, which suits sightseeing, pilgrimage, and wildlife safaris. This is also the season of festivals like the Khajuraho Dance Festival (February) and the Tansen Music Festival (December).

The monsoon is a good time for hill stations and waterfalls (July to September). Tourists come for the green landscapes of hill stations like Pachmarhi, and for waterfalls such as Dhuandhar Falls near Jabalpur, which are in full flow then. The core zones of the national parks close for the monsoon. Buffer zone safaris continue in Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench and Satpura, so a monsoon wildlife trip is possible, but it is not the same as a core zone safari.

Summer (April to June) is hot. Animals stay close to water in the heat, which can make wildlife easier to see, though tiger sightings are never guaranteed. Core zones close for the monsoon at the end of June and reopen in October. The Forest Department sets the dates each season, so check its official booking portal for your park and date.

Safari Timings for the 2026-27 Season

The Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has published these park entry and exit timings for safari dates from 1 October 2026. The department can revise them, so check before you travel.

Months	Morning Safari	Evening Safari
October and November	6:00 AM to 11:30 AM	3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
December and January	6:20 AM to 11:30 AM	3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
February and March	6:10 AM to 11:30 AM	3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
April to June	5:30 AM to 11:00 AM	3:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Best Places to Visit in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is a mix of culture, architecture, wildlife, and spirituality. Here are some of the best tourist places in Madhya Pradesh:

Khajuraho Group of Monuments (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Khajuraho is a UNESCO-listed group of 23 temples, including one partly excavated structure, built by the Chandela rulers between 950 and 1050 AD. MP Tourism records that there were originally 85. The carvings show gods, court life, dancers and musicians, and the well-known erotic sculptures are only a small part of them. It is also the setting for an annual dance festival, cultural performances, Light and sound show, and more. Khajuraho has its own airport, about 2 km from the temples.

Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh is a national park and Tiger Reserve in Umaria district. Umaria is the nearest railway station (about 35 km), Katni is about 100 km away and Jabalpur airport is about 190 km. MP Tourism describes it as a park where the tiger density is high, though a sighting on any single safari is never guaranteed. There are plenty of other animals to look for too (Indian Wild Dog, Sloth Bear, Striped Hyena, Sambar Deer, Hanuman Langur, and more). Safaris run in three core zones: Tala, Magadhi and Khitauli. Many tourists add jungle safaris to their Madhya Pradesh tour plan, which are available through both jeep and canter.

Sanchi Stupa (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Sanchi, in Raisen district about 49 km from Bhopal, is an important place for Buddhists. From attending Buddhist festivals and guided tours to Buddhist monasteries to seeing the Ashoka Pillar and the carved gateways, Sanchi is a hub for Buddhist architecture and culture. The place attracts history enthusiasts as well, as the Great Stupa was begun by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC and is one of the oldest stone structures in the country.

Gwalior

Gwalior, 321 km from Delhi, is the usual gateway to the north of the state. The seat of power of Scindias was once home to the Rajput Rulers. Gwalior Fort, the tomb of Tansen, Jai Vilas Palace, Scindia Museum, and Man Singh Palace visits give you a glimpse into the royal and glorious past of Madhya Pradesh. If you happen to come here during the Tansen Music Festival (December), you can attend its classical music concerts.

Orchha

Orchha is a small town on the banks of the Betwa, 17 km from Jhansi. It was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela chief Rudra Pratap Singh, and its fort and palaces are well preserved. Boating on the river is popular with tourists. Do add Jahangir Mahal, Ram Raja Temple, Orchha Fort, Chaturbhuj Temple and the riverside cenotaphs to your itinerary.

Ujjain

Ujjain, 54 km from Indore, is a city of temples, and most of them are dedicated to Lord Shiva. It houses the Mahakaleshwar temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Bhasma Aarti here needs prior registration on the temple's official website, and the booking rules change, so check them before you travel. Ujjain is also the place where the Simhastha Kumbh takes place once every 12 years (the next is in 2028), and it is one of the seven sacred cities for Hindus. You'll see people attending evening Aarti at Ram Ghat, taking Darshan at Kal Bhairav Temple, and walking through the Mahakal Lok corridor. Our Jyotirlinga tour covers Ujjain along with Omkareshwar, which is 80 km from Indore.

Bhopal

This is the capital city, a combination of modernity and historical charm. Bhopal also gives a glimpse into Muslim culture which is evident in the Taj-ul-Masajid, Moti Masjid, Jama Masjid, and Shaukat Mahal. Explore museums, go boating, and try the local Mughlai cuisine. Sanchi (about 49 km) and Bhimbetka (45 km) are easy day trips from here.

Pachmarhi

Pachmarhi is the main hill station of Madhya Pradesh. It sits at around 1,100 metres in the Satpura range, and Dhoopgarh just outside town (1,352 metres) is the highest point in the state. Pachmarhi is known for its waterfalls, viewpoints and forest walks, and is a popular choice for families and honeymoon couples. Most travellers reach it by road from Bhopal or from Pipariya railway station.

Indore

Indore is the starting point for Ujjain (54 km), Omkareshwar (80 km) and Mandu (about 95-100 km). MP Tourism's itinerary puts the drive from Indore airport to Ujjain at about 1.5 hours, Ujjain to Omkareshwar at about 4 hours, and Mandu back to Indore at about 2.5 hours. In the city, see Rajwada and Lal Bagh Palace, and visit Sarafa Bazaar or Chappan Dukan for street food.

Top Things to Do in Madhya Pradesh

Apart from the places above, add the following activities to your Madhya Pradesh holiday package:

Category	Place	Description
Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites	Bhimbetka Rock Shelters	About 45 km from Bhopal, this UNESCO site has rock shelters with prehistoric paintings. MP Tourism dates the oldest to around 30,000 years, while UNESCO places them from the Mesolithic period onward.
Go on Wildlife Safaris	Kanha National Park	This is one of the best-known national parks in Madhya Pradesh, about 160 km from Jabalpur. Hop on a jeep safari to spot Bengal tigers, swamp deer (barasinghas), and a variety of bird species. Kanha is the park that saved the barasingha from extinction.
	Pench National Park	About 93 km from Nagpur, Pench is believed to have inspired Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. Look for tigers, leopards, wild boars, and gaur (Indian bison) on safari.
Visit Spiritual and Pilgrimage Sites	Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple	Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is the second Jyotirlinga in the state, on an island in the Narmada that is traditionally described as Om-shaped, 80 km from Indore. Tourists also enjoy a boat ride on the river and visit the 108-foot Statue of Oneness.
	Amarkantak	Known as "Teerthraj", Amarkantak is where the holy river Narmada begins. You can visit Narmada Kund and the ancient temples around it.
Marvel at History and Architecture	Mandu	Mandu, about 95-100 km from Indore, is known for its ruins and architecture. See Rani Roopmati Pavilion, Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, and Baz Bahadur's Palace. Maheshwar, with its fort and handloom sarees, is 40 km away.
Sample Local Cuisine	Traditional Dishes	Dal Bafla, Seekh Kebabs, etc.
	Desserts	Mawa Bati, Khopra Pak, etc.
	Street Food	Bhopali Seekh Kabab, Poha-Jalebi, Bhutte ka Kees, etc.
Go Shopping	Textiles	Chanderi Sarees, Maheshwari Sarees, Zari & Zardozi Work, Tussar Silk, etc.
	Handicrafts	Gond Art, Bamboo & Cane Crafts, Stone & Marble Carvings
	Jewellery	Beaded jewellery, tribal ornaments, etc.
	Markets	Some markets worth visiting: Chowk Bazaar in Bhopal (textiles & jewellery), Sarafa Bazaar in Indore (jewellery by day, street food at night), and Shilpgram in Khajuraho (sculptures inspired by Khajuraho carvings).

How to Reach Madhya Pradesh?

Madhya Pradesh is well-connected to many parts of the country via air, road, and rail networks. Here's a quick guide to reach the tiger state of India.

By Air

The state is served by many airports, such as:

• Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal
• Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore
• Jabalpur (Dumna) Airport
• Khajuraho Airport
• Gwalior Airport

Indore is the nearest airport for Ujjain and Omkareshwar, Jabalpur for Kanha and Bandhavgarh, and Nagpur in Maharashtra for Pench.

By Train

Madhya Pradesh has numerous railway stations where trains come from all major cities. For ease of booking and to get the updates on the latest timings, you can also check the IRCTC website. Some key railway stations include:

• Bhopal Junction and Rani Kamlapati (Bhopal)
• Indore Junction
• Jabalpur Junction
• Gwalior Junction
• Ujjain Junction

Popular trains that serve the state are:

• Shatabdi Express
• Rajdhani Express
• Vande Bharat and Intercity Express Trains

By Road

The state enjoys an excellent road network. There are many highways here, such as:

• NH 44: Connects north (Delhi) to south (Nagpur) via Gwalior, Sagar and Seoni. We also offer MP tour packages from Delhi, so you can start your trip from the capital.
• NH 46: Links Gwalior, Shivpuri, Guna, Bhopal, and Betul
• NH 52: Passes through Indore and connects it to Rajasthan and Maharashtra

You can also use bus services, as both government and private buses run here. You also have an option to choose from luxury, semi-luxury, and sleeper buses.

Distances Between Major Destinations

Road distances below are approximate and taken from Madhya Pradesh Tourism. Travel time depends on the route, traffic and season.

From	To	Distance by Road
Indore	Ujjain	54 km
Indore	Omkareshwar	80 km
Ujjain	Omkareshwar	About 140 km
Indore	Mandu	About 90-100 km
Mandu	Maheshwar	40 km
Bhopal	Sanchi	About 49 km
Bhopal	Bhimbetka	45 km
Delhi	Gwalior	350 km
Gwalior	Orchha	124 km
Orchha	Khajuraho	175 km
Jabalpur	Kanha	About 150 km
Jabalpur	Bandhavgarh	About 180 km
Umaria	Bandhavgarh	About 35 km
Nagpur	Pench	About 85 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How to plan Madhya Pradesh tour?

Ans. Planning for Madhya Pradesh gets easier once you decide your preferences, time to spend on destinations, and the best season. Here's a quick guide:

• Determine which locations you want to travel to, whether historic, wildlife hotspots, adventurous spots, places with cultural importance, or a mix of them all.
• Decide the time you want to visit here. Typically, tourists come here during the winter months as the weather is nice and sightseeing is pleasant.
• Pick a duration for your trip. One circuit, such as Ujjain and Omkareshwar or Gwalior, Orchha and Khajuraho, takes 3-5 days.
• Plan transportation, whether you come via air, rail, or road.
• Book accommodation in advance to avoid hassles.
• Set a budget, from low-cost options to luxury travel.

Q2. How many days are required for the Madhya Pradesh trip?

Ans. Allow 3-5 days for one circuit and 7-10 days if you combine two regions, for example Bhopal, Sanchi and Pachmarhi with Ujjain, or Khajuraho with Bandhavgarh. A short Ujjain and Omkareshwar trip needs 2-3 days.

Q3. What should I pack for the Madhya Pradesh tour?

Ans. Pack cotton clothes for summer and light woollens for winter, as mornings and safaris can be cold. Having comfortable walking shoes is a must as they come in handy during safaris and heritage site exploration. Also, add sunscreens, hats, and insect repellent.

Q4. When is the best time for a wildlife safari on Madhya Pradesh trip?

Ans. Core zones are open from October to June and close for the monsoon, when only buffer zone safaris run. October to March has the most comfortable weather. April to June is hot, but animals are easier to see near water. Sightings are never guaranteed. Safari permits are limited, so book early.

Q5. What are some hidden gems in Madhya Pradesh?

Ans. Some hidden gems are:

• Tamia (a scenic, secluded hill station)
• Chitrakoot (a historical town closely linked to Ramayana)

Q6. What is included in the Madhya Pradesh tour package?

Ans. With our MP tour packages, you get accommodation, meals, local transfers, and sightseeing. The inclusions for each tour are listed on its package page.

Q7. Can the Madhya Pradesh tour package be customised?

Ans. Yes, our packages are customizable. You can change the trip duration, add sightseeing stopovers, and pick the vehicle of your choice, subject to hotel and safari availability on your dates.

Q8. Is Madhya Pradesh safe for tourists?

Ans. The main tourist towns of Madhya Pradesh receive visitors through the year, and normal travel precautions are enough. Be wary of pickpockets, especially in crowded markets and temple queues. On a safari, follow the forest guide's instructions.

Q9. What kind of accommodation is available in Madhya Pradesh?

Ans. The state of Madhya Pradesh has hotels ranging from budget stays to luxury resorts. You can also get heritage hotels and guesthouses here. If you're near national parks, you can also stay in jungle lodges.

Q10. How much does a Madhya Pradesh tour package cost?

Ans. The MP tour packages listed on this page start from INR 6,250 per person on twin sharing and go up to INR 34,500. The final cost depends on your travel date, hotel category, vehicle and group size. See the price table above.

Q11. Is Madhya Pradesh a good destination for a honeymoon?

Ans. Yes, MP is a good place for a honeymoon. You can stay at heritage hotels, enjoy the Pachmarhi hill station, and stay in wildlife resorts near the national parks.

Q12. What adventure activities can I try in Madhya Pradesh?

Ans. You can go for a wildlife safari in national parks. There is a good opportunity for trekking in Pachmarhi. You can also try boating and camping in Bhedaghat and Satpura respectively.

Sources checked in October 2026 for distances, timings and heritage facts: Madhya Pradesh Tourism, Madhya Pradesh Forest Department, UNESCO World Heritage Centre and Incredible India.