Madhya Pradesh Attractions

 
Madhya Pradesh is called the "Heart of India" because of its location in central India and its cultural heritage. The area is steeped in history with 12,000 year old rock paintings at Bhimbetka to a 5,000 year old stupa at Sanchi.

Madhya Pradesh has abundant natural beauty found in the spectacular mountain ranges, winding rivers, dense forests and panorama of wildlife. The sal and bamboo forests along with the National Parks and Sanctuaries contain hundred species of birds and many species of wildlife.

UNESCO has declared three sites in Madhya Pradesh World Heritage Sites: the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi and the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka.
Address: Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation, Gangotri, 4th Floor, T. T. Nagar,, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462003, India

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Interior of a temple at Khajuraho.Interior of a temple at Khajuraho.
An ancient temple at Khajuraho.An ancient temple at Khajuraho.
The ancient Kandaria Mahadeo temple at Khajuraho.The ancient Kandaria Mahadeo temple at Khajuraho.
Dula deo (Kunwar Math) temple at Khajuraho.Dula deo (Kunwar Math) temple at Khajuraho.
Temple roof of Bhojpur temple, Madhya Pradesh.Temple roof of Bhojpur temple, Madhya Pradesh.
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