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A Bengal tiger walking through the forest in Kanha National Park

India · Private holidays from Mumbai

Madhya Pradesh

Tigers, temples and the Narmada

3–8 nightsFrom ₹17,300 per personBest: October to March
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A tiger in Kanha National Park · Photo: Shoyab Khan / Pexels

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Madhya Pradesh holidays from Mumbai

Madhya Pradesh holidays from Mumbai take you to the tigers of Kanha and Bandhavgarh, the temples of Khajuraho, the Great Stupa at Sanchi and the rock shelters of Bhimbetka, the jyotirlingas of Ujjain and Omkareshwar, Maheshwar and Mandu on the Narmada, Gwalior and Orchha, and the hill station of Pachmarhi. We have 20 private holidays of 3 to 8 nights, each with a private car and driver. Prices start from ₹17,300 per person, GST included. Best from October to March.

Why go

  • Jeep safaris for tigers in Kanha and Bandhavgarh
  • The temples of Khajuraho and the Great Stupa at Sanchi
  • The jyotirlingas of Ujjain and Omkareshwar
  • Maheshwar and Mandu on the Narmada, and the hills of Pachmarhi

Prafull PitaleDesigned by Prafull Pitale · Updated 15 October 2026

Fly into
Indore (IDR), Bhopal (BHO), Jabalpur (JLR) or Gwalior (GWL)
From Mumbai
About 1.5 hours by direct flight to Indore or Bhopal
Best time
October to March
Getting around
Private car and driver; open Gypsy for park safaris
National parks
Open 1 October to 30 June; no afternoon safaris on Wednesdays

Choose your journey

20 ways to see Madhya Pradesh

All private, all changeable. Prices are per person on twin sharing, in Standard hotels.

Jyotirlingas and Malwa

Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar and Mandu, from Indore

Aarti on the ghats at Ujjain3 nightsMalwa

Madhya Pradesh · 4 Days · TR-W26-MP-01

Mahakal and Omkareshwar

Ujjain 2NIndore 1N
  • Evening darshan at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and the Mahakal Lok corridor
  • Ujjain's temples, Ram Ghat and the Harsiddhi lamps
  • The Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga on its island in the Narmada
Starts from ₹18,300 per personView journey →
Omkareshwar on the Narmada3 nightsMalwa

Madhya Pradesh · 4 Days · TR-W26-MP-02

Indore, Ujjain and Omkareshwar

Indore 3N
  • Three nights in one Indore hotel, with day trips to both jyotirlingas
  • The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and Ujjain's temples
  • Omkareshwar on its island in the Narmada
Starts from ₹17,300 per personView journey →
The ghats of Maheshwar on the Narmada4 nightsMalwa

Madhya Pradesh · 5 Days · TR-W26-MP-03

Jyotirlingas and Maheshwar

Ujjain 2NMaheshwar 1NIndore 1N
  • The Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar jyotirlingas
  • Two nights in Ujjain for the temples and Ram Ghat
  • Maheshwar's riverside fort, ghats and handloom saris
Starts from ₹24,000 per personView journey →
Jahaz Mahal, Mandu4 nightsMalwa

Madhya Pradesh · 5 Days · TR-W26-MP-04

Malwa from Indore

Indore 4N
  • Four nights in one Indore hotel, with day trips across Malwa
  • The Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar jyotirlingas
  • Mandu's Afghan palaces and Rani Roopmati's Pavilion
Starts from ₹24,000 per personView journey →
Jahaz Mahal reflected in its lake, Mandu5 nightsMalwa

Madhya Pradesh · 6 Days · TR-W26-MP-05

Grand Malwa

Ujjain 2NMaheshwar 1NMandu 1NIndore 1N
  • The Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar jyotirlingas
  • A night by the Narmada at Maheshwar
  • A night at Mandu, the hilltop city of Baz Bahadur and Roopmati
Starts from ₹30,900 per personView journey →

Tiger country

Kanha and Bandhavgarh, with Jabalpur's marble gorge

A tiger in Kanha National Park5 nightsTiger reserves

Madhya Pradesh · 6 Days · TR-W26-MP-17

Bandhavgarh and Kanha

Jabalpur 1NBandhavgarh 2NKanha 2N
  • Two tiger reserves in one trip: Bandhavgarh and Kanha
  • Two nights in each park, in jungle lodges with all meals
  • A boat through the marble gorge at Bhedaghat
Starts from ₹38,900 per personView journey →
White temples reflected in a temple pond5 nightsTiger reserves

Madhya Pradesh · 6 Days · TR-W26-MP-18

Amarkantak and Bandhavgarh

Jabalpur 1NAmarkantak 2NBandhavgarh 2N
  • Bhedaghat's marble gorge and Dhuandhar Falls
  • Two nights at Amarkantak, the source of the Narmada
  • The evening aarti at the Narmada Udgam temple
Starts from ₹63,600 per personView journey →
A tiger resting on a track in Kanha National Park5 nightsTiger reserves

Madhya Pradesh · 6 Days · TR-W26-MP-19

Pachmarhi and Kanha

Pachmarhi 2NJabalpur 1NKanha 2N
  • Two nights in Pachmarhi, the hill station of the Satpuras
  • Jabalpur and the Narmada aarti at Gwarighat
  • A boat through the marble gorge at Bhedaghat
Starts from ₹36,800 per personView journey →
The temples of Khajuraho5 nightsTiger reserves

Madhya Pradesh · 6 Days · TR-W26-MP-20

Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh

Jabalpur 1NKhajuraho 2NBandhavgarh 2N
  • Bhedaghat's marble gorge and Dhuandhar Falls
  • Two nights in Khajuraho for the temples and Raneh Falls
  • Two nights in a Bandhavgarh jungle lodge
Starts from ₹36,200 per personView journey →
Barasingha in Kanha National Park6 nightsTiger reserves

Madhya Pradesh · 7 Days · TR-W26-MP-12

Bhopal to Kanha

Bhopal 2NPachmarhi 2NKanha 2N
  • Bhopal, Sanchi and Gyaraspur
  • Bhimbetka and two nights in Pachmarhi
  • Two nights in a Kanha jungle lodge
Starts from ₹46,700 per personView journey →
The white marble cliffs of Bhedaghat7 nightsTiger reserves

Madhya Pradesh · 8 Days · TR-W26-MP-13

Central India Grand Tour

Bhopal 1NPachmarhi 3NJabalpur 1NKanha 2N
  • Sanchi, Bhojpur and Bhimbetka
  • Three nights in Pachmarhi
  • Jabalpur and a boat through the marble gorge at Bhedaghat
Starts from ₹53,000 per personView journey →

In pictures

Madhya Pradesh, in pictures

A tiger in Kanha National Park
A tiger in Kanha National Park
The temples of Khajuraho
The temples of Khajuraho
The Great Stupa at Sanchi
The Great Stupa at Sanchi
Jahaz Mahal, Mandu
Jahaz Mahal, Mandu
The ghats of Maheshwar on the Narmada
The ghats of Maheshwar on the Narmada
The white marble cliffs of Bhedaghat
The white marble cliffs of Bhedaghat

When to go

Best time to visit Madhya Pradesh

October to March. October to March is cool and dry, the best time for forts, temples and the Pachmarhi hills. The national parks open on 1 October and close on 30 June; winter mornings in the parks are cold, and the forest thins out towards spring. April to June is very hot.

Our favourite months

Prafull Pitale

Prafull's notes

  • Jeep safaris in Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Satpura and Panna sell out early. They are booked with full payment and each guest's photo ID, and cannot be changed or refunded once booked.
  • For the Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar, book online about 15 days ahead (₹200, photo ID needed) and be in the queue by 2 am. We can help with the booking.
  • Most of Pachmarhi is inside the national park, so sightseeing there is by local Gypsy, and the park closes on Wednesday afternoons.

Good to know

Madhya Pradesh questions

How many days do you need for Madhya Pradesh?

Three nights covers Ujjain and Omkareshwar, Bhopal and Sanchi, or Pachmarhi on its own. Five nights covers two tiger reserves, or Gwalior, Khajuraho and Orchha. Our longest trips run to 7 or 8 nights.

Which is better for tigers, Kanha or Bandhavgarh?

Both are among India's best-known tiger reserves. Bandhavgarh is smaller and known for its tigers and leopards; Kanha is larger, with open meadows and the rare hard-ground barasingha. Our Bandhavgarh and Kanha trip does both, two nights each.

Are jeep safaris included?

One Satpura safari is included in Sanchi and Satpura and in Pachmarhi and Satpura. On the other trips, safaris are booked in advance at extra cost, with full payment and photo ID, and are non-refundable once booked.

Is GST included in the price?

Yes. Our Madhya Pradesh prices include GST (5%), hotel taxes and a private car for the whole trip. Flights or trains are extra and quoted for your dates.

Which hotels are included?

Every package comes in three hotel levels: Standard (roughly 2-star plus), Deluxe (3 to 4 stars) and Premium (4 to 5 stars). Each package page lists the hotels in every town. City hotels include breakfast, Pachmarhi and Maheshwar breakfast and dinner, and the jungle lodges all meals.

Can you arrange the Bhasma Aarti or a special puja?

Yes. We can help you book the Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar, and arrange special pujas such as the Maha Rudrabhishek at Mahakaleshwar or Omkareshwar at extra cost, subject to availability.

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