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 here, there are 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 a low cost, while visiting the religious city of Ujjain, you can immerse your mind in devotion to Shiva.

Ujjain
Ujjain is one of the most popular places in Madhya Pradesh. It is a holy city situated on the banks of Kshipra river, Ujjain is also known as the city of Mahakal. The city of Ujjain is undoubtedly an alluring place for spiritual peace. We get to see excellent examples of Bundela art and architecture in the temples here. The history here speaks for itself, the biggest Hindu fair – Kumbh Mela is organized in Ujjain. Ujjain is also famous for celebrating the biggest 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 idols and temples. Once upon a time, there used to be more than 85 temples, although now only 25 temples are intact. This is a great place to welcome the new year. The temples of Khajuraho were built by the king of the Chandela dynasty in 950 to 1050 AD. Seeing the carvings done in these temples and the idols made here, once upon a time people start thinking that how these temples would have been built in those times. The beauty of these temples can be seen only by reaching here. If you are planning to visit Khajuraho on New Year, then you can easily reach here by road, air, and rail. Khajuraho is about 53 km away from Chhatarpur.

Maheshwar
Maheshwar is one of the major pilgrimage centers 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. This holy town is said to have once been one of the major spiritual centers for Hindu devotees, even today Maheshwar is a major attraction for those seeking a spiritual experience. Apart from spirituality, Maheshwar is an excellent center for those who want to see some of the best 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 this. The beautiful valleys of Pachmarhi will make you feel like heaven. There are also many religious places here. There are also many beautiful waterfalls and caves in Pachmarhi, where you can enjoy the real fun of adventure. You will get the real fun of the winter season only in Pachmarhi.

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 the tales of the bygone era to those who reach here. Mandu is a great tourist destination for New Year's outings, 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 the best destination for people who are fond of photography. You can easily reach Mandu located in Dhar district. The distance from Dhar to Mandu is just 35 km, while it is a tourist destination at a distance of 95 km from Ratlam. You can reach here by road, rail, and air.

Sanchi Stupa
About 45 km from Bhopal, Sanchi is a small village in the Raisen district, 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 place throughout the year and seek the messages of Lord Buddha hidden in the stupas of Sanchi. These stupas were built by the great emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan dynasty. Built between the 3rd to the 12th century, this heritage is a fine piece of art. Sanchi is a suitable tourist destination to start the new year. Vidisha is the nearest railway station to reach Sanchi. You can easily reach Sanchi by road from Bhopal, Raisen, or other districts. Coming from outside Madhya Pradesh, Raja Bhoj Airport of Bhopal is the nearest airport.

Gulawat Lotus Valley
If you want to welcome the new year at a beautiful place amidst nature, then visit the Lotus Valley of Gulawat village, 25 km from Indore. The river strewn with lotus flowers and boating between it will make you feel like being in a different world. You will never be able to forget this picturesque view of nature amidst the clump of bamboo once you have seen it to your heart's content. If you are fond of photography, then this place is most suitable for you. You can reach Gulawat village by road from Indore. You can also enjoy the rural environment and the local cuisine of the village.

Bhim Betka
About 46 km from Bhopal are the Bhimbetka caves in Raisen district. Bhimbetka is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This tourist spot is home to the rock paintings of the stone age. About 750 rock paintings have been made in the caves of Bhim Betka, which are said to be more than 12 thousand years old. If you are thinking of going on a long drive on New Year, then this place can be perfect for your New Year celebration. There are more than 500 caves on the hill, in which rock paintings are made. There is a different thrill of seeing them, which you will remember for a lifetime. Bhim Betka is in Raisen district, where you can easily reach via road, rail, and air.

Orchha
Orchha is a beautiful city located on the banks of the Betwa River in Madhya Pradesh, it is also called the royal city of Madhya Pradesh, it is famous as the city of Shri Ram ji. This further adds to the charm of Madhya Pradesh, Orchha is an essential part of India, which reminds one of the Bundela eras. Orchha remains the center of attraction among the history buffs. If you include Orchha in your trip among the tourist places of Madhya Pradesh, then you will get to see architecture, historical monuments, temples, and forts here.

Kanha National Park
Kanha National Park is one of the major tourist destinations of Madhya Pradesh. This national park with a wide variety of flora and fauna has been famous ever since Rudyard Kipling wrote his masterpiece Jungle Book (it is believed that Kipling was inspired by Kanha National Park). You get to see greenery and many types of creatures all around here. Made more popular because of Mowgli and The Jungle Book, the park is spread over a vast area of 1940 square kilometers. Which is most famous for helping the species of Barasingha (swamp deer) to avoid extinction in India. The dense forest consists mostly of sal, bamboo, and mahua trees. Tiger, Blackbuck, and Peacock are seen here.

Panna National Park
Located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, Panna National Park is one of the well-managed wildlife sanctuaries of the state. Panna is one of the most famous national parks for the Royal Bengal Tigers and is counted among the best national parks in MP. Spread over an area of 542.67 square kilometers, the national park is also home to species like leopards, wild dogs, wolves, hyenas, sloth bears, chital, and chasing. More than 200 species of birds also reside in the park. The location of the national park is an asset as it is located a short distance from the famous city of Khajuraho.

Gwalior
Gwalior has been recognized as one of the important cities contributing to the historical richness of India. Gwalior is one of the major sightseeing places of Madhya Pradesh rich in architecture. This tells us that it is a great place for sightseeing in Madhya Pradesh. Gwalior has been recognized as one of the important cities contributing to the historical richness of India. From the Vedic era till the time of the rebellion, Gwalior remained a major part of Madhya Pradesh. In this city, the ancient symbols left by them will be found in the form of monuments, forts, and palaces.

Bhopal
Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh is one of the popular places to visit here, divided into two parts by lakes, this city of Madhya Pradesh offers a great opportunity for any history buff to explore and explore the past. Bhopal was known as Bhojpal in the 11th century, today's Bhopal is a perfect blend of history and urban planning. A rich influence of the Muslim rulers of the 19th century can be seen in Bhopal and that has certainly given the city an identity that beats all.

Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh is the best place for tiger tourism in India. Spread over 446 sq km, this wildlife sanctuary is famous for having a large biodiversity. You get to see a large number of tigers here which enhances wildlife tourism in Madhya Pradesh. Apart from tigers, you can find around 250 species of birds, 80 species of aquatic animals, and 37 species of mammals here. If you choose Bandhavgarh National Park to visit in Madhya Pradesh, then your journey will be full of adventure where you will get to see different views at every turn.

Omkareshwar
Omkareshwar is one of the most popular pilgrimage places not only in Madhya Pradesh but also in India. It is a holy city situated at the confluence of the Narmada River and the Kaveri River. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of India, so one can guess the importance of this holy city. Here you get a different spiritual experience away from the daily hassles and bustling crowd, where nothing but peace is felt. You will be bound to immerse yourself in spirituality in the many temples of Omkareshwar and spend time here.

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