Madhya Pradesh Travel Guide: An 11-Day Itinerary ✈️ Based on my visit to Madhya Pradesh. Written by Debarun Sana Madhya Pradesh, India's central state and often called the "Heart of India" for its geographic position, holds an unusual concentration of significant sites for one state: prehistoric rock art, some of India's most important Buddhist monuments, the country's most famous temple carvings, and several of its best tiger reserves. This 11-day route runs from Bhopal through Sanchi and Bhimbetka, Khajuraho, the Bandhavgarh and Kanha tiger reserves, Jabalpur, and finally Gwalior and Orchha. Best Time to Visit October to March brings cool, comfortable weather well suited to both heritage sightseeing and wildlife safaris. Note that many national parks, including Kanha and parts of Bandhavgarh, close entirely during monsoon (roughly July-September) for the animals' breeding season — worth checking specific park closure dates if you...