Monday 22 July 2013

When is the best time to visit Madhya Pradesh?

The picturesque state of Madhya Pradesh holds the promise of an enticing, memorable and fun filled holiday for all kinds of tourists. The state is replete with ancient monuments, historic sites, magnificent temples, bustling cities, quiet villages, majestic forts, beautiful palaces and an abundant and diverse wildlife. This means ample to see and do for history buffs, adventure tourists and simple travellers.

To enjoy any place thoroughly it is best to go when the weather is ideal. Madhya Pradesh experiences extreme climates, dry scorching summers and chilly winters. It has four seasons, summers, winters, spring and monsoons. The topography of Madhya Pradesh ranges from the plains in the east, plateau with the Vindhya & the Satpura mountain ranges, rocky hills & ravines to lush green forests and meandering rivers. Each region has a certain charm in a given season.

Ideally the best time to visit Madhya Pradesh is during the winter months from October to March. The weather is extremely pleasant and salubrious. However different places in this huge state are worth visiting in other seasons. So it depends on what you are interested in seeing. If you want to visit the national parks like Bandhavgarh, between November and June is a good time to go. For Kanha on the other hand February to June is a good time. Keep in mind that the parks are closed during monsoon months, i.e. from 1 July to 31 October. So plan your trip accordingly.

The historic city of Mandu is best visited during monsoons when it is surrounded by lush greenery. For sightseeing in the other cities like Gwalior, Bhopal, Jabalpur etc are the winter months i.e. from October to March. This is because these places have a lot of sightseeing options which cannot be explored in the blazing sun of summers, when the temperatures touch 40 degrees.

Besides the extreme heat problem in summers, Madhya Pradesh may be visited throughout the year. The summer months will help you get good bargains at other wise expensive heritage hotels. Summer months are the best time to travel for budget travellers. You can also enjoy the sightseeing at leisure without the long queues and bustling tourists. The guides will also show you around at lesser price. But be prepared to bear the sweltering heat.

Nevertheless winters remain the best time to visit. The temperatures are bearable and the entire state is covered in verdant lush greenery. Regardless of what time you visit the Madhya Pradesh, this beautiful state will flood you with sightseeing options, tourist attractions in Madhya Pradesh and a horde of activities to indulge in. Enjoy your visit to the heart of India, a state which may be rightly called a microcosm of the culture, history and heritage of all of India.

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