Travel to the Heart of India - Madhya Pradesh

An alluring journey filled with many beautiful monuments, intricately carved places of worship, rich flora and fauna and an unforgettable journey to the centre of India, Madhya Pradesh has a lot to offer to holiday revellers. As the name suggests, situated in the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh too experiences all climate changes and mostly has a dry climate. The summers are hot and winters are cold.

Every time we plan our travel we need to keep the weather conditions in purview and then clothe ourselves accordingly. Madhya Pradesh experiences very hot and arid summers making it difficult to enjoy the beauty of this state to the fullest. The scorching summer heat prevents you from stepping out of your hotel room and walk around the popular sightseeing spots across Madhya Pradesh. Hence it is may be said that it is best to avoid a trip to Madhya Pradesh from April to September. As the winters approach the entire country starts to cool down and so does Madhya Pradesh

The best time to visit Madhya Pradesh is during the cool winter months of October to March, beginning of summer or spring. The weather conditions are quite comfortable to manoeuvre around the different hot spots and enjoy the beauty of the state in its full glory. As mentioned, Madhya Pradesh is blessed with many beautiful monuments, places of historical significance, ample flora and fauna and a tradition that dates back to thousands of years. You can enjoy all these different aspects of Madhya Pradesh during the winter months.

Winter also is a prominent season for different festivals and the celebrations across Madhya Pradesh are a sight worth seeing. The different sights around Madhya Pradesh leaving an alluring image in your mind and beckon you to come visit this state to explore more. Few places of interest that are best explored during winters are- Dhuandhar falls in Jabalpur, Khajuraho, the innumerable wildlife reserves and national parks like Ken Ghariyal, Kanha, Pench, Panna, etc.; Gwalior, Bhopal and many more wonderful destinations

The salubrious weather during the winter months is a blessing for all avid travellers and those who want to explore the beautiful state of Madhya Pradesh.

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.