Welcome to the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh. The exotic land is an intoxicating mixture of rich history, vibrant sights, awe-spring art and pious shrines. From north to south, east to west, Madhya Pradesh is adorned with beautiful attractions. On the state's rugged Northern side, there are the famous temples of Khajuraho, while two of the India's most famous wildlife sanctuaries- Kanha and Bandhavgarh are embracing the state's area. Towards the southwest are the Buddhist stupas of Sanchi and 15th-century citadels of Mandu. Madhya Pradesh is India's political and cultural heartbeat with the presence of large tribal population and temples.

A dose of nature, a tinge of culture mix it with the warm hospitality and a plate full of mouth-water delicacies. That’s Madhya Pradesh for you! Being the heart of India Madhya Pradesh assures a delightful package to its visitors. Then be it the historic importance, rich culture or the food. Madhya Pradesh offers everything to satisfy your traveller’s as well as your foodie soul. Here are some delicious delicacies that you must dig your spoons in when you are exploring Madhya Pradesh.

Madhya Pradesh offers all the pillars of tourism in India like wildlife tourism, adventure sports, pilgrim tourism, heritage tourism, etc. Hence it is a popular tourism hotspot all over the year. The most popular tourism products are its wildlife territories, rich classical and folk culture, pilgrimage centers, heritage sites and wildlife territories. Its principal destinations include Khajuraho, Kanha, Mandu, Sanchi, Gwalior, Satpura National Park, Ujjain, Shivpuri, Amarkantak, and Omkareshwar.

The northern part is mainly a hotspot for Heritage tourism as this region has places like Gwalior, Shivpuri, Khajuraho, Panna, Orchha, Chanderi, etc. which still have the resemblance of the princely India. These destinations have many popular palaces, temples, forts, and cenotaphs. The southern part is a Wildlife hotspot which includes leopards, tigers, Indian Gaur, Barasingha, wild dogs. The region also has around 300 species of birds. Popular tiger reserves and national parks in this region include Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh, Satpura National Parks. Whereas, the southwestern part is sacred, because of some popular pilgrimage destinations situated there.

Madhya Pradesh is popular for its heritage and rich cultural flavor. There is a harmonious blend of people of all the religions, be it Buddhists, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. Folk songs, like the Relo song and Leha song, have contributed towards the culture of the state and have maintained a thick root to the tradition of the place.

Although, the most spoken language in Madhya Pradesh is Hindi, there are different dialects that are spoken in the rural areas which include Bhil, Bundeli, Bagheli, Nimadi, Malvi, Gondi, Nahali and Korku.