The grand, magnificent palaces of Orchha with mysterious yet impressive designs and carvings are a matter of surprise that how such structures are still standing with the same glory in today’s time whereas the noted Khajuraho Monuments with erotic carvings on them dating back to 950 AD make everyone scratch their heads in astoundingly. With a major focus on Madhya Pradesh in Central India, the surrounding states have marked themselves as significant when it comes to tourism in this region of the country.

 It goes without saying that this part of the country is noteworthy for its wildlife with flora and fauna which is rare of witness elsewhere. Be it Gir National Park which houses the glorious distinguished Asiatic Loins, Bandhavgarh or Kanha National Park which are much talked about because of their tiger conservation program. Taking a jungle safari in any of these parks and coming face to face with a lion or tiger in open is not only goose-bumping but is an act of extraordinary adrenaline rush.

A cuisine mixed of salty and sweet punch, the main platter is a combination of several dishes including North India spiced up with their savory. Whereas Chhattisgarh shares almost similar taste with Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat leads with its spicy, salty and unique gastronomic scene. Poha flattened rice cooked with a variety of spices being the routine breakfast of Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai has its very own Pao Bhaji (pav) where the butter-soaked bun (pav) is relished with bhaji (veg stew) garnished to trigger the taste buds. 

With round the year festivity at its peak, Central India celebrates some of the most iconic and culturally rich festivals which throng thousands of people. Whether it is a religious festival or any other ritual event; the intensity of the ceremony remains at the same devotion. Ujjain Simhastha (Ujjain Kumbh Mela) which marks its presence once in 12 years drives devotees from every corner. The Malwa Utsav and Khajuraho Dance Festival of Madhya Pradesh are acclaimed for its high spirited celebration. The other side International Kite Festival of Gujarat paints the sky with colourful kites and Rann Utsav brings Gujarat’s heritage in front of everyone. Odisha’s Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) is one of the most religious events dedicated to Lord Jagannath while the Konark Dance Festival which lasts for five days is an example of the state’s tourism richness. Rajim Kumbh is another religious celebration that Chhatisgarh observes annually in 15 days. No doubt, festivals are an integral part of a nation’s heritage and Central India truly signifies it.