Central India

The Central India is famed for its temples, and historic heritage, and includes the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Situated at the heart of India, the main cities in this region are Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior etc. The Central India also has a lot of ayurvedic and yoga centres that bring in tourists seeking peace and meditation. Central India is also home to several Wildlife Sanctuaries like Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park, Satpura National Park, Sanjay National Park, Madhav National Park, Van Vihar National Park, Mandla Plant Fossils National Park, Panna National Park, Pench National Park etc.

Attractions
The Central India is majorly covered by Madhya Pradesh and consists of some major attractions. As compared to other parts of the country, India?s interior sees comparatively few visitors.

The temples of Khajuraho are among the major attractions of central India. Famed for their erotic sculpture, these temples were built under the reign of the Chandellar, who controlled a large area of the northern Deccan for a certain period of time. Many of the surviving 22 temples are still in a remarkable state. While the Khajuraho temples are an attraction for the history admirers, the central India also hol abundance of reserves and wildlife sanctuaries for the wildlife enthusiasts.

Kanha National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park in the east of Madhya Pradesh are the best national parks in India to explore the wildlife. While the journey to them can be a little long, it?s worth the effort. The best season to visit is February to May, when you can eye plenty of beautiful cheetal (spotted deer), blackbuck, sloth bear, gaur or bison (largest of the wild cattle), wild boar, barasingha (?12-pointer?) swamp deer, and also monkeys galore.

Language Spoken
The Central India region is part of the Hindi belt, and Modern Standard Hindi is the predominant language. Other Hindi belt languages such as Chhattisgarhi are also common regionally. Besides these Indo-Aryan languages, the Munda-family language Korku is also spoken in Central India.

Our Verdict
Attracting pilgrims and tourists from around the world, the central India with its ancient colonial relics and timeless monuments make for a perfect tourist destination for all kinds of travelers.