Madhya Pradesh - India

            Madhya Pradesh मध्य प्रदेश, often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh was originally the largest state in India until November 1, 2000 when the state of Chhattisgarh was carved out. It borders the states Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan.

The name "Madhya Pradesh" means "central region", and derives from its geographical position. It is one of the few states of India that is completely surrounded by other states, having neither a border with another country nor a coastline. To its north is Uttar Pradesh. To its west lie Rajasthan and Gujarat, to its south is Maharashtra and to its east is Chhattisgarh, a state that used to be a part of MP till 2000.

Main cities and top sightseeing places in Madhya Pradesh.

Bhopal - the state capital

Gwalior
Indore
Jabalpur
Katni
Rewa
Sagar
Satna
Ujjain

Other destinations

Bandhavgarh National Park
Bhimbetka
Kanha National Park
Mahakaleshwar
Panna National Park
Pench National Park
Satpura National Park
Khajuraho - Khajuraho's art is a manifestation of the essence of the philosophy of Indian aesthetics.