Madhya Pradesh

Indore
Temperature (deg C) : Summer Max- 40.5, Min- 27; Winter Max- 30.4, Min- 15.
Rainfall : 110 cms (July to September).
Best Season : September to March.

Situated on the banks of the river Saraswati and Khan. Indore was planned and founded by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar and derives its name from the 18th century Indreshwar Temple. Indore is a flourishing industrial city with a proud past. Chief attraction is the Kanch Mandir or Glass Temple of the Digamber Jains the walls, floor and ceiling of which are lavishly inlaid with glass and mother of pearl. Palaces and cenotaphs of the former rulers are other attractions.

Infrastructure 
Air : Indore is linked directly with Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bombay, Delhi, Gwalior by Indian Airlines. Vayudoot connects Indore to Bombay & Pune. Continental Airlines operates flights from Indore to Bhopal, Bombay and Raipur. 
Rail: Indore is on Western Railway and is connected to major cities of India. 
Road: Indore is connected by good motorable roads. Some important distances are:- Agra 605 kms, Ahmedabad 456 kms, Bhopal 187 kms, Bombay 602 kms, Delhi 809 kms, Gwalior 486 kms, Khajuraho 574 kms, Maheshwar 90 kms, Mandu 105 kms, Ujjain 53 kms etc. 
Bus Service : Regular bus services connect Indore with Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Bhopal, Bombay, Gwalior, Mandu, Maheshwar, Sanchi, Ujjain etc. 
Itinerary : Indore- Mandu- Indore (1 night and 2 days). 
Fare : Rs.499 / head (inclusive of transport, lodging, boarding & sightseeing)
Resvn.: MPSTDC Tourist Bungalow, Behind Ravindra Natyagriha, Indore, Tel.38888 

Places to see
Chhatri Bagh (3.5 km), Gita Bhavan (4.5 km), Lalbaug Palace, Bada Ganapati, Juna Rajwada (1 km), Kanchi Mandir or Hukumchands Temple (2.5 km), Annapurna Temple, Kendriya Sangrahalaya (Museum and Art Gallery) Timings: 1000-1700 hrs. Closed on Fridays 
 
Bagh Caves (153 km) : There are 9 caves of which only 5 have survived, Cave No. 4 known as Rang Mahal is the most magnificent. Ujjain (53 km) : One of the seven sacred cities of India. Situated on the banks of the river Kshipra. The Mahakal temple dedicated to Lord Shiva enshrining a Jyotirlinga is beleived to be of great antiquity.
Mandu (99 km) : Mandu has many historical monuments like Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Jama Masjid, Asharfi Mahal, Baz Bahadur 's Palace & Rani Rupmati's Pavilion. 
Maheshwar (90 km) : Situated on the banks of river Narmada, This town was arlier known as Maheshmati. It gained importance under Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar who constructed many temples and ghats on the banks of the Narmada.
Omkareshwar (77 km) : It has numerous medieval temples. Perhaps the most important is the Shri Omkareshwar Mahadeo temple enshrining one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India. Accomodation Facility available at Indore.

Informations
1. Regional Office, Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corp. Ltd., Behind Ravindra Natyagriha. Tel: 38888 
2. Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., 4th floor, Gangotri, T.T.Nagar, Bhopal - 462003. Tel : 554340-3 

Ujjain
Altitude : 492 mts.
Climate (deg C): Summer- Max. 40, Min. 20; Winter- Max. 28, Min. 10.
Rainfall : 101 cms (July to September).
Best Season : September to March.

One of the oldest and holiest of Indian cities, Ujjain is situated on the banks of river Shipra. It is one of the venues of the Kumbh Mela.

Infrastructure 
Air : Nearest Airport Indore (53 km) is connected to Bombay by Indian Airlines Continental Airways also operates flights from Bombay to Indore. 
Rail: Ujjain is a railway station on the Western Railway. 
Road: Good Motorable roads connect Ujjain with Ahmedabad (402 kms), Bhopal (183 kms), Bombay (655 kms), Delhi (774 kms), Gwalior (451 kms), Indore (53 kms) and Khajuraho (570 kms) etc. 
Bus Service: Regular bus services connect Ujjain with Indore, Bhopal, Ratlam, Gwalior, Mandu, Dhar, Kota and Omkareshwar etc. 

Places to see
Bharatahari Cave, Gopal Mandir, Jantar Mantar, Kailadah Palace, Mahakali Temple, Sandipani Ashram, Shipra Ghats.
Vikram University Museum: The museum has a large collection of sculptures, inscriptions & coins. Timings: 1100 to 1700 hours.
Dist. Archaeological Museum: The museum has a collection of sculptures and inscriptions. Timmings: 0800-1100 hours and 1400-1700 hours.

Agar (66 kms) : An ancient archaeological site.
Devas (37 kms) : Temple of Devji.
Maksi (39 kms) : Famous for Jain Temples.
Nagada (60 kms) : An industrial town with ancient temples.

Informations
1. Shipra Hotel (MPSTDC), University Road, Tel: 25448, 25237.
2. Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Limited, 4th Floor, Gangotri, T.T. Nagar, Bhopal- 462 003. Tel: 554340-3.

Kanha National Park
Area : 1,945 sq.kms.
Altitude : 600-900 metres.
Temperature (deg C): Summer- Max 40.6, Min 23.9; Winter- Max 23.9, Min 1.1.
Rainfall : 152 cms.
Best Season : April to June and November to January.
(The park is closed from July to Mid November during monsoon)

Kanha National Park in the Mandla District spreads over 1,945 sq.km of dense sal forests, interspersed with extensive meadows and trees and clumps of wild bamboo. This area known as Kipling Country' is where all the jungle books of Rudyard Kipling were conceived.

Infrastructure 
Air Nagpur (266 kms) is the nearest Airport to visit Kanha National Park connected by Indian Airlines flights with Bombay. 
Rail: Jabalpur (169 km) is the convenient rail head to visit Kanha. 
Road: Kanha National Park is connected by road with Jabalpur 175 km, Khajuraho 445 km, Nagpur 266 km, Mukki 25 km, Raipur 219 km. Within the park: Koshi - Kanha (9 kms), Kishi - Katia (4 kms), Kishi - Mukki (32 kms). S.T. 
Bus service : Route Timings Jabalpur-Kanha 0700,1100 hrs Kanha-Jabalpur 0700,1100 hrs 
Local Transport: The Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) operates a Jeep Service for vistors to go around in the park. Booking can be made through the Manager, MPSTDC, Log huts, Kisli. Wild Chalet Resorts at village Mocha, Kanha can also arrange for local sightseeing. 

Places to see
Wild life in the park:
The main attractions are Tiger, Bison, Gaur, Sambar, Chital, Barasingha, Barking Deer, Black Deer, Black Buck, Chousihgha, Nilgai, Mouse Deer, Sloth Bear, Jackal Fox, Porcupine, Hyaena, Jungle Cat, Python, Pea fowl, Hare, Monkey, Mongoose, Tiger, Leapord etc. can also be seen here.

Birds species in the park:
Storks, Teals, Pintails, Pond Herons, Egrets, Peacock, Pea Fowl, Jungle Fowl, Spur Fowl, Patridges, Quails, Ring Doves, Spotted Parakeets, Green Pigeons, Rock Pigeons, Cuckoos, Papihas, Rollers, Bee Eater, Hoopes, Drongos, Warblers, King Fishers, Wood Peckers, Finches, Orioles, Owls, Fly Catchers.
Museum (closed on Wednesdays)
There is a museum at kanha depicting attributes and activities of the park and tribal culture. 

Timings
15 Nov to 15 Feb. Sunrise to 1200 and 1500 to Sunset
16 Feb to 30 Apr. Sunrise to 1200 and 1600 to Sunset
1 may to 30 June Sunrise to 1100 and 1700 to Sunset
Visitors are advised to reach the gate half an hour in advance to complete the formalities for entry into the park. Entry Fee: Rs.2/- Adult Rs.1/- Child Vehicle Entry Fee: Mini bus & Van Rs.15/- Light motor vehicles Rs.10/- Car, Jeep Rs.10/- Photography Fee: Still camera : Free 8 mm movie : Rs.10/- 16 mm movie : Rs.50/- 35 mm movie : Rs.200/- Guide charges: Rs.3/- per light motor vehicle Rs.5/- per vehicle carrying more than 8 persons. Elephant charges: For 4 person Rs.20/- hour Tiger viewing on Elephant: Rs.5/- per adult Rs.2.50/- per child

Informations
1) The Manager, Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., Log Hut, Kisli, Bhopal.
2) The Field Director, Project Tiger, Kanha Tiger Reserve, Mandla - 481661. Tel : 2232.

Bandavgarh-Nationalpark
Area : 280 sq. kms.
Altitude : 400 to 810 metres. 
Climate (deg C): Summer- Max 41.4, Min 26; Winter- Max 21.1, Min 9.6.
Rainfall : 1174 mms. 
Best Season : March to June.
The park is closed from July to Mid-November.

The Bandhavgarh National Park lies in the heart of the Vindhyan Mountain Range in central India. Besides its enchanting landscape formed by the Sal forest in the valleys and majestic tree clad hills in the back-drop. It is famous for a wide variety of wild-life and archaeological remains of the Kalchuri period.
The park area is hilly and is dominated by the majestic Bandhavgarh fort, built in 14th century. The fort and the adjacent hills have a large number of caves belonging to the pre-historic period.

Informations 
Air : Khajurao (230 kms) is the most convenient airport connected by Indian Airlines flights with Agra, Delhi, Varansi. 
Rail: The nearest railhead Umaria (30 kms) is on the Katni-Bilaspur section of South-Eastern Railway. Another convenient railhead Satna (117 kms) is on the Bombay-Howrah main line of the Central Railway. Road: Bandhavgarh National Park is situated on the Satna-Umaria & Rewa-Umaria highway. Some of the important road distances are: Khajuraho (via Satna) 230 kms, Varanasi (via Rewa) 340 kms, Katni 75 kms, Rewa 115 kms, Umaria 30 kms, Kanha 250 kms etc. 
Bus : S.T. Bus Services are available from Rewa, Satna, Katni and Umaria. 

Places to see 
Wildlife in the park
Tiger, Leopard, Bear, Bison, Chital, Sambhar, Nilgai,Chinkara,Chowsingha,Barking deer, Wild Pig, Hyaena, Porcupine.
Some of the bird species in the park
Peacock, Paradise fly catchers, Jungle Fowl, Golden and Black headed Orioles, Yellow Ioras, Red-vented Bulbuls, Blue Jays, Purple Sunbirds, Green Barbets and Mynahs.

Informations
1. The Manager, Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., White Tiger Forest Lodge, Bandhavgarh, M.P. 
2. The Divisional forest officer, Divisional Tourist office, Bandhavgarh N. Park, Umaria M.P, Tel : 17.