Madhya Pradesh is commonly abbreviated as M.P. in India local. Its name "Madhya Pradesh" means "Central Region" because is if located at Central of India. It is easily accessible from all corners of India. Till year 2000, Madhya Pradesh was the largest state of India in area-wise but after creation of Chattisgarh state from Madhya Pradesh area, it become second largest state in area-wise and 6th largest state in population wise. During British India it was known as 'Central Province' which included some area from current Madhya Pradesh and some areas of Maharashtra, even Nagpur city was its part. It is among few states of India who shares their state border with other states of India and not with any other country or coastal line. Its north-east border touches Uttar Pradesh state, north-west border touches Rajasthan, western border touches Gujarat, south-west border touches Maharashtra state and south-east border touches Chattisgarh. One can visit Madhya Pradesh by road from these adjoining states.
Let us check how to reach Madhya Pradesh by various means of transport, from nearby tourist destinations or cities. Give information will help you to choose your arrival point and it is also help you in tour itinerary planning.
Important Airports | Location | For Destinations |
Bhopal Airport | In Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Bhimbetka rock shelters, Sanchi, Udaigiri, Pachmarhi, Satpura national park, Chanderi |
Indore Airport | In Madhya Pradesh | Indore, Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Hanuwantiya Island, Sailani Island, Maheshwar, Mandu, Bagh Caves, Gandhi Sagar, Burhanpur, Chaturbhuj Nala Rock Paintings |
Gwalior Airport | In Madhya Pradesh | Gwalior, Datia, Sonagiri, Morena, Jhansi, Orchha, Kuno National Park, Shivpuri, Madhav National Park |
Khajuraho Airport | In Madhya Pradesh | Khajuraho, Chhatarpur, Panna national park, Chitrakoot, Orchha |
Jabalpur Airport | In Madhya Pradesh | Jabalpur, Bhedaghat, Panna national park, Bandhavgarh, Kanha national park, Pench national park, Satpura national park, Pachmarhi, Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, Amarkantak, Sanjay Dubri national park, Kundalpur Jain Temples |
Raipur Airport | In Chattisgarh | Kanha national park, Amarkantak |
Bilaspur Airport | In Chattisgarh | Amarkantak, Kanha national park |
Nagpur Airport | In Maharashtra | Pench national park, Kanha national park, Pachmarhi, Satpura national park (Bheemkund gate) |
Prayagraj Airport | In Uttar Pradesh | Sanjay Dubri national park, Panna national park, Chitrakoot |
Udaipur Airport | In Rajasthan | Gandhi Safari Dam, Chaturbhuj Nath Nala Rock Painting |
Madhya Pradesh State is well linked through flight from major tourist destinations and cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Vishakhapattnam, Bangalore, Srinagar, Ahmedabad etc. Major airports in Madhya Pradesh state are located in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Khajuraho. These airports are now having very good flight connectivity options from all major Indian cities which facilitates in reaching Madhya Pradesh. If you do not find direct flight connectivity to these state airport then you have option to consider those airports which are just adjoining to Madhya Pradesh state so that you can easily enter into the state and explore the Central India tourism. In such airports you may consider Raipur & Nagpur airports. Both are well connected airports for visiting Madhya Pradesh. Good flight connectivity helps tourists in considering varying tour itineraries. It means now guest will have more tour plan options, in hand, to choose and thus they can choose the best suitable plan for them. It will also them in planning their subsequent tour plans, for visiting rest of Indian destinations.
Madhya Pradesh State is well connected by Indian railways network. Most of the major railway tracks passes through this state due to its central location. All important cities and tourist destinations are linked with direct trains to Madhya Pradesh like: Jaipur, Agra, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ranthambore, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Puri, Haridwar, Varanasi etc. Their are number of railway junctions inside Madhya Pradesh like Itarsi, Katni, Bina, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Chhindwara, Dewas, Khandwa etc. Some of the popular railway stations, frequently used by tourists to explore Madhya Pradesh tourism are Gwalior, Bhopal, Khajuraho, Satna, Katni, Umaria, Jabalpur, Pipariya, Itarsi, Indore, Ujjain. These all are the popular railway stations in Madhya Pradesh. In addition to this, you may consider some adjoining railway stations also, in neighboring states like Jhansi, Prayagraj, Bilaspur, Raipur, Gondia, Nagpur, Jalgaon, Vadodara, Kota, Agra etc. With all these train connectivity options, now you can flexibly make your tour plan to enjoy Central India tourism.
Madhya Pradesh State border touches 5 state: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh & Maharashtra. All these states are well linked from cities and towns of Madhya Pradesh by road. Some major National Highways like NH-7, NH-12A, NH-25, NH-26, NH-27, NH-69, NH-3, NH-92, NH-12 etc. passes through this state. Major tourist destinations close to Madhya Pradesh, linked by Road are: Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi, Tadoba National Park, Ranthambore, Raipur, Vishakhapattnam, Ajanta, Ellora, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Mount Abu, Chambal Sanctuary, Lucknow etc. For visiting Madhya Pradesh, we offer tourist cab services from all these places. We maintain cabs at all vital places like Bhopal, Indore, Khajuraho, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Agra, Varanasi, Delhi etc. All the vehicles are ensured with complete sanitization and hygeine.
DISTANCE CHART
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Delhi to Gwalior | 300 |
Delhi to Orchha | 450 |
Agra to Gwalior | 120 |
Agra to Orchha | 270 |
Agra to Khajuraho | 440 |
Varanasi to Khajuraho | 420 |
Udaipur to Ujjain | 380 |
Nagpur to Kanha National Park | 280 |
Nagpur to Pench National Park (Touria Gate) | 120 |
Raipur to Kanha National Park | 230 |