Madhya Pradesh: Baneshwar Temple
This tiny Shiva temple on an island in the middle of the Narmada river was built by Queen Ahilya
This tiny Shiva temple on an island in the middle of the Narmada river was built by Queen Ahilya
From vast fields of soya and maize to low rolling hills, the landscape of western Madhya Pradesh changes rapidly as you drive through it
Ideal for those who don’t like long drives, this itinerary showcases western Madhya Pradesh’s rich cultural heritage in easy segments
A week-long driving holiday that blends heritage, temples, textiles, and food
Royal patronage revives a temple town’s weaving heritage
See the best of the royal capitals of Indore, Mandu, and Maheshwar in the shortest possible time with this itinerary
Starting and ending in Indore, this itinerary follows the course of the sacred Narmada, with one night each in Mandu, Maheshwar, and Omkareshwar
For lovers of rich textile traditions: batik and tie-n-dye prints from Behrugarh, block-prints from Bagh and Indore, and the intricate weaves of Maheshwari saris
This thriving centre makes some of the most exquisite saris in India
Once the residence of a Maratha queen, this beautifully restored hotel offers a combination of tranquillity and royal allure; and epic food experiences
A sustainably preserved slice of history, in the gatehouse of the 18th-century Ahilya Fort.
The state has a wide variety of handicrafts to offer the discerning traveller