Morning on the Ghats, Varanasi, India

Central India

Central India is known for the best tiger parks in India as well as boasting some of the most impressive cultural sights.

Across Central India, you find ancient forts and temples and superb wildlife parks. Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh, is one of India’s holiest cities and religious rituals are performed on a daily basis on the edge of the River Ganges, a sight to behold. Located in Madhya Pradesh, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Satpura and Pench are all abundant with wildlife and offer good tiger sightings and excellent accommodation options.

Experiences

It’s all here. Things to see and do, places to explore and moments to discover.

Tiger, India

Track Tigers in Central India

Visit one of India’s wildlife parks – Madhya Pradesh, Kanha, Bandavgarh, Satpura and Pench in search for tigers.

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Ajanta Caves, India

Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Explore the astonishing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cave temples at Ajanta and Ellora, all carved into hillside rock.

Great Stupa, Sanchi, India

Visit the Sanchi Stupa

Discover Sanchi’s 2,000-year-old stupas, a reflection of the Buddhist influences in this region.

Morning on the Ghats, Varanasi, India

Visit the Holy City of Varanasi

Journey to one of India’s holiest cities, and watch religious rituals being performed daily on the banks of the River Ganges.

Temple, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India

Visit the Temples of Khajuraho

Visit Khajuraho and discover some of India’s best-known temples covered with erotic carvings.

Lucknow, India

Lucknow

Visit the interesting city of Lucknow which boasts two superb mausoleums and grandiose monuments.

Mandu Fort, India

Mandu

Visit this beautiful deserted 15th-century Islamic city, surrounded by lakes, forests and monuments.

Gwalior Fort, Gwalior, India

Gwalior Fort

Discover the fascinating Gwalior Fort and a stay at the Usha Kiran Palace.

Temples, Orchha, India

Orchha Palace

Watch the sunset over the magnificent palaces and forts of Orchha.

Explore

  • Khajuraho
  • Lucknow
  • Orchha
  • Sanchi
  • Gwalior
  • Varanasi
  • Kanha National Park
  • Bandhavgarh National Park
  • Pench National Park
  • Ajanta
  • Ellora

Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Ahilya Fort £££££

  • India
  • Forts and Palaces

A stay at Ahilya Fort is an experience straight out of the 18th century. Situated high above the banks of the sacred Narmada River, Ahilya Fort was the capital of one of India’s celebrated women rulers – Ahilya Bai Holkar.

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Taj Usha Kiran Palace Hotel £££££

  • India
  • Forts and Palaces

Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior is a 40 room heritage hotel managed by the Taj Group and is the best place to stay in Gwalior. Usha Kiran Palace Hotel is a real surprise. Old world charm and utter authenticity make it a memorable experience and well worth including in an itinerary to Central India.

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Lebua Hotel Lucknow £££££

  • India
  • City

The Lebua hotel in Lucknow is a small heritage property in central Lucknow. Originally built in 1936, the structure is a traditional bungalow overlooking a large, green lawn. It reflects the “Art Deco” architecture of the early 1900s.

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Nadesar Palace £££££

  • India
  • Forts and Palaces

History soaked Taj Nadesar Palace has been hosting guests since its inception in 1835. A former palace, now a micro boutique historic hotel, with only 10 rooms complimented by 32 acres of landscaped grounds set in a residential neighbourhood. To stay here is a taste of colonial luxury. The Taj team of staff have won the hearts of all their visitors and nothing is too much trouble.

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A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.

Kate Hitchen

My travels were first inspired by my love of the UK, which I take as much pleasure in exploring as countries far and wide. For me, travel is all about the adventure, the people I meet and the food I sample along the way.

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