Magnificent Madhya Pradesh | Nat Geo Traveller India

There can never be enough good pictures of the Taj-Ul-Masajid, but the reflection in this one offered an interesting perspective of the historic mosque.

Priyanshu Bhargava

The sadhu has managed to find some calm in the chaos of Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv in Ujjain in 2016.

Saurabh Joshi

The photographer has captured Spotty, the tigress, with her cub, when they were both on alert. The mother-and-son duo in Bandhavgarh National Park had just spotted an elephant.

Mahendra Jain

The picture of this handsome vulture was clicked in Bandhavgarh National Park. It almost seems like he is preening for the camera.

Alok Katkar

In a jungle, the quiet can get unsettling. You never know when you'll spot a big cat lurking in the foliage. The picture was clicked in Satpura National Park.

Nishant Dehariya

It's never a surprise to find devotees already reading prayers at sunrise in Ram Ghat, Ujjain.

Nikhilesh Singh Thakur

The grandeur of the Royal Darbar Hall in the Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior, cannot be understated. The pair of 3.5 tonne chandeliers in the hall are said to be the largest in the world.

Zubin Soni

At the Khajuraho Dance Festival, colorful and brilliant Indian classical dance forms fight for attention. The dancer in the picture is a part of the Kaishiki dance troupe.

Suchit Nanda

The Jahaz Mahal in Mandu is aptly captured, with its reflection in the water.

Sudhanshu Tiwari

A cable car ride across the Dhuandhar Falls in Jabalpur affords a bird's-eye view to their glory.

Prayash Giria

The Sanchi Stupas date back to the third century BC and are a stronghold of Buddhist art and culture.

Nitish Timothy

This picture of a peacock perched regally was clicked in Pench National Park.

Arijit Sen

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are more famous for the erotic carvings, but the sculptures themselves are worthy of touring with a guide.

Kartik Gupta

A lesser-known fort in Madhya Pradesh, the Asirgarh Fort has been a part of many battles. It is located next to Burhanpur, and was once a Deccan stronghold.

Hanif Tadvi

The phrase 'monkey see, monkey do' is popular for a reason, as these adorable creatures demonstrate. The photo was clicked in Van Vihar National Park, Bhopal.

Akash Chadha

Taking the perfect picture also involves waiting for the right moment. The photographer has captured these two sarus cranes in Bhopal after hearing their mating call.

Tushar Bhojwani

Nothing matches the true devotion that spirituality brings, and the photographer captured this sadhu's portrait at the Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv in Ujjain in 2016.

Vedant Gulati

Bhedaghat in Jabalpur is famous for the marble rocks through which the Narmada River flows. A boat ride through the gorge is an unforgettable experience.

Indranil Bhattacharjee

The photographer captured both the strength and grace of the resting tiger at the Bandhavgarh National Park.

Sourav Pal

Though not on the same scale as the Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, the Narmada Aarti at the Gwarighat in Jabalpur stands its ground. The fifth-largest river in India, Narmada is considered a sacred river too.

Mithilesh Roy

A tourist enjoys a boat ride at the Bhojtal Lake (Upper Lake) in Bhopal at dusk.

Rishi Raj Gupta

The Rajwada Palace in Indore may not have the same grandeur as it did in its prime, but a look at the Darbar Hall makes it easy to imagine what it once was.

Saumy Nagayach

The common kingfisher is always a welcome flash of blue in the jungle. This one is enjoying his meal at Van Vihar National Park, Bhopal.

Siddhant Arya

The Maheshwar Fort is on the banks of River Narmada and is popular with tourists, with very good reason. If you are in Maheshwar, do buy the saris.

Gaurav Kushwaha

One of Akbar's nine jewels, Tansen has a prominent role in Hindustani classical musical. His tomb is built in the style typical of Mughal architecture, and is located in Gwalior.

Vishal Parashar

Indore is renown for its street food. In Sarafa Bazaar, the jalebas are gigantic and a must-try.

Siddhant Soni

The Rajwada Palace in Indore is resplendent at night, especially when its decked up for festivals.

Suraj Jain

Standing in the courtyard of Begum Mahal, Bhopal, offers this stunning view of the Moti Masjid.

Raina Koshy

The thrill of spotting the big cats on a jungle safari often overshadows quieter moments like these. The photographer captured the rays of the sun at Pench National Park.

Rishiraj Baxi

Waking up to watch the sun rise is always a good idea. Here, the photographer captured the Dwipeshwar Temple in Barman, on the banks of River Narmada, just when dawn was breaking.

Partha Pratim Saha

The heady rush of spotting a tiger in the wild never gets old. This majestic beast was spotted at Bandhavgarh National Park.

Nikpal

Jahangir Mahal in Orchha was built in honour of a visit from its namesake Mughal emperor. Designed with a fascinating blend of Mughal and Bundela architecture, the palace was painstakingly constructed over several years, with delicate double chhatris and latticework set around a large courtyard.

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