Bhopal the capital of Madhya Pradesh is the main city in the state. It was ruled by a succession of powerful Begums for over hundred years, which added to its skyline beautiful Mosques and Palaces. Places of interest are TAJ-UL-MASJID - reputed to be the largest Mosque in India , Jama Masjid - one of the most beautiful Mosques, was built in 1837, Moti Masjid, Bharat Bhawan - A centre for visual and performing arts and van Vihar.

Bhopal was built on the site of an 11th century city, 'Bhojapal', founded by the legendary king, Raja Bhoja. Dost Mohammed (1708-1740) one of Emperor Aurangazeb's Afghan governors was developed the existing city . His progeny, including efficient women rulers ruled Bhopal until 1947 when the state finally joined the Indian Union.

The old city with its crowded market places, fine old mosques and palaces intermingles with the new city with the broad avenues, high raise offices and exquisitely laid out parks and gardens. The city is famous for silver jewellery, exquisitely fashioned beadwork, embroidered and sequined velvet fashioned purses and cushions.

Indore is also famous as the city of the Holkars.The name of the city is given after the name of the famous temple "Indreswar". The city is situated on the banks of the rivers Sarasvati and Khan and is the largest in Madhya Pradesh. Indore was planned and built by Rani Ahilyabai Holker.

It is naturally endowed with a beautiful landscape and salubrious climate. Indore originally planned and built by Rani Ahilyabai, a courageous queen of the medieval Holkar dynasty. The city is a major textile-producing center and 35 km away is Pithampur, an industrial area where most of the major vehicle-producing companies of the country have factories. Pithampur is often referred to as the Detroit of India and Indore is said to be its gateway.

Gwalior 's strategic position between north and south India made it an important possession and was captured by several ruling houses. Gwalior is a city with colorful history and mosiac of the Rajput clans of the Pratihasas, Kachwahas and Tomars, going back to the 8th century, with each leaving their mark on the city's magnificent monuments. The first historical holders of the city were the Huns. Between 11th to 14th century AD, Gwalior came under the influence of Kachwaha Rajputs, the Pratiharas, Qutub-ud-din Aibak, and Iltutmish, and remained under Muslim possession until 1398. Under the Tomars, whose most important king was Man Singh (1486-1517), Gwalior rose to prominence.

The must-visited places are the Gwalior Fort - the city's most magnificent monument, Suraj Kund, Sas Bahu Ki Mandir- dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Tansen's Tomb, Sun Temple and Museum.

About 200 kms from Jhansi Khajuraho is a quiet, genial and dusty city and not really enroute to anywhere or from anywhere, you should not miss the beautiful, ornate Temples built by the chandelas in the 10th and 11th centuries. Khajuraho lies about 385 miles (616 kilometers) southeast of Delhi . Temples for everything - sun gods, sacred bulls and, more memorably, sex. Stone figures of apsaras or 'celestial maidens' pout and pose like Playboy pin-ups while mithuna, erotic figures, run through a whole Kama Sutra of positions and possibilities. It's highly salacious stuff and one reason why the temples of Khajuraho are famous throughout the world. Getting to Khajuraho can be a major problem. It's really on the road to nowhere and involves long bus trips over small country roads. Flying is a better option.