Madhya Pradesh has entered 2026 with a massive strategic shift toward high-end spiritual tourism, cheetah safaris and slow-living wellness retreats. Under its 2026 roadmap, the state has moved beyond basic sightseeing to create immersive, world-class luxury experiences. Officially declared India’s 58th Tiger Reserve in March 2025, Madhav Tiger Reserve is the newest big wildlife destination. It offers a cooler, teak-forest alternative to the crowded Kanha-Bandhavgarh circuit. Now fully operational for tourists, Kuno has transitioned from a reintroduction site to a premier safari destination.
New luxury tented camps and eco-retreats have opened to accommodate those tracking the world’s fastest land animal. The 5th edition of the Skydiving Festival at Datana Airstrip is currently running through February 2026, offering tandem jumps over the historic temple city. MP’s new initiative has opened up scenic forest buffer zones for night safaris and hot air ballooning, reducing the pressure on core tiger zones while offering more flexible entry times for tourists.
Following the 108-foot statue of Oneness of Adi Shankaracharya, Phase-II of Advait Lok is a massive 2026 development. It includes a global centre for Advaita Vedanta, a museum, and a high-end Mamleshwar Lok corridor. The newly completed philosophical theme park in Omkareshwar, Ekatma Dham, uses 3D mapping and immersive galleries to explain ancient Indian philosophy. Lastly, Shri Ramchandra Van Gaman Path will also be a new spiritual trail being developed that retraces the path of Lord Ram through MP.