Visitor Information in North Central India

You can pick up maps and information on approved guides at India Ministry of Tourism offices in Agra, Khajuraho, and Varanasi's cantonment, and at an information desk at Varanasi's airport. If you are planning your trip from New Delhi, the India Ministry of Tourism's office on Janpath is worth a visit.

The Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation, one of India's better state tourist offices, has friendly staff and information on Khajuraho, Gwalior, Orchha, Bhopal, and Sanchi.

The Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation arranges tours and cars in Agra and Lucknow. The New Delhi office (centrally located near the Imperial Hotel) has maps, brochures, and information on approved guides. The best information at Varanasi's Uttar Pradesh State Tourism office is in Hindi, but the staff can still help you, and there's a satellite desk at the train station.

Tourist Offices

Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (Tourist Bungalow, Bodhgaya. 631/220-0672. bstdc.bih.nic.in). India Ministry of Tourism (88 Janpath, New Delhi. 112/332-0005 to 0008. 191 The Mall, Agra. 562/222-6378 Opposite Western Group of temples, Khajuraho. 768/6242-0347 Sudama Palace, Kankar Bagh Rd., Patna. 612/234-5776 15B The Mall, Varanasi. 542/250-1784. www.incredibleindia.org). Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation (Room No. 12, Hotel Janpath, Ground Floor, Palash Residency, Near 45 Bungalow T. T. Nagar, Bhopal. 755/255-3006 or 755/255-3066. Chandella Cultural Center, Rajnagar Rd., Khajuraho. 768/627-4051 Tansen Residency, 6 Gandhi Rd., Gwalior. 751/234-0370 Railway station, Jhansi. 510/244-2622. www.mptourism.com). Uttar Pradesh Tourist Office (36 Janpath, Chandralok Bldg., New Delhi. 112/332-2251. 64 Taj Rd., Agra. 562/222-6431 Parade Kothi, opposite train station, Varanasi. 542/220-6638 Hotel Mrigdava Campus, Sarnath. 542/259-5965 10 Station Rd., Lucknow. 522/263-8105. www.up-tourism.com).