Places Covered: -
- Arrive Gwalior
- Orchha
- Khajuraho
- Jabalpur
- Kanha National Park
- Pachmarhi
- Bhimbetka
- Bhopal: Sanchi Stupa
- Indore
- Mandav (Mandu)
- Indore
Arrive at Gwalior. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative, after a
traditional ‘Swagat’ our representative would assist you and introduce the tour and hand
over the documents to you.
You will receive and transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
In afternoon, you proceed for half day sightseeing tour of Gwalior and visit the
majestic Gwalior Fort and Saas Bahu Temple. The Gwalior fort spreads out over an area of
3 square km, surrounded by concrete walls of sandstone. The Gwalior fort encloses three
temples, six palaces and numerous water tanks. Sas-Bahu temple, or Sahastrabahu Temple,
built by King Mahipala of the Kachchhapaghata dynasty is a beautiful temple in Gwalior.
The temple is a marvellous example of architectural brilliance and the intricate
designing is worth noticing. The entire temple is adorned with carvings and a beautiful
idol of Brahma, Vishnu and Saraswati.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive to Orchha. Arrive at Orchha, transfer to hotel. Check
into the hotel and free for leisure.
In afternoon, you proceed for sightseeing of Orchha: - located at a distance of 16 km
from Jhansi. It has a medieval town atmosphere attached to it. The Betwa River quietly
flows by the town. The 16th century palaces & temples built by its Bundela rulers appear
to be suspended in time. We will visit Orchha Fort complex. Within the Fort complex we
visit Jahangir Mahal, built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo in the 17th century to commemorate
the visit of Emperor Jehangir to Orchha. We also visit Ram Raja temple,
palace-turned-temple with soaring spires & palatial architecture. Built by the King
Madhukar Shah it is one of the most unusual temples in India & the only place where Lord
Rama is worshipped as a King not as a deity.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive to Khajuraho. Arrive at Khajuraho, transfer to hotel.
Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
Later, you will visit Eastern & Western Group of Temple. It is here that life in every
form and mood has been captured in stone, testifying not only to the craftsman's
artistry but also to the extraordinary breadth of vision of the Chandela Rajputs.
In evening LIGHT & SOUND SHOW: - This fascinating light & sound spectacle evokes the
life and times of the great Chandela Kings and traces the story of the unique temples
from the 10th Century to the present day. The 50 minutes sound and light show is
conducted by tourism department in the garden of western group of temples.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive to Jabalpur. Jabalpur is one the major city of Madhya
Pradesh located on the bank of holy Narmada River. After a long drive, you will reach at
Jabalpur, transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
Today, you can also visit Bhedaghat which is situated 25 km from Jabalpur city by the
side of river Narmada. The most famous sights are the Dhuandhar Falls, Marble Rocks and
the Chausath Yogini temple.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive to Kanha National Park. The Kanha National Park is one
of the finest wildlife areas. The park is filled with large varieties of fauna and is
best known for the swamp deer.
On reaching Kanha National Park, get accommodated at one of listed wildlife resort.
Being at Kanha National Park explore the rich flora which features numerous vegetative
attractions around the vicinity.
In afternoon, you will move out to enjoy jeep safari to observe wildlife at the thick
and lush green forest of Kanha National Park. The jeep safari provides you with the
flexibility to explore especially those places, which are difficult to travel via any
other mode of transportation. Today enjoy bird watching being accompanied by the
naturalist.
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive to Pachmarhi. After a long drive, you arrive at
Pachmarhi and transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
In evening, you are free for your own activities.
Pachmarhi is a hill station located on Satpura hills in Central India. This region was
under rule of Gond tribe ruler Bhawut Singh in 1857 and was unknown for rest of the
world. It came into light when British India officer James Forsyth was following Indian
freedom fighters and reached this place. At present it is a small town with Indian Army
cantonment.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will proceed for sightseeing of Pachmarhi. Here some points can be
covered by taxi vehicles but some areas are restricted for taxi cars due to
inaccessibility problem so gypsy is considered ideal for local sightseeing. Some points
required visitor tickets where as some tourist points can be visited without any ticket
formality.
Pachmarhi tourist attractions includes Bee-fall, Dhoopgarh, Jata-shankar, Panar Pani,
Pandav Caves, Gupt Mahadev cave, Bade Mahadev, Reechgarh, Handi Khoh, Priyadarshini,
Duchess fall, Apsara Fall etc.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive to Bhopal. On the way, you will head to Bhimbetka rock
caves, which are acknowledged for its magnificent sketches and paintings dating back to
the pre-historic times. Witnessing that ancient sketches and paintings will be indeed a
pleasure as it will take you back to an old era that cannot be otherwise witnessed in
today modern world.
Arrive at Bhopal, transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast in the morning, we will leave for a day out at Sanchi (65 km).
Sanchi is one of the popular pilgrimage destinations for Buddhists in India. At Sanchi,
we will witness enormous stupas and museum that grab attention of tourists from around
the world.
Thereafter drive back to Bhopal and transfer to hotel for leisure.
In late afternoon, you will visit Bharat Bhawan, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav
Sangrahalaya, Laxmi Narayan or Birla Temple, Upper & Lower Lake and Jama Masjid.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive to Indore. Arrive at Indore, transfer to hotel. Check
into the hotel and free for leisure.
Today, take a sightseeing tour of Indore, covering place are Lal Baag Palace - The 28
hectares Lal Bagh Palace is one of the imposing testimonials of the Holkar dynasty. An
expression of their culture and opulence, the ancestral palace of the great regime, Lal
Bagh Palace is one among the finest monuments in Indore.
Bada Ganapati: The popular belief is that Bada Ganapati is the hinderer of all obstacles
so devotees render highest regard to this idol. The gigantic statue of Ganapati is a
fascinating attraction of this pilgrim center and large folks frequents here to have a
darshan of this gorgeous deity.
Kanch Mandir: Kanch Mandir exhibits complicated patterns of glass paintings, which are
painted with utmost devotion. The paintings display unique talent and try to depict the
various aspects of Jainism. The special glass chamber at the top of this remarkable
shrine has a raised statue of Mahavira, which is having a multiplied effect.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive to Mandu. Arrive at Mandu, transfer to hotel. Check into
the hotel and free for leisure.
In afternoon, take a sightseeing tour of Mandu – the city of joy, is full of legends of
love and glory, visit several noteworthy places and pavilions some of which are Ashrafi
Mahal, Rewa Kund Group, Hindola Mahal (swimming place).
In evening, you enjoy a treasure trove of magnificent ruins, Mandu is home to some
exquisite examples of Mughal architecture. Against the backdrop of the love story of Baz
Bahadur & Rani Roopmati, the courtyard of the Hindola Mahal is the cradle of the “Sound
& Light Show” at Mandu.
Mandu is an ancient fort city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It's
surrounded by stone walls dotted with darwazas (gateways). It's also known for its
Afghan architectural heritage. Landmark buildings include Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, a domed
marble mausoleum, and the vast Jami Masjid mosque, with courtyards framed by colonnades.
The imposing, centuries-old Jahaz Mahal palace stands between 2 lakes.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive to Indore.
Arrive at Indore, at appropriate time transfer to airport for your flight back with
sweet and unforgettable memories. (No accommodation envisaged on this day)