Cultural Tour of Madhya Pradesh

Day 01 – Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi by International flight. Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 – Delhi – Indore (By Flight)
Today we will board early morning flight to Indore. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel (Early check-in subject to availability) and later proceed for sightseeing tour of Indore city which includes Lal Baag Palace which is in 28 hectares and one of the imposing testimonials of the Holkar dynasty. An expression of their culture and opulence, the ancestral palace of the great regime.

Later visit Bada Ganapati, Kuch 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 and Krishnapura Chhatris (cenotaphs). Evening is free for relaxation and individual activities. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 – Indore – Mandu
Today morning after breakfast we will drive to Mandu (approx. 95kms / 02hours). Upon arrival check-in at the hotel and later proceed for sightseeing tour of Mandu which includes magnificent Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Houshang’s Tomb, Ashrafi Mahal and Rupmati’s Pavilion. Evening is free for relaxation and individual activities. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 – Mandu – Ujjain
Today morning after breakfast we will drive to Ujjain (approx. 160kms / 04hours). Upon arrival check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room.

Evening to experience the awesome spectacle ritual at river Shipra. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 – Ujjain
Today after breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Ujjain city which includes Mahakaleshwar Mandir, Vedha Shala (Observatory), Navgraha Mandir and Kal Bhairav Mandir.

Evening is free for relaxation and individual activities. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 – Ujjain – Bhopal
Today morning after breakfast we will drive to Bhopal (approx. 200kms / 04hours) en-route visit to the carved dream of King Bhoj at Bhojpur and also witness the homes (caves) of the prehistoric cave dwellers at Bhimbetka. Continue drive to Bhopal and upon arrival check-in at the hotel.

Later proceed to witness the fascinating amalgam of scenic beauty, historicity and modern urban planning of the historic city of Bhopal which include Bharat Bhawan, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya and Laxmi Narayan. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 – Bhopal
After breakfast excursion to Sanchi which is founded in the third century by Emperor Ashoka to house relics of Buddha. Visit the archaeological site, the Mecca of Indian Art: Main Stupa, magnificent monument in the shape of a half-sphere on recounting his torana (carved porticoes) the life of Buddha museum with remarkable statues of Buddha, stupas and other Buddhist monasteries.

Post visit return to Bhopal city and visit the Museum, the Taj-ul-Masjid a huge unfinished mosque built in the nineteenth century, the Birla temple and the Jama Masjid mosque in the other nineteenth century located near the bazaars. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 – Bhopal – Pachmarhi
Today morning after breakfast we will drive to Pachmarhi (approx. 210kms / 05hours). 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.

Upon arrival check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Explore the rest of the day along with the nature at your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 – Pachmarhi
After breakfast 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.

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. Explore the rest of the day along with the nature at your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 – Pachmarhi – Jabalpur
Today morning after breakfast we will drive to Jabalpur (approx. 250kms / 06hours) en-route visit Bheda Ghat which is situated 25kms before Jabalpur city by the side of river Narmada. The most famous sights are the Dhuandhar Falls, Marble Rocks and the Chausath Yogini temple.

Continue drive to Jabalpur which is one the major city of Madhya Pradesh located on the bank of holy Narmada River. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Evening is free for relaxation and individual activities. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 – Jabalpur – Khajuraho
Today morning after breakfast we will drive to Khajuraho (approx. 255kms / 06hours). Upon arrival check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room.

Evening is free to relaxation or independently explores the local bazaars. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 – Khajuraho – Orchha
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of the temples in Khajuraho includes Eastern & Western temples, the tour of 09th to 13th century erotic Hindu temples. Well preserved the sculptures depict gods, goddesses, warriors, animals and amorous couples.

Later drive to Orchha (approx. 180kms / 04hours). The medieval city of Orchha, situated on the banks of Betwa River. Founded by Bundela rulers in 16th Century, the palaces and the temples built by its rulers retain much of their pristine perfection. Orchha has three beautiful palaces within the fort complex, Raj Mahal, Rai Praveen Mahal and Jahangir Mahal. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Evening is free for relaxation and individual activities. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13 – Orchha – Gwalior
This morning after breakfast you will visit Sunder Mahal, Ram Raja Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Phool Bagh and Shahid Smarak.

After lunch we will drive to Gwalior (approx. 125kms / 03hours). Upon arrival check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Evening is free for relaxation and individual activities. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14 – Gwalior – Delhi (By Train)
Today morning after breakfast, visit the majestic Gwalior fort is one of the largest and mightiest forts in India. Also visit Sas-Bahu Temples are 11th-century temples of Lord Vishnu while Teli-ka-Mandir is a 300-metre-high Vishnu temple of the 9th century.

In the evening transfer to railway station to board the train for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 15 – Depart Delhi
Morning sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting the Raj Ghat – the memorial at the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, Jama Mosque – the largest Mosque in India and the Red Fort – Once the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughal Empire.

Afternoon, sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting the Humayun’s Tomb, the Qutab Minar, drive along the ceremonial avenue – Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and President’s Residence and end the tour with a drive through Diplomatic Enclave. Evening is free for individual activities or shopping.

In night transfer to the airport for your departure flight for onward destination.