Duration: 19 Days
Destinations:
Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, Khajuraho, Gwalior, Shivpuri, Ujjain, Mandu, Bhopal,
Panchmarhi, Jabalpur, Mumbai
Day
01: Arrive Delhi On arrival you will be received by our
representative and transferred to hotel where we will be holding the rooms
on ready occupancy basis. Overnight at hotel.
Day
02: In Delhi In the morning take a city tour of New Delhi covering
Laxmi Narayan Temple - The Place of Gods, India Gate - The memorial of
martyrs, Parliament House - The Government headquarters, Afternoon is to
enjoy city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in
Asia, Red Fort - The red stone magic, Gandhi Memorial - The memoir of father
of the Nation. Also enjoy sound & light show at Red fort. Overnight at
hotel.
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Day 03: Delhi-Varanasi In the morning
transfer to airport to board flight to Varanasi - The mind soothing
destination, on arrival transfer to hotel. In the afternoon take an
excursion to Buddhist town of Sarnath - The hallowed spot where Lord Buddha
preached his first sermon after enlightenment. Overnight at hotel.
Day
04: Varanasi - Agra At dawn boat ride at River Ganges, followed by
a city tour covering Alamgir Mosque or Beni Madhav Ka Darera, Dasaswamedha
Ghat , Benares Hindu University & The Bharat Mata Temple. After that you
will be transferred to Airport to board flight to Agra. On arrival transfer
to hotel. In the afternoon visit Red fort - A massive structure on the bank
of river, Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula's - The exquisite marble structure which
was a forerunner of the Taj. Also take an excursion to Fatehpur Sikri -
Better known as the deserted city of Mughal dynasty, it still retains its
magnificence. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05:
Agra-Khajuraho Early in the morning visit Tajmahal - A beautiful
poem written in white marble & the most extravagant monument ever built
for love, After that transfer to Airport for flight to Khajuraho. On arrival
transfer to hotel, In the afternoon a city tour covering Western / Eastern
group of Temples - The Temples at Khajuraho are a unique gift to the world.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Khajuraho - Orchha -
Gwalior Today morning you leave Khajuraho for Orchha - Medieval
legacy in stone. Get off to visit Jehangir Mahal - The strong lined Palace
counter balanced by delicate chhatris and trellis work , Raj Mahal - The
plain exteriors give way to interiors with exquisite murals Ram Raja Temple
- one of the most exquisite in India, Chaturbhuj Temple - Built upon a
massive stone platform, later in the day drive to Gwalior. On arrival check
in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 07: Gwalior-Shivpuri Today you will visit
the magnificent Gwalior Fort - This Fort complex houses a marvellous Palace,
Man Mandir Palace, Sas Bahu Ka Mandir, Suraj Kund etc, the tombs of Tansen
and Ghias Mohammed, the Museum in Jai Vilas Palace - Better known as the
Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum which is the main attraction of the gigantic
Palace and the newly built Sun temple - Located on the outskirts and
dedicated to Sun God. Then drive to Shivpuri where you arrive in time for
dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08: In
Shivpuri The day begins with a visit to elegant Chatris or
cenotaphs of Shivpuri. You also visit Bhadaiya Kund, a scenic spot noted for
its natural mineral spring. After lunch and rest, there is a refreshing
visit to Madhav National Park (the sanctuary is like a dream come true for
wildlife patrons ). Overnight at hotel.
Day 09:
Shivpuri - Ujjain You leave after breakfast for Ujjain carrying
your packed lunch. On arrival check in into hotel where you will spend the
night.
Day 10: In Ujjain After breakfast
enjoy sightseeing trip of renowned pilgrim centre. Visit Mahakaleshwar
Temple -The temple enshrines one of the 12 Jyotirlingams, Bada Ganeshji Ka
Mandir - The largest ornate statue of Ganesha makes this temple a popular
picnic spot, Kaliadeh Palace - The sacred river Shipra runs through this
city of temples. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Ujjain
- Mandu You depart after breakfast for Indore where you visit the
unusual Kanch Mandir - This Jain temple is very plain from outside but
inside is completely mirrored with pictures of sinners being tortured in the
after life, and the Museum - It has one of the best collections of medieval
and pre-medieval Hindu Sculpture in Madhya Pradesh. After lunch you carry on
to Mandu, arriving in time for a relaxed evening and an overnight stay at
the hotel.
Day
12: In Mandu Mandu, The city of Joy, is full of legends of love and
glory, specially those of Baz Bahadur and the beautiful Roopmati. In Mandu,
you visit several noteworthy palaces and pavilions some of which are Ashrafi
Mahal- The Palace of gold coins & was conceived as an academic
institution, Rewa Kund Group - it includes Rewa Kund, and the Hindola Mahal
(swinging Palace). Overnight at hotel.
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Day 13: Mandu-Bhopal After breakfast you
leave for Bhopal. Enroute have your lunch at Indore and arrive in time for
tea at Bhopal. You enjoy a free evening to shop and relax. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 14: Bhopal-Sanchi-Bhopal After
breakfast you leave for Sanchi - The ancient seat of Buddhist learning. The
places worth visiting are Archeological Museum - The most interesting pieces
are the lion capital from the Ashoka pillar, a yakshi hanging from a mango
tree and a beautiful Buddha figure in red sandstone. Great Stupa - This is
the finest work of art at Sanchi and amongst the finest examples of Buddhist
art in India. You return to Bhopal and spend time in this fascinating city.
Visit Taj-ul-Masjid - It is one of the largest mosques in India. Laxmi
Narayan Temple & Birla Museum. Overnight at hotel.
Day
15: Bhopal-Panchmarhi You leave for Panchmarhi after breakfast.
Enroute you visit Bhimbetka where paintings in over 500 caves depict the
life of the pre-historic dwellers in vivid, panoramic detail. Enroute have
your lunch. You arrive at Panchmarhi for a relaxed evening and overnight
stay at the hotel.
Day 16: In Panchmarhi Panchmarhi
is surrounded by beautiful forests, full of breathtaking waterfalls, serene
pools and quiet glades. After a day's sightseeing you behold the sunset at
Dhupgarh, the highest point in the Satpuras.
Day 17:
Panchmarhi-Jabalpur After breakfast, you leave for Jabalpur with
packed lunch from tourist motel Pipariya. You reach Jabalpur in time for
dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 18:
Jabalpur-Mumbai Today you will be transferred to station to board
train to Mumbai. Overnight in train.
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Day 19: Departure Mumbai On arrival we will
transfer you to hotel where we will be holding a few rooms for wash and
change. In the afternoon enjoy a short city tour of Mumbai followed by
dinner and departure transfer to International Airport to board flight back
home.