Historical Madhya Pradesh

Itinerary :

Day 01:- Arrival at Gwalior: Arrive at Gwalior airport/ railway station and transfer to hotel. Check-in at the hotel.Afternoon proceed to visit Gwalior fort, Siddhachal Parvat Jain Statues, Man Mandir Palace, Teli Ka Mndir, Saas Bahu temple & Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhod. Gwalior fort is situated on an isolated rock, offering views of the entire Gwalior town. After the visit, return to your hotel. Overnight at Gwalior.

Day 02:- Gwalior (Excursion to Morena): After breakfast excursion to Mitawoli Temple, Garhi Padawali & The Bateswara Group of temples. After visits drive back to Gwalior. Afternoon proceed to visit Jai Vilas Palace Also visit Tomb of Ghaus Mohammad & Tansen After visit return to the hotel & Overnight at Gwalior.

Day 03:- Gwalior –  Sonagiri – Datia – Orchha (130 kms & 3 hrs): After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Orchha, en route visiting Sonagiri Jain Temples & Datia Palace. Bir Singh Palace. After the visit , drive to Orchha. Arrive Orchha check-in at the hotel & enjoy local city tour of Orchha including Jehangir Mahal, Raja Mahal, Rai Praveen Mahal, Chaturbhuj temple, Royal Cenotaphs (Chattris) proceed to visit evening if times allow enjoy aarti ceremony at Ram Raja temple. In India, this is the only temple where Lord Rama is worshiped as a king and that too in a palace. The Aarti is as grand as the temple itself. After the visit return to your hotel & Overnight at Orchha.

Day 04:- Orchha – Khajuraho (175 Kms & 4 Hrs): After breakfast check-out from the hotel. Drive to Khajuraho. Arrive at Khajuraho check-in at the hotel. Proceed to visit the city tour of Khajuraho. Khajuraho Group of temples: Khajuraho temples are declared World Heritage Sites. The Western group of Temples include Kandariya Mahadeo Temple, Chaunsat Yogini Temple, Chitragupta Temple, Lakshmana Temple, Matangeshwar Temple, and Varaha Temple. Khajuraho temples are declared World Heritage Sites. The Eastern Group of Temples includes the Parsvanath Temple, Ghantai Temple, Adinath Temple, Hanuman Temple, Brahma Temple, Vamana Temple and Javari Temple. After the visit return to your hotel Overnight at Khajuraho.

Day 05:- Khajuraho – Sanchi – Bhopal (372 kms & 8 hrs): After breakfast check-out from the hotel & drive to Bhopal, via visiting Sanchi Stupa. The central chamber of Stupa is made up of large hemispherical domes, which comprise different relics of Lord Buddha. After the visit drive to Bhopal. Arrive Bhopal & Check-in at the hotel. Overnight at Bhopal.

Day 06: – Bhopal (Excursion of Bhojpur & Bhimbetka): After breakfast excursion to Bhojpur Temple & Bhimbetka Rocks Shelter Caves. Bhojpur: Shiva Temple and cyclopean dam. Bhojeshwar Temple also known as Somnath of the East is a beautifully carved and exceptionally well-designed temple of Bhojpur, Bhimbetka caves exhibit the ancient art and rock-cut architecture of our country. After the visit drive back to Bhopal & proceed to visit the city tour of Bhopal. Later proceed to Bharat Bhavan, the best multi-arts center in India designed by Charles Correa. Evening one can enjoy the boat ride at (On Direct Payment Basis) Upper Lake of Bhopal and witness the beautiful sunset at Bhopal Lake. After visits return to the hotel & Overnight at Bhopal.

Day 07: – Bhopal -Ujjain (200 Kms & 4 hrs): After breakfast check-out from the hotel. Drive to Ujjain. “The Kingdom of Mahakal” Arrive Ujjain & check in at the hotel & proceed to visit Mahakal Temple, Mahakal Corridor, Kaal Bhairo Temple, Gopal Temple, Mangalnath Temple & Ram Ghat of Shipra River. The corridor is being built around the centuries-old Mahakaleshwar Temple. At the beginning point of the corridor, two gateways, namely Nandi Dwar and Pinaki Dwar are erected. Later in the evening visit Mata Harsiddhi Temple one of the 51 Shakti Peeth followed by enchanting Aarti ceremony. Later return to your hotel & Overnight at Ujjain.

Day 08:- Ujjain –  Omkareshwar – Maheshwar (205 Kms & 5 hrs): After breakfast check-out from the hotel. Drive to Maheshwar via-visiting Omkareshwar, the sacred island, is shaped like Om – the holiest symbol of Hinduism. Apart from the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga temple the three storey Gauri Somnath Temple which is built in the shape of a peahen is also a place to see. Joining the list are Mahakaleshwar temple, Ashapuri temple, Siddhanath temple, Khedapati Hanuman temple, Rinmukteshwar temple, Mamleshwar temple, Kashi Vishwanath temple and Kedareshwar temple. Also worth visiting in the holy town are Govindeshwar Caves where Adi Shankaracharya is said to have received enlightenment and the other one is Gurudwara Omkareshwar Sahib where Guru Nanak stayed during his visit to the city. Trip to Omkareshwar can be concluded by watching Narmada meeting Kaveri at the sangam. After visit drive to Maheshwar. Arrive Maheshwar & check-in at the hotel. Overnight at Maheshwar.

Day 09:- Maheshwar – Mandu (40 kms & 1 hrs): After breakfast, check-out from the hotel Proceed to visit the magnificent fort of Maheshwar & Rajwada. After visits, drive to Mandu. Arrive Mandu. Check-in at the hotel. Visit Baz Bahadur Palace is an interesting blend of Rajput and Mughal style. Later visit Rani Roopmati Pavilion, as one climbs up the hill from the palace, one can reach Roopmati’s pavilion The grandeur is built with arched structures and the monument speaks about the romantic history of king Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati. After the visit return to your hotel. Overnight at Mandu.

Day 10:- Mandu –  Indore (98 kms & 2 hrs 30 min): After breakfast check-out from the hotel. Proceed to visit Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal & Jahangir Mahal, Jami Masjid & Hoshang Shah Tomb. Mandu or Mandavgad which is an uninhabited ancient city in the present-day Mandav area of the Dhar district. After the visit drive to Indore. Arrive Indore. Check-in at the hotel. At night one can experience India’s only night food market “Sarafa Bazaar” where food comes to life every night. It starts from 11:00 PM onwards and one can enjoy the unique taste & delicacies of Malwa here. After the visit return to your hotel & Overnight at Indore.

Day 11:- Indore (Departure): After breakfast check-out from the hotel & proceed to visit Lal Bagh Palace (Closed on Monday), Bada Ganpati temple, Kanch Mandir, Rajwada, Khajrana temple. After a transfer to the airport to board a flight for an onward journey.