Best of Madhya Pradesh

Duration:

22 Nights / 23 Days

Destination Covered:

Delhi-Indore-Omkareshwar-Maheshwar-Mandu-Ujjain-Bhopal-Sanchi-Bhimbetka-Bhojpur-Pachmarhi-Kanha-Bandhavgarh-Khajuraho-Orchha-Gwalior-Agra

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
  • Nature and culture of Beyond with Sri Lanka I wanted to thank you for all your help in assisting with planning our India Beyond with Srilanka journey. We had a fantastic time in this tour package and our complaint is that our time in Sri Lanka was too short !!! we really enjoyed our holiday, once again thank you for all your help. Emir Avdic, Australia October 2014
  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
    Also a very big compliment for Shiva, our driver. He was someone we could fully rely upon
    As a summary we were extremely satisfied with the travel and the organization from Shanti Travel.
    Thank you very much for your support, give her our warm regards. Claudia Reinhardt, German, September 2014
  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
  • Golden Triangle India “Awesome experience! Everything was taken care of & I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations always !” Miriam, Spain, July 2014
Tour Description

Overview

‘Best of Madhya Pradesh’ is well designed itinerary, which gives you the chance to explore the major tourist destinations of Madhya Pradesh. It is the second-largest state in India by area. It is also known as a heart of India. State if renowned for its rich history, culture and wildlife. It is also home to a large tribals.During this tour, will get the chance to know about the glorious history through the stunning monuments, beautiful palaces and forts, places of worship, UNESCO World heritage Sites and pre-historic sites of these regions. You will also explore the wildlife at Kanha National Park and Bandhavgarh National park. Visit well-known destinations like Indore, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, Mandu, Ujjain, Bhopal, Sanchi, Bhimbetka, Bhojpur, Pachmarhi, Kanha,

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Delhi (By flight)

On arrival at Delhi International Airport, our representative will greet and welcome you with our Indian tradition after your arrival. Then you will be escorted to your confirmed accommodation. Check in to your accommodation and take rest after your long flight journey. In the evening, free for leisure.
Overnight at Delhi

Day 02: Old Delhi and New Delhi Sightseeing

Have your morning breakfast and then start your representative will show you our tour itinerary catalogue as you planned. Then we will start our beautiful day by visiting the local sightseeing of New Delhi and Old Delhi. You can take your lunch in the afternoon and then we will continue our remaining sightseeing.
Overnight at Delhi

Day 3: Delhi – Indore (By flight)Sightseeing

Today after having an early breakfast, proceed to the Delhi airport to take the flight to Indore. It is the largest city of Madhya Pradesh. Upon arrival at Indore, check-in at your pre booked hotel. Take rest for a while, then proceed to explore the major attractions of Indore including  include Indore Museum, Chhatris, Lal Bagh Palace, Kanch Mandir, Mahatma Ghandhi Hall and the Nehru Park. Rest day is free at leisure .Stay the night in the hotel.

Day 4: Indore – Maheshwar (By Road-96 Kilometres) – Omkareshwar (By Road-66 Kilometres)– Mandu (By Road-109 Kilometres)Sightseeing

After having an early breakfast drive to Mandu. En-route visit Omkareshwar and Maheshwar. The both places are most important pilgrim site for Hindus, Omkareshwar, which is a renowned pilgrim for Hindus. One of the 12 jyotirlingas is located here. Visit Shri Omkar Mandhata temple, Siddhnath temple and the temple of Gauri Somnath. Also visit the huge Nandi bull carved on the hillside opposite the temple of Gauri Somnath. After the visit, proceed to Maheshwar. The major temples to visit in Maheshwar include Ahilyeshwar temple, Jaleshwar temple and the Rajarajeswara temple.
Resume your drive towardsMandu. Upon arrival at Mandu, check-in at your pre booked hotels. Rest day is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Mandu Sightseeing

Post breakfast, embark to visit Bagh Caves. These are to total nine caves located here, which are renownedfor its paintings which are similar to the paintings found in Ajanta caves.

Later proceed to visit the major tourist attractions of Mandu covering Jahaz Mahal, Rupmati Pavilion, Rewa Kund and the Hindola Mahal etc. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6: Mandu – Ujjain(By Road-143 Kilometres) – Bhopal(By Road-201 Kilometres)Sightseeing

After having an early breakfast, proceed to Bhopal by road. On the way, take a halt at Ujjain. Explore the major tourist attractions of Ujjain including Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir, Bhartruhari Caves, Chaubis Khamba Temple, Gopal Mandir, Gomti Kund etc.

After the visit resume your drive towards Bhopal. Upon reaching Bhopal, check-in at your pre booked hotel. Take rest for a while. Then proceed to explore the major attractions of Bhopal, visit Moti Masjid, Lakshmi Narayan temple,Shaukat Mahal, Bharat Bhavan, Rastriya Manav Sangrahalaya, and Upper Lake etc. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 7: Bhopal – Sanchi – Bhopal (By Road-48 Kilometres)Excursion Tour

Post breakfast, proceed for a Day-trip to Sanchi, a famous Buddhist site that houses stupas, chaityas and monasteries. These structures are an excellent example of Buddhist art. After visit return back to the hotel in Bhopal. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8: Bhopal – Bhimbetka (By Road-45 Kilometres) – Bhojpur (By Road-25 Kilometres) – Bhopal (By Road-28 Kilometres)Excursion Tour

Today after having an early breakfast, proceed for a full day excursion to Bhimbetka and Bhojpur. Bhimbetka caves, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, having 600 caves but only 12 are open for public. It is popular for its pre-historic paintings. Then proceed for Bhojpur, which is another town in Madhya Pradesh, which has the great historical and religious significance. After visit return back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Bhopal.

Day 9: Bhopal-Pachmarhi (By Road-207 Kilometres)Sightseeing

After having an early breakfast, proceed to Pachmarhi by road, which is located at the distance of about 207 kilometres from Bhopal. On arrival at Pachmarhi, check-in to the hotel. Rest for a while. In the evening, proceed to the lake. Here, enjoy the paddle boating, horse riding and camel riding.
Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Pachmarhi Sightseeing

Today after breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Pachmarhi, explore the major attractions such as Priyadarshini, Handi Khoh, Fairy Pool and Bee Fall etc.

Post lunch, drive to Dhoopgarh, which is located at the distance of about 10 kilometres, where you will get to see the most splendid sunset. Enjoy the shopping at the local market of Pachmarhi. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11: Pachmarhi – Kanha National Park (By Road-334 Kilometres)Sightseeing

After breakfast, transfer to Mumbai airport to board a flight to Nagpur. Upon arrival at Nagpur drive straight to Kanha National Park.  It is one of the most popular Tiger reserve and the largest national park of Madhya Pradesh, it is a home of Royal Bengal Tiger, leopards, the sloth bear, Barasingha etc.

On arrival at Kanha National Park, check-in at your pre booked wildlife resorts. Take a rest for a while, the take a leisure walk and explore the Kanha National Park for its rich flora and fauna. Enjoy your dinner at hotel.
Overnight stay at resort.

Day 12 : Kanha National Park

After breakfast, proceed to explore Kanha National Park on a jeep/elephant Safari. The Kanha wildlife Sanctuary is also known for birdwatching as well, it is the home of Royal Bengal Tiger, leopards, the sloth bear, Barasingha etc.

Later in the day, proceed for sightseeing tour of the park covering Kanha Museum, Bamni Dadar and Raja Rani. After sightseeing return back to the hotel and enjoy the dinner.
Overnight stay at resort.

Day 13 :  Kanha National Park

Today full-day reserved for game viewing at Kanha National Park, early morning, proceed to explore the sanctuary. Explore the rich of flora and fauna along with the various animals. After visit, return back to the hotel and have breakfast. After freshen up, proceed for explore the sanctuary. Enjoy the dinner at resort.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 14:  Kanha National Park – Bandhavgarh National Park (By Road-207 Kilometres)

After having an early breakfast, then drive straight to Bandhavgarh. It is popular for its high density of the Royal Bengal tiger. Apart from this it is also the home of various other species such as chinkara, barking deer, sambar, leopard and wild boar.

On reaching Bandhavgarh, check-in at your pre booked resorts. Rest day is free at leisure.  
Overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Bandhavgarh National Park

Post breakfast, proceed to explore the national park on an elephant safari. Here you can also enjoy trekking on the natural trails. Return to the resort in the evening to have dinner.
Comfortable overnight stay at resort.

Day 16 :  Bandhavgarh National Park

After breakfast,proceed to enjoy game drives. Later, explore the park for its rich flora and fauna. After jungle safari, return back to the resort and enjoy the dinner.
Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 17: Bandhavgarh National Park

After breakfast, proceed to explore the sightseeing tour of Bandhavgarh National Park. Here visit Bandhavgarh Ancient Caves, Bandhavgarh Hill and the Climbers Point. In the evening return to the wildlife resort and have dinner.
Overnight stay at resort.

Day 18: Bandhavgarh National Park –Khajuraho (By Road-261 Kilometres)Sightseeing

Today after breakfast, drive to Khajuraho, on the way visit Orchha. Orchha, it was one of the medical city and was once the capital of the Bundela rulers.

Here explore some major attractions of the city such as Jehangiri Mahal, which was built by Raja Bir Singh Deo, Laxmi Narayan temple which is known for its beautiful mural paintings. Apart from this also visit the Raj Mahal.

After arriving in Khajuraho, check-into the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. Have Dinner at hotel.
Overnight stay in Khajuraho.

Day 19: Khajuraho Sightseeing

After breakfast, explore the world heritage site of Khajuraho temples divided into Eastern and Western group of temples that will include Laxmi & Varha temples Kandariya Mahadev, Devi Jagdamba temples and more. These temples was constructed during the period of Chandela rulers have structures that glorify erotica. Dinner and overnight in Khajuraho hotel.

Day 20: Khajuraho – Orchha (By Road-173 Kilometres)Sightseeing

Post breakfast, drive straight to Orchha. On reaching Orchha, check in to the hotel. Take rest for a while. Post lunch, proceed to explore the major attractions of Orchha, including the Chandreshekhar Azad Memorial, Chhatris, Dauji Ki Haveli, Raja Mahal etc. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 21: Orchha – Agra (By Road-120 Kilometres)Sightseeing

Today after having an early breakfast, proceed for city tour of Gwalior, Visit Gwalior Fort, which was built by Raja Man Singh Tomar, Mughal Emperor Babur was described it as "The pearl in the necklace of the forts of Hind". Also visit the Scindia . Later, head for Agra and check into the hotel on arrival. Rest day is free at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 22: Agra – Delhi (By Road-31 Kilometres)Sightseeing

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb. Drive to Delhi in the afternoon and check into the hotel on arrival.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 23: Delhi

Today is the last day of the tour. After breakfast, transferred to the airport to board a flight back home.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

  1. Explore the major tourist attractions of Delhi covering Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat and the India Gate
  2. Enjoy the Guided tour of Indore including Indore Museum, Chhatris, Lal Bagh Palace, Kanch Mandir, Mahatma Ghandhi Hall and the Nehru Park
  3. Visit Omkareshwar and Maheshwar
  4. Explore the major tourist attractions of Mandu covering Jahaz Mahal, Rupmati Pavilion, Rewa Kund and the Hindola Mahal
  5. Visit the major attractions of Ujjain include Bhartruhari Caves, Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir, Chaubis Khamba Temple, Gopal Mandir, Gomti Kund and the Kaliadeh Palace.
  6. Explore Sanchi stupas.
  7. Full day excursion to Bhimbetka and Bhojpur
  8. Explore the major attractions of Pachmarhi including Handi Khoh, Jata Shankar Caves, Pandava caves, Apsara Vihar, Bee Fall etc.
  9. Enjoy the Jeep safari at Kanha National Park
  10. Enjoy the Elephant safari at Bandhavgarh National Park
  11. Explore Khajuraho group of temples.
  12. Enjoy the major tourist attractions of Orchha including the Chandreshekhar Azad Memorial, Chhatris, Dauji Ki Haveli etc.
  13. Explore the major attractions of Gwalior including Gwalior Fort, Jai Vilas Palace, Man Mandir Palace, Teli Ka Mandir, Suraj Kund, Padavali temple etc.
  14. Explore the major attractions of Agra including Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb.
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