Heartland of Central India


Duration

12 Nights / 13 Days


Destinations

Delhi - Agra - Bhopal - Sanchi - Udayagiri - Ujjain - Mandu - Indore - Pachmarhi - Kanha - Jabalpur - Delhi

The state in the central part of India is called Madhya Pradesh. The meaning of Madhya in Hindi language is Central. As the program name suggests we take you through the important places of this state blessed with thick green forests and religious places

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Rad Fort, Agra

Rad Fort, Agra

Day 01 : Delhi

Upon arrival at Delhi international airport, our company representative will meet & assist you with traditional welcome and transfer to your hotel for check-in Overnight at Delhi.

Day 02 : Delhi - Agra

We take morning train Shatabdi Express 0615/0830 to Agra upon Arrival Check-in to Agra Hotel. Later Proceed for the city tour of Agra. Visit the one of the seven wonders of world, The famous Taj Mahal ….The grace of perfection of proportions and grandeur of geometrical patterns of well-appointed gardens enhancing the poise of the whole complex together add magnificence to the delicacy of this adorable monument of love, dedication and purity, 'The Taj'!

Continue to visit another UNESCO heritage monument, the famous Agra fort. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It is one of the most important and robustly built stronghold of the Mughals, embellished with number of richly decorated buildings encompassing the imposing Mughal style of art and architecture.

Overnight at Agra.

Day 03 : Agra - Bhopal

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to railway station for train to Bhopal (Shatabdi Express 0800/1355). On arrival transfer to the hotel. Rest of day at leisure Overnight at Bhopal.

Day 04 : Bhopal - Sanchi - Udayagiri - Sanchi - Same Day Trip

After breakfast Drive 46 km north of Bhopal to Sanchi to see first stupa build by Emperor Ashoka in 3rd century BC and many other Buddhist stupas built in succeeding centuries. We further drive to Udayagiri Caves dating back to 320 to 606 AD. Afternoon city tour of Bhopal.

Overnight at Bhopal.

Day 05 : Bhopal - Ujjain

After breakfast Drive to Ujjain, west of Bhopal (189 km 3.5 hrs). Ujjain is one of the holiest cities of Hindus and ranks equal to famous exotic city of Varanasi. Afternoon visit the famous Mahakaleshwar temple and other important places.
Overnight at Ujjain.

Jahaz Mahal, Mandu

Jahaz Mahal, Mandu

Day 06 : Ujjain - Mandu

Drive to Mandu at a distance of 160 kms /3 hrs; Mandu is known as 'city of joy'. Visit Jahaz Mahal (Ship Palace) built in the shape of ship, Jama Masjid built in 1454, claimed to be finest and largest example of Afghan architecture. We also visit some natural spots for which Mandu is known. Overnight at Mandu.

Day 07 : Mandu - Indore (190 kms / 5 hrs)

After breakfast drive to Indore on the way visit Maheshwar and Omkareshwar; once an important cultural and political centre at the dawn of Hindu civilisation and was mentioned in the Ramayana and Mahabharat. We also visit Omkareshwar Temple in the island at the confluence of the Narmada and Kaveri rivers. Omkareshwar has one of the 12 Jyoti Lingams at the Shiva Temple. Later continue drive to Indore.

Overnight at Indore.

Day 08 : Indore - Bhopal

Morning Proceed the local sightseeing tour of Indore visit Rajwada, Chattri Bagh, Kanch Mandir, Bada Ganapatilater in afternoon Drive back to Bhopal 190 km. Overnight at Bhopal.

Day 09 : Bhopal - Pachmarhi

Drive to Pachmarhi. Pachmarhi is well known hill station of Madhya Pradesh standing at 1067 m, 210 km south east of Bhopal. upon arrival check - in to Hotel Rest of the day is free for leisure.

Overnight at Pachmarhi

Day 10 : Pachmarhi

Sightseeing/Excursions of Pachmarhi. Visit some famous caves for its paintings. During Shivratri Festival, which is held in the month of March, ascetic Sadhus and tribals mingle freely in this fair.
Overnight at Pachmarhi.

Kanha National Park

Kanha National Park

Day 11 : Pachmarhi - Mukki (Kanha)

Morning Drive to famous Kanha National Park covering 940 sq km of core area. Kanha has tiger population of over 100 tigers. Other animals that we can see are bison, black buck, barasingha, sambar and many other varieties.
Overnight at Kanha.

Day 12 : Kanha

Morning and evening jeep safari in the national park.
Overnight at Kanha

Day 13 : Kanha - Jabalpur - Delhi

In time drive to Jabalpur airport (175 kms / 3 hrs ) to connect flight to Delhi. On arrival remain in transit to connect international flight.