Home » The Heart Of India – Madhya Pradesh

Duration: 18 Days / 17 Nights
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Madhya Pradesh is called the 'Heart of India'  not only because of its location at the center of the country but also because it has been home of the cultural heritage of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and places are dotted all over the State. The natural beauty of the State is equally varied. Consisting largely of a plateau, the State has everything. Spectacular mountain ranges, meandering rivers and miles and miles of dancing forests. In fact, a large part of the State is forested, offering a unique and exciting panorama of wildlife. In the National Parks of Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Pench you can spot the tiger, the bison and a wide variety of deer and antelope. But perhaps the best part about MP is its accessibility. Bordered by five States, it is equally close to major tourist destinations from the North, South, East and West. Whether you are in Delhi,  Mumbai, Chennai or Kolkata, you're never very far from Madhya Pradesh !

Day-wise Itinerary of the Tour

Day -1 Arrive Mumbai – Indore
Arrive at Mumbai airport, meet & greet by our  representative who will take you for  a city tour including Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Marine Drive and Prince of Wales Museum. Later we take you to board your flight to Indore. Upon arrival our representative will provide you transfers to the hotel. Overnight in Indore.

Day-2 Indore – Omkareshwar – Mandu  (120 km)
After breakfast proceed to Mandu, en-route visit Omkareshwar. This holy island is shaped like the sacred Hindu symbol "OM". Here the Narmada and the Kaveri rivers meet and the pilgrims gather at the confluence in large numbers to pay obeisance before the Joytirlinga. Late evening arrive at Mandu & check into your hotel. Dinner & overnight in Mandu.(B & D)

Day-3 Mandu
If there is any place that captures the magical moments of romance, then it is "Mandu". The silent ruins here evoke beautiful memories of yesteryears, of the love of Baz Bahadur for his beautiful Queen "Rani Rupmati". So beautiful is the place that its Muslim ruler called it Shadiabad or the 'City of joy'. Even Emperor Jahangir, the most aesthetic Mughal, praised it as: “No place so pleasant in climate and so pretty in scenery as Mandu in the rainy season.” The hill fort of Mandu existed as far back as the middle of the 6th Century AD and has lived a kaleidoscopic life. In the afternoon proceed for the sight seeing of this celebration in stone of life & joy where the monuments are still singing the glory of this beautiful land. Dinner & overnight stay at the Hotel.
(B & D)

Day-4 Mandu – Ujjain – Bhopal
Enjoy breakfast & drive to Bhopal, en-route visit Ujjain. At Ujjain visit the historical sacred temples and experience the spiritual essence of this place and also enjoy the awesome spectacle of rituals at the holy river Shipra. Arrive in Bhopal followed by transfer to your Hotel. Overnight  stay at Hotel. (B)

Day-5 Bhopal – Sanchi – Bhopal (100 km)
Morning after breakfast proceed for an excursion trip to Sanchi and witness the masterpieces of Buddhist Art, which speak of the story of Emperor Ashoka became follower of Buddhism. Overnight in Bhopal. (B)

Day-6 Bhopal – Bimbetka – Bhojpur – Bhopal (120 km)
Morning after breakfast proceed for an excursion trip to the carved dream of King Bhoj at Bhojpur and also see the homes(caves) of the prehistoric cave dwellers at Bhimbetkar.  Overnight in Bhopal. (B)

Day -7 Bhopal – Pachmarhi (210 km)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel & drive to Pachmarhi - a British era hill station situated on a plateau sporting large open areas, lawns, greenery and a lake (for boating). Around Pachmarhi there are a number of temples, waterfalls and trekking routes that makes it a popular destination for everyone. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.  (B & D)

Day-8 Pachmarhi Sightseeing Tour
Morning at leisure in the nature's lap of this green destination. Later proceed for sight seeing, including wonderful natural spots Bee Fall, Duchess Falls, and Sunder Pool. Evening to rejuvenate by taking the glimpse of saucer shaped Pachmarhi from the top of the hill known as "Priyadarshini Point".  Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel . (B & D)

Day-9 Pachmari – Kanha National Park  (300 km)
After breakfast drive to Kanha National Park.  The Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh existed in 1955 and forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve, created in 1974 under Project Tiger. The Park's landmark achievement is the preservation of the rare hardground Swamp Deer (Barasingha), saving it from near extinction. Stringent conservation programs for the overall protection of the Park's fauna and flora, makes Kanha one of the most well maintained National Parks in Asia. Arrive in Kanha and check into the resort. Enjoy dinner &  overnight stay . (B & D)

Day-10 Kanha  National Park
Early in the morning move out deep inside the park on the jungle gypsy safari and spot the tiger. After lunch set out once again for the jungle safari. Evening enjoy tribal folk dance around the bonfire. Dinner & overnight stay at the resort. (B, L & D)

Day -11  Kanah Jabalpur  (169 km)
After breakfast drive to Jabalpur - popular as a tourist destination for the many wildlife sanctuaries around it and for the spectacular marble rocks on the Narmada River. Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. In the evening proceed for an excursion to Bedhaghat and enjoy a romantic boat ride in the moon light over the river Narmada. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B)     

Day -12  Jabalpur – Badhavgarh National Park  (197 km)
After breakfast check out the hotel & drive to Bandhavgarh. This wild life park derived its very name from an ancient fort in the area. Bandhavgarh National Park belongs to the Vindhyan mountain ranges of central India and it boasts of having the highest density of tiger population in the country. Now there are about 46 to 52 tigers one can spot here. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at resort . (B & D)

Day-13 Badhavagarh National Park
After breakfast visit the National Park on elephant's back and see the Tiger and other wild animals in their natural habitats. After lunch, once again, sit back on the  elephant to see the National Park. Overnight stay at the jungle resort . (B, L & D)

Day- 14 Badhavagarh  - Khajuraho (240 km)
Enjoy breakfast & drive to Khajuraho. Temple town of Khajuraho is very  different from any other temple city of India. It is not about religion and worshipping and deities. The temples of Khajuraho are instead famous for the eroticism etched on its walls in the form of sculptures.  It is the best amalgamation of science and art of architecture.  Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Time for leisure. In the evening enjoy local sight seeing of this historical place and see the erotic temples of Khajuraho. Overnight stay at Hotel . (B)

Day-15 Khajuraho – Orchha (180 km)
Morning after breakfast time for at leisure until drive to Orchha -in the part of Central India known as Bundelkhand. The monuments of Orchha stand testimony to the grandeur of the Bundela style of architecture. Medieval India has been witness to its glory by virtue of being as the capital of Bundelkhand . On arrival check-in to your hotel. Later enjoy sight seeing tour of Orchha. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel . (B, L & D)

Day-16 Orcha – Shivpuri – Gwalior (135 km)
After breakfast proceed to Gwalior, enroute visit Shivpuri. Enjoy local sightseeing of Shivpuri. Later continue drive to Gwalior followed by transfer to hotel. Overnight in Gwalior. (B)

Day-17 Gwalior – Delhi (By Train)
After breakfast proceed for sight seeing of the Royal city of Gwalior and Visit the huge fort of Gwalior and the splendid Palace of Maharaja of Gwalior. Also explore the busy bazaars of old Gwalior.  You will be transferred to the railway station to board train to Delhi.  Arrive in Delhi, meet & get assistance to transfer to the hotel.(B)

Day -18 Delhi
After breakfast proceed for  half -day  city tour of  Old  Delhi visiting Red Fort, Raj Ghat, India Gate  & Qutub Minar.  Free time for shopping until transfer to Airport to board your respective onward flight.  (B)