Magical Madhya Pradesh

Day-01 : Delhi - Varanasi
On arrival at Delhi, our representative will assist you on transfer to hotel. On reaching hotel, he will brief you tour program, hand-over all important travel voucher/s & documents required during tour. Day will be at leisure. In evening board train for Varanasi railway station. Varanasi is also known with the name of Benaras and Kashi.
Overnight in air-conditioned compartment of train.

Day 02 : Varanasi/Benaras/Kashi 
On reaching Varanasi, transfer to hotel for to refreshment. Later on we will proceed for local sightseeing of Varanasi which includes visit to Buddhist temples of Sarnath. In evening proceed for boating in holy Ganges to witness sun set & evening aarti on ghat of Ganges. Evening aarti are done by temple priests and deserves to be captures in camera.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.


Day 03 : Varanasi
On early morning, take another boat ride to witness rising sun, another picturesque view of Ganges. After boatride, return back to hotel for refreshment and get ready for temple tour of Varanasi city which includes visit to Kahsi Vishwanath Temple, Bharat-mata temple, Sankat Mochan temple, Tulsi Manas Temple etc. With sparing some time in hand we will also visit to handloom industry of Varanasi known for fine Benarasi Sarees (Indian traditional women outfit), popular throughout India.
Overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.

Day 04 :  Varanasi - Khajuraho ( By Flight )
With the proceeding of day, we will leave for Varanasi Airport to board flight for our next destination Khajuraho declared as UNSECO World Heritage Site.
On reaching Khajuraho, drive to hotel to freshen up. Later in early evening, we will do sightseeing of Khajuraho temples.
Overnight at the hotel in Khajuraho.

Day 05 :  Khajuraho – Orchha - Bhopal
Begin the Day with drive towards Orchha (180kms/04:00hrs). Orchha is a small town on the bank of Betwa rivers. Places to see in Orchha are forts & monuments of Bundela dynasty which includes Shri Ram Temple, Jehangir Fort, river-side cenotaphs. Capture some beautiful images of cenotaphs with river by crossing the river. After having lunch in Orchha, we will proceed for Jhansi railway station (20kms/00:30hrs) to board train for Bhopal.
On reaching Bhopal railway station, transfer to hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Bhopal.

Day 06 : Bhopal

After breakfast, move to Agra Cantt railway station to board Shatabdi Train for Bhopal city. On arrival at Bhopal city, you will be transferred to hotel. After lunch at hotel, proceed for evening sightseeing of local markets of Bhopal city.
Overnight at hotel in Bhopal.
Day-07 : Bhopal
After Breakfast in hotel, proceed for sightseeing of Bhojpur temple having largest shiva-linga of 7 ft. high. Bhojpur is a small town on the bank of Betwa river. Temple is unique in many manner as massive stone blocks were used in construction and was called Somnath Temple of East. After visiting Bhojpur temple, proceed UNESCO World Heritage site: Bhimbetka rock shelters. These rock-shelters offer pre-historic rock paintings to examine. After Bhimbetka visit, return back to hotel in Bhopal to have lunch. After lunch, we will go for another UNESCO World Heritage Site called Sanchi Stupa, located at a distance of 45 kms from Bhopal city.
Overnight at hotel in Bhopal.

Day-08 : Bhopal – Ujjain - Indore
We will begin our day with drive to holy city Ujjain (180kms/04:00hrs drive). On reaching Ujjain, we will start our temples tour of Ujjain city with the help of our Guide.
Ujjain is an ancient city in western Madhya Pradesh of Central India, on the bank of Kshipra river. It is known as important pilgrimage city for followers of Hindu religion. Mahakaleshwar temple of Ujjain is one of the 12 jyotirlinga of India. Here Kumbh mela is held in every 12 years. Sandipani ashram in city is known as school of Lord Krishna, Balrama & Sudama. Places to visit in Ujjain are : Mahakaal temple, Ved Shala (observatory), Sandipani ashram, Chintaman Ganesh temple, Iskcon temple, Jain temples, Kalabhairav temple, Bhadrakali temple etc.

After completion of Ujjain sightseeing, we will move to hotel in industrial city Indore (65kms/01:30hrs). Overnight at hotel in Indore.

Day-09 : Indore – Mandu (90kms/02:00hrs)
After breakfast, leave for “City of Joy” called Mandu on 90 kms east of Indore city. On reaching Mandu, appointed local guide will take us for local sightseeing of Mandu city.
Mandu in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh State in Central India, is a historical city. Mandu city is stretched over13 kms belt on crest of Vindhya range, close to Narmada river valley. History of Mandu goes back to 6th century. Monument in Mandu were built in 14th & 15 century itself. Places to visit in Mandu are: Roopmati pavallion, Buland Darwaza (Darwaza means Gate), Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Jami Masjid, Baz Bahadur Mahal, Rewa Kund, Hoshang Shah Tomb, Echo point etc. Ideal Mandu sightseeing is two days but must see points can be covered in single day sightseeing. Baobab tree in Mandu is another amazing thing to watch as it is rarely seen in India.
Overnight at hotel in Mandu.

Day-10 : Mandu – Maheshwar (65kms/01:30hrs)
Begin our day with half-day visit to monument left in first day sightseeing. Later, after lunch drive towards pilgrimage town Maheshwar about 65kms from Mandu. Do local sightseeing of holy town on the bank of Narmada river.
Maheshwar in west part of Madhya Pradesh State in Central India. In Hindu religious books like Ramayan & Mahabharat, it is referred by the name of Mahismati, capital of King Kartivarjun. Places to visit in Maheshwar are : Maheshwar fort, Rajarajeshwara Temple, Kaleshwara Temple, Narmada Ghats, manufacturing units of Maheshwari Silk Sarees (Indian women traditional outfit) etc. Current Historical look of Maheshwar was result of efforts of Holkar Queen – Rani Ahilyabai in whose reign, many famous temples were constructed due to her efforts.
Overnight at Hotel in Maheshwar.

Day-11 : Maheshwar – Omkareshwar – Indore
We will start the day with drive towards another beautiful holy island town called Omkareshwar (80kms/02:00hrs). On reaching Omkareshwar, we will do guided tour of the temples. It is at the confluence of Narmada & Kaveri rivers. Later at early evening, we will proceed for Indore Airport to board flight for Delhi.
On reaching Delhi, transfer to hotel
Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.

Day-12 : Delhi
Do full day sightseeing of Delhi, confluence of old & new Delhi. One can find 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites in India : Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb. Do rickshaw (3-wheel bicycle) drive of old Delhi areas covering Chandini Chowk. We will also visit to Rajghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination.
Overnight at hotel in Delhi.

Day 13 : Delhi – Departure
Day will be at leisure to revise tour experiences, go for local shopping or visit to some prominent temples of Delhi. Benefit of having day at leisure is to do incomplete tasks. Sometime due to bad weather, delay in flights/trains we find it difficult to reach final departing destination in time to board departing flight, in such situations leisure time compensates such time loss. Later proceed for Airport