Best of Central India Tours

Tour Itinerary

Duration: (14 Nights / 15 Days)
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Gwalior – Jhansi – Orchha – Khajuraho – Bandhavgarh – Jabalpur – Bhedaghat – Pachmanrchi – Bhopal – Sanchi – Ujjain – Mandu – Omkareshwara – Indore – Delhi

• DAY
  1

  Arrive Delhi – Transfer to hotel(Early check in is subject to availability)

  

  Scheduled arrive New Delhi International Airport; meet our representative in the ‘Arrival Halls’ where hewill be standing there with the pla-card of your name. Upon meeting, he will warmly welcome with marigold flower and later accompany you till hotel to facilitate your check into your hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  2

  Delhi – Gwalior (By Train Bhopal Shatabdi 0600/0928 Hrs)

  

  This morning scheduled transfer to New Delhi Railway station to board the train for Gwalior. On reaching we assist to transfer to hotel. Post fresh up proceed for Gwalior sightseeing including Gwalior Fort,Gujari Mehal,Man Mandir palace, Sas-Bahu Temple, Suraj Kund, Jahangir Mehal, Shahjahan Mehal,Chattri of Bhimsingh Rana,Teli ka Mandir, Jai Vilas Palace, Sun Temple etc. In the evening you can enjoy Sound & Light Show at the Gwalior Fort. Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight at the hotel.

• DAY
  3

  Gwalior – Orchha via Jhansi (145Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

  

  After morning breakfast checkout from the hotel & depart for Orchha via visiting Jhansi fort. On reaching Orchha check into hotel. Post fresh up visit Orchha fort, Shri Ram Raja Mandir and Raja Mahal etc. You canalso enjoy the light & sound show at Orchha (at own cost if interested). Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  4

  Orchha – Khajuraho (175Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

  

  Post breakfast drive to Khajuraho (by road). Upon arrival check into hotel. After fresh up explore the Eastern / Western group of temples which include Laxmi & Vraha Temples, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Devi Jagdamba temples etc. Evening enjoy Sound & Light Show at Khajuraho temple Complex. Back to Hotel.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  5

  Khajuraho – Bandhavgarh National Park (250Kms, 6/7 Hrs drive)

  

  Take breakfast at hotel depart for Bandhavgarh is one of the best national parksin the country for Tiger sightings. Here you can also enjoy Elephant backed tiger shows. On reaching check into Hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  6

  Bandhavgarh – Morning Jeep Safari

  

  This morning enjoy Jeep Safari at national park and enjoy the thrill of seeing the tiger with naked eyes. Capture the live tiger sighting in your camera for your lifetime memory. Back to hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  7

  Bandhavgarh – Jabalpur – Bhedaghat(200Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

  

  Post early breakfast at hotel check out and drive to Jabalpur. On arrival in Jabalpur explore the city of Jabalpur. The Marathas held sway over Jabalpur until 1817, when the British wrested it from them and left their impression on the spacious cantonment with its colonial residences and barracks. Today Jabalpur is an important administrative centre with commercial activity Time permitting, you can visit the Madan Mahal Fort which was built by the Gond ruler, Raja Madan Shah, in 1116 atop a rocky hill - the fort dominates the skyline and provides a panoramic view of the town and the country side around it. Sangram Sagar and Bajnamath, These medieval constructions were built by the famous Gond King, Sangram Shah, between 1480-1540, Rani Durgavati Memorial and Museum dedicated to the memory of the great Queen Durgavati, it is her memorial and museum which houses a fine collection of sculptures, inscriptions and prehistoric relics, Tilwara Ghat from where Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were immersed in the Narmada etc.
  
  Later drive to Bedhaghat (23 kms) to visit the Marble Rocks.
  
  On reaching check into hotel.

• DAY
  8

  Bhedaghat – Pachmarhi(222Kms, 6 Hrs drive)

  

  Post breakfast at hotel explore the small rocky village of Bhedaghat. Boating facilities are available from November to May. Soaring in glittering splendor, the Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat rise to a hundred feet on either side of the Narmada. The serene loveliness of the scene is one of cool quiet, the sunlight sparkling on the marble-white pinnacles and casting dappled shadows on the pellucid waters. These white rocks with views of black and dark green volcanic seams are truly majestic, and produce a magical effect on moonlit nights. The holy river flows by tranquilly flanked by the towering cliffs which reflect in it like a mirror the changing moods of nature. A little distance away, it becomes turbulent as it plunges in a mighty water fall known as Dhuandhar. Later depart for Pachmarhi. In the evening arrive and check into hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  9

  Pachmarchi – Sightseeing

  

  After breakfast enjoy full day Gypsy safari and visit Pandav gufa, Apsara Vihar, Rajat Prapat or Chauragarh, HandiKhoh, Priyadarshini, Gupt Mahadev and Mahadev Rajendra Giri. Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel

• DAY
  10

  Pachmarchi – Bhopal (200Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

  

  This morning leave for Bhopal. On reaching check into hotel. Post fresh up explore the city of Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh state of India. It is acknowledged as the "City of Lakes" for its diverse artificial as well as natural lakes. It is one of the greenest cities in India that portrays a perfect mix of modern urban planning, scenic beauty and old historic values.Visit the major tourist places including Sadar Manzil, Moti Masjid, Lower and Upper Lakes etc. Rest of time free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  11

  Bhopal – Sanchi / Ujjain

  

  after breakfast at hotel check out and head towards Sanchi and explore one of the oldest stupas of India i.e. Sanchi Stupa. Built around 2000 years ago, the stupa is one of the major attractions of Bhopal. Sanchi is one of the significant tourist attractions located around Madhya Pradesh. It is a famed Buddhist pilgrimage destination and famous for its stupas, sculptural wealth, temples, monasteries and monolithic Asokan Pillar. Later depart for Ujjain, known for one of the 12 jyotirlingas. In the evening arrive and check into hotel. Evening visit the temples to pay your obeisance to Lord Shiva. Back to Hotel.
  
  Overnight at the hotel.

• DAY
  12

  Ujjain – Mandu (200Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

  

  This morning visit the temple for special prayers( Bhasma Aarti) in the temple of Mahakaleshwar. The significance of this Temple is too much because, it is the only temple in which the Jyotirlingas facing toward South. Back to hotel. Post breakfast check out and depart for Mandu.
  
  On reaching Mandu check into hotel. Thereafter, proceed on an exciting local sighting tour of Mandu. Well known for various ancient architectural structures, Mandu is blessed with ample of tourist attractions including the Jahaz Mahal (ship Palace), Jami Masjid, Hindola Mahal (Swing Palace), Jain Temple, Rupmati Pavilion and Champa Bhaoli etc. Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight at the hotel.

• DAY
  13

  Mandu – Maheshwar – Omkareshwara

  

  Today after breakfastcheck out the hotel and drive to Omkareshwara. Enroute visit Maheshwar and visit some of the major temples such as Ahilyeshwar temple, Jaleshwar temple and the Rajarajeswara temple. Evening arrive Omkareshwar check into hotel. Post fresh up visit the Omkareshwar temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingans holiest Hindu sites of India. Here you visit the temple of Shri Omkar Mandhata, Siddhnath temple and the temple of Gauri Somnath followed by visit the huge Nandi bull carved on the hillside opposite the temple of Gauri Somnath. Check into hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  14

  Omkareshwara - Indore – Sightseeing / Delhi (By Flight)

  

  After breakfast we will embark on a short tour of Indore city. In our day tourwe will be visiting the Chattri Bagh, PatalPani, Central Museum and Bada Ganapati Temple. If left with some time in hand, we can plan a tour to Ujjain as well to see the religious strength of devotees next to the banks of the Shipra river. Later, we will return back to the hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.
  
  Overnight at the hotel.

• DAY
  15

  Delhi – Airport Departure

  

  Take breakfast at hotel and spend time at leisure until scheduled transfer to Airport board the flight for onward destination.
  
  Tour Ends with happy memories.