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Duration:18 Nights /19
Days
Destinations : Delhi - Agra - Varanasi - Khajuraho -
Orchha - Gwalior - Shivpuri - Ujjain - Mandu - Bhopal -
Sanchi - Pachmarhi - Jabalpur - Mumbai
Detailed Itinerary
Explore some of the most aesthetic-architecture to be found
in India, splendid natural scenery, as well as renowned
pilgrimage sights, you are on a roll when you explore
medieval India.
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
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Arrive Delhi upon arrival you will be met by our
representative and transferred to hotel where we will be
holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi - Agra
In the morning take a city tour of Old Delhi visit Red Fort
- The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial - The memoir of
father of the nation, Laxmi Narayan Temple - The Place of
Gods, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House
- The Government headquarters. Afternoon proceed by surface
to Agra. Arrive and check-in to Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 03 : Agra - Varanasi by Train.
Early in the morning visit Taj Mahal by the sun rise - A
beautiful poem written in white marble & the most
extravagant monument ever built for love, return back to
hotel breakfast. Then continue your sightseeing of Agra -
visit Red Fort - A massive structure on the bank of river,
Tomb of Itmad-ud-daula- The exquisite marble structure which
was a forerunner of the Taj. Also take an excursion to
Fatehpur Sikri - Better known as the deserted city of Mughal
dynasty, it still retains its magnificence. In the evening
transfer to Tundla Rly Station to board the train for
Varanasi. Overnight Train.
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Day 04 : Varanasi
On arrival met with and transfer to hotel - Proceed for an
excursion to Buddhist town of Sarnath - The hallowed spot
where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after
enlightenment. Visit The mind soothing destination followed
by a city tour covering Alamgir Mosque or Beni Madhav Ka
Darera, Dasaswamedha Ghat, Benares Hindu University & The
Bharat Mata Temple. Overnight stay.
Day 05 : Varanasi - Khajuraho
Early morning - At dawn boat ride at River Ganges, After
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transferred to Airport to catch
flight to khajuraho. On arrival transfer to hotel, In the
afternoon a city tour covering Western / Eastern group of
Temples - The Temples at Khajuraho are a unique gift to the
world. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Khajuraho - Orchha - Gwalior
Today morning you leave Khajuraho for Orchha - Medieval
legacy in stone. Get off to visit Jehangir Mahal - The
strong lined Palace counter balanced by delicate chhatris
and trellis work , Raj Mahal - The plain exteriors give way
to interiors with exquisite murals Ram Raja Temple - one of
the most exquisite in India, Chaturbhuj Temple - Built upon
a massive stone platform, later in the day drive to Gwalior.
On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 07 : Gwalior - Shivpuri
Today you will visit the magnificent Gwalior Fort - This
Fort complex houses a marvellous Palace, Man Mandir Palace,
Sas Bahu Ka Mandir, Suraj Kund etc, the tombs of Tansen and
Ghias Mohammed, the Museum in Jai Vilas Palace - Better
known as the Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum which is the main
attraction of the gigantic Palace and the newly built Sun
temple - Located on the outskirts and dedicated to Sun God.
Then drive to Shivpuri where you arrive in time for dinner &
overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08 : Shivpuri |
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The day begins with a visit to
elegant chhatris or cenotaphs of Shivpuri. You also visit
Bhadaiya Kund, a scenic spot noted for its natural mineral
spring. After lunch and rest, there is a refreshing visit to
Madhav National Park (the sanctuary is like a dream come
true for wildlife patrons ). Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Shivpuri - Ujjain
You leave after breakfast for Ujjain carrying your
packed lunch. On arrival check in into hotel where you will
spend the night.
Day 10 : Ujjain
After breakfast enjoy sightseeing trip of renowned
pilgrim centre. Visit Mahakaleshwar Temple -The temple
enshrines one of the 12 Jyotirlingams, Bada Ganeshji Ka
Mandir - The largest ornate statue of Ganesha makes this
temple a popular picnic spot, Kaliadeh Palace - The sacred
river Shipra runs through this city of temples. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 11 : Ujjain - Mandu
You depart after breakfast for Indore where you visit the
unusual Kanch Mandir - This Jain temple is very plain from
outside but inside is completely mirrored with pictures of
sinners being tortured in the after life, and the Museum -
It has one of the best collections of medieval and
pre-medieval Hindu Sculpture in Madhya Pradesh. After lunch
you carry on to Mandu, arriving in time for a relaxed
evening and an overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 12 : Mandu
Mandu, The city of Joy, is full of legends of love and
glory, specially those of Baz Bahadur and the beautiful
Roopmati. In Mandu, you visit several noteworthy palaces and
pavilions some of which are Ashrafi Mahal- The Palace of
gold coins & was conceived as an academic institution, Rewa
Kund Group - it includes Rewa Kund, and the Hindola Mahal
(swinging Palace). Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 : Mandu - Bhopal
After breakfast you leave for Bhopal. Enroute have your
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arrive in time for tea at
Bhopal. You enjoy a free evening to shop and relax.Overnight
at hotel.
Day 14 : Bhopal - Sanchi - Bhopal
After breakfast you leave for Sanchi - The ancient seat of
Buddhist learning. The places worth visiting are
Archaeological Museum - The most interesting pieces are the
lion capital from the Ashoka pillar, a yakshi hanging from a
mango tree and a beautiful Buddha figure in red sandstone.
Great Stupa - This is the finest work of art at Sanchi and
amongst the finest examples of Buddhist art in India. You
return to Bhopal and spend time in this fascinating city.
Visit Taj-ul-Masjid - It is one of the largest mosques in
India. Laxmi Narayan Temple & Birla Museum. Overnight at
hotel.
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Day 15 : Bhopal- Pachmarhi
You leave for Panchmarhi after breakfast. Enroute you
visit Bhimbetka where paintings in over 500 caves depict the
life of the pre-historic dwellers in vivid, panoramic
detail. Enroute have your lunch. You arrive at Pachmarhi for
a relaxed evening and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 16 : Pachmarhi
Panchmarhi is surrounded by beautiful forests, full of
breathtaking waterfalls, serene pools and quiet glades.
After a day's sightseeing you behold the sunset at Dhupgarh,
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Day 17 : Pachmarhi - Jabalpur
After breakfast, you leave for Jabalpur with packed lunch
from tourist motel Pipariya. You reach Jabalpur in time for
dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 18 : Jabalpur - Mumbai
Today you will be transferred to station to board train to
Mumbai. Overnight in train.
Day 19 : Mumbai
On arrival we will transfer you to hotel where we will be
holding a few rooms for wash and change. In the afternoon
enjoy a short city tour of Mumbai followed by dinner and
departure transfer to International Airport to board flight
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