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FAR
FETCHED CENTRAL INDIA TOUR
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This
itinerary explores the Central
India State of Madhya Pradesh connecting places
dating from pre-historic times to modern day cities. Most
of the places covered; Orchha, Khajuraho, Sanchi, Indore,
Bhopal are deeply embedded and portrayed the heritage of
the region. The state is also famous for its high population
of tigers. We travel to Shivpuri and Bandavgarh where tiger
viewing is high. The tour end on a religious note by visiting
Maheshwar and Omkareshwar Lord Shova temples
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Duration:
14 Nights / 15 Days
Places to Visit:
Delhi Agra Gwalior Shivpuri
Chanderi Orchha Khajuraho Bandavgarh
Bhopal Sanchi Bhojpur Bhimbetka
Ujjain Indore Mandu Maheshwar
Omkareshwar Delhi
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Day 01: Delhi
Arrival at the International airport. You will be received
by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Rest of
the day at leisure.
Day 02: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast, half day guided tour of historic city of
Delhi including magnificent Red Fort, the Jama Masjid one
of Asias largest mosque, Rajghat - the memorial to Mahatma
Gandhi - the "Father of the Nation", India Gate,
President'' House and drive through Connaught Place, Humanyuns
Tomb, Bahai Temple (Lotus temple). Afternoon drive to Agra,
the city of world famous 'Taj Mahal' 7th Wonder of
the world. On arrival check-in hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03: Agra - Gwalior
After breakfast guided sightseeing tour of Agra City, visit
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-daulah (Baby Taj). Afternoon
drive to Gwalior where one sees the co-existence of a rich
cultural tradition and modern day life, where a royal by-gone
era lives on in great palaces and their museums. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 04: Gwalior - Shivpuri
Post breakfast enjoy a half day guided tour of Gwalior including
the Gwalior Fort, Teli-ka-Mandir, Sas-Bahu Mandir, Jai Vilas
Palace and Tansens Tomb. Evening proceed for Shivpuri.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Shivpuri- Chanderi-
Orchha
An early morning safari to Madhav National Park. After breakfast
guided sightseeing of Shivpuri summer capital of the Scindia
rulers of Gwalior including Chhatris, Madhav Vilas Palace,
Sakhya Sagar Boat Club, Bhadaiya Kund. Afternoon drive to
Orrcha enroute visit Chanderi, surrounded by hills, lakes
and forests, and there are several monuments of Bundela Rajputs
and Malwa Sultans. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Orchha- Khajuraho
After breakfast a guided tour of Orchha including
Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Chaturbhuj Temple, Laxminarayan
Temple and Chhatris (Cenotaphs). In the afternoon drive to
Khajuraho. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Khajuraho
Breakfast followed by a guided tour of Chandela dynasty temples
famous for their spectacular sculptures and carvings. Visit
the Northern and Eastern group of temples. Evening for leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh
Morning visit to the southern groups of temples, then drive
to Bandhavgarh National Park. The density of the tiger population
at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. This is also
known as the white tiger country. These have been
found in the old state of Rewa for many years. On arrival
check in resort. Overnight at jungle resort.
Day 09: Bandhavgarh
Take an early morning jungle safari. After breakfast
day at leisure until evening safari to get a chance to view
and enjoy more than 22 species of mammals and 250 species
of birds. Overnight at resort.
Day 10: Bandhavgarh- Jabalpur (164
kms / 3.5 hrs.) Bhopal (air)
After breakfast drive to Jabalpur to board flight
to Bhopal. On arrival Bhopal met and assisted at airport,
transfer to hotel. Afternoon excursion to Sanchi. Sanchi is
known for its Stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars dating
from the 3rd century B.C. to 12th century A.D. The most famous
of these monuments, the Sanchi Stupa 1 was originally built
by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Bhopal Bhojpur
Bhimbetka -Bhopal

Post breakfast excursion tour to Bhojpur founded
by the legendary Parmar King of Dhar, Raja Bhoj (1010-1053),
and named after him, renowned for the remains of its magnificent
Shiva temple and cyclopean dam. Later visit Bhimbetka, 46-kms
south of Bhopal. The northern fringes of the Vindhya range
surround the town. In this rocky terrain of dense forest and
craggy cliffs, over 600 rock shelters belonging to the Neolithic
age were recently discovered. Here, in vivid panoramic detail,
paintings in over 500 caves depict the life of the pre-historic
cave dwellers making the Bhimbetka an archaeological treasure,
an invaluable chronicle in the history of man. Return to Bhopal.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Bhopal Ujjain
Indore
Post breakfast proceed for Ujjain, situated on
the banks of the river Shipra and has been regarded since
times immemorial as sacred. The belief in the sacredness of
Shipra, has its origins in the ancient Hindu mythological
tale of churning of the Ocean by the Gods and the Demons.
After sightseeing drive to Indore and check in to hotel. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 13: Indore Mandu
Indore
Breakfast followed by a guided sightseeing of Indore to include
Lal Baag Palace, Bada Ganapati and Kanch Mandir. Then drive
to Mandu. Mandu is a celebration in stone, of life and joy,
of the love of the poet-prince Baz Bahadur for his beautiful
consort, Rani Roopmati. The balladeers of Malwa still sing
of the romance of these royal lovers, and high up on the crest
of a hill, Roopmati's Pavilion still gazes down at Baz Bahadur's
Palace, a magnificent expression of Afghan architecture. Evening,
return to Indore. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Indore - Maheshwar - Omkareshwar
- Indore
After breakfast proceed for guided sightseeing of Mahaeshwar.
This temple town on thebanks of the river Narmada finds mention
in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. In addition, Omkareshwar,
the sacred island, shaped like the holiest of all Hindu symbols,
'Om', draws hundreds of pilgrims to this island. Drive back
to Indore. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Indore- Delhi
After breakfast, free time. Transfer to airport
to catch a connecting flight to Delhi. On arrival transfer
to hotel for wash and change & later proceed for International
airport to board flight for back home.

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