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Arrive Delhi Welcome upon your late night arrival and then transfer to hotel Delhi After breakfast leave for full day visit including Humayun’s tomb and witness the beautiful Mughal architecture that shapes in geometrical formats; Qutub Minar- the 72-metres high ancient minaret; India Gate- the triumphant arch and Jama Masjid- the largest mosque in India Back to hotel and overnight stay Delhi - Jhansi (by train: 5 hours)  After breakfast leave for Jhansi by train. Jhansi - Orchha (16 kilometers; 20 minutes drive)Upon arrival Jhansi leave for sightseeing and then proceed to Orchha by surface. Opportunity to visit Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal and temple in Orchha; check-in hotel in Orchha and overnight stay Orchha - Khajuraho (220 kilometers; 5 hours drive) After breakfast proceed to Khajuraho Check in hotel in Khajuraho and have refreshment. Later visit the Eastern and Western group of temples; overnight stay at hotel Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh (250 kilometers; 6 hours drive) After breakfast proceed to Bandhabgarh. Upon arrival check in hotel in Bandhavgarh, relax and stay overnight Bandhavgarh After breakfast leave for full day visit of Bandhavgarh National Park; opportunity for jeep or elephant safari Back to hotel and overnight stay Bandhavgarh - Bhopal (481 kilometers; 10 hours drive) After breakfast leave for long drive to Bhopal en route visiting Bhimbetka and Bhojpur Upon arrival check in hotel and overnight stay Bhopal  After breakfast proceed to Sanchi for a daylong excursion; witness the masterpieces of Buddhist Art, which speaks of the story of Emperor Ashoka becoming follower of Buddhism. Also visit to museum located near by. Later on your way back to Bhopal opportunity to visit few of the monuments like: Taj ul Masjid- the ‘crown of mosques’, an imposing mosque reputed to be one of the largest in India; The ‘chowk” (square)- nerve centre of old walled city, is a crowded bustling place of narrow lanes and tiny shops; Shaukat Mahal- a quaint palace mix of European architectural style, yet compatible in an area dominated by Islamic architecture; Sadar Manzil- the public audience hall of the erstwhile Nawabs of Bhopal; Jami Masjid and Moti Masjid- inspired by Delhi’s famous Jama Masjid, these are important mosques in the city; Bharat Bhavan- a unique institute devoted to the preservation of performing arts and traditional folk culture. Opportunity for Boat Ride in Bhopal lake. Stay overnight at hotel Bhopal - Ujjain (188 Kilometers; 4 hours drive) After breakfast proceed to Ujjain Upon arrival Ujjain check in hotel and have refreshment; opportunity to visit few of the places like: Mahakaleshwara Temple- this Lord Shiva temple has lingam, which is one of the 12-Jyotirlingas (believed to be formed by own organs of Lord Shiva) in India; Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir- that has beautiful sculpted image of Lord Ganesh, also this temple provides opportunity to learn in Sanskrit language and astrology; Bhartrihari Caves- legend says, the great scholar-poet Bhartrihari lived and meditated in these that resides on the banks of river Shipra; Harsiddhi Temple- reconstructed during the Maratha period, special features of Maratha architecture can still be seen on the walls and pillars of the temple; Navagraha Mandir- dedicated to 9-ruling planets (navagraha meaning the 9-planets), it is located on Triveni Ghat of the Shipra River. In the evening experience the spectacular ritual ceremonies at the riverbanks of Shipra. Back to hotel in Ujjain and stay overnight Ujjain - Mandu (139 kilometers; 2-3 hours drive) After breakfast proceed to Mandu- known as City of Joy. En-route visit Dhar- an ancient city. Upon arrival check-in hotel on the hills of Malwa region. Opportunity to visit few of the monuments such as: Jami Masjid (mosque)- a huge dome and minaret, which derives its inspiration from the great mosque of Damascus; Hoshang Shah’s Tomb- best example of Afghan architecture in India and probably the first marble edifice; Ashrafi Mahal (palace of gold)- built as a Madrassa (place for Islamic teaching) even today the rooms and cells tell a story of teaching and studying; Jahaz Mahal (ship palace)- built to maintain large Harem (place where the ladies of rulers lived), this palace is in shape of a ship; Hindola Mahal (Swinging palace)- due to the slopes the walls of this palace seems to be swinging; Champa Baoli- an interesting step-well that was a popular hot-weather retreat and featured cool wells and bathrooms; Roopmati’s Pavilion- perfect setting for fairytale romance. It also gives a good view of river Narmada flowing through the Nimar plains. Watching the sunset from these pavilions gives maximum pleasure. Back to hotel in Mandu and stay overnight Mandu - Indore (98 kilometers; 2 hours drive) After breakfast proceed to Indore; check in hotel and then leave for sight seeing in this bustling and vibrant city of brave Holkar dynasty queen- Ahilyabai. Opportunity to visit monuments in Indore like: Rajwada or Old Palace- is a 200-year old building belonged to the Holkar dynasty, which is a perfect combination of French, Mughal and Maratha architecture; Lalbagh Palace- which was used for holding important functions and celebrations in ancient Holkar dynasty (Monday Closed); Kanch Mandir (Mirror Temple)- also known as Seth Hukamchand Temple has painted walls, ceilings, floor, pillars and doors that are all inlaid with glass depicting some of the stories from Jain scriptures; Chattri Bagh (palace of memorial canopy)- it is characterised by a number of chhatris or memorial canopies dedicated to Holkar rulers and their family members; Bada Ganapati- famous for housing the largest Ganapati (Lord Ganesh) statue in the world. The statue is 8-meters in height from crown to foot.  Indore - Delhi (by overnight train)Assistance in railway transfer on board your overnight train to Delhi Delhi Upon arrival Delhi, check in hotel and have refreshment; free for individual activities till departure. Delhi departure Assistance in airport transfer on board your flight to onward destination. Henceforth our services terminate and we wish you safe, happy journey back to your home |
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