Delhi –Jhansi– Orcha- Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh- Jabalpur- Panchmani- Bheembetka- Bhopal
You will be greeted with a traditional Indian welcome by our Tour Executive at the Arrival Hall at the Delhi International Indira Gandhi Airport. You will be then escorted to your hotel and shall be assisted with check-in. He will explain the travel plan in detail and hand over the essential documents to you.
Overnight at the Hotel
In the morning, for a tour of Old Delhi. The former capital of the powerful rulers of the Mughal dynasty, it boasts of a plethora of impressive monuments. We begin with a visit to the massive Red Fort built by Shah Jahan in 1648 A.D., then explore the fascinating, colorful Chandni Chowk market by cycle-rickshaw and arrive at Jama Masjid. Believed to be the largest mosque in India, this imposing monument offers a bird’s eye view of Delhi from the top of its 40m high minarets. It was the last of Shah Jahan’s magnificent architectural constructions (1658 A.D.).
Drive past Safdarjang’s tomb, to visit the highest stone tower in India, the Qutab Minar, begun in 1199 A.D. by Qutab-ud-din Aback; the Iron Pillar, a metallurgical marvel which has not rusted in over 1500 years and the imposing Tomb of Humayun. Considered to be the precursor of the Taj Mahal, it is the earliest example of Mughal architecture in India.
On your way back to your hotel, you will drive through New Delhi, which came into existence much later and is also known as Lutyens’ Delhi. Named after Edwin Lutyens, the British architect who was largely responsible for designing the India Gate (memorial to the martyrs of World War I), Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential House), the Secretariat, the Parliament House and many other government buildings.
Overnight at the hotel.
Early Morning: Board the train from Delhi to Jhansi. The gateway to Bundelkhand. Jhansi is known for the valour of Rani Jhansi. It was here she fought the British. Upon arrival at Jhansi, our representative will receive you and drive down to Orchha - medieval city of Orchha flanked by the river Betwa, known for its palaces and temples of the 16th and 17th century built by Bundela rulers. The journey is around one hour from Jhansi. Evening free to explore Orchha on own.
Overnight at the hotel.
In the Morning proceed For sight seeing tour of Orchha visiting Jehangir Mahal - the largest of the palaces, the Raj Mahal with its murals and the Raj Praveen Mahal built near a garden, You would also visit Dinman Hardaul`s palace with its interesting story. The temples of Orchha are highly preserved. The two main temples are the Ram Raja Temple with its lofty spires and the Chaturbhuj temple.
Late Afternoon: Drive down to Khajuraho, the ancient capital of the Chandela Kings. Khajuraho is known for its magnificent carved temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and the Jain Tirthankaras. These temples were built between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. These temples represent some of the most exquisite specimens of medieval India, now declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. The Drive will take Four hours. Check into your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Khajuraho
After breakfast visit famous temples of the western group, built by Chandela kings about 1000 years back. The 89 temples represent are dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. The main shrines are ornately carved with massive pillars and arches. The ceilings and walls are adorned with exquisite carvings depicting on the interests in human life, feasts, hunting's, music, dances, love! Afternoon, visit eastern group temples dedicated to Jainism with beautiful sculptures. Late Afternoon take a walk into the village of the craftsmen.
Overnight at the hotel in Khajuraho.
After Breakfast check out of your Hotel and drive down to Bandhavgarh National Park situated in the forest of the erstwhile State of Rewa. The National Park lies in the heart of the Vindhyan Mountain Range. Besides its enchanting landscape formed by the Sal forest in the valleys and majestic tree clad hills in the backdrop. It is famous for its rich variety of wildlife and archaeological remains of the Kalchuri period. The park area is hilly and is dominated by the majestic Bandhavgarh fort, built in 14th century. The drive will take around Six hour. After Lunch late in the afternoon, proceed for the Jeep safari into the jungle to observe animals.
Overnight at the hotel
In the early morning, venture into the jungle as the sun rises, to explore the flora, fauna and the variety of wild animals on jeep or elephant safari. You can also opt to visit the forts, temple and the hill top and admire the landscape of this park. In the evening, take the jeep or elephant safari to climb up the nearby hill and watch sunset and admire the beauty of the nature at the park.
Overnight at Bandhavgarh.
Check out of your hotel and commence your drive to Jabalpur, the old capital of the Gonda Kings during the 12th century, thereafter the seat of the Kalchuri dynasty is a charming city with spacious cantonment with its colonial residences and barracks. Today Jabalpur is an important administrative centre, a bustle with commercial activity. The drive from Bandhavgarh to Jabalpur will take approximately 6 hours.
In the afternoon we go for an excursion to BHERAGHAT, to take a boat to see the famous 'marble rocks' that rise like cliffs from the river Narmada. On return, visit the MADAN MAHAL FORT- Built by the Gonda ruler, Raja Madan Shah, in 1116, perched atop a rocky hill.
Overnight At the hotel in Jabalpur.
In the morning check out of your hotel and drive down to Pachmari which is Madhya Pradesh's most verdant jewel, a place where nature has found exquisite expression in myriad enchanting ways. The landscape is characterized by rugged hills, forests and deep ravines. There is also a possibility to see the ancient cave shelters in the Mahadeo Hills is an astonishing richness in rock paintings. Walk through the valleys and ravines to admire the natural beauty. The drive will take Six hours.
Overnight at the hotel.
In the Morning checkout of you hotel and drive to Bhopal enroute visiting the famous Bhimbetka caves surrounded by the northern fringe of the Vindhyan ranges, are believed to have provided shelter to the primitive man. The caves or the rock shelters belonging to the Neolithic age number more than 600. Inside most of these caves are the paintings that depict, in vivid panoramic detail, the life of the pre-historic cave dwellers. The oldest paintings are believed to be up to 12,000 years old. Late Afternoon proceed to Bhopal, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free for your own activities,
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast Proceed For an excursion tour to Sanchi, Vidisha & Udyagiri. Located about 46 km northeast of Bhopal, the town of Sanchi is famous for the Buddhist works of art dating from the 3rd century BC to the 12th century AD. The ancient stupas, monasteries, temples, and pillars form a major source of attraction here. Of these, the most famous is the Sanchi Stupa 1, originally built by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka. Then drive to Vidisha 10 kms from Sanchi, Vidisha or Besnagar as it was known then, was an important trade centre in Emperor Ashoka's time. On his way to Ujjayani, when he was still a viceroy, he stopped here and married the daughter of a wealthy local businessman. The ruins of a 2nd century BC Brahmin shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu, show traces of lime mortar – the earliest use of cement in India. Located at the confluence of the Betwa and Beas rivers, Vidisha was renamed Bhilsa by the Muslims, who built the now ruined Bija Mandal, a mosque constructed from the remains of Hindu temples and the Gumbaz-ka-Maqbara. Vidisha later passed on to the Malwa Sultans, the Mughals and then the Scindias. Later proceed to UDAIGIRI CAVES Just 5 kms from Vidashi is Udaigiri Groups of rock cut sanctuaries carved into the sandstone hillside form the Udaigiri Caves, There are 20 caves, out of which 18 are Hindu and the other 2 are Jain. An inscription in one of the caves indicates that they were produced during the reign of Chandragupta II, between 382-401 AD. The caves have been numbered, probably in the sequence in which they were excavated. Cave 5 depicts Lord Vishnu in a beautiful carving in his Varaha (boar) incarnation holding the earth goddess Prithvi on one tusk. Another large sculpture is that of a reclining Lord Vishnu. Cave 20 is particularly interesting, with detailed Jain carvings. On top of the hill are the ruins of a 6th century AD Gupta temple.
Early evening drive back to Bhopal for overnight.
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