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
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
In
the morning take a city tour of New Delhi covering
Laxmi Narayan Temple - The Place of Gods, India
Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House
- The Government headquarters, Afternoon is to enjoy
city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The
largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone
magic, Gandhi Memorial - The memoir of father of
the Nation. Also enjoy sound & light show at
Red fort. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 -
Delhi - Varanasi
In
the morning transfer to airport to catch flight
to Varanasi - The mind soothing destination, on
arrival transfer to hotel. In the afternoon take
an excursion to Buddhist town of Sarnath - The hallowed
spot where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon
after enlightenment. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 -
Varanasi - Agra
At
dawn boat ride at River Ganges, followed by a city
tour covering Alamgir Mosque or Beni Madhav Ka Darera,
Dasaswamedha Ghat , Benares
Hindu University & The Bharat Mata Temple. After
that you will be transferred to Airport to catch
flight to Agra. On arrival transfer to hotel. In
the afternoon visit Red Fort - A massive structure
on the bank of river, Tomb of Itmad-ud-daula's Tomb
- 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. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 05 -
Agra - Khajuraho
Early
in the morning visit Tajmahal - A beautiful poem
written in white marble & the most extravagant
monument ever built for love, After that transfer
to Airport for 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.
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
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.
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
lunch at Indore and 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 Archeological 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.
Day 15 -
Bhopal - Panchmarhi
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 -
Panchmarhi
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,
the highest point in the Satpuras.
Day 17 -
Panchmarhi - 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 -
Departure - Mumbai
On
arrival we will transfer you to hotel, in the afternoon
enjoy a short city tour of Mumbai and departure
transfer to Airport to board flight to your next
destination.
