The Heart of India - Best of Madhya Pradesh

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi. Meet our assistants at the airport. They will transfer you safely to a hotel.
Stay at night in Delhi.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Delhi
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of New Delhi. Visit attractions of Delhi like the Qutab Minar, India Gate, President House, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Laxmi Narayan temple.
Overnight will be at Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi - Gwalior (By train Departure- 06:15 hrs. Arrival- 09: 31 hrs.)
In morning, transfer to railway station and board the train to Gwalior. Gwalior is the gateway to Madhya Pradesh. On reaching Gwalior, transfer to hotel. Later, go for sightseeing medieval temples, mosques and palaces of Gwalior. Also, see Gujari Mahal, Teli Ka Mandir.
Stay at night in Gwalior.

Day 04: Day excursion to Shivpuri
Next morning, proceed to Shivpuri. Shivpuri is a pleasant lake surrounded by gardens. Shivpuri houses a wildlife sanctuary and several hunting lodges. Return to Gwalior.
Stay at night in Gwalior.

Day 05: Orchha (approx. 112km south of Gwalior)
In morning, reach Orchha & transfer to hotel. Orchha is a historical site with superb temples and monuments.
Stay at night in Orchha.

Day 06: Orchha - Khajuraho (by car)
Drive to Khajuraho. On arrival in Khajuraho, transfer to a hotel. Khajuraho is full of legendary temples. Known as one of the artistic wonders of the world, these temples are dedicated to the Hindu Gods. On reaching Khajuraho, transfer to the hotel.

Overnight will be at Khajuraho.



Day 07: In Khajuraho
In the morning, proceed for sightseeing tour of khajuraho. Famous for the legendary temples of khajuraho, it is also an artistic wonder of the world. The temples are grouped into three geographical divisions: western, eastern and southern. Explore the Western, eastern and southern temples of khajuraho while your guide explains the intricate meaning and legends behind each describable sculpture.
Night stay will be in Khajuraho.

Day 08: Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh
After breakfast, drive to Bandhavgarh. By road, it takes approximately 06 hours to complete 271Km distance. Bandhavgarh is a new National Park. Set among the Vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh, it contains a wide variety of habitats.
 Stay at night in Bandhavgarh.

Day 09: In Bandhavgarh
On this day, you will proceed for a full day game viewing inside the jungle. Stay at night in Bandhavgarh.

Day 10:  Bandhavgarh - Kanha (by road 265 kms / Approx 6 hours)
After breakfast, drive to Kanha. This place was described by RUDYARD KIPLING in his great book "The Jungle Book". Kanha National Park is a tiger reserve that extends over an area of over 940 square km.
Stay at night in Kanha.

Day 11: In Kanha
Enjoy your breakfast and proceed for full day game viewing inside the jungle. Stay at night in Kanha.



Day 12: Kanha - Jabalpur ( By road ) 160 kms. drive Approx. 4 hrs. drive
Freshen up in the morning and drive to Jabalpur. On arrival in Jbalpur, transfer to hotel. Stay at night in Jabalpur.

Day 13: Jabalpur - Panchmarhi ( By road ) 230 kms. Approx. 5hrs. drive
After sightseeing in Jabalpur, drive to Pachmarhi. The entire landscape is full of pathways, wooded shades and rocky facades. Put up at a hotel. Stay at night in Pachmarhi.

Day 14: In Pachmarhi
In morning,visit the 10,000 years old rock paintings in the caves of Mahadeo Hills. Stay at night in Pachmarhi.

Day 15: Pachmarhi - Bhopal (By road- 230 kms, Approx. 4 hrs. drive)
In morning, visit the sacred cave of Jata Shankar that resembles the matted locks of Lord Shiva. Afterwards, visit Rajat Pratap, the 350-feet-high waterfall. Honeymooners will just love this place. After sightseeing, drive to Bhopal & transfer to hotel.
Stay at night in Bhopal.

Day 16: In Bhopal
Proceed for sightseeing Bhopal. The city offers an uncommon blend of Hindu and Muslim cultures. Bhopal is built at the fringe of the Malwa Plateau on a slope, like an amphitheatre.
Stay at night in Bhopal.

Day 17: Day excursion to Sanchi
Sanchi Stupa, built by the emperor-turned-monk Ashoka of the Maurya Dynasty in the 3rd century BC, is 16 metres high and 37 metres in diameter. The massive dome brings out rare serenity. Return to Bhopal before sundown. Transfer to hotel.
Stay at night in Bhopal.



Day 18: Bhopal - Delhi (By flight)
After breakfast, transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, our agents will meet you at airport and safely transfer you to the hotel. Stay in Delhi for the night.

Day 19: Delhi - Varanasi (By flight)
In Morning, take a connecting flight for Varanasi. The city of Varanasi is the most sacred place in India.
Arrive in Varanasi and transfer to a hotel. In the later part of the day, you can visit local attractions like the temples and Aurangazeb’s Mosque. It will be great visiting temples and witnessing the “Aarti” ceremony on the Ghats.
Overnight stay will be in Varanasi.

Day 20: In Varanasi
In Morning, take a boat cruise at the River Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later, enjoy excursion to Sarnath, situated 10kms to east of Varanasi. Visit the deer park and the museum. Get back to Varanasi.
Overnight will be at Varanasi.

Day 21: Varanasi - Mumbai (By flight)
Transfer to airport and board the flight to Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai, meet the tour operator who will safely transfer you to a hotel. Stay at night in Mumbai.

Day 22: In Mumbai (Departure)
This would be the last day of the tour. Have breakfast and proceed for sightseeing tour of Mumbai covering Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Chowpatty Beach, Kamla Nehru Park, Mani Bhawan and Dhobi Ghat. Later, our agents will transfer you to airport and help you board the flight to your initial destination.