Mesmerizing Central India
Description
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/out time 12pm). Later visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi - Bhopal
Transfer to airport to board flight for Bhopal. On arrival transfer to hotel check in at hotel. Visit Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, Taj ul Masjid & Bharat Bhawan.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Bhopal
Excursion to visit Sanchi Budhist stupas, monasteries, temples & pillars dating from 3rd century BC to 12th century AD. And Udayagiri Caves. Drive back to Bhopal.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Bhopal - Bhimbetka - Pachmarhi (200kms)
Drive to Pachmarhi enroute visit Bhimbetka Rock Shelters an archeological site dating back to the Paleolithic age & Bhojpur shiva temple. On arrival check in at resort. Visit Panch Pandav Caves & Dhoopgarh the highest peak in the Satpura Range.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 5: Pachmarhi
Joyride of three safari including jeep & boat in the dense forest of Satpura enriched with thrilling hilly terrains, exquisite runnels, compelling waterfalls and alluring valleys rich in biodiversity.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Pachmarhi - Satpura (60kms)
Walk to the butterfly garden in Panarpani on a trail where fresh tracks of tiger, leopard and sloth bear are often seen. On a good day, over fifty species of butterfly can be seen in the garden and is a must for any butterfly enthusiast. Afternoon gypsy safari.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 7: Satpura
Morning and afternoon safari in the tiger reserve toward Tawa reservoir which protects the entire northern flank of the park and sustains the perfect habitat for a plethora of bird species. The thick forests of this unspoiled reserve also provide some of the finest tiger habitat in the subcontinent, Satpura is home to a host of other rare species including sloth bear and leopard.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 8: Satpura - Maheshwar (380kms)
Drive to Maheshwar check in at hotel. Visit Fort of Maheshwar including Rajwada Palace & Rajrajeshwar temple.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9: Maheshwar
Day free and easy to relax and walk down to the riverside and the beautiful ghats to witness the timeless daily rituals of the local villagers.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10: Maheshwar - Mandu (45kms one way)
Excursion to Mandu visit Hoshang Shahs Tomb, Jami mosque & Jahaz Mahal. Drive back to Maheshwar.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11: Maheshwar - Indore (90kms)/Delhi
Transfer to Indore airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel, check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12: Delhi - Departure
Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: B.
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/out time 12pm). Later visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi - Bhopal
Transfer to airport to board flight for Bhopal. On arrival transfer to hotel check in at hotel. Visit Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, Taj ul Masjid & Bharat Bhawan.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Bhopal
Excursion to visit Sanchi Budhist stupas, monasteries, temples & pillars dating from 3rd century BC to 12th century AD. And Udayagiri Caves. Drive back to Bhopal.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Bhopal - Bhimbetka - Pachmarhi (200kms)
Drive to Pachmarhi enroute visit Bhimbetka Rock Shelters an archeological site dating back to the Paleolithic age & Bhojpur shiva temple. On arrival check in at resort. Visit Panch Pandav Caves & Dhoopgarh the highest peak in the Satpura Range.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 5: Pachmarhi
Joyride of three safari including jeep & boat in the dense forest of Satpura enriched with thrilling hilly terrains, exquisite runnels, compelling waterfalls and alluring valleys rich in biodiversity.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Pachmarhi - Satpura (60kms)
Walk to the butterfly garden in Panarpani on a trail where fresh tracks of tiger, leopard and sloth bear are often seen. On a good day, over fifty species of butterfly can be seen in the garden and is a must for any butterfly enthusiast. Afternoon gypsy safari.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 7: Satpura
Morning and afternoon safari in the tiger reserve toward Tawa reservoir which protects the entire northern flank of the park and sustains the perfect habitat for a plethora of bird species. The thick forests of this unspoiled reserve also provide some of the finest tiger habitat in the subcontinent, Satpura is home to a host of other rare species including sloth bear and leopard.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 8: Satpura - Maheshwar (380kms)
Drive to Maheshwar check in at hotel. Visit Fort of Maheshwar including Rajwada Palace & Rajrajeshwar temple.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9: Maheshwar
Day free and easy to relax and walk down to the riverside and the beautiful ghats to witness the timeless daily rituals of the local villagers.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10: Maheshwar - Mandu (45kms one way)
Excursion to Mandu visit Hoshang Shahs Tomb, Jami mosque & Jahaz Mahal. Drive back to Maheshwar.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11: Maheshwar - Indore (90kms)/Delhi
Transfer to Indore airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel, check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12: Delhi - Departure
Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: B.
Included
- Assistance on arrival at airport.
- 11 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
- Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
- Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- Total 6-Time shared Gypsy safari as per program in National Parks with forest department naturalist.
- Bottled drinking water in car.
- Government taxes.
Excluded
- Delhi - Bhopal & Indore - Delhi flight fare approx INR 10,500 per person in economy class.
- Camera charges at monuments.
- Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
- Gratuities & optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Know before you go
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
- Few tour sights may not be wheelchair accessible.