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 where we will be
holding a few rooms for wash and change. In the afternoon enjoy
a short city tour of Mumbai followed by dinner and departure transfer
to International Airport to board flight back home.
