Mesmerizing Central India
Mesmerizing Central India
Mesmerizing Central India
12 Days Starting and ending in Delhi, India
Visiting: New Delhi, Bhopal, Sanchi, Bhojpur, Pachmarhi, Satpura Tiger Reserve, Maheshwar, Omkareshwar, Mandu, Indore
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Tour code:
AGORA154
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
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Tour Overview
Madhya Pradesh is a historical state that has laid the foundation for the Indian civilization. It has diverse offerings, temples, unrivaled wildlife, Buddhist cultural influence and a strong local heritage. After experiencing the hustle and bustle of Delhi, fly to Bhopal and visit the ancient Buddhist sanctuary of Sanchi for spiritual orientation. You will smell the clean air of the hills once we start our drive to hill station of Pachmarhi, a bird lover’s paradise, and then continue to Satpura – one of the finest wildlife reserves in India.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Arrive DelhiOn arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel. Hotel check in time 1200hrs afternoon, early check in subject to rooms availability)Later city tour of Delhi India’s capital and a city of diversity. Old Delhi – is a historic district of grand mosques, majestic forts, busy bazars and dilapidated monuments. In contrast to New Delhi, that has a modern variety of malls and restaurants along with old government buildings. It has wide tree-lined avenues and pretty whitewashed bungalows purpose-built in the 1930s by the British as a colonial capital and remains the epicenter of Indian political power. Delhi is crowded, colorful and beautifully chaotic.Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : New Delhi
Location: New Delhi, Bhopal
Meals Included: Breakfast
Delhi - Bhopal (flight)Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board flight for Bhopal. On arrival at Bhopal airport assistance and transfer to hotel for two nights stay. Bhopal has beautiful parks and palaces, Forward-thinking Muslim women ruled Bhopal. The city quickly modernized with the establishment of an early postal system and comprehensive rail network. Visit the historical Taj-ul-Masjid mosque, Jama Masjid and Shaukat Mahal to satisfy our soul with tales and stories. Overnight at hotel.Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Sanchi
Location: Sanchi, Bhopal
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bhopal excursion to Sanchi & Udayagiri CavesBreakfast at hotel, today full day excursion to visit the oldest surviving Buddhist sanctuary in India, which was once the principal centre for Buddhism in the country. It’s the Great Stupa, India’s finest Buddhist structure and one of the subcontinent’s oldest remaining religious monuments that define Sanchi. The stupa convenes at the heart of a reminiscent complex of temples and monasteries all of which exhibit a unique character. Udayagiri Caves early Hindu ritual site, they were extensively carved and reworked under the command of Chandragupta II, Emperor of the Gupta Empire, in the late 4th and 5th century AD. Udayagiri has a series of rock-shelters and petroglyphs, ruined buildings, inscriptions, water systems, fortifications and habitation mounds, all of which have been only partially excavated.Return to your hotel and rest time free and easy to relax.Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Bhojpur
Location: Bhojpur, Bhopal, Pachmarhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bhopal - Bhimbetka - Pachmarhi (200kms/ 4hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Panchmarhi via visiting Bhojpur & Bhimbetka.Bhojpur had a Shiva temple that houses one of the largest lingas in India and it's crafted out a single rock. Next stop at The Bhimbetka rock shelters an archaeological site dating back to the Paleolithic age. They exhibit the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent, and show a gimps into the beginning of the South Asian during the Stone Age. Some of the shelters were inhabited by the homo erectus more than 100,000 years ago. Some of the stone age rock paintings found among the Bhimbetka rock shelters are roughly 30,000 years old.Continue drive to Pachmarhi , a sleepy town of graceful bungalows and stone churches. The hill station was once the summer capital of the central provinces during the British Raj still retains a distinctive colonial atmosphere. Located in the heart of the Satpura Hills, the area around has a rich biodiversity and a staggering array of bird-life not commonly seen elsewhere in central India. Overnight at resort.Overnight at resort.
Day 5 : Pachmarhi
Location: Pachmarhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
PachmarhiBreakfast at resort. Starting at the Duchess Falls, take a guided morning walk to Mount Rosa. Passing waterfalls and rock-paintings, this is an ideal opportunity to encounter the flora and fauna in the areas around Pachmarhi. It is not uncommon to see tiger and leopard tracks as well as a wide range of bird-life including the black eagle and honey buzzard. In the afternoon visit the man-made Pandav Caves, protected monuments, which potentially date to the time of the Emperor Ashoka and end the day at Dhupgarh to enjoy sunset. We arrange an 8kms walk into the sal forests outside of Pachmarhi that will leave you refreshed. Beginning at Jatashanker Cave, there will be further chances to view some of the local wildlife including barking deer, gaur, tree shrew, sambar, the malabar giant squirrel and numerous vulture roosts.Safari and walking tour into the sal forests outside of Pachmarhi that will leave you refreshed. Beginning at Jatashanker Cave, there will be further chances to view some of the local wildlife including barking deer, gaur, tree shrew, sambar, the malabar giant squirrel and numerous vulture roosts.Overnight at resort.
Day 6 : Satpura
Location: Satpura Tiger Reserve
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pachmarhi - Satpura (60kms/ 1.3hrs approx)Breakfast at resort. 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. After lunch drive to Satpura National Park and check in at a resort. A relatively new reserve, Satpura is spread across mountains of the same name. Uniquely, Satpura is also the only tiger reserve that permits walking safaris, which are led by trained local guides.Overnight at resort.
Day 7 : Satpura
Location: Satpura Tiger Reserve
Meals Included: Breakfast
SatpuraBreakfast at resort. We see a flawless backdrop of plateaus and hills at the highest part of the Deccan, the huge Tawa reservoir protects the entire northern flank of the park and sustains the perfect habitat for a plethora of bird species that the area is home to.The thick forests of this unspoiled reserve also provide some of the finest tiger habitat in the subcontinent and, although these wonderful animals are present in good numbers, Satpura is home to a host of other rare species including sloth bear and leopard.Overnight at resort.
Day 8 : Maheshwar
Location: Maheshwar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Satpura - Maheshwar (380kms/ 6hrs approx)Breakfast at resort, drive to the humble town of Maheshwar check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 : Maheshwar
Location: Omkareshwar
Meals Included: Breakfast
MaheshwarBreakfast at hotel. Explore the fort and walk down to the riverside and the beautiful ghats to witness the timeless daily rituals of the local villagers. Followers of Lord Shiva revere the town and there are numerous shrines and temples that line the river’s bank. Maheshwar is also known for its Maheshwar sarees and are a thriving local industry.Later visit Ahilya Fort one of central India’s best kept secrets. Largely constructed in the late 17th century, this converted fortress has changed little and continues to hold a commanding position high above the banks of the sacred Narmada River. Rooms are comfortable and captivatingly furnished and there are many nooks and crannies to explore.Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Maheshwar
Location: Mandu, Maheshwar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Maheshwar - Mandu (45kms/ 1hrs approx one way)Breakfast at hotel, drive to visit Mandu. Perched in a dominant position astride part of the Vindhya ranges, Mandu is an architectural masterpiece of understated Islamic style with many fine buildings spread over the site. With a history dating back to the early 6th century AD, Mandu’s heyday was during the medieval period under the Pathan sultans whose rule ushered in a period of peace and prosperity. Rightly famed for its Islamic architecture, explore Mandu’s many palaces, mosques and mausoleums.Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Indore
Location: Indore, New Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Maheshwar - Indore (90kms/ 3hrs approx) / Indore - Delhi (flight)Breakfast at hotel. With everlasting memoirs leave Maheshwar and transfer to the Indore Airport for the flight to Delhi. Arrival transfer to hotel near to airport, rest time free and easy to relax.Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Delhi - DepartureBreakfast at hotel. As per flight schedule transfr to airport to board flight for onward destination.
What's Included
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Government taxes.
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Breakfast
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12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
4-Star hotels
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Gypsy safari in national park with naturalist as per program (Shared safari with small group).
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Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle from arrival till departure as per tour program
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Activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
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Monuments Entrances of sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary
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English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city).
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Forest department naturalist during safari in the national park.
What's Not Included
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Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
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Camera charges at monuments.
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Delhi - Bhopal & Indore - Delhi or Mumbai flight fare approx INR 10500 per person.
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Meals other than mentioned in inclusions.
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Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
Check out our Q&As
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No. You have to apply for Indian Visa yourself. TOURIST VISA is mandatory for Foreign Nationals to travel India.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
INR, USD, EURO, GBP, SGD, JPY, CNY, RMB, CAD,
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We conduct our business fairly, with honesty, integrity and transparency. We deliver what we promise, and only promise what we can deliver.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Less than 10 person group only driver will be your companion. We use local government licenced tour guide in each cities for sightseeing tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We do not operate tour on sharing
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We are completely flexible in changing the travel dates, until we dont have to bourne any penalty levied by hotels/airline.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
5 Yeas
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, you will support NGO and schooling for kids in villages.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We operate private tour/activity only for your group. Hence if you missed to join and tour departed, we can coordinate and you can join the tour from the nearest point.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Iitnerary and confirmation vouchers
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Face masks provided for travelers. Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. Gear/equipment sanitized between use. Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized. Regular temperature checks for staff. Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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