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Duration: 18 Nights / 19 Days
Destinations: Delhi » Varanasi » Agra » Khajuraho » Gwalior » Ujjain » Bhopal -Mumbai
Central India Tour Package comprises of the culturally rich destinations of Varanasi, Agra, Khajuraho, Gwalior, Ujjain and Bhopal. These destinations will give you an insight into the deep-rooted traditions, rich cultural heritage and evolution of art and architecture of historic past.
Day-1: Delhi
Welcome to Delhi, the capital of India. You will be received and transferred to your hotel by our representatives upon arrival. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day-2: Delhi
After breakfast, the tour of Delhi includes Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate, Parliament House, Jama Masjid and Gandhi Memorial. Watch the Sound and Light Show at the Red Fort and learn more about Delhi. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day-3: Delhi - Varanasi
Morning transfer to airport to catch flight to Varanasi. On arrival check into hotel. An excursion to the Buddhist town of Sarnath in the afternoon. It is the sacred spot where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day-4: Varanasi - Agra
After early breakfast, a boat ride at River Ganga followed by a the tour of the city which includes Alamgir Mosque, Beni Madhav Ka Darera, Dasaswamedha Ghat, Banaras Hindu University and the Bharat Mata Temple. Transferred to the airport to catch flight to Agra. On arrival check into hotel. In the afternoon visit Red Fort and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. An excursion to Fatehpur Sikri is also taken. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day-5: Agra - Khajuraho
After early breakfast, visit the Taj Mahal. It is like a beautiful poetry written on white marble remembered as the monument of eternal love. Transfer to airport to board the flight to Khajuraho. On arrival check into hotel. Afternoon is for the city tour covering Western and Eastern group of. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day-6: Khajuraho - Orchha - Gwalior
After breakfast, depart from Khajuraho for Orchha, a medieval town with some remarkable stone buildings. Visit the Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Ram Raja Temple and Chaturbhuj Temple. Proceed to Gwalior. On arrival check into hotel for an overnight stay.
Day-7: Gwalior - Shivpuri
After breakfast, visit the glorious Gwalior Fort to see the Man Mandir Palace, Sas Bahu Ka Mandir and Suraj Kund within the fort. Also visit the tombs of Tansen and Ghias Mohammed, the Jai Vilas Palace Museum or the Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum and the newly built Sun temple. Drive to Shivpuri from Gwalior. On arrival, check into hotel for an overnight stay.
Day-8: Shivpuri
After breakfast, visit the chhatris or cenotaphs of Shivpuri and Bhadaiya Kund, a mineral water spring. After lunch at Shivpuri, visit the Madhav National Park. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day-9: Shivpuri - Ujjain
After breakfast, depart from Shivpuri for Ujjain with packed lunch. On arrival, check into hotel for the overnight stay.
Day-10: Ujjain
After breakfast, visit Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingams; Bada Ganeshji Ka Mandir and Kaliadeh Palace. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day-11: Ujjain - Mandu
After breakfast, depart for Indore. Visit the Kanch Mandir, the Jain Temple with plain exterior but completely mirrored with pictures of sinners being tortured in the after life from interior. The Museum has the collections of medieval and pre-medieval Hindu sculpture in Madhya Pradesh. After lunch, proceed to Mandu. On arrival, check into hotel for an overnight stay. Mandu is the city full of love legends of Baz Bahdur and Roopmati.
Day-12: Mandu
After breakfast, visit Ashrafi Mahal, the palace of gold coins designed as an academic institution and Rewa Kund Group including Rewa Kund and the Hindola Mahal. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day-13: Mandu- Bhopal
After breakfast, depart for Bhopal. Stop for lunch at Indore and arrive in time for tea at Bhopal. Evening is free to be spent at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day-14: Bhopal- Sanchi- Bhopal
After breakfast, proceed to Sanchi, the ancient seat of Buddhist learning. Check out the Archaeological Museum for the Lion Capital from the Ashoka Pillar, a Yakshi hanging from a mango tree and a beautiful Buddha figure in red sandstone. The Great Stupa is the perfect work of art at Sanchi and amongst the finest examples of Buddhist art in India. Return to Bhopal to visit the Taj-ul-Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, Laxmi Narayan Temple and Birla Museum. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day-15: Bhopal - Panchmarhi
After breakfast, depart for Panchmarhi. En-route halt to see the prehistoric paintings at Bhimbetka. On arrival at Pachmarhi, check into the hotel for an overnight stay.
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, leave for Jabalpur with packed lunch from Pipariya Tourist Motel. On arrival at Jabalpur, check into hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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 transfer to hotel for wash and change. A short city tour in the afternoon followed by dinner. Transfer to airport to board flight back home.
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