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Explore some of the most aesthetic architecture, splendid natural scenery, and renowned pilgrimage sights to be found in India, on this medieval heritage tour of India.
Day 01 - Arrive - Delhi
Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 - Delhi
Enjoy a full day city tour covering the Laxmi Narayan Temple - The Place of the Gods, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House - The govt. Headquarters, Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - majestic monument in red sandstone, Gandhi memorial - The memorial of the Father of the nation. You can enjoy the sound and light show in the evening at Red Fort. Some other places to visit are the Qutab Minar Complex, Purana Quila, Humayun's Tomb, Jantar Mantar, Rajghat, etc. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 - Delhi - Varanasi 
In the morning transfer to the airport to catch the flight to Varanasi - the holy city. On arrival transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon take an excursion to the Buddhist town of Sarnath - The hallowed spot where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 - Varanasi - Agra
At dawn, go for a boat ride on the River Ganges, followed by a city tour covering Alamgir Mosque or Beni Madhav Ka Darera, Dasaswamedha Ghat, Benares Hindu University and The Bharat Mata Temple. After that you will be transferred to the airport to catch the flight to Agra. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon visit Red Fort - a massive structure on the banks of the river Yamuna, Tomb of Itmad-ud-daulah - an exquisite marble structure, which was a forerunner of the Taj. Also take an excursion to Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted city of the Mughal dynasty, it still retains its magnificence. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 - Agra - Khajuraho 
Early in the morning visit the Tajmahal - A beautiful poem written in white marble and the most extravagant monument ever built for love. After that transfer to the airport for the flight to Khajuraho. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, take a city tour covering Western / Eastern group of Temples - The Temples at Khajuraho are a UNESCO heritage site and are examples of the best of the Indian sculptural tradition. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 - Khajuraho - Orchha - Gwalior
Morning, leave Khajuraho for Orchha - Medieval legacy in stone. Visit the Jehangir Mahal - The strong lined Palace counterbalanced 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 into the hotel. Stay 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 and an 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. Visiting this sanctuary will delight all wildlife lovers. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 - Shivpuri - Ujjain
After breakfast, leave for Ujjain carrying your packed lunch. On arrival check into the hotel where you will spend the night.
Day 10 - Ujjain
After breakfast enjoy a sightseeing trip of this 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. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 - Ujjain - Mandu
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, 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 stay overnight 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, there are several noteworthy palaces and pavilions some of which are Ashrafi Mahal- The Palace of gold coins, which was conceived as an academic institution, Rewa Kund Group - it includes Rewa Kund, and the Hindola Mahal (swinging Palace). Stay overnight at the 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. Enjoy a free evening to shop and relax. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 - Bhopal - Sanchi - Bhopal
After breakfast, leave for Sanchi - The ancient seat of Buddhist learning. The places worth visiting are the 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 some time in this fascinating city. Visit Taj-ul-Masjid - one of the largest mosques in India, Laxmi Narayan Temple and the Birla Museum. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 - Bhopal - Panchmarhi 
Leave for Panchmarhi after breakfast. Enroute visit Bhimbetka where paintings in over 500 caves depict the life of the pre-historic dwellers in vivid, panoramic detail. Enroute have your lunch. Arrive at Pachmarhi for a relaxed evening and stay overnight 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, behold the sunset at Dhupgarh, the highest point in the Satpuras.
Day 17 - Panchmarhi - Jabalpur
After breakfast, leave for Jabalpur with packed lunch from tourist motel Pipariya. Reach Jabalpur in time for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 18 - Jabalpur - Mumbai
Transfer to the railway station to board the train to Mumbai. Stay overnight in the train.
Day 19 - Departure - Mumbai
On arrival we will transfer you to the hotel where we will be holding a few rooms for you to wash and change. In the afternoon, enjoy a short city tour of Mumbai followed by dinner and departure transfer to the International Airport to board your flight back home.
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