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Destinations Covered: Delhi - Bhopal - Ujjain - Mandu- Indore - Bhimbetka - Bhojpur - Panchmarhi - Kanha National Park - Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Delhi
Duration: 18 Nights /19 Days
Day 1: Arrival at Delhi
On you arrival at the Delhi International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
The capital of India, Delhi is not only the political center but also the cultural center of the country. It is the best place to start your memorable trip to India. This metropolitan city offers the richness of India's ancient heritage and the glitz of the modern world.
Enjoy some hours of good sleep at the hotel to brace yourself for a memorable Central India Temple and Tiger Tour with Tourtoindia.com.
Day 2: Delhi
After breakfast, you will be taken on a local sightseeing tour of Delhi. Located between the Aravallis Hills and the Yamuna River, Delhi offers some fantastic historical sites of tourist interest.
The Old Delhi tour includes Jama Masjid, the largest mosque of India and the famous Red Fort.
The New Delhi tour includes Humayun's Tomb, Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and the celebrated Qutub Minar. Drive along the well-known Rajpath, past the historical India Gate, Parliament House, President's residence and through the reputed Diplomatic Enclave where the embassies of different nations are located.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi - Bhopal (By Train)
After breakfast you will be accompanied to the New Delhi railway station from where you will board a train to Bhopal. On arrival, our representative will escort you to the hotel you are booked into. Later, embark on a city tour of Bhopal.
The places included in the tour are Bharat Bhawan that showcases different art forms, a postcolonial museum called Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya. Also visit the Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Temple) that is built on the Arera Hills and has a museum inside the complex. The Taj-ul-Masjid, one of the largest mosques of India is the next stop. The mosque's construction was started by Shah Jahan Begum but was completed after her demise.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Bhopal
The day begins with a one-day visit to the Sanchi Stupa and the museum.
Commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC, the Sanchi Stupa is one of the most important relics of India's past. A fine specimen of Buddhist architecture, it has also been listed as a UNESCO Heritage site.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Bhopal - Ujjain
After breakfast you will travel to Ujjain by road. On arrival enjoy a good sleep at the hotel. The sightseeing of Ujjain will be done later.
The ancient city of Ujjain is home to some famous temples like Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir, Kal Bhairava, Harsiddhi Temple, Navagraha Mandir, Vikram Kirti Mandir and Chintamani Ganesh. Other attractions to be visited during a sightseeing tour of Ujjain are the Kaliadeh Palace built in 1458 by the Sultan of Mandu, Bhartrihari Caves, Durgadas ki Chhatri and the Veda Shala (observatory).
Day 6: Ujjain - Mandu
Proceed to Mandu by road after breakfast. You will be taken to the hotel directly where you will stay overnight.
Later during the day, embark on a sightseeing tour of Mandu city. Once the fort capital of the Parmar rulers of Malwa, Mandu is home to some architectural marvels. Visit the attractions like Jahaz Mahal, Hoshang Shah's Tomb, Baz Bahadur's Palace and Roopmati's Pavilion.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Mandu - Indore
From Mandu you will be taken on a drive to Indore via Omkareshwar and Maheshwar.
One of the holiest Hindu religious sites, Omkareshwar is a temple dotted island at the Narmada-Kaveri junction. Omkar Mandhata Temple is one of the 12 important Shiva shrines in India.
Previously known as Mahishmati, Maheshwar is a historical town located on the banks of the Narmada. The site finds mention in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Check into hotel on arrival at Indore and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 8: Indore - Bhopal
Activity of the day starts with a sightseeing tour of Indore.
Visit the 200-year-old Rajwada Palace built by the Holkars besides the Lal Bagh Palace that served as a venue for meetings and other gatherings. Also make a trip to the Kanch Mandir or the temple of mirrors and the Bada Ganapati Temple that houses the largest Ganapati idol in the world. The Chhatri Bagh with its delightfully crafted chhatris of the Holkar rulers is another place to visit.
Later, travel to Bhopal by road. On arrival, you will be taken straight to the hotel you are booked in. In the afternoon do a round of the city.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Bhopal - Bhimbetka - Bhojpur - Panchmarhi
After breakfast, drive towards Panchmarhi. Halt at Bhojpur and Bhimbetka en route.
Bhojpur was established by a Parmara king called Raja Bhoj. This small town boasts of two famous attractions - the Bhojeshwar Temple that is also referred to as the "Somnath of the East" and the Cyclopean Dam, a fine example of the engineering techniques used in the medieval times.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bhimbetka is an archaeological treasure house. It is famous for its rock shelters, some of which also date back to around 9000 years.
Proceed to Panchmarhi and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 10: Panchmarhi - Kanha National Park
In the morning you would be taken to Kanha National Park by road. On arrival check into the jungle resort you are booked into and relax for the rest of the day.
Later during the day embark on a jeep safari into the jungle. If you are lucky enough you may even spot the king of the jungle - the Royal Bengal Tiger.
Spend a relaxed night at the jungle resort.
Day 11: Kanha National Park
Embark on a jeep safari to do a round inside the jungle. Enjoy two jungle safaris, one in the early morning and one in the afternoon. This in turn will give you ample opportunity to watch wild animals in their natural habitat.
Some of the animals found in the park are barasingha, tiger, leopards, monitor lizard and different species of birds.
Spend the night at the jungle resort.
Day 12: Kanha - Bandhavgarh
Wake up early and embark on a jeep safari into the jungle. It must also be mentioned that mornings are a good time to watch the wild animals in their natural habitat.
Later proceed to Bandhavgarh, another famous national park in the central part of India. On arrival, check into the hotel you are booked in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 13: Bandhavgarh National Park
Enjoy a jungle safari on an elephant back early in the morning and again in the afternoon.
The national park is home to rare species of animals and other wildlife including the Royal Bengal Tiger. You may also spot other species like the Nilgai, Chausingha, Chinkara and Chital along with birds like the Plum Headed Parakreet, Spotted Dove, Black Stork, Purple Sunbird and the Red Collared Dove.
Overnight at the jungle resort.
Day 14: Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho
After breakfast drive to Khajuraho by road. On arrival you will be taken to the hotel directly.
The town of Khajuraho is known for its beautiful temples based the themes of eroticism. Classified as the Western, Eastern and Southern group, the temples of Khajuraho attract admirers from all over the world
Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Khajuraho - Jhansi - Agra
After breakfast, proceed towards Jhansi Railway Station by road visiting Orchha en route.
Orchha is located in the Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh and is home to many interesting temples like the Chaturbhuj Temple and the Laxminarayan Temple. Other interesting attractions include the 17th century Jehangir Mahal built by Raja Bir Singh Deo and the Raj Mahal built by Madhukar Shah in the 17th century.
From Jhansi Railway Station, board train to Agra. Our representative would meet you on arrival and will transfer you to the hotel. Spend the night at the hotel.
Day 16: Agra - Ranthambore
Enjoy an early morning visit to the Taj Mahal. To watch the first rays of the sun caressing the white marbles of the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal, the wife of the Mughal emperor Shahjahan is an experience of a lifetime.
After breakfast drive towards Ranthambore. Stop en route at Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar. You will be simply bowled over by its grand architecture and impressive size.
On arrival at Ranthambore you will be taken to the hotel you are booked in. Relax for the night.
Day 17: Ranthambore
A considerable population of tigers inhabits the national park. If luck smiles upon you, spotting one may not be impossible. The wildlife reserve is also home to some of the rare species of animals and birds.
Embark on a jeep safari in the early morning and the late afternoon. These are good times for watching the wild animals in their natural habitat.
Stay overnight at the jungle resort.
Day 18: Ranthambore - Jaipur
After breakfast take a drive to Jaipur. On arrival check into the hotel you are booked in. Later enjoy a local sightseeing of Jaipur.
Famously referred to as the "pink city" of Rajasthan, Jaipur boasts of attractions that are sure to dazzle every visitor. The most important attractions include the City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Laxmi Narayan Temple and the Govind Deoji Mandir. The Amer Fort that is located in the outskirts of Jaipur is another of its major attractions.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 19: Jaipur - Delhi
In the morning visit the Amber Fort on elephant back just the Maharajahs used to do.
Later in the day, drive to Delhi by road. Upon reaching Delhi, drive straight to a good local restaurant to have dinner. Post dinner, and some rest if time permits, our representative will then escort you to the airport to board a flight to your onward destination.
Tour ends.
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