Central India Journey

Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Agra - Gwalior - Khajuraho - Orcha - Bhopal - Indore - Omkareshwar - Maheshwar - Mumbai

Day 1 -- » Arrive Delhi
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon half day sightseeing of New and old Delhi. In New Delhi, visit the qutab minar, Moghul Emperor Humayuns tomb, India Gate and parliament House. In old Delhi see the red fort, Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 -- » Delhi - Agra
By Train. 0600 / 0755 hrs.
Transfer to railway station in time to board train shatabdi Express for Agra. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon, sightseeing tour of city visiting Taj Mahal built by shah jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaj Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later, visit Agra fort with magnificent halls of private and public audiences and other palaces. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 -- » Agra - Gwalior
By TRAIN 0800 / 0915hrs
Transfer to railway station in time to board train shatabdi Express for Gwalior. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of city visiting Gajari Mahal, Man Mandir, the Gwalior fort, Sas-Bahu temples. Later visit, Scindia museum at jai vilas palace. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 -- » Gwalior - jhansi
Jhansi - khajuraho
By Train. 1025 / 1210 hrs
187 kms. Approximately
Transfer to railway station to board shatabdi Express for jhansi. Meeting and assistance on arrival, check in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 -- » Khajuraho - Orcha
170 kms. Approximately
Morning visit to the western Group of temple, most important being the kandariya Mahadeo Temple. dedicated to lord Shiva. Also see the chitragupta or bharat ji temple. Late, leave khajuraho by car / coach for Orcha. On arrival, check in at hotel. later, sightseeing tour of Orcha visiting orcha place. Temple and walk around local Market. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 -- » Oracha - jhansi
17 kms. Approximately 30 minutes hrs
Jhansi - Bhopal
By Train. 1040 / 1410 hrs.
Transfer to jhansi railway station in time to board train Shatabdi Express for Bhopal. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of city visiting Taj -ul -Masjid, Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, Shaukat Mahal, Sadar Manzil and Laxminarayan temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7 -- » in Bhopal - Sanchi - Udaigiri - Sanchi
Morning proceed for full day excursion to Sanchi Stupa and Udaigiri caves. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 -- » Bhopal - Bhimbetka - Bhopal
Bhopal - Indore
186kms. Approximately 4hrs. Morning half day excursion to Bhimbetka, where about 700 rock-shelters belonging to the Neolithic age have recently been discovevered. Afternoon, leave by car / coach for Indore. On arrival, check in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 -- » Indore - Mandu - Indore
Morning half day sightseeing tour of city including a drive past the old palace and the new palace. Visit Manic Bagh and the Lal Bagh which is now converted into museum displaying furniture-collection and other artifacts of the palace and the Kanch Mandir, the Jain temple. Afternoon excursion to Mandu, the city of joy Visit the Royal Enclave Buildings, Jahaz Mahal (the ship palace), Hindola Mahal, Champa Bauli and Ashrafi Mahal, Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 -- » Indore -Omkareshwar & Maheshwar - Indore
Full day excursion to Omkareshwar and Maheshwar. Omkareshwar is an Om shaped island at the confluence of Narmada and Kaveri rivers. Maheshwar fort and Temple are also situated on the Banks of the Narmada River Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11 -- » indore / Ujjain / Dewas / Indore
Indore / Mumbari
By Air
Morning proceed for excursion to Ujjain. Visit the temple of Mahakaleshwar, Jantar Mantar, Bathing Ghats of Shipra River and the Gopal Mandir. Also visit to see Pawar Chattries and Dewas Gates. Later, transfer to airport in time for flight to Mumbai. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12 -- » in Mumbai
Morning half day excursion to Elephana Caves. The famous Trimurti sculpture of three- faced Shiva depicting his three aspects as Creator, preserver and destroyer is powerfully portrayed in the massive sculpture. Afternoon sightseeing tour of city visiting the Gateway of India, Hanging Gardens, Kamala Neharu park and also Mani Bhavan where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his visit to Mumbai. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13 -- » Leave Mumbai
Transfer to airport in time for flight to onward destination.

Extension to Aurangabad with this tour

3 Days extension to Aurangabad

Day 11 -- » Mumbai - Aurangabad
By Air
Transfer to airport in time for flight to Aurangabad. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon excursion to Ellora Caves which encompass 34 rock - cut shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain art dating from the 4th to 9th century AD. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12 -- » in Aurangabad
Full day excursion to Ajanta caves dating back to the 2nd century BC. The 30 rock- hewn caves are adorned with Buddhist sculptures and frescoes through eight centuries. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13 -- » Aurangabad - Mumbai
By Air
Transfer to airport in time for flight to Mumbai. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to airport for flight to onward destination.