Mesmerizing Central India Tour

After breakfast, get transferred to the airport from where you will board flight to Bhopal. On arrival, check into the hotel and later visit historical places like Taj-ul-Masjid Mosque, Jama Masjid and Shaukat Mahal where you can satisfy your soul with stories and tales. Overnight stay at Bhopal.

After breakfast, get ready for full day excursion to Sanchi which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Udayagiri Caves. Sanchi is known to be a serene hill that boasts of a group of stupas, temples, monasteries and pillars that dates back from 3rd century BC to 12th century AD. It is an ancient place of pilgrimage for Buddhists and is a must visit place on your tour. You will also visit Udayagiri Caves which are Hindu ritual site and have been extensively carved and reworked under the command of Chandragupta II. Head to visit Bhimbetka & Bhojpur. Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site that dates back to the Paleolithic age. These showcase the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent and show glimpse of the beginning of the South Asian during the Stone Age. Later proceed to Bhojpur and see its temple which is dedicated to Shiva. The temple boasts of one of the largest lingas in India and is crafted out a single rock. Return back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Pachmarhi Hill station which was once known to be the summer capital of the central provinces during the British Raj. On arrival, check into the resort and rest of the day is for leisure. Pachmarhi is a sleepy town which is situated in the heart of the Satpura Hills and houses graceful bungalows and stone churches. Overnight stay at the resort.

Today after breakfast, take a guided morning walk to Mount Rosa. Pass the waterfalls and rock-paintings which is an ideal chance to spot the flora and fauna in the region. Later in the afternoon head to visit man-made Pandav caves and enjoy the sunset at Dhupgarh. You can choose to go for an 8km walk into the Sal forests outside of Pachmarhi which will leave you refreshed. Visit Jatashanker Cave and view some of the local wildlife including gaur, tree shrew, sambar, the Malabar giant squirrel etc. Overnight stay at the resort.

Today after breakfast, head to the butterfly garden in Panarpani on a trail where you can spot tiger, leopard and sloth bear. After lunch, drive to Satpura National Park which is spread across the mountains. Satpura is the only tiger reserve that allows walking safaris which are led by trained local guides. Overnight stay at the resort.

Have your breakfast at the resort and you will head to see flawless backdrop of hills and plateaus at the highest part of Deccan. The region is home to plethora of bird species and can be seen easily on your tour. The thick forests of the reserve provide some of the finest tiger habitat and are present in good numbers. Overnight stay at the resort.

Kick start your day with breakfast and drive to Maheshwar. On arrival, check into the hotel and later visit Ahilya Fort which is one of Central India’s best kept secrets. Constructed in the late 17th century, the converted fortress continues to hold a commanding position above the banks of the sacred Narmada River. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Munch in your breakfast and later explore the fort and walk down the riverside and ghats to witness the rituals of the local villagers. There are numerous shrines and temples which you can visit on your tour. The city of Maheshwar is also known for its sarees and are a thriving local industry. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Mandu which is perched in a dominant position. Mandu is known to be an architectural masterpiece of Islamic style with fines buildings spread over the region. Spend the day at leisure and overnight stay.

Enjoy your breakfast and check out from the hotel. Get transferred to Indore airport and from their board flight to Delhi. On arrival, check into the hotel and rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight stay at Delhi.