Splendour of Central India Tour

Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport, meet our representative, who will transfer you to the hotel. Complete the check-in formalities in the hotel.  Rest of the day relax in the hotel.  Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi – Bhopal
Today morning after breakfast transfer to Delhi airport to board the flight towards Bhopal, the beautiful city of Nawabs.  Upon reaching Bhopal transfer to hotel & complete the formalities of check-in the hotel.  Relax for a while and proceed for sightseeing tour of Bhopal. The Bhimbetka caves,  these caves have 600 rock shelters dating back to 5,500-1000 BC. Visit the Upper Lake and Lower lake which is divided by an overbridge. The Upper Lake was created by Raja Bhoj in the 11th century. The Lake water cured the skin disease of the King .  Because of these lakes, Bhopal is known as the city of lakes.  You can enjoy the paintings and they are carried out in a colourful  collection of greens, whites, yellows and reds.  Moti Masjid  resembles the famous Jama Masjid in Delhi, this was built by Sikander Jehan, in 1860. This Masjid is one of the important historical monument.  Bharat Bhawan is one of the major attractions of Bhopal.  This was designed by famous architect Charles Correa.  Taj-ul-Masjid is an old mosque.  It  is also named has the Crown of Mosques.  Visit the ManavSangrahalaya, which is spread over 200 acres.  This is the house of the tribal world.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 3: Bhopal – Sanchi – Ujjain
Early in the morning after breakfast, proceed to Ujjain.  En route to visit the Sanchi.  Sanchi is the city with the pillar and  stupas.  Sanchi is recognized by the world heritage site by the UNESCO.  The great emperor Asoka played a key role in the construction of the city of pillars and stupas.  The trip would be incomplete if you do not visit the Asoka Pillar, this is very close to the Southern Gateway of the Great Stupa.  The stupa No 1 is the Great Stupa and one of the oldest stones made structures in India.  This Great stupa was built by the emperor Ashoka.  Stupa No 3 is situated near the great stupa.  At Stupa 3 housing is the monuments of the two disciples of Buddha, Mahamogallena and Sariputta.  Later drive to Ujjain.  Upon reaching Ujjain, complete the formalities of check-in at the hotel.  Relax for a while. Then, tour for the sightseeing of Ujjain. Visit the Bade GaneshjikaMandir, it is an ancient temple situated above the tank next to the Mahakaleswar temple.   Bhartrihari caves are on the bank of the Shipra River near the Gadkalika temple of Ujjain.   These caves were named after the famous sage Bhatrihari.  Also visit the Chaubis Khamba temple of 9th or 10th century.  The Kaliadeh Palace is on the bank of River Shipra.  You can see the beautiful Persian architecture.  This palace is of the  15th century and built by the Sultans of Mandu.  One of the main attractions is the  Gopal Mandir, was built by Queen Bayajibai Shinde in  the 19th Century.  You can see the work of Maratha architecture in this temple.  One of the holiest places is the Gomti Kund.  It is adjacent to the Sandipani Ashram.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 4: Ujjain – Indore
A drive to Indore after breakfast in the morning. This is the largest city of Madhya Pradesh.  Upon reaching Indore, complete the formalities of check-in at the hotel.  Relax for a while in the hotel room and then,for sightseeing tour of Indore.  The Kanch Mandir, is also known as the Seth Hukamchand temple.  This temple was built in  the 20th century by Cotton King Sir Hukamchand.  One the most beautiful buildings in Indore is the Lal Baag Palace. Another best tourist spot  is the Nehru Park.  This the oldest park in Indore.  Nehru Park was built by the British rulers and it was open only for British after independence it is open for all and named has Nehru Park.   This palace was built in 1886-1921 by Maharaja ShivajiRaoHolkar.  This is located on the bank of River Khan.  This hall was named after the King Edward Hall and built in 1904. After the independence it is renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Hall.  Leisurely in the evening visit the ChokhiDhani, this resort is on the outskirts of Indore a Rajasthani heritage resort.TheChhatriBagh memorials are built in the memory of the Royal rulers of the Holkar dynasty.  This one of the most popular tourist spots in Indore.  Visit the Mahatma Gandhi hall or Town hall of Indore.    Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 5: Indore -  Omkareshwar – Maheswar – Mandu
Early in the morning a drive to Omkareshwar temple.  This temple is located on Mandhata Island.  This is the one of the holiest temple for the Hindus and it consists of 12 Jyotirilingas dedicated to Lord Shiva.   At Maheswar  visit the Ahileshwara temple, which is located on the shores of River Narmada.  This temple is dedicated to Lord Ram.  Later visit the Jaleshwar temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.Also visit the Omkar Mandhata temple dedicated one among the 12 Jyothirlingas.  The temple is located at the junction of the Kaveri and Narmada rivers.  Later start your journey to Maheswar. Visit Rajaraheshwara temple is considered as the 11 Akhand Jyoti Deepak.  This temple is near the Ahileshwara temple.  Later start your journey to Mandu.  Upon reaching Mandu, check-in the hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 6: Mandu
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Mandu.  The major attractions of Mandu are the Roopmati’s Pavilion, this is the huge sandstone structure.  This is located on the south of Baz Bahadur Palace.  From here the Queen would  view the Narmada River.  One the major attraction so Mandu is the Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, this is the first marble structure.  It is constructed in 1440.  This tomb was the motif for Shah Jahan, while building the TajMahal. AsharfiMahal was built by Mahmud Khilji.  HindolaMahal or the Swinging Palace was constructed by Sultan Ghiyasud-din Khilji.  It is named as Swinging palace due to its sloping side walls.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 7: Mandu – Vadodara
After breakfast, proceed to the major tourist attractions of Vadodara. Complete the check –in formalities at the hotel.  Relax for a while in the hotel room.  Visit to the Maharaja Fateshinh Museum.  You will find the royal collection of works of old masters like Titian, Murillo and Raphael and art treasures.This temple was built in 1896 by the Architect Robert Fellowes Chisholm..  EME temple is known as Dakshinamurit temple, this was built by the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Corps.  The temple is run by the Indian Army Authorities.  Laxmi Vilas Palace was constructed by Maharaja SayajiraoGaekwad III in the year 1890.  The palace was designed by Major Charles MantNyayaMandir or you can say Temple of Justice houses.  This is the District Court of Vadodara.  Pay a visit to the Pavagadh Kalika temple in the evening.  This temple is  at an altitude of 1,471 feet. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 8: Vadodara – Ahmedabad
In the morning after breakfast a drive to Ahmedabad. Upon reaching Ahmedabad, check-in the hotel and rest for a while in the hotel room. The most popular place one need to visit in Ahmedabad is Gandhi Ashram.  This ashram was the home for many Indian freedom fighters. Calico Museum, which was found in the year 1949.  You can see the collection of clothes that were worn by the royal courts to religious clothes.  Akshardham Temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. This temple is one of the most tourist attractions.  The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque was built in 1573, this is the one of the famous mosques in Ahmedabad.   The Law Garden is famous for the handicraft goods selling.Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 9: Ahmedabad – Delhi
After breakfast in the morning, transfer to Ahmedabad airport for boarding a flight to Delhi.  Upon reaching Delhi, check–in the hotel and leisure for the rest of the day.  In the evening, after the dinner transfer to Delhi airport to board flight for onward journey.

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