Day 01: Arrive - Bhopal

Traditionally welcome at Bhopal airport with assistance and transfer to the hotel. Stay overnight in Bhopal.

 

Day 02: Bhopal – Sanchi - Bhopal

Morning proceed for excursion to UNESCO heritage site Sanchi known for its stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars dating back from the 3rd Century BC to 12 Century AD. Afternoon return and enjoy city tour visiting the famous Moti Masjid, Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Also visit the Tribal museum. Stay overnight at Bhopal.

 

Day 03: Bhopal – Bhimbhetka – Bhojpur - Bhopal

Today leave for full day excursion tour to Rock Shelters of Bhimbhetka the site of south Asia's richest collection of prehistoric cave paintings and Bhojpur. On your way back to Bhopal visit impressing Bhojeshwar temple (Shiva temple, Bhojpur) that began its construction in the 11th century but was never completed. Return back to hotel. Stay overnight at Bhopal.

 

Day 04: Bhopal – Ujjain - Fort Amla (250 Kms / 5 hrs)

Travel to Fort Amla, en-route visiting temples of Ujjain .Ujjain is one of the seven holy cities situated on banks of Shipra. Continue your journey and on arrival check into the hotel. Established by the descendents of Bappa Rawal, the Amla riyasat boasts of a proud heritage. The Fort is an architectural delight to behold with bold sweeping arches and long open terraces. Stay overnight at Fort Amla.

 

Day 05: Fort Amla

Today enjoy the walks in the village surrounding the fort and participate in the activities that thrill city slickers—milking cows, harvesting crops. Stay overnight at Fort Amla.

 

Day 06: Fort Amla - Indore (110 Kms / 2 hrs)

Drive to Indore – the largest city of the state of Madhya Pradesh. Arrive and check in at the hotel. Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour of the city's main landmark the 200 year old Rajwada palace. Also visit the mirror temple, Central Museum of Indore which houses a magnificent album of terracotta, old coins, paintings, shields, armours etc and the neo classical wonder Lal Bagh palace. Stay overnight at Indore.

 

Day 07: Indore – Mandu - Dhar (75 Kms / 1 ½ hrs)

Proceed to the Dhar, once the princely state of Madhya Pradesh ruled by Puars, entitled to 15 gun salutes.  En route visit Mandu, Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal or the swing Palace, Baz Bahadur’s Palace etc are some of the interesting sights at Mandu. Later continue to Dhar. Arrive and check in at Jhirabagh Palace. Afternoon explore the rich heritage of city of Dhar visiting the Fort thought to be built by Mohammad Bin Tughlag in 12^th Century. Tomb of warrior saint Shaykh Changal, Lal Masjid, Bhojshala and Kamal Maula Mosque etc. Stay overnight at the hotel in Dhar.

 

Day 08: Dhar – Maheswar - Burhanpur (260 Kms / 6 ½ hrs)

Drive to Burhanpur. Enroute visit to Maheshwar. Visit the Maheshwari textile weavers. Also visit the Ghat of the city and enjoy boat ride at River Narmada. Later continue to Burhanpur, upon arrival check in at the hotel and stay overnight in Burhanpur.

 

Day 09: Burhanpur – Ajanta - Aurangabad (230 Kms / 6 ½ hrs)

Drive to Aurangabad. Enroute visit the ancient Caves of Ajanta. Later continue to Burhanpur. Upon arrival and check in at the hotel and stay two nights in Aurangabad. 

 

Day 10: Aurangabad

Today visit Ellora Caves and Bibi Ka Makbara. Return and stay overnight in Aurangabad.

 

Day 11: Aurangabad – Mumbai (By Flight)                    

Assisted departure to airport to board the flight for Mumbai. On arrival assisted transfer to the airport, check in at the hotel. Remaining day is

free for leisure. Stay overnight in Mumbai. 

 

Day 12: Mumbai               

Enjoy excursion to Elephanta caves. After excursion, enjoy half day city tour of Mumbai and visit Gateway of India Drive through Marine Drive a windswept promenade, flanked by the sea and a row of art deco buildings.

 

Also visit Hanging Garden which is also known as Ferozeshah Mehta Garden. Evening return back to hotel followed by an overnight stay.

 

Day 13: Mumbai Departure                     

Assistance on departure and transfer to the airport to catch your flight for onward journey.