Central India Classical Tour

Destinations  Covered:  Bhopal – Sanchi – Bhimbetka – Ujjain – Indore – Mandu – Omkareshwar – Maheshwar - Indore

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Day 1: Arrive at Delhi

On arrival at the International Airport in Delhi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to a pre booked hotel.

Delhi, the administrative capital of India is also referred to as the cultural center of the country. This huge metropolis boasts of a rich history and is also home to a good number of tourist attractions. The best thing about Delhi is that it offers the best of both worlds – tradition and modernity. No wonder, it is one of the most visited travel destinations in India.

Enjoy some good sleep at the hotel and brace yourself for a memorable Central India Classical Tour with India-tour-itineraries.com.

Day 2: Delhi

Enjoy a local sightseeing tour of Delhi after breakfast. The city offers some fantastic historical sites to visit and explore.

The Old Delhi tour includes attractions like the Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India and the majestic Red Fort.

The New Delhi tour includes visits to Humayun’s Tomb, Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and the towering Qutub Minar. Drive along the Rajpath, past some majestic structures like India Gate, Parliament House and the President’s residence. You will also pass through the reputed Diplomatic Enclave where the embassies of different nations are located.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Delhi – Bhopal (By Train)

Drive to the New Delhi railway station after breakfast and board a train to Bhopal. Upon arrival, our representative will escort you to the hotel you are booked in. Later in the day, set out on a city tour of Bhopal.

The sightseeing tour will include a visit to Bharat Bhawan that showcases different art forms and the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya. Also visit the Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Temple) built on the Arera Hills. The temple complex also houses a
museum. The Taj-ul-Masjid that is one of the largest mosques in India is the next stop. Its construction was started by Shah Jahan Begum but was completed only after her demise.

Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Bhopal

Visit Sanchi and Bhimbetka after breakfast.

Sanchi boasts of a very rich history besides being an important Buddhist site. The main attraction of this town is the Sanchi Stupa commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. It is a fine specimen of Buddhist architecture and has been listed as a UNESCO Heritage site. Also visit the museum in Sanchi.

Bhimbetka is located around 46 kilometers to the south of Bhopal. An archaeological treasure house, Bhimbetka is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The very place where the earliest signs of human life in India were found, Bhimbetka is also home to hundreds of rock shelters. In fact, some of shelters also date back to around 9000 years.

Overnight at hotel in Bhopal.

Day 5: Bhopal – Indore

Drive to the city of Indore after breakfast. Stop to visit Ujjain enroute.

One of the ancient cities of India, Ujjain is home to a good number of temples. Visit some of its famous temples like Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir, Mahakaleshwara Temple, Chintamani Ganesh, Gopal Mandir, Kal Bhairava and Navagarha Mandir. Follow that up with a visit to the Veda Shala (observatory) and the Kaliadeh Palace.

Stay overnight at the hotel you are booked into.

Day 6: Indore – Mandu

Drive to Mandu after breakfast.

Mandu was once the capital of the Parmar rulers of Malwa. It is also home to a good number of architectural marvels. Visit attractions like Jahaz Mahal that was built by Ghiyas-ud-din, the Swing Palace, Hoshang Shah's Tomb, Ashrafi Mahal, Baz Bahadur's Palace and Roopmati's Pavilion.

Day 7: Mandu – Maheshwar

Drive Maheshwar after breakfast visiting Omkareshwar enroute.

Revered as one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites, Omkareshwar is a temple dotted island at the Narmada-Kaveri junction. It is home to some very famous temples like the Omkar Mandhata Temple that is one of the 12 important Shiva shrines in India.

Maheshwar is a historical town located on the banks of the Narmada. It was earlier known as Mahishmati and finds mention in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. The town is also known for its beautiful saris.

Stay overnight at your hotel in Maheshwar.

Day 8: Maheshwar – Indore

Drive to Indore in the morning. After a sumptuous breakfast, board a flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, transfer to the international airport and continue with your onward journey.

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