Day 1

You arrive at Pipariya by Howrah-Mumbai Mail and after dinner at Tourist Motel, proceed to Pachmarhi for overnight stay at the Holiday Homes.

Day 2

A day of sightseeing in and around Pachmarhi. This serene resort remains largely colonial in appearance, surrounded by forests, quiet glades and enchanting views. You visit Jata Shankar (source of the Jambu Dweep), the ancient Pandav Caves and several other remarkable places including Dhoopgarh, the highest hill in the Satpura range.

Day 3

You leave for Bhopal and visit Bhimbetka enroute to see the neolithic cave paintings, and the 11th century Shiva Temple at Bhojpur. At Bhopal you stay overnight at Hotel Palash.

Day 4

You leave for Sanchi where you visit the Great Stupa and other monuments which represent Buddhist art at its peak of perfection. After lunch at Traveller's Lodge, you return to Bhopal for sightseeing in this beautiful capital city. The afternoon tea is at our lakeside cafeteria, Wind & Waves. You continue your stay overnight at Hotel Palash.

Day 5

After breakfast, you leave for Mandu stopping enroute at Indore for lunch at Apsara Restaurant. You have a relaxed evening at Mandu and stay overnight at the Traveller's Lodge.

Day 6

Mandu is one of the most beautiful deserted cities anywhere in the world. Enclosed by 45 Km of parapet and walls, Mandu was ruled by several dynasties, each leaving behind a legacy of splendid monuments. Enriching the ambience is the glorious legend of Baz Bahadur and his beloved Roopmati. The morning and afternoon are spent sightseeing among the pavilions, palaces and tombs.

Day 7

After breakfast, you leave for Ujjain with packed lunch. Enroute you visit Maheshwar, an ancient city revived by Rani Ahilyabai of Indore and famous even today for its temples and beautifully woven Maheshwari sarees. In the afternoon, you go on to sightsee in Omkareshwar, the holy temple town shaped like an island at the confluence of the Kaveri and Narmada rivers. Omkareshwar has one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas, and has drawn devout pilgrims for centuries. You reach Ujjain in time for dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Shipra.

Day 8

Departure

Free Dates

General Terms and Conditions

• The corporation reserves the right to cancel the tour or alter the routes, mode of transport, type of accommodation etc. in circumstances beyond its control.
• Tourists travel at their own risk. The corporation does not accept any liability or responsibility for any delay, damage, loss, etc, either due to breakdown of services or accident, however caused.
• Seats/Berths on trains will be reserved in 2nd class, unless otherwise specified Tourists will be required to pay extra charges in case of increase in train fare. They can also make their own reservations in whatever class they like.
• In the unlikely event of the Corporation having to cancel the tour for reasons of force majeure, it will return in full the amount paid by the client.
• The Corporation does not bear any responsibility for medical treatment (in case of illness) during the tour.
• The authority of the tour escort is final while on tour.

Booking / Refund Conditions

• Full payment is to be made at the time of booking. Payment is accepted in cash or cheque (local) or demand draft.
• The following deductions will be made if the booking is cancelled by you :
  - 15 days before departure: 10%
  - Less than 15 days and up to 7 days before departure : 25%
  - Less than 7 days or a "No Show" : 100%

Other Important Informations

• Our sightseeing programmes take in the most noteworthy sights in each place. Sometimes local fairs and festivals or other happenings compel us to alter the itinerary which should be regarded as unavoidable adjustments of plans. If a particular monument or complex is closed on the day of scheduled sightseeing, we try to show it the next day, subject to availability of time.
• The climate is pleasant in Madhya Pradesh from October to March, getting quite cold from November to February when we suggest you carry woolens as well. From April to September it is warm. But always travel light carry only one suit case, weighting no more than 20 kg and an overnight bag.
• The tours can be joined at their respective first arrival point in the State. However, this depends on vacancies and an advance notice of at least 15 days is required.