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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
Ujjain is a renowned pilgrim centre. The sacred river, Shipra, flows
through this city of temples, where learning flourishes to this
day. You visit the famed temples and ghats in the morning and evening.
After early dinner, you leave for home by Shipra Express having
completed your sojourns through 'Satpura to Malwa'. |