Day 1

You arrive at Satna by Shipra Express and proceed to Chitrakoot. Chitrakoot, the hill of many wonders and one of nature's loveliest gifts is also hallowed ground. It was here that many great sages meditated, and where Ram and Sita spent most of their exile. Your stay overnight is at the Tourist Bungalow.

Day 2

After sightseeing and lunch, you leave for Bandhavgarh, one of the outstanding wildlife parks of India. You stay overnight at White Tiger Forest Lodge.

Day 3

Early morning and late evening are again spent touring the park and spotting many species of animals- deer, bison, wild boar and yes, even the tiger.

Day 4

After breakfast, you leave for Amarkantak, a great pilgrim centre for the Hindus, located on the source of the rivers Narmada and Sone. Set in sylvan surroundings, it is situated at an altitude of 1,065 metres in the Vindhya mountain range. You stay overnight at Holiday Homes.

Day 5

Visit Brighu Kamandal, an ancient water pitcher which never empties, Dhuni Pani, a hot spring in a thick forest; Narmada Udgam Mandir, the holiest spot in Amarkantak and the source of the Narmada; Sonmuda, source of the river Sone, and the beautiful Kapildhara and Dugdhdhara.

Day 6

After breakfast, you leave for Jabalpur for a relaxed evening and overnight stay at Hotel Kalchuri.

Day 7

In the morning, you visit the famed Marble Rocks at nearby Bhedaghat, a 3 km gorge of glittering marble cliffs on the Narmada. After an early lunch at Motel Marble Rocks, you return to Jabalpur to board the Mumbai - Howrah Express to return home after a wonderful week with 'temples-n-tigers'.

This tour also operates from Ahmedabad (duration 7 nights 8 days) with reversed itinerary and with Khajuraho as an added attraction.

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.