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From Delhi - India

Historical Saga
2 Nights - 3 Days
[By Madhya Pradesh State Tourism
Development Corporation Ltd]
Tour Reference No : MPT8_D

 
 

Day 1

You leave in the early morning by the superfast Shatabdi Express for Gwalior. The day is spent sightseeing in Gwalior. You visit the splendid Gwalior Fort which in the words of Babur is "a pearl among the fortresses of Hind". You will see several interesting palaces and temples such as Man Mandir,Teli ka Mandir, Tombs of Tansen and Ghous Mohammed, the Jai Vilas Palace Museum and the newly built Sun Temple. After tea you leave for Shivpuri where you stay overnight at the scenic Tourist Village.

Day 2

Shivpuri is set among low hills and rich forests. You are taken on a round of the park, where the rulers hunted in the times gone by and later you visit the graceful chhatris or cenotaphs, each a testimonial to a proud ruler and his queen. The architecture is an elegant synthesis of the Mughal and Rajput styles; the cenotaphs set like jewels in formal gardens. You have lunch at the Tourist Village and then you leave for Orchha, where you arrive in time for dinner. Your overnight stay is at the Betwa Cottages / Sheesh Mahal.

Day 3

Orchha, is a medieval city where grandeur has truly been captured in stone. You visit several of the palaces and temples built by the Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries. Afterwards, you leave for Jhansi, to visit the historic Fort connected with Rani Laxmibai. You leave for Delhi by Shatabdi Express, your 'historical saga' having come to a satisfying end.

 

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.

 

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