Central India Special with Varanasi Tour

Central India Special with Varanasi Tour

Code No :DT- 410/ SPCV – 2021

Tour Highlight– India is not only Tajmahal Only -Here we focus the central part of India with the cultural capital of India – Varanasi to feel the spiritual, cultural, ancientness, wildlife, history overall this program is heart of Incredible India with best value of your Dream journey !!!!!!!

Tour Destination: This program special design the spiritual journey cum culture and heritage with wildlife  which includes four world heritage site ( Sanchi, Bhimbetka, Khajuraho& Sarnath), Historical and Heritage city like Varanasi, Bhopal, Ujjain and Mandu etc , holy ( Joytirlinga place) like Mahakaleswar at Ujjain, omkareswar, & Viswanath at Varanasi and one of the famous tiger sighting place like Bandhavgarh( chances of tiger sighting is 99% at there)

Duration:-14 Night / 15 Days ( weekend to weekend)

Suggested itinerary

Day1-Bhopal

Upon arrival at Bhopal airport meet our representative and transfer to nice hotel. Afternoon if time permit visit the old bazaar area and evening the boating on the upper lake.

Overnight- Bhopal

Day2-Bhopal- Bhimbetka- Bhopal (2hr drive+visit)

Morning drive towards Bhimbetka, ( world Heritage Site by UNESCO) famous for the pre-historic art of different age and great number of pre-historic Salter. After full day excursion drive back to the same hotel at Bhopal.

Overnight- Bhopal

Day 3-Bhopal- Sanchi-Udaygiri-Bhopal ( 120km-3hr drive+visit)

Morning visit the world famous Sanchi stupa ( world heritage site by UNESCO) , The great Stupa of Sanchi, built by emperor Ashok , has become an icon of India’s cultural heritage. it is the most famous of a host of stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars on this hill, dating from the 3rd c BC to the 12th c AD. Then drive to Udaygiri rock cut cave (5th c AD, Gupta period where special attraction is the legend story of god vishnu’s 3rd incarnation- Varaha depict there very clearly. Return back hotel , lunch and then after noon visit the city sightseeing of Bhopal. Bhopal: it’s ancient name was Bhojpal ( Raja Bhoj of 12 c AD ruled over here ) in early 18th C AD it concord by Dost Mohammad and he ruled here 32 year so many muslim monument found on the old part of city. So during you excursion on the old part of city visit the Taj-ul-hawk mosque ( one of the largest mosque in India) , Jama masjid, Moti masjid and Gohar mahal in chowk area.

Overnight- Bhopal

Day4- Bhopal- Ujjain(188km-4hr drive+visit)

Morning drive towards Ujjain , check in a clean comfort hotel at there and afternoon visit the Mahakeleswar temple , Bade Ganesh Jee temple and early evening join the holy arati of river shipra then return back to hotel.

Overnight- Ujjain

Day5-Ujjain-Mandu (145km-3hr drive+visit)

Morning after breakfast drive towards to Mandu. Upon arrival at there check in a nice hotel on the side of lake. Afternoon visit the eco point and Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati palace.

Mandu:- the erstwhile fort capital of the Parmara rulers of Malwa. Mandu was renamed shadiabad, “the city of Joy”, by the sultan of Malwa at the end of the 13th century. It embodies the love of the poet-prince Baz Bahadur for his beautiful consort Rani Roopmati; her pavilion. Under mughals, Mandu became a pleasure resort, with its many lakes and palaces.

Overnight-Mandu

Day6-Mandu

Morning explore the city of joy again, to visit the famous Jahaz mahal( The palace like ship) and hindola Mahal, as well as ornamental canals, bath and pavilions. Jami Masjid, and Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, which provided inspiration to the builders of the Taj Mahal with in the royal enclosure, afternoon visit the champa Baoli, Dilawar Khan’s Mosque, Nahar Jharokha, Gada Shah’s shop and house, and taveli Mahal and also ashrafi Mahal, hati Mahal and Dariya Khan’s Tomb etc.

Overnight-Mandu

Day7-Mandu-Omkareswar-Maheswar(190km-4hr drive+visit)

Departure for Omkareswar : a riverine island at the confluence of the Narmada and the Cauvery, Omkareswar is renowned for its medieval Brahmanic temples. This tiny island consists of two hills and a valley, throught to resemble the Hindu symbol “ om”. The exquisitely carved shri Omkar Mandhata temple on the island houses on of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Visit also Siddhanath Temple of 10th c AD. The 24 avatars, a cluster of Jain Temples and the Satmatrika temples. Then drive towards Maheswar. Check in a nice Ahalyabai palace afternoon visit the Rehwa weavers’ society.

Overnight-Maheswar

Note- For Budget guest we have other choice of accommodation at Maheswar

Day8-Maheswar-Indore ( 80km- 2hr drive then Night train to Jabalpur)

Maheswar:-Located on teh banks of the Narmada river,Maheshwar was identified as “ Mahesmati”an important cultural centre during Ramayana and Mahabharat . the town was resored to its pre eminent position in the 18th century by the revered Holkar queen, Rani Ahilyabai of Indore. The town’s 1.5 km-long riverfront is renowned for its bathing ghats and rows of pretty, tiered temples. Morning while boating on the river Narmada , view the activities on the river ghat. Visit the Maheswar and kaleshwara, Rajarajeshwara , Ahileshwar temple then after lunch drive towards indore to board the night train for Jabalpur.

Overnight-Night train for Jabalpur ( Air con sleeping coach berth – railway authority provide you all clean mattress, pillow with blanket too/ and it is safety and time saver to cover the distance also an experience the train journey of India)

Day9-Jabalpur

Upon arrival Jabalpur check in hotel at Bhedaghat on thebank of river Narmada.

Jabalpur:- Pleasure resort and 12th century capital of the Gond kings and later the seat of the Kalchuri dynesty. Morning boat ride on Bhedaghat: Soaring in glittering splendor , the Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat rise to a hundred feet on either side of the Narmada as it flows through a narrow gorge. Also visit the stunning Dhuandhar Falls and the Chausath Yogini Temple. Overnight relax at the same hotel at there.

Overnight-Jabalpur

Day10-Jabalpur– Bandhavgarh National Park(190km- 4hr drive+visit

Departure for Bandhavgarh , check in a nice clean and comfort jungle resort at there. Bandhavgarh: Tiger –spotting is virtually guaranteed at Bandhavgarh as it has the highest tiger density in India. This is where the Maharaja of Rewa found the world’s first white tiger. More than twenty-two species of mammals and 250 species of birds can be found here.

Overnight-Bandhavgarh National park

Day11- Bandhavgarh National Park

Meet the wild tigers on nature  and also other herbivorous on nature while jeep safari in the early morning and afternoon- with proper prepaid entry permit documents  ( it is our responsible to book it for you in advance ).

Overnight-Bandhavgarh National park

Day12- Bandhavgarh National Park-Khajuraho(240 km-5hr drive+vist)

Morning again one jeep safari in the core zone of Bandhavgarh. Then after lunch drive to Khajuraho and evening check in the nice hotel and relax. If desire visit the light and sound show at the western group of temple to realise the ancientness culture of our ancestors (which is really interesting)  or classical dance program at the auditorium.( both are chargeable).p>

Overnight-Khajuraho

Day13-Khajuraho-flight for Varanasi

Khajuraho:- Among India’s best-loved and most impressive monuments, the Khajuraho temples, a world heritage site. From 950 to 1050 AD by the Chandela Rajput rulers built 85 temples and out of that 25 remain on todays’. Out of that Kendriya Mahadev temple is largest and tallest of all. Some of the other superb examples of temple architecture and sculpture include the Lakhamana and Vishwanatha temples. Morning visit the western group of temple and excursion the language of stone on western group and also visit the eastern group of Jain temple. Afternoon board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival there check in a nice hotel on river ghat.

Overnight-Varanasi

Day14-varanasi

Varanasi: ancient name is Kasi or Banaras, one of the oldest heritage city in the world. Dedicated to lord shiva and river Ghat and one of 12 yotirlinga Vishwanath. Early stand up to ride a rowing boat on Manikarnika Ghat and greeting to rising sun on that boat while boating. Breakfast at the hotel and then after visit the city sightseeing such as vishwanath temple , Bhartmata temple, Banaras Hindu University, Banarasi textile weaving center and evening visit the holy arati ( fire greeting) to river ganga at Dasadmedha ghat.

Overnight-Varanasi

Day15-Varanasi- Sarnath-departure at Varanasi airport to your onwards destination(2hr drive+visit)

Morning checkout and departure for Sarnath where bodha after enlightment first precheses his disciple at the deer park visit the dhamka stupa ( world heritage site), ashokan lion pillar, museum , srilankan stupa, Burma stupa etc . Lunch at Varanasi and then board the afternoon flight from Varanasi airport for your onward destination.

 

Tour concludes:

This tour indicate the classic part of Madhyapradesh with cultural part of INDIA- Varanasi. Which give the different test with affordable price certainly.

 

What ever you want out of your trip we can tailor make an itinerary for you!!!!!