Snuggled in the heart of the country, Madhya Pradesh is reputed for its cultural heritage, history and nature. Discover some of the architectural gems of the Malwa region of India and learn more about the history and culture surrounding the region, all while meeting some of the friendliest people.
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Transportation
Food
Age
Max 70 yearsDifficulty
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No specific fitness required
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Tour Experience
A tour of some of the (many) heritage sites of Madhya Pradesh of cultural and historical significance.
- Explore the city of Ujjain - visit the Mahakaleshwar Mandir, the Vedha Shala observatory, the Navgraha Mandir, and the Kal Bhairav Mandir.
- Discover the architectural gems scattered around the town of Mandu
- Explore the beautiful temples in the sacred town of Maheshwar located on the banks of the Narmada river
- Visit the popular pilgrimage center of Omkareshwar, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
*The price is based on a group of 4 adult travelers.
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Travel notes of the day
- Situated on the banks of the holy Shipra river, Ujjain is one of the major holy cities for Hindus. It is one of the host cities of the famous Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world. It is an ancient city, believed to have emerged in 600BC and rose to significance as a political and culture centre in India.
- Legend has it that the water of the river Shipra is the blood of lord Vishnu, which overflowed after an injury sustained at the hand of lord Shiva.
Welcome to the heart of India!
A private A/C sedan awaits your arrival at the Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport in Indore (or the Indore railway station) from where you will be driven to Ujjain. In Ujjain, you will be dropped off at your hotel to wash up and get some rest.
The rest of the day calls for some local sightseeing! Visit the Mahakaleshwar Mandir, the observatory of Vedha Shala, Navgraha Mandir, and the Kal Bhairav Mandir. If you're up for it, you can take a trip down to the sacred Shipra river to witness holy rituals happening on its banks.
Spend the night in Ujjain.
- Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, Indore
- Ujjain
Travel notes of the day
- Catch hold of a guide while sightseeing in Mandu, for some in-depth information on the history and characteristic architectural elements of these gems.
After some breakfast, we check out and set off for Mandu, another ancient Indian town renowned for its Afghan architecture.
Discover some architectural marvels in this city like the historic Jami Masjid, Hoshang Shah's tomb, Jahaz Mahal (Ship Palace), Taveli Mahal, Hindola Mahal (Swing Palace), Champa Baol, Ashrafi Mahal - Baz Bahadur's Palace and Rupmati's Pavilion.
After this bit of sightseeing, we leave for the next stop on our itinerary - Maheshwar, where you will spend the night.
- Ujjain
- Mandu
- Maheshwar
Travel notes of the day
Situated on the banks of the Narmada river, Maheshwar, dedicated to lord Shiva, is a quaint city of religious, cultural and historical significance. Earlier called Mahishmati, this ancient city was once the capital of the mighty king Kartavirya Arjuna of the Haihya kingdom.
In the 18th century, it was the capital of the greatly admired Rani Ahilyabai Holkar of the Malwa kingdom who was one of the most important female rulers to have ever ruled India, overcoming challenges of being a woman in a 'man's' world. She is believed to have ruled from the Ahilya Wada in the Ahilya fort, now a hotel open to guests.
- Feel free to do a little shopping here. Maheshwar is famous for Maheshwari sarees, some of the finest handloom sarees in the country which find their origin in the times of Rani Ahilyabai.
After a heart breakfast, we begin our tour of Maheshwar. We visit the town's many temples and take a trip to the Queen Ahilyabai's mighty fort on the banks of the Narmada.
Stay the night in Maheshwar.
- Maheshwar
Travel notes of the day
The Omkareshwar temple is home to one of the 12 holy Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. It is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site and is flooded by devotees.
Post breakfast, we journey to Omkareshwar, a sacred Shiva temple found on the ॐ (om) shaped Omkar island (hence the name) in the Narmada river.
We then drive back to Indore where we check into a hotel for the night for some well-deserved rest.
- Maheshwar
- Omkareshwar
- Indore
Travel notes of the day
Your journey ends here.
Head home after what has been an incredible few days. We look forward to having you with us again!
A private vehicle will drive you to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport or the Indore railway station, after one last breakfast in Indore.
- Indore city
- Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport
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Other Details
- Pick up and drop to and from the Indore railway station/airport
- Four nights' accommodation in twin-sharing, standard hotel rooms
- Breakfast
- All road transfers part of the itinerary (in an air-conditioned sedan)
- Expenditure on fuel, parking and toll tickets
- All current taxes and GST
- Meals, apart from breakfast, at the place of stay
- Room service
- Mineral water and other beverages
- Train/Airfare
- Entrance tickets to monuments, guides or other sports/adventure activities.
- Any transfers outside of the itinerary
- Personal expenses (cigarettes, alcohol, telephone calls, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities
- Costs incurred due to change in the itinerary as a consequence of bad weather, political unrest, or roadblocks.
- Madhya Pradesh, being a Green zone, has a lot of areas restricted to the entry of vehicles, with specific timings allotted for entries. The vehicle might drop you off at the point of entry or at the parking lots from where you will have to walk a certain distance to reach the destination.
- In some of the religious towns, non-vegetarian food will not be available.
- The rates are subject to change, based on the number of people and the season of travel.
- Please carry government-issued IDs.
- It is recommended that you pack light.
- Be a responsible traveler. Avoid littering and the use of plastic.