Tour overview

Destination: Delhi-Agra-Bhopal-Indore-Bhojpur-Bhimbetka-Ujjain-Indore-Dhar-Mandu-Aurangabad-Nashik-Mumbai

Overview

Explore the rich past of India and amazing culture of Madhya Pradesh (a state in central India) and Maharashtra (a state in western region in India) by our Historical & cultural tour of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. These two Indian states are full of several heritage & historical sites such as fort, palaces, ancient temples, and ancient caves including some UNESCO world heritage sites and of course it’s rich culture. Book Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh tour to explore the ancient and medieval glory of India.

Included

  • Welcome drink on arrival in hotels (Non-alcoholic)
  • Accommodation in hotels
  • Breakfast in hotels
  • Complimentary use of Wi-Fi in hotels
  • Service of English speaking tour guide in Agra and Mumbai
  • Agra to Bhopal train tickets in AC executive coach
  • All transfers and tour by air conditioned private vehicle
  • Service of English Speaking Driver
  • All toll, parking, fuel charges and driver’s allowance
  • All applicable govt. taxes
  • Professional services of Buddha Vacations

Not Included

  • Any international flights
  • Visa charges
  • Entry fee to the monuments/Museum/Temples
  • Meals (Except Mentioned in inclusions)
  • Expenses of Personal use i.e. drinks, laundry charges, phone calls
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Day 01. Arrive Delhi

Arrival at Delhi airport, you shall be picked up by Buddha Vacations’ representative holding the placard on your name. Meet assist and later you shall be transferred to booked hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 02. Delhi to Agra (200kms/3-4hrs)

Morning breakfast at hotel check out and we drive to Agra, upon reaching Agra visit world famous white marble beauty- The Taj Mahal (remains closed on Friday). Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 03. Agra to Bhopal (by train, Shatabdi Express)

Early morning you shall be transferred to Agra railway station to catch the train to Bhopal. (Shatabdi express, departs at 08:00hrs and reach Bhopal at 1410hrs). Upon reaching Bhopal transfer to hotel. Later visit Bharat Bhawan, Laxmi Narayan temple, Jama Masjid and Upper and Lower Lake. Evening transfer back to hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 04. Bhopal - Bhojpur - Bhimbetaka – Bhopal (46kms)

Today after breakfast proceed to an excursion trip to Bhojpur, Bhojpur is known to have the biggest Shivlings (Shiva temples) in the world. After visiting the temples Later drive to Bhimbetka and visit ancient caves, inside those caves you can see the old paintings on the walls and believed to be older than 12000 years. Evening drive back Bhopal and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 05. Bhopal - Sanchi - Vidisha -Udaigiri - Bhopal

Morning breakfast in hotel and proceed to another excursion trip to Sanchi, Vidhish and Udaigiri. Sanchi is famous for ancient Buddhist monuments. Visit The Great Stupa which was constructed in 3rd century by the Great Mauryan Emperor Ashoka. Also visit monasteries and temples. Later we drive to Vidisha which was the important trade centre during Mauryan Empire. Vidisha is located at the confluence of Betwa and Beas rivers and later renamed to Bhilsa by the Muslims.
Later drive to Udaigiri to visit the Udaigiri caves, Udaigiri caves are the group of 20 caves with sculptures representing the Hinduism and Jainism from the Gupta era. The caves were built in 04th to 05th century AD. Some caves are on the hills while some are on the foothills.
Evening drive back to Bhopal and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 06. Bhopal -Ujjain-Indore (240kms/4-5hrs)

Post breakfast in hotel check out and drive to Indore. En-route visit the Ujjain- A sacred place in Hinduism located at the bank of sacred Shipra River. Visit Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain. Continue drive to Indore and transfer to hotel. Indore has several architectural monuments from the Holkar dynasty, visit Lal Bagh Palace, Bada Ganpati, Kaanch Mandir (temple built by glasses) and Central museum. Evening transfer back to hotel and overnight stay.

Day 07. Excursion to Omkareshwar & Maheshwar

Morning breakfast in hotel and proceed to an excursion trip to Omkareshwar and Maheshwar. Omkareshwar is the sacred island at the confluence of Narmada and Kaveri Rivers shapes like the Om (Holy symbol in the Hinduism), devotee’s first bath in these holy rivers and later visit the holy Omkareshwar temple.
Later drive to Maheshwar 80kms from Omkareshwar, Maheshwar is a small town famous for fort, temples and silk Saris. Enjoy shopping in Maheswar and later drive back to Indore. Overnight stay.

Day 08. Indore to Dhar (64kms/ 90 min drive)

Morning breakfast in hotel check out and drive to Dhar. Dhar was the capital of of Parmar dynasty and famous King Bhoj was from them. Later Dhar was ruled by the Sultans from Delhi. Upon reaching Dhar visit Jhira Bagh Palace and transfer to hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing in Dhar visit Bhoj Shala, Laat Masjid and Dhar fort. Evening transfer back to hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 09. Excursion to Mandu (40kms)

Day 09. Excursion to Mandu (40kms)
Post breakfast proceed for an excursion trip to Mandu, Mandu is a historical city having several historical monuments, visit Jahaz Mahal (Ship Palace), Hindola Mahal (Swing Palace), Baz Bahadur’s Palace, Roopmati’s Pavilion and Hoshang Shah’s tomb.
Evening drive back to Dhar and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 10. Dhar to Aurangabad (390kms/8hrs)

Early morning check out from hotel (get packed breakfast from hotel) and drive to Aurangabad. Its 8hrs long journey and we have to reach Ellora by 14:00hrs. Upon reach Ellora visit Ellora caves (UNESCO world heritage sites). Ellora remains closed on every Tuesday.
Later continue drive to Aurangabad and transfer to hotel. Relax at hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 11. Excursion to Ajanta Caves

After breakfast in hotel proceed to an excursion trip to Ajanta caves. Ajanta are the group of 30 rock cut monuments and caves and are older than the Ellora caves and one of the finest example of India’s architecture and glory in the past. Ajanta remains closed on every Monday. Evening drive back to Aurangabad and transfer to hotel and overnight stay.

Day 12. Aurangabad to Nashik (240kms/5hrs) En-route Shirdi

Morning breakfast at hotel check out and drive to Nashik. En-route visit the holy shrine of Sai Baba. Upon reaching Nashik transfer to hotel. Nashik is the holy town having several temples and bathing Ghats (banks) stands on holy Godaveri River.
Visit Godaveri Rivers and its Ghats, Panchvati and Muktidham temple complex. Overnight stay.

Day 13. Nashik to Mumbai (170kms/3hrs)

Morning breakfast at hotel check out and drive to Mumbai. En-route crossing the scenic hills of Igatpuri. Upon reaching Mumbai transfer to hotel. Evening scroll on Juhu beach. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 14. Trip to Elephanta Caves & Mumbai city tour

Morning breakfast at hotel and proceed to visit Elephanta caves (UNESCO world heritage site) by boat cruise (situated on Elephanta Island), later visit Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India and Marine Drive. Evening transfer back to hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 15. Mumbai Departure

Leisurely breakfast at hotel check out, day free for shopping in Mumbai. Evening you shall be dropped at Mumbai airport for your onward journey.