9 Days Itinerary/Package

Majestic Monuments and Wildlife of Madhya Pradesh: A Journey through History, Culture, and Nature (Theme: Heritage,History,Culture,Nature)

Day 01: Arrive Gwalior
Arrive at Gwalior Airport/Railway Station and move to your hotel. After check-in, explore the iconic Gwalior Fort, known for its ancient inscriptions, palaces like Man Mandir and Gujari Mahal, and the world's second-oldest record of "zero." Also visit Tansen Ka Makbara, a memorial to the celebrated musician, and the Majestic Sun Temple, inspired by the Konark Sun Temple. Overnight stay in Gwalior.
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Melodic Gwalior
Mode of Travel
Gwalior airport is located at a distance of 8 km from the heart of the city. It is well connected to all major cities. Private taxis are easily available outside the airport.
Gwalior railway station is located in the heart of the city. It is well connected to all major cities and towns in India. Private taxis are available outside the station for onward journeys.
You can easily get regular cabs to Gwalior from other major cities of the country.
Melodic Gwalior
Mode of Travel
Gwalior airport is located at a distance of 8 km from the heart of the city. It is well connected to all major cities. Private taxis are easily available outside the airport.
Gwalior railway station is located in the heart of the city. It is well connected to all major cities and towns in India. Private taxis are available outside the station for onward journeys.
You can easily get regular cabs to Gwalior from other major cities of the country.
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Day 02: Gwalior - Morena
Begin your day with a visit to Jai Vilas Palace Museum, an exquisite blend of Tuscan, Italian-Doric, and Corinthian architecture, famed for its lavish Durbar Hall adorned with gold furnishings and massive chandeliers. Later, proceed to Morena to explore: Mitawali: Home to the circular Chausath Yogini TemplePadawali: A fort with intricate carvings and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.Bateshwar: A cluster of 200 sandstone temples from the 8th-10th centuries dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Shakti.Return to Gwalior for an overnight stay.
Day 03: Gwalior - Datia - Jhansi - Orchha (4 Hrs)
Start your journey to Orchha with stops at: Datia Palace: A stunning 7-story structure blending Mughal and Rajput architecture, built by Bir Singh Dev. Notably, no royal ever lived here. Jhansi Fort: Built in 1613 by Veer Singh Bundela, this granite fortress reflects Bundela craftsmanship and boasts thick walls and steep elevations. Nearby, visit the Rani Mahal, now an archaeological museum. On arrival in Orchha, check in to your hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Orchha.
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Palatial Datia
Mode of Travel
Gwalior Airport which is 67 km away is the nearest airports from Datia.
Datia station falls on the Delhi-Chennai mainline and hence is well connected.
Reaching Datia by road is most convenient as buses from all the major cities run to this town.
Majestic Orchha
Mode of Travel
The nearest airports to Orchha are Gwalior Airport (113 kms) and Khajuraho Airport (155 kms).
The nearest railway junction to Orchha is Jhansi, which is 16 kms away.
Orchha is well-connected by road to places like Jhansi, Gwalior and Khajuraho. You can hire a taxi or bus to reach Orchha from these places.
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Day 04: Orchha Sightseeing - Khajuraho (3 Hrs)
After breakfast, check out and visit: Orchha Fort Complex: Built by Rudra Pratap Singh in 1501, this fort houses palaces, temples, and other monuments. Jahangir Mahal: A four-level palace built by Bir Singh Deo in 1605 for Emperor Jahangir, featuring a mix of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Raja Mahal: A simple exterior palace, once home to Rulers, with intricate interior murals. Sheesh Mahal: A royal abode, now converted into a hotel. Ram Raja Temple: A unique temple where Lord Rama is worshipped as a king, with daily royal rituals. After the sightseeing, transfer to Khajuraho, check in to your hotel, and relax. Night stay in Khajuraho.
Day 05 - Khajuraho Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit:Western & Eastern Temples: UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by the Chandela dynasty (950-1050 AD). The temples are a blend of Hindu and Jain architecture, with the Kandariya Mahadev Temple as a major highlight.Raneh Falls: A beautiful waterfall located in a gorge with granite and dolomite rocks.Ken Gharial Sanctuary : Established in 1981 to conserve gharials and mugger crocodiles.Overnight stay in Khajuraho.
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Graceful Khajuraho
Mode of Travel
Khajuraho Civil Aerodrome is located about 2 km from the town centre and is well connected to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Varanasi and Indore. Taxis are available from the airport to reach the city centre.
You can get to Khajuraho in a train by getting off at the Khajuraho Railway Station, which is around 5 km from the main town centre. The station is well connected to Delhi and Varanasi and (via Satna Railway Station) to Mumbai and Kolkata.
Khajuraho is connected by road to cities like Jhansi, Orchha, Bandhavgarh and Chattarpur. You can hire a taxi from any of these places to get to the city.
Royal Bandhavgarh
Mode of Travel
The nearest airports are the Khajuraho Civil Aerodrome (250 km) and the Jabalpur Airport (190 km). Both are well connected to major cities like Delhi, Indore, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
The closest railway stations are Umaria (37 km), Katni (100 km), Jabalpur (190 km) and Khajuraho (250 km). These stations are well connected to major cities.
You can get to Bandhavgarh by state/private transport buses or by car/taxi from Umaria (37 km), Jabalpur (190 km), Katni (100 km) or Khajuraho (250 km).
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Day 06 - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh (06 - 07 hrs.)
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Bandhavgarh. Check in at the hotel and relax. In the evening, enjoy a natural walk. Dinner and overnight stay at Bandhavgarh.
Day 07 - Bandhavgarh Safari
Morning or afternoon jeep safari at Bandhavgarh National Park in an exclusive Gypsy. Dinner and overnight stay at Bandhavgarh. Bandhavgarh is a National Tiger Reserve, declared a national park in 1968 and a tiger reserve in 1993. The park, covering 716 sq km, is home to a large population of leopards, deer, and the Bengal tiger. Other species include gaur (Indian bison), sambar, barking deer, nilgai, and chital. Note: Afternoon safaris are not conducted on Wednesdays.
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Royal Bandhavgarh
Mode of Travel
The nearest airports are the Khajuraho Civil Aerodrome (250 km) and the Jabalpur Airport (190 km). Both are well connected to major cities like Delhi, Indore, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
The closest railway stations are Umaria (37 km), Katni (100 km), Jabalpur (190 km) and Khajuraho (250 km). These stations are well connected to major cities.
You can get to Bandhavgarh by state/private transport buses or by car/taxi from Umaria (37 km), Jabalpur (190 km), Katni (100 km) or Khajuraho (250 km).
Breathtaking Bhedaghat
Mode of Travel
It's very convenient to reach Bhedaghat by air, as the nearest airport to this place is Jabalpur which is just 23 km away.
Jabalpur, on Mumbai-Howrah via Allahabad mainline is the nearest railway station to Bhedaghat.
It's fairly easy to reach Bhedaghat by road, as buses, tempos and taxis run regularly from Jabalpur to this place.
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Day 08 - Bandhavgarh - Bhedaghat - Jabalpur (3 - 4 hrs.)
Early breakfast, check out, and proceed to Bhedaghat. Enjoy boating between the stunning colored marble rocks. Bhedaghat is famous for its marble canyon and the Dhuandhar Falls, known for their smoky appearance. Afterward, transfer to Jabalpur, check in to the hotel, and relax. Overnight stay in Jabalpur. TIP: If time permits, guests can visit the Narmada River Aarti at Gwari Ghat. Bhedaghat is renowned for its high marble rocks, creating a valley through which the River Narmada flows, along with the beautiful Dhuandhar Falls.
Day 09: Jabalpur Departure
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Jabalpur Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey. TIP: If time permits, guests can visit Madan Mahal, Balancing Rock, and the Kachnar City Shiv Statue.
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Funfair of Jabalpur
Mode of Travel
With the nearest airport, the Jabalpur Dumna airport, at a distance of mere 20 kms. from the city, travelling is hassle-free. Jabalpur is also well connected with Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Nagpur, Bhopal, and Indore by air.
Jabalpur has regular trains from major cities of the country. Nearest stations are Jabalpur Junction (JBP), Madan Mahal (MML), Deori (DOE), Adhartal (ADTL) and Jamtara Paraswara (JPV)
Frequent cab service to Jabalpur is available from all major cities such as Bhopal, Indore and Raipur.

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