‘CLASSICAL MADHYA PRADESH’ 06 Days / 05 Nights
ITINERARY IN DETAIL Day01
Arrive Agra
Welcome to your 'Classical Madhya Pradesh' tour! Upon arrival at railway station in Agra, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Later, visit the famous Taj Mahal (closed on Friday), built by emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, a masterpiece in marble and one of the world's most famous landmarks. Explore the massive red sandstone - Agra Fort, a hilltop citadel with fabulous courtyards, fountains and gates and Dayal Bagh. Return to the hotel after sightseeing. Overnight in Agra None (Meals on your own) Day02
On to Gwalior (123 kms/approx. 3 and a Half hour Drive)
After breakfast, proceed to the historical city of Gwalior. The city and the fortress have served as the center of several historic northern Indian kingdoms. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Later , proceed to see the Gwalior Fort - built by Raja Man Singh Tomar in the 15th century. The Gwalior fort encloses three temples, six palaces and numerous water tanks. At one time in history the Gwalior fort was regarded as North and Central India's most invincible fortress. Overnight in Gwalior (B) Day03
On to Orchha (130 kms / approx. 3 hour drive)
Today, after breakfast, visit the 9th century Teli Ka Mandir - It is touted as the oldest surviving structure within the Gwalior Fort, visit Sas Bahu ka Mandir - considered to be one of the greatest architectural marvels situated at the Gwalior Fort. Later, drive to Orchha, en route visit the Phool Mahal - The beautiful well-kept garden built by the royal rulers of the Bundelkhand dynasty, Sunder Mahal - The place of pilgrimage for followers of Islam and the cenotaphs at Kanchana Ghat - built in the memory of the rulers of Orchha. On arrival at Orchha, check-in to your hotel. Later, visit Jahangir Mahal, built by Raja Bir Singh Judeao. The Jahangir Mahal houses domes built according to Timurid customs with halls huge enough to accommodate war elephants. Visit the Raj Mahal - also referred to as 'Raja Mahal' and is touted as the princely accommodation of the former kings of Orchha and Chaturbhuj temple. Overnight in Orchha (B) Day04
On to Khajuraho (178 kms / approx. 5 hour drive)
After breakfast, proceed to Khajuraho. Khajuraho is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. It has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Later ,visit the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Also see the temples in the Eastern and Southern groups. In this cluster of temples in the Eastern region of Khajuraho, you will be visiting the Parsvanath Temple, the Ghantai Temple, the Adinath Temple. The temples located in the Southern part of the city of Kahjuraho, are the Chaturbhuj Temple and the Dulhadev Temple. Overnight in Khajuraho (B) Day05
In Khajuraho * Excursion to Panna National Park (60 kms / approx 2 hour drive) After breakfast, proceed to Panna National Park, near the Ken River - home to some of the best wildlife species in India and is one of the most famous Tiger Reserves in the country. If you are lucky you can spot tigers and panthers along with herds of chinkara, sambar and several other wildlife species.
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