Central India Holiday Package

The forested state of Madhya Pradesh also retains some of the most pristine environment in the country. Many of its towns and villages are dependent on narrow single-track roads for contact with the outside world – which makes it a wonderful place to visit if you are looking for something more then overtly touristy circuits. Accommodation, though nor luxurious, is comfortable.

Ancient temples, forts, palaces, wildlife parks, this itinerary has it all. The massive, nearly 3-km fort at Gwalior is a formidable structure richly embellished with carvings. Within it shelter some outstanding temples and palaces. Datia is another fort that is not to be missed. Together these two forts reveal the finest aspects of Rajput architecture. Not too far away Orchha and the World Heritage site of Khajuraho show you the best of the ancient North Indian style of sculptural temple architecture.

Should the Bandhavgarh National Park fire your enthusiasm, an extension to Kanha National Park is possible if you have an additional three days’ time.

DAY 01: ARRIVAL DELHI
Reception and welcome at Delhi airport followed by transfer to your hotel.

DAY 02: DELHI
The afternoon’s sightseeing introduces you to the different faces of the capital – contemporary Indian, Raj relic, conservative Hindu, Mughal.

DAY 03: DELHI
Visit the bustling lanes of Old Delhi after touring the austere beauty of the Red Fort, seat of Mughal power until the 1857. On the way back stop at the tranquil gardens of Raj Ghat dedicated to the ‘Father of the Nation’ Mahatma Gandhi.

DAY 04: DELHI / AGRA BY TRAIN
The early morning express train takes you to Agra. Check into the hotel before your first visit to the Taj and the numerous other attractions the city offers. Return to the Taj to see the setting sun touch it with gold.

DAY 05: AGRA / GWALIOR BY TRAIN
An early start to the day will get you to Gwalior in time to enjoy an afternoon’s sightseeing Gwalior Fort, which overlooks the town and now houses a school, is a lovely sight in the evening.

DAY 06: GWALIOR / DATIA / ORCHHA BY SURFACE
En route to the scenic town of Orchha on the banks of the Betwa stop at Datia. The sprawling palace is one of the finest examples of /Rajput architecture.

DAY 07: ORCHHA / KHAJURAHO BY SURFACE
Leave Orchha after early breakfast to explore the Khajuraho temple complex in the afternoon. These is also a sound and light show at the temples in the evening that is well worth attending.

DAY 08: KHAJURAHO / BANDHAVGARH BY SURFACE
Check in for three nights at the Bandhavgarh National Park.

DAY 09 & 10: BANDHAVGARH
Track the leopard, wild dog, jackal, deer and the Royal Bengal Tiger. Birdwatchers also have wonderful opportunities to view rarely seen avians.

DAY 11: BANDHAVGARH / DELHI BY TRIAN
A last elephant ride into the park before you transfer to Katni to take the overnight train back to Delhi.

DAY 12: DEPARTURE DELHI
Day rooms have been booked for you to relax until it is time to transfer to the airport for your flight out.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION 4 nights at Kanha, day 11 onwards.

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