Central India Classical Tour (8 Days / 7 Nights)
Discover the magic of some of the as yet undiscovered regions of Central India with this interesting and fascinating tour. There is Bhopal, a place celebrated for its palaces, mosques, old air ambience, and refined Urdu and the small citadel of Mandu famous for its ruins set in greenery. This less visited yet equally fascinating place forms the heart of India that has remained less unaffected by the surrounding industrialized areas.
Day 1: Delhi
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - Friday, May 16, 2025
Central India Classical Tour starts with arrival at Delhi Airport where our representative welcomes you and escorts you to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi
Friday, May 16, 2025 - Saturday, May 17, 2025
Leave for a post-breakfast sightseeing tour of Delhi, the proud capital of and window to India. Start with a visit to the ancient monuments of Old Delhi including
Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and
Red Fort. Later, proceed to a tour of New Delhi that covers a visit to
Humayun's Tomb,
Qutub Minar and a memorable drive past Rajpath,
India Gate,
Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Diplomatic Enclave.
Day 3: Delhi - Bhopal
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - Sunday, May 18, 2025
Your Central India Classical Tour today proceeds to Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh and a must visit during tours to Central India. Check out from Delhi hotel after breakfast and head towards New Delhi Railway Station to board onward train to Bhopal. Check in to hotel upon arrival. After a brief rest, proceed for a city sightseeing tour that covers some important museums like Bhopal Bharat Bhawan, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (National Museum of Mankind), Laxmi Narayan or Birla Temple and Taj-ul-Masjid. Return to the hotel for night stay.
Day 4: Bhopal
Sunday, May 18, 2025 - Monday, May 19, 2025
Today, we take you to on a full day tour to Sanchi and Bhimbetka, the two most important sites in the Central India Classical Tour package. Visit the majestic stupas and museums of Sanchi, the famous pilgrimage site for Buddhists. Bhimbetka (46 km south of Bhopal) is equally popular for the spectacular paintings found in over 500 caves that beautifully portray the pre-historic times and the life of cave dwellers. Retire to the hotel for the night.
Day 5: Bhopal - Indore
Monday, May 19, 2025 - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The tour plan for Madhya Pradesh proceeds from Bhopal to Indore. Check out from hotel in the morning and drive to Indore. Stop midway at
Ujjain and visit some of its major attractions amongst a long list including Mahakaleshwar Temple, Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir, Chintaman Ganesh Temple, Bhartrihari Caves, Harsiddhi Temple, Vedh Shala (Observatory), Kal Bhairava, Kaliadeh Palace, Gopal Mandir and Navagarha Mandir. Overnight stay at hotel in Indore.
Day 6: Indore - Mandu - Indore
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - Wednesday, May 21, 2025
After breakfast, leave for
Mandu by road. Transfer to hotel on arrival. Proceed for a city sightseeing tour that covers the magnificent Jahaz Mahal (Ship Palace), Hindola Mahal (Swing Palace), Hoshang's Tomb, Ashrafi Mahal and Rupmati's Pavilion. Return to the hotel for the night.
Day 7: Indore - Maheswar - Indore
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Thursday, May 22, 2025
Maheshwar is the last destination on your Central India Classical Tour that covers major places in Madhya Pradesh. Post-breakfast transfer to
Maheshwar (by surface) while stopping en route at
Omkareshwar for sightseeing. The land of beautiful temples,
Omkareshwar is a popular pilgrimage center that is thronged by visitors particularly during the festival season. Visit the Omkar Mandhata Temple here that is the most famous. Later continue drive to
Maheshwar, another famous temple town nestled along the banks of River Narmada and a must visit during your travel to Madhya Pradesh, India. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 8: Indore - Delhi
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - Friday, May 23, 2025
Central India Classical Tour ends today and you depart for Indore airport after breakfast to board connecting flight to Delhi. On arrival at New Delhi transfer to the international airport for onward destination.
