"4Nights/5Days"
Arrival Gwalior Railway station, Meet and Greet by our company representative, transfer to Hotel, Check in and relax for some time, move to explore the city of Forts. Visit Gwalior Fort. “Gwalior Fort is a hill fort near Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, central India. The fort has existed at least since the 10th century, and the inscriptions and monuments found within what is now the fort campus indicate that it may have existed as early as the beginning of the 6th century” later experience light and Sound show at Fort. Return to Hotel for a Night stay.
Gwalior Fort Light and Sound Show Timings, Entry Fees and Duration
Show |
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Duration |
Show |
Timings |
Duration |
Hindi Version |
07:30 PM |
45 Minutes |
English Version |
08:30 PM |
45 Minutes |
Morning after breakfast move out from the hotel and visit Moti Mahal, “A 900 metre walk pass Italian Gardens can take you to another famous and grand attraction, Moti Mahal. A 19th-century palace which was once the secretariat of Madhya Bharat Government, Moti garden flaunts colourful flowers and an extensive work of fountains. Though in a dilapidated condition, it is one of the tourism places that still beautifully displays its tempera coloured walls graced by mosaic mythological paintings of darbars and processions. In fact, Moti Mahal has close similarities to that of Pune’s Peshwa Palaces.”
Visit Jai Villas Palace “The next place to visit is 650 metres walking distance from Moti Mahal. Jai Vilas Palace is one of the must visit places in Gwalior. As you reach your destination, en route stop and admire the Rani Mahal Palace. This palace Jai Vilas Palace also houses H.H. Maharaja Jiwaji Rao Scindia Museum, which treasures the personal belongings of Scindia family. Besides, the palace’s European style architecture adorned with the largest chandeliers found in Asia is worth given time to witness..”
Visit Tomb of Tansen “One of the greatest musicians of India and en eminent vocalist in the courts of Akbar in the medieval period, Tansen was also among one of the nine gems of the Mughal court.
Tansen was believed to create magic with his music and cause rains and even enchant animals by his music. He was a student of Mohammad Ghaus who taught him Hindustani classical music. He was a proponent of Dhrupad style and he developed the Gwalior Gharana style of music. He was buried near to his guru and this burial site is a beautiful piece of architecture. Annual Tansen music festival is held here every year in the month of November where prominent musicians from all over the country come and perform various classical shows.
Visit Surya Mandir “Surya Mandir or Sun Temple located near Residency at Morar is one of the important religious centers in the historic city of Gwalior. Although not constructed long ago, it is among the most revered shrines in the ancient city. Late evening return to Hotel for a night stay.
Gwalior to Datia: 77 km + Datia to Orchha: 48 Kms
Morning after breakfast drive to Orchha, on the way visit Datia.
Rajgarh Palace & Museum: Rajgarh Palace is located near Peetambra-Peeth was built by King Shatrujit Bundela. Palace is made of Bundeli Archetecture. Museum is also located this place and is collection of Geological & Cultural Importance things.
Visit Bir Singh Palace (Vir Singh Deo’s Palace) : “Built on top of a granite ridge, the 17th century Vir Singh Deo's palace at Datia consists of a three layered space, 80 meters square and approximately 40m high, with a 'palace-tower'— capped by a mandap — at centre, middle ring of halls and fortified outer layer. The specialty of this palace is that it is of 7 floors.
Drive to Orchha, Arrival Orchha and night stay
Today after breakfast drive out to explore the historic town of Orchha, nestled on the banks of river Betwa, founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput Chief, Rudra Pratap. Here, the river Betwa splits into seven channels, also called the Satdhara. Legend goes that this is in honour of the seven erstwhile Chiefs of Orchha.
Visit Jehangiri Mahal, The Raj Mahal, Rai Parveen Mahal than move to Laxminarayan Temple and The Royal Chhatris at Bank of Betwa River.
Late evening return to Hotel for a night stay.
Orchha to Jhansi: 16 Kms
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel at 10:30 AM and drive to Jhansi. Transfer to Airport/ Railway Station. Tour Concludes
Please note that there are some places at hill station where vehicles are not allowed. You have to manage sightseeing of that place by your own. Parking is always a big problem at hill stations, so sometimes drivers have to Park the vehicle away from the hotel. Please ring your driver 1 hour prior leaving the hotel.
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The above rates are calculated on the basis of 02/04 people travelling together
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2 Star / Heritage |
3 Star / Heritage |
4 Star / Heritage |
Gwalior |
Atithi Inn/ Similar |
Landmark/ Similar |
Clark inn/ Similar |
Orchha |
Hardik Resort/ Similar |
Orchha Resort/ Similar |
Rajmahal Palace/ Similar |
Package rates are subject to change without prior notice due to any unavoidable issues like Hike in entrance fees of monuments / museums, Taxes, fuel cost or guide charges etc. Please reconfirm the Package cost and airfare before making a booking. No rooms are on hold unless the package is booked. |
Your personal property, including baggage, is your own responsibility at all times, unless any loss or damage is due to our negligence or failure to carry out our responsibility.
What to visit in MP? “The Tiger State”
There are many destinations to explore in Madhya Pradesh as per your Interest.
Tour Type | Destination Options |
Tiger Reserves Tour | Kanha Tiger Reserve, Bandavgarh Tiger Reserve, Panna Tiger Reserve, Satpura Tiger Reserve, Pench Tiger Reserve and Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve. |
Hill Station Tour | Pachmarhi/ Mandu |
Temple Tour/ Religious: | Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Amarkantak, Chitrakoot, Maheshwar, Datia |
Heritage Tour: | Bhopal, Khajuraho, Orchha, Gwalior, Mandu, Maheshwar, Sanchi, Indore. |
Rock Painting Tour: | Bhimbetika Rock Shelter, Kathotiya, Bagh caves. |
Fossil Parks: | Ghughwa Fossil Park, Ashmadha Fossil Park. |
Eco Tourism Camp Site/ Camp Stay/ Jungle Stay: | Kathotiya Jungle Camp, Kerwa Jungle Camp, Samardha Jungle Camp, Delawadi. |
Dam Tour/ Back waters: | Tawa Dam, Bargi Dam, Halali Dam, Hanuwantiya Tapu, Gandhi Sagar Dam, Sailani Island. |
Tribal Tour: | Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Mandla Balaghat, Betul, Chhindwara, Patalkot. |
Textile Tour: | Chanderi, Maheshwar, Bagh-Kukshi |
Fort Tour | Gwalior, Mandu, Orchha, Datia, |
Historical Tour | Mastani Mahal-Dhubela, Samadhi Of Peshwa Bajirao-Raver, |
Architectural Tour | Mandav, Khajuraho, Orchha, Gwalior |
Narmada Yatra Parikrama | 11 Nights 12 Days, 13 Nights 14 Days and 15 Nights 16 Days packages for Narmada Prakrima Tour. |
Best Time to Visit Madhya Pradesh ?
The summers are extremely hot from March to June, but if you are in for tiger spotting at the wildlife sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh, March till June is the best time to do so. Head to Bandhavgarh, Kanha or Pench National Park to catch the royal predator at one of the watering holes to seek respite from the heat.
There are a few destinations which are best visited during monsoon from July to September. Monsoon is a good time to visit Pachmarhi, Mandu and Chitrakoot. The jungles of Madhya Pradesh and the greenery all around replenishes the state adding new vigor to the surrounding.
Ideal weather to visit Madhya Pradesh is between October and early March. This is the time to enjoy the tourist destinations and attractions in Madhya Pradesh. This is the ideal time to visit the most popular destination in Madhya Pradesh.
Where to start from?
Major Cities of Madhya Pradesh from where you can start your tours as per the connection available from your home town. | |||||
Bhopal | Indore | Gwalior | Ujjain | Jabalpur | Satna/Rewa |
"Madhya Pradesh" means "Central Region" because is if located at Central of India in plains. Till year 2000, Madhya Pradesh was the largest state of India in area-wise but after creation of Chattisgarh state from Madhya Pradesh area, it become second largest state in area-wise and 6th largest state in population wise bordering Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Madhya Pradesh is well connected by Air, Train and Road
Air Connectivity: Madhya Pradesh has 4 major Airports Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur. Khajuraho is the 5th airport of MP but with very limited flights and connectivity. Madhya Pradesh is well connected through many direct flights from all major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkatta, Ahmedabad, Jaipur,Pune etc. or one can take a connecting flight too.
Railway Connectivity: Madhya Pradesh State is well connected by Indian railways network. Most of the major railway tracks passes through this state due to its central location. All important cities and tourist destinations are linked with direct trains to Madhya Pradesh like, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ranthambore, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Puri, Haridwar, Varanasi etc. There are number of railway junctions inside Madhya Pradesh like Itarsi, Katni, Bina, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Chhindwara, Dewas, Khandwa etc. Recently luxury tourist train called "Maharaja Express" has been started which passes through Madhya Pradesh station like Gwalior, Khajuraho and Umaria (Bandhavgarh).
Road Connectivity: Extensive network of National Highways and State Highways interlink in Madhya Pradesh and helps visitors in reaching the place by roads. These well-maintained highways easily connect Madhya Pradesh to the adjoining areas within and outside the state. If we consider the capital city of Bhopal as the center, then places like Gwalior (422 km), Indore (187 km), Sanchi (45 km), Agra (541 km), Jaipur (572 km), Khajuraho (387 km), Mandu (290 km) and Nagpur (345 km) can be easily accessed by road.
Madhya Pradesh State border touches 5 states i.e. Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh & Maharashtra. All these states are well linked from cities and towns of Madhya Pradesh by road.