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Amarkantak is a pilgrim town and a Nagar Panchayat in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, India. The Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage area and is the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum. This is where the Narmada River, the Son River and Johila River emerge.
Indore to Omkareshwar: 77 km + Omkareshwar to Maheshwar: 65 Kms. Maheshwar to Mandu 40 kms
“Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga”
Meet and greet by our Company representative, Pick up from Airport/ Railway Station/ Residence, drive to Omkareshwar. Omkareshwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to God Shiva. It is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is on an island called Mandhata or Shivapuri in the Narmada river the shape of the island is said to be like the Hindu ॐ symbol.
###(On additional cost our Pandit Ji Maharaj can perform Jal Abhishek and Narmada Pooja for you)###
Later drive to Maheshwar- visit Rajgaddi and Rajwada A life-size statue of Rani Ahilyabai sits on a throne in the Rajgaddi within the fort complex. Also visit temples like Kaleshwar, Rajarajeshwara, Vithaleshwara and Ahileshwar at Maheshwar Gha., Enjoy the sunset at Ghat or can opt for a boat ride too. Drive to Mandu, Arrrival check in and Night stay at mandu.
Morning after breakfast at 09:00 AM drive to Mandu, Arrival Mandu, start with Delhi Darwaza, than the Jahaz Mahal which looks like a ship that’s about to sail. However, for centuries this ship made of stone and mortar never did. Instead, it stood floating over the twin lakes, bearing a silent witness to Mandu's long, rich and varied history.
The city of Mandu is adorned with spell-binding Afghan architecture surrounded by baobab trees, native to Africa. Visit Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, Jami Masjid and Rupmati’s Pavilion. Transfer to Hotel and Night stay.
Madagascar to Mandu: “Mysterious Mandu: the land of Afghan architecture and baobab trees”“The city of Mandu is adorned with spell-binding Afghan architecture surrounded by baobab trees, native to Africa. Baobabs are often called the Tree of Life. Native to Madagascar, some parts of mainland, sub-Saharan Africa and Australia, the baobab is known for not just its towering height (up to 98 ft), but also girth (up to 36 ft) and life span (3,000 years). The rather succulent trunk is said to hold as much as 100,000 litres of water — perfect to soak up Mandu’s generous monsoon bounty — while its flowers bloom only at night. Their otherwise mild fragrance intensifies when it mingles with the aroma of wet earth.
Mandu to Ujjain: 150 Kms., 3 – 4 hrs
Today early morning after breakfast at 09:00 AM check out from the Hotel and drive to Ujjain. Arrival Ujjain after aprox 03 hours. Check in and move to visit places at Ujjain, Mahakal Darshan and later visit temples like Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir, Harsiddhi Mandir, Mangalnath and Chintaman Ganesh Temple, Kalbhairav. Return to hotel and night stay.
Ujjain to Bhopal: 191 Kms., Bhopal to Sanchi: 48 Kms. Sanchi to Udaigiri Caves: 08 Kms
Today early morning post breakfast and Check out from the Hotel at around 09:00 AM and drive to Bhopal. On the ay visit Sanchi and Udaigiri caves.
Visit Sanchi visit local places like the World renowned Stupas, Monasteries, temples and pillars which was built in the reign of Mughal Emperor Ashoka in 300 BC. It is a excavated site which was rediscovered by British India officer General Taylor in 1818 but actual restoration work was initiated from 1912 to 1919 under the supervision of Sir John Marshall. Till year 1881, many amateur archaeologists and treasure hunters ravaged the site. It has been declared as UNESCO World Heritage site in year 1989. Amongst the many Stupas the most renowned is the Great Stupa 1 that was built by the Great Mauryan emperor Ashoka. Ashoka built a total of eight stupas at Sanchi in the 3 B.C. though today only three of the Stupas remain. These Stupas have the relics of Buddha like His teeth, hair and the shoulder bones. The Great Stupa 1 is a major attraction here.
It is counted among must visit tourist attractions of Madhya Pradesh state in Central India. These monuments record the genesis, efflorescence and decay of Buddhist art and architecture over a period of 1300 years.
The Udayagiri Caves, The caves are twenty rock-cut caves near Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh from the early years of the 5th century CE. They contain some of the oldest surviving Hindu temples and iconography in India. They are the only site that can be verifiably associated with a Gupta period monarch from its inscriptions. One of India's most important archaeological sites, the Udayagiri hills and its caves are protected monuments managed by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Udayagiri caves contain iconography of Vaishnavism (Vishnu), Shaktism (Durga and Matrikas) and Shaivism (Shiva). They are notable for the ancient monumental relief sculpture of Vishnu in his incarnation as the man-boar Varaha, rescuing the earth symbolically represented by Bhudevi clinging to the boar's tusk as described in Hindu mythology. The site has important inscriptions of the Gupta dynasty belonging to the reigns of Chandragupta II (c. 375-415) and Kumaragupta I (c. 415-55). In addition to these, Udayagiri has a series of rock-shelters and petroglyphs, ruined buildings, inscriptions, water systems, fortifications and habitation mounds, all of which remain a subject of continuing archaeological studies. The Udayagiri Caves complex consists of twenty caves, of which one is dedicated to Jainism and all others to Hinduism. The Jain cave is notable for one of the oldest known Jaina inscriptions from 425 CE, while the Hindu Caves feature inscriptions from 401 CE.
Later drive to Bhopal and visit Bada Lake, Lake View, Manav Sangrahalaya and than Tribal Museum and in the evening visit Shaurya Smarak before 07:00 PM and Birla Mandir before 09:00 PM. In the evening return to hotel for a night stay. (you can have your dinner at Wind & Waves, restaurant near to Lake)
Tribal Museum |
Van Vihar |
Birla Mandir |
Shaurya Smarak |
Sair Sapata |
12:00 PM to 08:00 PM, Monday Closed |
07:00 AM to 07:15 PM, Friday Closed, Time changes. |
Till 09:00 PM |
12:00 PM to 07:00 PM PM, Wednesday Closed |
11:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
Optional: Early morning at 07:00 AM we can arrange a morning walk for you at Kaliyasot Dam , a very beautiful location on the retaining wall of dam.
Bhopal to Bhojpur 28 kms, Bhojpur to Bhimbetka 30 kms, Bhimbetka to Pachmarhi 160 kms
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive Pachmarhi on the way visit largest shivilng and World Heritage site, Arrival at Bhojpur after 1 hours. Visit Shiv Mandir. This shiv Mandir have the biggest shivling in world. It was founded by the Parmar king of Dhar, Raja Bhoj (1010-53) and was named after him which is about 28 km from Bhopal, Bhojpur is famous as an archeological site because of its magnificent remains of Shiva Temple and Cyclopean dam. The temple is a simple square with outside portion of 66 feet, there are no re-entrant angles usual domes, though it is incomplete but has a magnificent soaring strength of line and is supported by four pillars. Like dome the pillars are also massive but they retain a remarkable elegance due to their tapering form. Divided into three sections the lowest is an octagon with facets of 2.12 feet, from which springs a 24-faced section. The doorway is richly carved from above and from below it is plain throwing sharp relief against the two exquisitely sculpted figures that stand on the either side. The other three sides are balconies each supported by massive brackets and four intricately carved pillars. The lingam in the sanctum rises to an awe inspiring height of 7.5 feet with a circumference of 17.8 feet. Set upon a massive platform 21.5 feet square and made of three superimposed limestone blocks, the architectural harmony of lingam and platform creates a superb synthesis of solidity and lightness. Due to reason unknown the temple was not completed and the earthen ramp used to raise it to dome level still stands. The temple is one of the finest examples of temple architecture of the12th and 13th centuries.
After Bhojpur drive to Bhimbetika. which is around 35 K.M. from the Bhojpur. On the way have your lunch at some good restaurant. Bhimbetka is surrounded by the northern fringe of the Vindhya mountain range, Bhimbetka is also known as Bhima’s Lounge (Bhima was the second of the five Pandava princes in the Hindu epic Mahabharata). A pre-historic site, its giant rock formation must have provided ample shelter to the ancient tribes that dwelt here. Recently, about 760 rock shelters of the Neolithic age (circa 8,000 b.c.) were discovered here. These shelters are decorated with picture writings, depicting the life and times of pre-historic cave dwellers. Some of the drawings in white are reminiscent of the cave paintings in Pachmarhi, making the Bhimbetka group an archaeological treasure trove, an invaluable chronicle in the history of man.
Post lunch drive to Pachmarhi arrival Pachmarhi after 3-4 hours, in the evening check in hotel, dinner and night stay.
Carry spare clothes and Towels while travelling to Bee Fall
Today morning post breakfast at 09:30 AM move to Explore Pachmarhi by Gypsy on sharing basis. Visit Jatashankar - The temple is an ancient worship center for the local tribes. One needs step down more than 150 uneven and rocky steps to reach the cave but it is worth the effort. The amazing rock formations in the shape of Shiv Jata, a crocodile and several Lingams are a natural wonder. Than visit church & Museum (Sangrahalaya). Post lunch move to visit B-Fall, Charming waterfall & trail network in mountain surrounds with local vendors offering tea & snacks. It's a must visit water fall, but you must be ready to climb steady stairs numbering around 400-450, As walk till the water fall is through steep descent steps, we do not recommend it for very small children and elderly people. Later drive to experience the most mesmerizing view of Pachmarhi i.e. sun set at Dhoopgarh in the evening. After that return to the hotel for a cozy night stay.
Today morning at 09:00 AM after breakfast moveout from the hotel and move to visit few more places of Pachmarhi like Pandav Caves, Bada Mahadev and Gupt Mahadev (Need to track aprox 200 meters for each point from vehicle Parking), Priyadarshni, Handi Kho, Lake (depending on the availability of time). Later return to hotel and night stay.
Today early morning after breakfast at 08:00 AM check out from the hotel and time to say goodbye to this beautiful Hill Station. Drive to. After reaching Jabalpur, check in hotel at Bhedaghat, visit main attraction of Jabalpur “Bhedaghat”
It’s a spellbinding experience to see the marble rocks accompany the graceful Narmada River in Bedaghat, Jabalpur. These tall mountains are known to magically change shapes as you sail along the river.
The calm Narmada throws in a beautiful surprise as she descends a massive 98 ft. creating the spectacular Dhuandhar falls. While nature flaunts its beauty, the magnificent Chaunsath Yogini Temple, dedicated to the goddess Durga, will take you back in time with its inimitable artistry.
The beautiful sights of Bhedaghat will definitely put a smile on your face, bringing alive the child in you.
Bheda Ghat is situated approximately 25 kms away from the city center. Clean, transparent and calm water of the Narmada bounded by the attractive rocks of soft marble, are enchanting. It is believed that in the ancient times, a great saint Bhrigu Muni had meditated here, that is why, the name was Bhrigu Ghat. Later, with the passage of time which has now changed to Bhedaghat.
There are 3 important tourist attractions in Bhedaghat: The Bhedaghat, Dhuandhar Waterfall & Chousat Yogini Temple. They all are spread in a stretch of approx 3kms and can be visited in a single trip. Bhedaghat is the site from where we can do the boatride in Narmada river and can see the natural marble rocks and do its photography. Dhuandhar is a small water fall where river water cascades down and generates water-fog. It is a photogenic point. Third important place to visit is Chousat Yogini temple, located in hill-top where we can see significantly carved Yogini statues of 10th century. It is popular as a venue for Narmada Mahotsava organized on full-moon night in Sharad Purnima festival.
Jabalpur to Amarkantak 222 kms take 3-5 Hrs)
After breakfast by 09.00 AM check out from the hotel & drive to Amarkantak. Arrival Holy city Amarkantak,
“Amarkantak is a pilgrim town and a Nagar Panchayat in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, India. The Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage area and is the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum.” Check in Hotel. Night stay at Amarkantak.
Amarkantak to (Bargi Dam) Jabalpur 250 kms
After breakfast check out from the hotel and visit Narmada Kund, Dedicated to Mata Narmada. It is one of the 51 shaktipeethas. Painted in white color, the holy spot inspires faith in the divine invoke blessings with Pooja at Mai ki Bagiya. Located just 1 kilometer away from Narmadakund, Mai Ki Bagiya was constructed in the honor of the goddess Narmada. The holy place has several fruit trees of mango, banana and others. This serene place has no special attraction but it’s pleasant to walk around. Explore the city and get ready for onward journey.
Later post lunch depart to Bargi Dam, Arrival and check in hotel. Night stay at Bargi Dam.
Morning transfer to Railway Station/ Bhopal Railway station for onward Journey. 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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City |
2 Star Deluxe |
3 Star |
4 Star |
Mandu |
Malwa Retreat/ Similar |
Malwa Resort / Similar |
Malwa Resort / Similar |
Ujjain |
King Palace/ Similar |
Park Palace /Similar |
Anjushree /Similar |
Bhopal |
Shree Vatika S Rooms/Similar |
Shree Vatika/ Similar |
Sayaji/ Similar |
Pachmarhi |
Rock View / Sim |
Amrapali / Nilamber /Sim |
Champak / Glen View / Sim |
Jabalpur |
Jabli Palace / Similar |
Maikal Resort/Vision Palace/ Similar |
Kalchuri/ Similar |
Amarkantak |
Pinaki Inn/ Similar |
Shreemata Sadan / Similar |
Holiday Homes/ Similar |
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.