"2 Nights/3 Days"
Bhopal to Bhojpur 28 kms, Bhojpur to Bhimbetka 30 kms, Bhimbetka to Pachmarhi 160 kms
Arrival Bhopal Railway Station/ Airport, Meet and greet by our Company representative, Pick up from Airport/ Railway Station 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 check out from the hotel and move to visit few more places of Pachmarhi like Pandav Caves, Bada Mahadev, Guptmahadev, Priyadarshni, Handi Kho, Lake (depending on the availability of time). Later move to Pipariya Railway Station or Bhopal Railway Station/ Airport for onward Journey and if your flight/ Train is in the evening than on a very nominal charges extend your day tour at Bhopal. Visit few remaining places at city of lakes. In the evening drop at Railway Station/ Airport or drive to Bhopal.
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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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.