Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
On your arrival at Mumbai airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
Mumbai is an industrial metropolis as well as the textile and film capital of the country. It was once a cluster of 7 islands. Bombay was ceded to the Portugese by the local ruler in the 16th Century. Later, it was acquired by the English when it was given as a dowry to King Charles II when he married a Portuguese princess. Today cosmopolitan Bombay is a commercial nerve centre apart from being one of India’s busiest ports.
Day 02: In Mumbai
Morning we take a half-day excursion to the Elephanta Caves.
Elephanta is a 3 Kms long elongated island, consisting of two hills separated by a valley. See Shiva in his three-headed aspect: as Creator (facing right), Protector (the crowned face at the center), and Destroyer (facing left, with serpents for hair). Also visit to Shiva bringing the Ganges River down to Earth.
Afternoon take the Half day tour Mumbai.
Visit the Juhu Beach, Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus, Prince of Wales Museum, Drive past the “Towers of Silence”, Kamla Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens situated on the slope of Malabar Hill offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach last visit one of the open-air laundries -Dhobighat.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Mumbai - Bhavnagar
Morning proceed to Bhavnagar city. In time drive to the airport to board onward flight to Bhavnagar and on arrival transfer to hotel.
Bhavnagar was founded by Bhavsinhji Gohil (1703-64 AD) in 1723 AD near the Gulf of Khambhat, on a carefully chosen strategic location having potential of maritime trade. The Darbargadh (royal residence) was located at the center of the town. The rulers of Bhavnagar subsequently shifted to Motibag and Nilambag Palace.
Afternoon leave for a city sightseeing tour and Gaurishankar Lake is peaceful and lovely place and Victoria Park.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 04: In Bhavnagar (Excursion to Palitana)
Early morning you will drive to Palitana one of the most famous Jain pilgrimage sites. Visiting Shri Adishwara Temple being the first Jain apostle and attracts pilgrims in large numbers.
Afternoon drive back to Bhavnagar and stay for the night at the hotel.
Day 05: Bhavnagar – Ahmedabad (210 Kms/06 Hrs) - Bhopal
Morning proceed for Ahmedabad by road and on arrival check-in into hotel,
Ahmadabad, located on the banks of river Sabarmati was named after Sultan Ahmed Shah, who was primarily responsible for building Ahmadabad. This exciting city was founded in the year 1411 AD and is today, known as the Manchester of the East, because of its once booming textile industry and being one of the highly industrialised cities in India, also known as India's Textile City. This city was originally built on the banks of the river Sabarmati, but it has expanded since.
Afternoon proceed for city sightseeing tour. Visiting Sidi Saiyad Mosque, Ahmed Shah Mosque, Hatheesing Temple ,Jama Masjid ,Kankaria Lake ,N.C. Mehta Museum ,Rani Rupmati Mosque ,Rani Sipri's Mosque , Folk Museum and Calico Museum.
Later depart to the railway station to board train to Bhopal.
Stay overnight on board.
Day 06: Arrive Bhopal
Morning arrive at Bhopal, and transfer to your hotel.
Bhopal was originally a Hindu state rule by raja Bhoj after whose name this city is named. There was an Afghan soldier Dost Mohammad, who founded the city in A.D. 1723. the effect of the mughal architecture became quite evident on the city. The most famous amongst these striking and remarkable masjids is the taj ul masjid, which is the largest mosque in the entire country.
After freshening -up in hotel leave for a city sightseeing tour
Visit to Bharat Bhawan Museum, Laxmi Narayan Temple is also known as the Birla Mandir and is located to the south of the Lower Lake on the Arera Hills. and Taj-ul-Masjid flaunts being one of the largest in India. And Moti Masjid, is identical in style to the Jama Masjid of Delhi.
Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07: Bhopal-Ujjain-Mandu
Morning drive to Mandu by surface en route visit to Ujjain one the famous temple dedicated to Lord Siva.
In Ujjain you will take the experience the striking beauty of numerous ancient temples here and also witness the holy rituals at River Shipra.
Later continue drive to Mandu and on arrival check-in into hotel for overnight stay.
Mandu, with its natural defenses, was originally the fort capital Parmar rulers of Malwa before end of the 13th, it came under the sway of the Sultans of Malwa, and during this period the place came to be known as 'Shadiabad', which means 'City of Joy'. Each of Mandu's structures is an architectural grandeur some are outstanding like the massive Jami Masjid and Hoshang Shah's tomb, which provided inspiration to the master builders of the Taj Mahal centuries later.
Day 08: In Mandu
Morning proceed for city sightseeing tour.
Visit to Jahaz Mahal (Ship Palace) build by Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Khilji next the south of Jahaz Mahal Taveli Mahal and Hindola Mahal (Swing Palace) Champa Baoli, an elaborately constructed step-well, the place was so named as its waters were believed to smell like the 'Champa' flower.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Mandu – Maheshwar – Omkareshwar – Indore
Morning you will proceed to Indore by road en-route stop for a while at the two famous temple towns of Maheshwar and Omkareshwar for sightseeing.
Maheshwar is temple town on the banks of the river Narmada this town finds mention in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Today, Maheshwar is also known for its distinctive hand woven sarees.
Omkareshwar derives from the word Om, which signifies the most sacred Hindu symbol. This island is shaped like the Om and is about 2km long and 1km wide. Omkareshwar rests at the meeting point of the Narmada and the Kaveri rivers. The jyotirlingam or the lingam of light, however, is special. It is believed to derive currents of power from within itself as opposed to an ordinary lingam which is ritually invested with mantra shakti (power invested by chants) by the priests.
Later continue drive to Indore and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
The city Indore is situated on the banks of two small rivers the Saraswati and the Khan and named after the 18th century temple of 'Indreshwar' or Sangamnath Indore is rich historical tales and its contemporary pace, Indore remains a landmark city of Madhya Pradesh, and now days Indore is an important business and commercial centre of state Madhya Pradesh.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Indore- Gwalior
In the morning drive to Gwalior by road and on arrival check-in into hotel,
Gwalior’s history is traced back to a legend, in the 8th century A.D., a chieftain called Suraj Sen was stricken by a deadly disease. He was cured by a hermit saint Gwalior and in gratitude founded a city, which he named after the saint who had given him the gift of new life. Gwalior Fort spreads out over an area of 3 square km, built by Raja Man Singh Tomar in the 15th century. Near by temple are Teli-ka-Mandir - Dravidian-style shrine which is notable for its profusely sculpted exterior; the Saas-Bahu Temples- two pillared temples which stand next to each other, one larger than the other; and the Chaturbhuj Mandir, The Mughal emperor Babar referred to the Gwalior Fort as “the pearl amongst fortresses in India”
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Gwalior-Agra
Morning proceed for a city sightseeing tour
Visiting Gwalior Fort, Standing on a steep mass of sandstone, Gwalior Fort dominates the city and is its most magnificent monument, the 9th century Teli Ka Mandir, the 11th century Sas Bahu ka Mandir and the Jiwaji Rao Scindia museum. Continue the tour visiting the Tomb of Tansen - Akbar's foremost court musician followed by the memorials of the earliest freedom fighters Tatya Tope and finally the newly constructed Sun Temple.
Afternoon transfer to Agra by road and upon arrival, check in to hotel to
Stay overnight at hotel.
Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. A pleasant town with comparatively slow pace, The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes. Agra was once the capital of the Mughal Empire.
Day 12: In Agra
Morning proceed for a city sightseeing tour
Visiting Taj Mahal, the monument of love built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in sweet memory of his wife after she died in 1631. Later visit the Agra Fort; this was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565. And Itimid-ud-Daulah Tomb, which is also known as Mini Taj because of its resemblance; however it was built before the Taj Mahal.
Afternoon proceed for Delhi and on arrival check-in into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13: Delhi Depart
Later transfer to the International Airport for flight to onward destination.
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