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Bhopal – Pachmarhi – Jabalpur – Bandhavgarh – Khajuraho – Gwalior Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days Discover Madhya Pradesh (MP – 2) Bhopal – Pachmarhi – Jabalpur – Bandhavgarh – Khajuraho – Gwalior Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days Day 01: Arrival Bhopal Welcome to Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. Arrive Bhopal railway station at 09:35 by 12137 Punjab mail & proceed to hotel by own. Passengers arriving by flight will have to reach hotel on own. Afternoon at leisure. Evening proceed for local Sightseeing of Bhopal Lake, Birla Temple & Bharat Bhawan. Overnight stay at Bhopal. Day 02: Bhopal After Breakfast, proceed for excursion to Sanchi, a world heritage site to visit Stupas, Monasteries, Temples and Pillars. Evening Back to Bhopal. Overnight stay at Bhopal. Day 03: Bhopal – Pachmarhi (211 kms / 5 hrs) After breakfast, proceed to Pachmarhi,Enroute visit Bhimbetka Caves - that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Arrive at Pachmarhi and check into your hotel. Evening is at leisure. Overnight stay at Pachmarhi. Day 04: Pachmarhi Morning after breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Pachmarhi such as Jata Shankar, Pandava Caves, Fairy Pool, Bee Falls. Evening visit Dhupgarh Point to enjoy sunset. Overnight stay at Pachmarhi. Day 05: Pachmarhi – Jabalpur (245 kms / 6 hrs) After breakfast, you will drive to Jabalpur. Arrive Jabalpur & check in to your hotel. After lunch afternoon is for rest. Evening visit Bhedaghat, take a boat ride (included in cost) to enjoy the famous Marble rocks which is also the most popular picnic spot of Jabalpur.Overnight stay at Jabalpur. 1st Floor Liberty Building | Sarojini Road | Vile Parle West | Mumbai 400056 Page 1 Day 06: Jabalpur – Bandhavgarh (200 kms / 4 hrs) After breakfast, proceed to Bandhavgarh. Arrive Bandhavgarh & check into resort. Evening enjoy the Nature Walk. Overnight stay at Bandhavgarh. Day 07: Bandhavgarh – Khajuraho (300 kms / 6 hrs) After early Morning Jungle Safari at Bandhavgarh National Park . After Lunch proceed to Khajuraho.Arrive Khajuraho & check in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Khajuraho. Day 08:: Khajuraho After breakfast, proceed for Sightseeing of the Western Group of Temples, Kandariya Mahadeo Temple, Chaudsath Yogini, Chitrgupta etc. Evening witness the spectacular sound & light show at Khajuraho. Overnight stay at Khajuraho . Day 09: Khajuraho – Gwalior (286 kms / 6 hrs) After breakfast, Proceed to Gwalior. Enroute, visit Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal and Chaturbhuj temple.Arrive Gwalior & check in at hotel. Overnight stay at Gwalior. Day 10: Gwalior After breakfast, Proceed for half day city tour including the massive sandstone fort doting the city skyline, the 9th Century Teli Ka Mandir and 11th Century Sas bahu ka mandir. In the evening enjoy sound & light show. Overnight stay at Gwalior. Day 11: Depart from Gwalior After breakfast proceed to Gwalior Railway Station to board (12138) Punjab Mail. (Own). Airport on their own cost. Destinations Durations Hotel Used / Similar Bhopal 02 Lake View Ashoka Pachmarhi 02 Amrapali (Simple hotel) Jabalpur 01 Hotel Samdreeya Bhandhavgarh 01 Mogli resort Khajuraho 02 Usha Bundela Gwalior 02 Landmark 1st Floor Liberty Building | Sarojini Road | Vile Parle West | Mumbai 400056 Page 2 Note: Upgrade to 3 Star hotel in Panchmari Hotel Golf View by paying extra. Departure Dates Tour Cost (Ex Bhopal/Gwalior) Oct – 13 / 26 Per Couple Rs.73,000 Nov – 3/8/12/15/28 Third Adult (In same room) Rs.34,000 Dec – 11/24 Per Child(5-11yrs)With Bed Rs.32,000 Per Child(5-11yrs)Without Bed Rs.23,000 Child below 5 yrs with Bus Seat Rs.19,000 Child Below 5 yrs Rs.8,500 Tour Cost (Ex Bhopal/Gwalior) With Innova Per Couple Rs.59,000 Third Adult (In Same Room) Rs.27,000 Per Child(5-11yrs)With Bed Rs.25,000 Per Child(5-11yrs)Without Bed Rs.16,000 Child below 5 yrs Rs.8,500 Extra for Innova Rs.44,000 1st Floor Liberty Building | Sarojini Road | Vile Parle West | Mumbai 400056 Page 3 TOUR COST INCLUDES:- 1. Hotel Accommodation as mentioned above. 2. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Heena Chef (Maharaj) 3. All transfers & sightseeing by Non A/c Coach. 4. Entrance fees to monuments during sightseeing. 5. Tour Manager Service by Heena Travels TOUR COST EXCLUDES:- 1. Airport Pick up and Drop. 2. Air / Train Fares. 3. Any Kind Of Personal Expenses like Drinks, Phone Calls, Laundry, Etc. 4. Any other item not specified in cost includes. 5. GST 3.50 % Service Tax Extra. 6. Xmas & New Year Charges Extra. 1st Floor Liberty Building | Sarojini Road | Vile Parle West | Mumbai 400056 Page 4 .
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