II028 with Kanha National Park - 7 Days

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Cities Covered ✓ Bhedaghat : 1 Night ✓ Kanha : 2 Nights ✓ Pachmarhi : 3 Nights

Highlights: ✓ Bhedaghat Sight Seeing with Dhuandhar Waterfalls with Cable Car & Boat Ride ✓ ChausathYogini Temple at Bhedaghat ✓ 02 Jungle Safari in KanhaNational Park ✓ Pachmarhi Sightseeing with Rajat Pratap Falls and Pandav Caves

Meals: ✓ 06 Breakfast at Hotel ✓ 04 Lunches at Hotel ✓ 06 Dinner at Hotel

Day 1:- Arrive Jabalpur. Transfer to Bhedaghat. (25 kms | 1 hr) (Dinner) ▪ Arrive at Jabalpur Airport, Transfer to Bhedaghat, ▪ On arrival, check in to the hotel and take rest. Later proceed to visit the magnificent “Dhuandhar Waterfalls”. ▪ Enjoy the cable car ride (Direct payment). The cable car offers fine glimpses of the falls as well as the river. Also, the thrilling boat ride (Direct Payment). The boat ride is a once in a lifetime experience where you sail amidst the white pristine marble rocks. The marble rocks of Bhedaghat are undoubtedly one of the most famous sites to visit for almost every traveler. These marble rocks are naturally formed and a boat ride amidst these rocks makes for a surreal experience. And what’s more, you just might chance upon fossils if you look closely enough. ▪ Later back to hotel. ▪ Dinner and Overnight in Bhedaghat.

Day 2:- Depart Bhedaghat / Arrive Kanha National Park. (180 kms | 4 hrs) (Breakfast & Dinner) ▪ Early morning visit Chausath Yogini Temples. ▪ The Chausath Yogini Temple is one of the oldest heritage sites in . ▪ It has a distinct resemblance to the temples of Khajuraho in structure. The temple is the abode of Goddess Durga along with 64 yoginis. A Yogini is a female attendant of the mother goddess, who slays illusion with fiery passion through insight and liberation. It is located near the river Narmada and the famous Marble Rocks in Bhedaghat, some 17 km from Jabalpur. Though the temple has been partially damaged, it speaks greatly of the ancient dynasties that ruled in Jabalpur. ▪ The Chausath Yogini Temple is placed on a hill top overlooking the river Narmada. One has to climb 150 plus steps to reach the temple. The temple looks beautiful in sunlight and inside the idols of the Mother Goddess and Lord Shiva lend a divine aura.The complex of the temple consists of 95 shrines which includes 64 Yoginis in circular fashion around the temple, one for each yoginis and a main shrine where Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati are seen riding on Nandi, the sacred bull. The design of the temple has been kept simple but the idols of yoginis are exquisitely carved, each one depicting a unique posture. ▪ Later back to hotel for breakfast, check-out & proceed for Kanha National Park. ▪ Arrive Kanha National Park, check in to the hotel & rest of the day is free at leisure. ▪ Dinner and Overnight in Kanha National Park.

Day 3:- Kanha National Park. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) ▪ Enjoy the morning & afternoon excursion at Kanha National Park. ▪ Kanha National Park is the largest national park of Madhya Pradesh & a feast for the eyes for wildlife enthusiasts. An epitome of conservation, successful rehabilitation of the Hard ground Swamp Deer (Barasingha) speaks about the dedication & efforts of the forest dept as well as the local population. ▪ It is also the first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot, "Bhoorsingh the Barasingha". ▪ Back to hotel for lunch.

▪ After Lunch again head for the safari to the park. With elephant and jeep safari an encounter to all these species is really generous and worthwhile. With jungle safari you can take a closer look to the wild animals and can capture their magnanimous images in your cameras. ▪ Dinner and Overnight in Kanha National Park. Day 4:- Depart Kanha National Park / Arrive Pachmarhi. (300 kms | 7 hrs) (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) ▪ After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Pachmarhi, Situated at 1100m, Pachmarhi, designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is also popularly known as 'Satpura ki Rani' (Queen of Satpura), sits beautifully, embellished by nature and history, amidst the . Legend says the Pandava brothers visited Pachmarhi during their exile. ▪ On arrival, transfer to hotel and check in. Rest of day is free for leisure. ▪ Lunch and Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Pachmarhi.

Day 5:- Pachmarhi sightseeing. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) ▪ After Breakfast, start to explore Pachmarhi. ▪ Visit various waterfalls in and around Pachmarhi like the Rajat Pratap falls, on the way to Rajat Prapat, Apsara is a small cascade whose water accumulates in a pond. This place is ideal to stop by for some quiet time before making to the most visited tourist place, Bee Fall in Pachmarhi. ▪ Back to hotel for Lunch. ▪ Post Lunch, visit the Pandava caves, Baba Mahadev Mandir which infact is a 60m long cave that is believed to be the place where Lord Vishnu took form of celestial nymph, Mohini to kill the demon, Bhasmasur. Bada Mahadev is also the oldest temple in Pachmarhi and is an important pilgrimage centre as well. Procced to Gupt Mahadev Mandir for darshan.

▪ Dinner and Overnight in Pachmarhi.

Day 6:- Pachmarhi Sightseeing. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) ▪ After Breakfast proceed in our customized 4x4 all-terrain vehicle to explore Pachmarhi. ▪ This most popular hill station of Madhya Pradesh is a treasure with ancient caves of the Buddhist era residing in harmony with serene waterfalls. ▪ The valley, ravines and maze of gorges, sculpted in red sandstone by the wind and weather, add their own coloring to this palette of shades, and cascading waterfalls flash silver in the sunshine. Deep azure pools are hidden delights and everywhere wild life watchers will be rewarded by fascinating glimpses of the animal and bird kingdoms. You may opt to spend rest of the evening strolling through the streets of Pachmarhi and look around the town. ▪ In the evening, back to Hotel ▪ Lunch and Dinner at Hotel. Overnight in Pachmarhi.

Day 7:- Depart Pachmarhi / Arrive Home. (Breakfast) ▪ After breakfast check out from your hotel and proceed to Jabalpur railway station/ Airport, for your trip back home with wonderful memories & souvenirs from your Madhya Pradesh Holidays.

Hotels

City 3* Bhedaghat MPT Marble Rocks or Similar Kanha Baghira Jungle Resort or Similar Panchmarhi MPT Glen View or Similar

Tour Cost (Based on Minimum 6 Pax Travelling Together)

Hotel Category Adult on Twin Sharing 3* 31200

** Above tour cost does not include Diwali Peak Season Supplement Charges

Inclusions ✓ 06 Nights Hotel Accommodation ✓ 06 Continental Breakfast at Hotels ✓ 04 Lunches at the hotel ✓ 06 Dinner at Hotel ✓ All Sightseeing as per itinerary (Entrance Fees not included) ✓ 02 Jungle Safari at Kanha National Park ✓ 01 Gypsy for local Sightseeing at Pachmarhi x 02 day (inclusive of forest entry) ✓ All tours and transfer by Pvt.Vehicle ✓ All toll, parking, driver Bata, Fuel cost and night halt etc. ✓ 5% GST

Exclusions ✓ Cost of Flight / Train Tickets ✓ Cost of Entrance Fees ✓ Cost of Lunches ✓ Porterage at the hotels ✓ Anything not specified in inclusions above

Booking Conditions At the time of Booking Rs. 10,000/- Per Person 45 Days before departure 50% of Holiday Cost 44 - 30 Days before departure 100% of Holiday Cost

Cancellation Policy 45 Days before departure Rs. 10,000/- Per Person 44 - 30 Days before departure 50% of Holiday Cost 29 - 15 Days before departure 100% of Holiday Cost Terms & Conditions ▪ This is just a quote, no reservations held yet or booking is not to proceed yet. ▪ The rooms & rates are subject to availability at the time of booking/ confirmation. Room rates are on per person/Twin or Double sharing basis. Single room supplements charges extra. ▪ Hotel, Sightseeing, Meals, Transfers rate might change without any prior notice until & unless it has been booked/ confirmed from your end. ▪ The change in dates will attract re-quote. ▪ Normal Hotel check-in time is from 14.00 hrs onwards. & check-out time is at 12.00 hrs. ▪ Additional Bank charges will be applicable, if payment is made in foreign currency. ▪ The above cost does not include any kind of surcharge if applicable during the given travel period. ▪ At check in, all guests will be required to present a Major Credit Card for incidentals. "No Show" is subject to Full Booking Charges. ▪ Quotation might change due to currencies ROE fluctuation during confirmation & booking process.

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