MADHYA PRADESH DESTINATION INFORMATION AND NOTE

PLACE IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 Mahakaal Jyotilinga Temple open at 03:00 am and close at 11:00 pm

 General darshan timings 06:00 am to 11:00 pm

 Bhasma Aarti of Mahakaal Jyotirlinga

 Jalabhishek Timings: 3:15 am – 4:00 am.

Ujjain  Bhasma Aarti will be performed daily from 4:00 am – 6 am.

 Aarti will not be performed on the 2nd day of Maha Sivaratri.

 Jalabhishek Dress Code: Men to wear Dhoti & Women to wear Saree

 No dress code restriction for the devotees who just attend aarti

 Ticket cost: Rs. 100 for online booking

 Late evening enjoy STREET FOOD AT SARAFA MARKET (Open at 08:00 pm & Close at 01:00 am)

 All Fort, Palaces and Museum are closed on Monday in Indore

 All Fort, Palaces and Museum are Open at 10:00 am & Close at Indore 05:00 pm. Entry Fees approx Rs. 20 Per person for Indians & Rs. 100 for Foreign Nationals.

 Indore Shopping Markets open at 11:00 am and close 09:00 pm

 Mrignayni Showroom - it is a MP government's exclusive handicraft store

 Indore Saree Market is famous for Chanderi and Maheshwari Saree

 Guest can buy from Sapna Sangeeta, South Tokoganj & Rajwada Main Market

 All Fort & Palaces are open all days of a week (Open at 06:00 am & Close at 05:00 pm. Entry Fees approx Rs. 20 Per person for Indians & Rs. 100 for Foreign Nationals.

Mandu  Guide recommended at Mandu ( & English speaking guide is available. Approx Cost Rs. 800 to Rs. 3000 per day. Cost depend on group size and time)

 Ahilya Fort is open all days of a week (Open at 07:00 am & Close at 05:00 pm. Entry is free)

 Hindi speaking Guide is available (Approx Rs. 200 to Rs. 500)

 Boating is available at Narmada Ghat (Approx Rs.200 to Rs.200 per boat) Maheshwar

Aarti will be performed daily after sunset at approx 07:00 pm at Maheshwar Narmada Ghat.

 Maheshwar local market is famous for Handloom Maheshwari Sarees

 Omkareshwar Jyotilinga Temple open at 05:00 am and close at 10:00 pm

 Temple is closed for half hour everyday at afternoon from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm. Omkareshwar

 Boating is available for Omkareshwar Island Parikrama and visit Sangam of rivers Narmada & Kaveri (Approx Rs. 2000 per boat, Maximum 6 person in one boat)

 Sanchi Stupa is open all days of a week (Open at 07:00 am & Close at 06:00 pm. Entry Fees approx Rs. 20 Per person for Indians & Rs. 300 for Foreign Nationals) Sanchi

 Hindi & English speaking Guide is available (Approx Rs. 500 to Rs. 1000)

 Bhimbetka is open all days of a week (Open at 07:00 am & Close at 06:00 pm. Entry Fees approx Rs. 20 Per person for Indians & Rs. 300 for Foreign Nationals) Bhimbetka

 Hindi & English speaking Guide is available (Approx Rs. 200 to Rs. 500)

 Mostly Sightseeing of Pachmarhi in National Park area

 Wednesday -second half National Park Gate is closed for maintenance.

Pachmarhi  Local Gypsy need to book in advance for local sightseeing in National Park area

 Good walks and treks are available in Pachmarhi.

 Walk is involved in each sightseeing spot in Pachmarhi

 Dhuandhar Fall is 30 Km from Jabalpur city

 Ropeway is available at Dhuandhar @120 per person (open at 11:00 am and close at 06:00 pm)

 Boating is available at Bhedaghat Narmada river between colored marvel rock (Rs. 100 per person on share basis & Rs. 1000 Jabalpur per boat on pvt basis)

 Chausath Yogini Temple - Around 150 steep steps to the shrine which is at a good height.

 Madan Mahal Fort is open all days of a week (Open at 07:00 am & Close at 05:00 pm. Entry is free)

 Balancing Rock is good attraction and it is nearby Madan Mahal Fort

 Popular National Parks in MP (Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Panna, Satpura & Pench)

 Keep enough water and eatables with you for en route (high National Park brands may not be available en route between travel one National park to another).

 Afternoon Safari Drives Will Not Be Conducted On Wednesdays

 Sound & Light Show is available in Western Group of Temples in Khajuraho (English show 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm & Hindi show 07:40 pm to 08:35 pm)

 Entry Fees approx Rs. 200 Per person for Indians & Rs. 500 for Foreign Nationals)

 Regional Folk dance and cultural events are organized by MPTDC everyday at 07:00 pm & 08:15 pm (Entry Fees approx Rs. Khajuraho 550 Per person for Indians & Foreign Nationals)

 Eastern & Western Group of Temples open at 06:00 am and closed 06:00 pm. (Entry Fee at Western gate approx Rs. 30 Per person for Indians & Foreign Nationals)

 English & Hindi speaking Guide is available (Approx Rs. 1300 for Half day & Rs. 1600 for full day)

 All Forts & Palaces open at 06:00 am and closed 06:00 pm. (Entry Fee approx Rs. 10 Per person for Indians & Rs. 250 for Foreign Nationals)

Orchha  Sound & Light Show is available in Raja Mahal in Orchha (English show 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm & Hindi show 08:45 pm to 09:45 pm)

 Entry Fees approx Rs. 100 Per person for Indians & Rs. 250 for Foreign Nationals

 River Rafting is also available in Betwa River Orchha (Depend upon water level )Approx Rs. 800 to 2000 per person as per package

open at 09:00 am and closed 06:00 pm. (Entry Fee approx Rs. 10 Per person for Indians & Rs. 100 for Foreign Nationals)

 English & Hindi speaking Guide is available (Approx Rs. 1300 for Half day & Rs. 1600 for full day)

 Sound & Light Show is available in Gwalior Fort (Hindi show 07:30 Gwalior pm & English show 08:30 pm)

 Entry Fees approx Rs. 100 Per person for Indians & Foreign Nationals

 Jai Vilas Palace & Museum open at 10:00 am and closed 05:00 pm. (Entry Fee approx Rs. 100 Per person for Indians & Rs. 600 for Foreign Nationals)

 Chanderi village walk during early morning or evening is recommended. Chanderi

 Chanderi local artist’s village is good to visit.