Day 1: Arrival at Khajuraho Airport and Transfer to Hotel
Arrival at Khajuraho Airport to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Khajuraho.
About Khajuraho - Khajuraho is located in India’s largest state, Madhya Pradesh. One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, Khajuraho has the country’s largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples.
The beautiful and erotic Kamasutra carvings that swathe Khajuraho’s temples are among the finest temple art in the world.
Khajuraho has the most incredible ancient temples in the world. Known as the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, these temples were built during the rule of the Chandela dynasty and have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 02: Morning Panna national Park & Afternoon S/Seeing in Khajuraho Temples
Early Morning Enjoy the Panna National Park and back to Hotel.
Panna National Park is home to some of the best wildlife species in India, and is one of the most famous Tiger Reserves in the country. The park is known worldwide for its wild cats, including tigers as well as deer and antelope.
DISTANCE FROM KHAJURAHO 40kms.
Afternoon S/Seeing of Khajuraho Temples – Western & Eastern group of Temples.
After Lunch visit Western Group: Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Laxman Temple, & Eastern Group: Jain Temple, Aadinath Temple, Parsavanath Temple.
Western Group of Temples:
Kandariya Mahadeo: dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the largest of Khajuraho temples, reaching to a height of 31 m. The sanctum sanctorum enshrines a lingam, a phallic symbol associated with vigor, fertility and potency. The main shrine of the temple is known for its exquisite representation of gods, goddesses, along with celestial maidens and lovers.
Chaunsat Yogini Temple: dedicated to goddess Kali, is the earliest surviving shrine of the western group. It is the only granite temple and depicts amative couples in sensuous postures.
Lakshamana Temple: is famous for the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, along with goddess Lakshmi. What is truly remarkable here is the three-headed idol of Vishnu's incarnations, Narasimha and Varaha in the finely carved sanctum sanctorum of the temple.
Chitragupta Temple: dedicated to Sun God, is famous for a three- headed image of Brahma, enshrined in this temple. A Nandi bull faces the shrine.
Varaha Temple: houses a nine-feet high boar-incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Eastern Group of Temples:
The Eastern Group of Temples of Khajuraho can be divided into two, the temples dedicated to the Jain pantheon and the temples dedicated to Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The Jain Temples of the Eastern Group of Temples include.
Parsavanath Temple: It is dedicated to Parsavanath, the Jain Tirthankara. It is the largest Jain Temple present there. It is a well decorated temple.
Adinath Temple: It is dedicated to Adinath, a Jain Tirthankara. The sculpted figures of Yakshis are particularly famous here.
Overnight at Hotel in Khajuraho.
Day 03: Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh (260 kms / 05hrs)
Morning After breakfast check out the Hotel and drive to Bandhavgarh check in Hotel in Bandhavgarh. Overnight at Hotel in Badhavgarh.
Bandhavgarh has the highest density of Bengal tigers known in the world, and is home to some famous named individual tigers. Charger, an animal so named because of his habit of charging at elephants and tourists (whom he nonetheless did not harm), was the first healthy male known to be living in Bandhavgarh since the 1990s. A female known as Sita, who once appeared on the cover of National Geographic and is considered the most photographed tiger in the world was also to be found in Bandhavgarh for many years.
Day 45: Morning Safari in Bandhavgarh & Drive to Kanha (250Kms / 04.5hrs)
Morning Enjoy the Bandhavgarh National Park.
Today you will get an early wakeup. Get ready for Jeep safari and the wildlife adventure of
Bandhavgarh begins. The duration of safari is about five hours accompanied by an experienced forest guide. You return to hotel by 11a.m. Lunch at the resort.
Post Lunch then drive to Kanha. Overnight at Hotel in Kanha.
Day 05: Morning Safari in Kanha & drive to Jabalpur (200Kms / 04hrs) Airport drop fly to Indore
Morning Enjoy the Kanha National Park.
The Kanha National Park was originally a part of the Gondwanas or the “land of the Gonds”. The forest of the Kanha Tiger Reserve was inhibited by two indigenous tribes of Central India, the Gonds and the Baigas. The vicinity of the reserve is still occupied with the villagers of these tribes.
Located in Mandla and Balaghat districts, the Kanha Tiger Reserve is being occupied by two major sanctuaries, the Hallon and the Banjar Sanctuaries. Respectively covering the area of 250 sq km and 300 sq km, the Kanha Reserve together forms a greater area of 1,949 sq km.
Today you will get an early wakeup Packed Breakfast. Get ready for morning Jeep safari and the wildlife adventure of Kanha begins. The duration of safari is accompanied by an experienced forest guide. You return to hotel. Lunch at the resort.
Post Lunch at Kanha then drive to Jabalpur Airport drop Evening fly to Indore and Arrival at Indore Airport to Hotel.
Day 06: Day Excursion to Omkareshwar & Ujjain.
Morning After Breakfast Day Excursion to Omkareshwar & Ujjain.
Omkareshwar visit a famous pilgrim center and house one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
Omkareshwar: Omkareshwar is a sacred island on the Narmada river in Madhya Pradesh. It rests at the meeting point of the Narmada and the Kaveri rivers, divided north to south by a deep gully. The shape resembles the holiest of all Hindu symbols, 'Om'. The island comprises two soaring hills and is divided by a valley. It is one of the holiest Hindu sites in India due to the presence a jyotirlingam, one of the twelve in India. Shri Omkar Mandhata The temple stands on an island formed by the fork of the Narmada. The fine carvings on the soft stone are exquisite example of detailed work. The frieze figures on the upper portion are the most striking. The stone roof of the temple is intricately carved. The verandahs with columns carved in circles, polygons and squares, encircle the shrine. Siddhnath Temple The temple is a fine example of early medieval Brahminic architecture. The most stunning feature is a frieze of elephants carved upon a stone slab at its outer perimeter. 24 Avtars It is a cluster of Hindu and Jain temples, remarkable for their varied architectural modes.
Ujjain visit - some of its famous temples such as Kaliadeh Palace, Bade Ganesh ji Ka Mandir, Gopal Mandir, Kal Bhairava, Navagarha Mandir and Mahakaleshwar Temple.
UJJAIN - Modern Ujjain is situated on the banks of the river Shipra, regarded since times immemorial as sacred. The belief in the sacredness of Shipra, has its origins in the ancient Hindu mythological tale of churning of the Ocean by the Gods and the Demons, with Vasuki, the serpent as the rope. The ocean bed first yielded fourteen gems, then Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth, and finally the coveted vessel of Nectar. Then began the wild scramble for immortality with the demons chasing the Gods across the skies, and in the process, a few drops were spilt, and fell at Hardwar, Nasik, Prayag, and Ujjayini. Hence the sanctity of the waters of the River Shipra on whos banks this temple town is situated. And back to Indore
Overnight at Hotel in Indore.
Day 07: Departure & Transfer
After breakfast check out the Hotel then departure transfer Indore airport to board the flight for your onward destination. Service End.
