Tour Details

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 01: Gwalior – Arrival + City Tour

Arrival & Transfer to Gwalior Hotel and Afternoon sightseeing tour of the historic Gwalior fort. This fort was built in 8th century CE by Raja Maan Singh Tomar. Important buildings housed inside are Gurjari Mahal and Man mandir. This fort is built on a steep hill called Gopachal .Gurjari mahal was built by Raja Man Singh for his Gurjar wife called Mrigyanayani. This palace has been changed into a museum and it contains artifacts of Jain and Hindu religion. Man Mandir was also built by Raja Man Singh and has beautiful art work on its walls. Other noteworthy structures are Hathipol,Teli ka mandir,Sash bahu ka mandir,Garuda monument,Karan mahal, Vikram Mahal and a magnificent Sikh temple built in memory of sixth Sikh guru Sri Guru Hargobind sahib. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Gwalior.

Day 02: Gwalior – Mitavli –Padavli – Bateshwar - Gwalior –Day Trip

After Breakfast Full Day Visit Mitawali & Padawali

Mitawali: - Situated at about a distance of 30kms from Gwalior, Mitawali gives a refreshing twist for those, who seek something new while visiting Thousand-year-old heritage of India. Mitawali’s “Chausath yogini mandir” or “Temple of 64 goddesses” , having a structure similar to Indian Parliament, with a circular Courtyard, having Lord Shiva at its Centre, and 64 small rooms at its periphery, gives a new understanding of architecture, different from monotonous structures of temples, we are used to visit.
 

Padawali -: Situated at about 5 kms from Mitawali, Padawali is known for It ruins and Small Fortress, however, having little to offer in terms of Spectacle. Padawali boasts of its Title of “Mini khajuraho”.

Bateshwar Temples -: Bateshwar Temples situated near Padawali, are said to be made in 8 – 10 century, Having Lush green environment, Place boasts of its Architectural magnificence. Most of the temples here are devoted to Lord Shiva. Back in Gwalior. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Gwalior.

Day 03: Gwalior – Datia (78 Kms / 2 Hrs) – Jhansi (30 Kms / 40 Mnts) – Orchha (18 Kms / 30 mnts) 

After Breakfast drive to Orchha en-route Datia, visiting Datia fort
Datia Palace, also known as Bir Singh Palace or Bir Singh Dev Palace. The specialty of this palace is that it is of 7 floor. However neither member from the royal family did ever lived here. The founder of the Datia State in Bundel khand. Maharaj Birsingh Deo built many monuments all around India. Datia’s Palace or the Satkhanda Palace is also called Purana Mahal or the “Old palace“, Historian Abdul Hamid Lahori came to this city with Shah Jahan on 19 November 1635. He said that the palace was nearly 80 meters long and was also this much broad. He said this as a very beautiful and strong palace.

Afternoon Proceed to visit Jhansi fort, Jhansi Fort -:The construction of the fort is ascribed to the Bundela Rajput chief and the ruler of the kingdom of Orchha Veer Singh ju Deo Bundela in 1613.It was one of the strongholds of the Bundelas. Jhansi Fort had a Nominal face value before 1857.The fort standing in the hilly area shows the north Indian style of fort construction, where most of the forts were built upon rocks, as their primary defence. There are 10 gates giving access to the fort. Some of these are Khanderao Gate, Datia Darwaza, Unnao Gate, Jharna Gate, Laxmi Gate, Sagar Gate, Orchha Gate, Sainyar Gate and Chand Gate. Notable sights in the fort are the Shiva temple, Ganesh temple at the entrance, and the Kadak Bijli cannon used in the uprising of 1857. The memorial board reminds one of the hair-raising feat of the Rani Lakshmibai in jumping on horseback from the fort.

Later continue drive to Orchha. On Arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Orchha.

Day 04: Orchha Sightseeing

After Breakfast Breakfast get ready to leave for the local sightseeing tour. Our day tour to Orchha will include a visit to, Orchha fort complex, Laxminayaran Temple and Raja Ram Temple. All these are the major attraction of the place and can leave you with a mesmerizing experience. After exploring these places we will return back to the hotel for a relaxing. Overnight stay at Hotel in Orchha.

Day 05: Orchha – Chanderi (105 Kms / 3 Hrs / One way)– Orchha / Jhansi – Day trip

After Breakfast Proceed to Chanderi is a town of historic importance right from the time of Malwa Sultans and Bundela Rajputs, who ruled the region in 15th and 16th century. Surrounded by exotic hills, lakes, and forest, this attractive destination is incredibly famous for Chanderi saris and historic monuments that draw a large number of tourists to this place every year. Also, the great Jain monuments and their fascinating culture make Chanderi, one of the most proffered tourist destinations in Madhya Pardesh. There are many things that boost Tourism in Chanderi like Chanderi Fort, Chanderi museum, Jain palaces, and exquisite lakes. Evening drive Back to Orchha / Jhansi.  Overnight Stay at Hotel in Orchha / Jhansi

Day 06: Orchha / Jhansi – Khajuraho (172 Kms /3-4 Hrs) + City Tour

Afternoon visit for western group of temple and eastern group of temple.

Western Group of Temple:

On the main road, beside the path leading to the Matangeshwar Temple is the A.S.I counter where you must purchase a ticket to visit the western group of temples in this complex and the museum on the opposite side. A boundary wall surrounds and protects the temples within this large rectangular complex and there is only one entry point. Here at the Western Group you will see some of the most sensational temples in the world.

Eastern Group of Temple:

A kilometer towards the east from the western group of Temples is the khajur sagar and the old village of Khajuraho. On one of the paths to the village is a modern whitewashed structure with a large orange – red statue within. The statue is still worshipped but is one of the oldest images to be found in khajuraho.The images is of hanuman, the monkey king who assisted Ram (of the Ramayana) through his travails in exile. The rest of the evening is at leisure to explore the local shops and market. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Khajuraho.

Day 07: Khajuraho – Panna National Park (45 Kms / 1 Hrs) 

After Breakfast Proceed to Panna National Park. On Arrival check-in at Hotel. This promises to be a day filled with unlimited adventure and excitement, as you will get a chance to enjoy the jeep safari in Panna Tiger Reserve, otherwise known as Panna National Park.

Panna National Park contains a wealth of fauna and flora, not to mention other sites of religious significance. Inside the national park you also come across the Pandava Falls, which descend furiously from a height of 100ft and are undoubtedly the highest waterfall in India. They are so named because it is believed that the Pandavas stayed here during their exile, according to Mahabharat, the Hindu mythological epic. It is also home to the long nosed Alligators, the sight of which is at once chilling and fascinating. Its landscape is of the dry deciduous type, with the River Ken zigzagging its way through the valleys and plains. Apart from the tiger, which is always a crowd favourite, the other mammals which you can spot are chital, Sambhar, leopard and sloth bear, to name a few. The safari timings in Panna National Park are from 6:30 to 10:30 am in the morning and 14:30 to 17:30 pm in the evening. The safari will take you to the most popular spots in the national park which offer great opportunities for spotting animals. During your safari. Overnight stay at Hotel / Resort/lodge in Panna.

Day 08: Panna- Khajuraho (45 Kms / 1 Hrs) – Departure

After Breakfast departure Transfer to Khajuraho Airport / Station for onwards Journey.

Tour ends here.