Route 2 (7 Days)

Khajuraho

The temples of Khajuraho are India’s unique gift to the world.
How To Reach: Regular flight link Khajuraho with Delhi, Agra, Varanasi. The nearest rail heads are Harpalpur. Mumbai-Allahabad line of the Central Railway for those coming from Mumbai, Calcutta and Varanasi .
What to See: Kandariya Mahadeo, Chausat Yogini, Chitragupta Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Adinath Temple.

Gwalior

The ancient capital of Gwalior is stepped in the splendor of its past.
How To Reach: Flights connect Gwalior with Delhi, Bhopal Indore & Mumbai. .
Gwalior is on the Central Railway’s main Delhi-Mumbai & Delhi-Chennai lines. Gwalior is connected by regular bus with Khajuraho, Shivpuri, Ujjain, Bhopal.
What to See: The Fort, Gujari Mahal, Suraj Kunda, Man Mandir Palace,Tansen’s Tomb, Sun Temple,Memorials, Jai Vilas Palace and Museum.

Orchha

Orchcha’s grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time, a rich legacy to the ages.
How To Reach: Nearest railhead at Jhansi (16 km). Regular bus services connect Orchha with Jhansi via Jhansi- Khajuraho road. Orchha is 119 km from Gwalior.
What to See: Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Raj Praveen Mahal, Anand Mahal, Ram Raja Temple, Chaturbhuj temple, Phool Bagh, Dinman Hardaul’s Palace, Sunder Mahal.

Shivpuri

Shivpuri is steeped in the royal legacy of its past, when it was the summer capital of the Seindia rulers of Gwalior. A sanctuary for rare wildlife and avifauna, Shivpuri has transformed a royal past into a vibrant, hopeful present.
How To Reach: Shivpuri is 112 km from Gwalior.
What to See: Madhav National Park, Chhatris, Madhav Vilas Palace, George Castle, Bhadaiya Kund and Sakhya Sagar Boat Club.

Ujjain

Tourists may find multifarious interests in the mythological, educational, cultural, historical, linguistic &other social-archaeological fields in and around Ujjain.
How To Reach: Ujjain is 55 km from Indore. Direct trains are available from Howrah station(1678 km).
What to See: Mahakaleswar, Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir, Chintaman Ganesh, Pir Mastyendranath, Bhartrihari Caves, Kaliadeh Palace, Durgadas Ki Chhatri, Harsiddhi Temple, siddhavat, Kal Bhairava, Gadkalika, the Vedha Shala, Vikram Kirti Mandir, Navagraha Mandir (Triveni).

Mandu

Mandu is a celebration in stone of life and joy.
How To Reach: Mandu is 99 km from Indore.
What to See: The Royal Enclave: Jahaz Mahal and Hindola Mahal, Champa Baoli, Dilawar Khan’s Mosque, Nahar Jharokha, Taveli Mahal, Ujali and andheri Baolis and Gadha Shah’s House and Mosque.
The Central Group:Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, Jami masjid, Ashrafi Mahal. Other Monuments: Nilkanth Temple and Mahal, Hathi Mahal, Dai Ka Mahal, Jali Mahal and the popular Echo Point.

Indore

Indore was planned and built by Rani ahilyabai, the brave Holkar queen. Situated on the banks of the rivers Saraswati and Khan, this bustling and vibrant city derives its name from the 18th century.
How To Reach: Indore is connected by regular bus service with Mandu, Bhopal, Sanchi and other palces.
What to See: Lal Baag Palace, Bada Ganapati, Kanch Mandir, Town Hall, Central Museum, Geeta Bhawan, Rajwada, Chhatris, annapurna, Khajirana, Kasturba Gram, Bijasen Tekri and Gomatgiri.

Bhopal

Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, is a fascinating amalgam of scenic beauty, a proud heritage and modern urban planning.
How To Reach: There is direct train from Howrah which reaches Bhopal via Gaya- Allahabad- Katni. Distances of various places from Bhopal are as follows: •Mandu 285 km •Ujjain 188 km •Panchmarhi 195 km •Sanchi 46 km •Jabalpur 295 km.
What to See: Taj- ul-Masjid, Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, shaukat mahal, Sadar Manzil, Gohar Mahal, Bharat Bhawan, Laxmi Narayan Temple and Museum, State Museum, Gandhi Bhawan, Van Vihar, Chowk, Upper & Lower Lakes and the Aquarium.

Sanchi

Sanchi is famous for its stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars dating from the 3rd century BC to the 12th century AD.
How To Reach: Sanchi is 46 km via Diwanganj and 72 km via Raisen from Bhopal.
What to See: Brihat Stupa, Gateways of Stupa, Vidisha, Gupta Temple, Satadhara, Besnagar.

Panchmari

Between the two mountain ranges shaded by deep green forest, the quiet & calm, somber & tranquil ambience of Panchmari is simply overwhelming.
How To Reach: Pipariya station to Panchmari 47 km.Trains from Howrah goes to Pipariya via Allahabad . •Sanchi to Panchmari 257 km •from Jabalpur 271 km.
What to See: Priyadarshani Point, Handi Khoh, Apsara Vihar, Rajat Prapat, Irene Pool, Jalawataran, Sunder Kund, Mahadeo, Chhota Mahadeo, Chauragarh, Jata Shankar, Dhoopgarh, Pandav Caves, Piccadily Circus, Vanshree Vihar, Reechhgarh, Sangam, Catholic Church, Satpura National Park.

Jabalpur

Pleasure resort and capital of the Gond kings during the 12th century, Jabalpur is an important administrative centre, bustling with commercial activity.
How To Reach: Regular bus service connect Jabalpur with Kanha (165 km), Panchmarhi, Amarkantak and other major cities of Madhya Pradesh.
What to See: Madan Mahal Fort, Sangram Sagar and Bajnamath, Rani Durgavati Memorial and Museum, Tilwara Ghat, Mala Devi Mandir, Pisan Hari Jain Temples, Gwarighat and Marble Rocks, Dhuandhar Falls.

Chitrakoot

Chitrakoot, ‘the hill of many wonders’, nestles peacefully in the northern spurs of the Vindhyas. A place of tranquil forest glades and quiet rivers, and streams where calm and repose pervade the air.
How To Reach: Chitrakoot is •195 km from Khajuraho •78 km from Satna.
Places Of Interest: Ramghat, Kamadgiri, Janaki Kund, Sati Anusuya, Sphatik Shila, Gupt- Godavari, Hanuman Dhara and Bharat Koop.

Bandhavgarh

This is a small National Park, compact, yet full of game. The density of tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. This is also white tiger country.
How To Get There: The nearest railway stations near Bandhavgarh are •Jabalpur(164k.m) •Katni(102k.m) •Satna(120k.m.). State/Ptivate buses ply between Katni & Umaria.
What to See: National Park, Roopmath, Bilbari, Nohta, Mandla, Sohagpur, The Fort, Flora and Fauna, National Parks of Fossils.

Bandhavgarh National Park is closed from July1 to October 31:

Kanha

Kanha’s sal and bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and meandering streams stretch over 940sq km. in dramatic natural splendour. The tiger roams free in Kanha. The other animals that can be seen here are the panther, gaur, chital, sambar, sloth bear, nilgai and blackbuck. Besides, there are some 200 species of birds.
How To Get There: Nearest airports are at Jabalpur, Raipur and Nagpur. Most convenient railheads are at Jabalpur and Bilaspur.
What to See: Bamni Dadar, Mammalian Species, Avian Species.

Kanha National Park is closed from July1 to October 31.

Amarkantak

Amarkantak is a place shaded by sal trees in a beautiful environment. A great pilgrim centre for Hindus, Amarkantak is the source of the rivers Narmada and Sone.
How To Reach: To reach Amarkantak one have to avail Nagpur bound train and get down at Bilaspur (120 km). From there Katni branch line train can be availed. Amarkantak is 235 km from Jabalpur.
What to See: Brighu Kamandal, Dhuni Pani, Dugdh Dhara, Kapildhara, Mai ki Bagiya, Narmada Udgam Mandir, Sonmuda, Achankamar Wild Life Sanctuary.