12N/13D Complete Central India Master Expedition - The Definitive Madhya Pradesh Master Tour covering all icons
Indore, Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Bhopal, Sanchi, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh, Jabalpur · 12 nights / 13 days · India
The Definitive Madhya Pradesh Master Tour covering all icons. Stay plan: Indore (1N) – Ujjain (2N) – Omkareshwar (1N) – Bhopal (2N) – Sanchi (1N) – Khajuraho (2N) – Bandhavgarh (2N) – Jabalpur (1N). Arrive Indore, depart Jabalpur.
Day by day
- Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Indore
Arrive at airport / railway station (Indore/Bhopal/Raipur/Jabalpur/Gwalior). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Indore. Check in at hotel/resort/wildlife lodge. The commercial capital and cleanest city of India: Rajwada Palace, 19th-century royal heritage, and bustling Khau Galli street food markets. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Indore.
Overnight: Indore
- Day 2 — Indore to Ujjain Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Ujjain through picturesque highways, river valleys, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Ujjain and check in at hotel/lodge. One of the seven sacred holy cities of Hinduism: Revered Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple (famous for the Bhasma Aarti), Kal Bhairav, and Shipra River Ghats. Overnight stay in Ujjain.
Overnight: Ujjain
- Day 3 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Ujjain
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Ujjain. One of the seven sacred holy cities of Hinduism: Revered Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple (famous for the Bhasma Aarti), Kal Bhairav, and Shipra River Ghats. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Ujjain.
Overnight: Ujjain
- Day 4 — Ujjain to Omkareshwar Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Omkareshwar through picturesque highways, river valleys, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Omkareshwar and check in at hotel/lodge. Holy island shrine shaped like the sacred Om symbol on the Narmada River: Housing one of the 12 divine Jyotirlingas (Omkareshwar and Mamleshwar). Overnight stay in Omkareshwar.
Overnight: Omkareshwar
- Day 5 — Omkareshwar to Bhopal Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Bhopal through picturesque highways, river valleys, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Bhopal and check in at hotel/lodge. The City of Lakes: Upper and Lower Lakes, majestic Taj-ul-Masajid, historical Bharat Bhavan, and nearby UNESCO Bhimbetka rock shelters. Overnight stay in Bhopal.
Overnight: Bhopal
- Day 6 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Bhopal
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Bhopal. The City of Lakes: Upper and Lower Lakes, majestic Taj-ul-Masajid, historical Bharat Bhavan, and nearby UNESCO Bhimbetka rock shelters. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Bhopal.
Overnight: Bhopal
- Day 7 — Bhopal to Sanchi Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Sanchi through picturesque highways, river valleys, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Sanchi and check in at hotel/lodge. UNESCO World Heritage site: Ancient Buddhist complex featuring the Great Stupa commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. Overnight stay in Sanchi.
Overnight: Sanchi
- Day 8 — Sanchi to Khajuraho Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Khajuraho through picturesque highways, river valleys, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Khajuraho and check in at hotel/lodge. UNESCO World Heritage temple town: Renowned worldwide for medieval Nagara-style architectural masterwork temples featuring intricate erotic and spiritual sculptures. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.
Overnight: Khajuraho
- Day 9 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Khajuraho
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Khajuraho. UNESCO World Heritage temple town: Renowned worldwide for medieval Nagara-style architectural masterwork temples featuring intricate erotic and spiritual sculptures. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.
Overnight: Khajuraho
- Day 10 — Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Bandhavgarh through picturesque highways, river valleys, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Bandhavgarh and check in at hotel/lodge. Premier Tiger Reserve with the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers: Jungle safaris around ancient Bandhavgarh Fort ruins. Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.
Overnight: Bandhavgarh
- Day 11 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Bandhavgarh
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Bandhavgarh. Premier Tiger Reserve with the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers: Jungle safaris around ancient Bandhavgarh Fort ruins. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.
Overnight: Bandhavgarh
- Day 12 — Bandhavgarh to Jabalpur Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Jabalpur through picturesque highways, river valleys, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Jabalpur and check in at hotel/lodge. The Marble City along Narmada River: Bhedaghat marble rocks gorge boat ride, Dhuandhar waterfall, and Chausath Yogini temple. Overnight stay in Jabalpur.
Overnight: Jabalpur
- Day 13 — Jabalpur - Morning Sightseeing & Onward Departure
Post breakfast and morning views, check out from hotel. Complete any final souvenir shopping (Chanderi sarees, Bastar bell metal handicrafts, or local artifacts) before proceeding on your return transfer to airport / railway station for your onward journey home.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in selected category heritage hotels, luxury wildlife resorts, or standard hotels on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
- Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
- Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, temple darshan transfers, jungle safaris, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
- Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (Ujjain) Special Bhasma Aarti coordination / VIP Darshan assistance where applicable.
- Dedicated 4x4 Jeep Safari permits and naturalist guides in Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench, and Panna Tiger Reserves.
- All driver allowances, toll taxes, state tourist road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
- 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh destination desk support.
Exclusions
- Airfare or Train tickets to/from Indore / Bhopal / Raipur / Jabalpur / Gwalior.
- Special temple pooja ticket costs, special darshan entry fees, or camera fees at religious shrines.
- Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, or national park safari camera charges.
- Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
- Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
- GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like forest gate closures, road blocks, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.