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9N/10D Slow Travel Central India Grand Master - Leisurely Exploration of Madhya Pradesh

9 nights · 10 days Leisure Madhya Pradesh India Swift Dzire NAC

Leisurely Exploration of Madhya Pradesh. Stay plan: Ujjain (2N) – Bhopal (1N) – Sanchi (1N) – Pachmarhi (2N) – Kanha (2N) – Jabalpur (1N). Arrive Indore, depart Jabalpur.

Day by day

Distances and drive times are the ones our own drivers record, not map estimates.

  1. 1
    Day 1

    Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Ujjain

    Arrive at airport / railway station (Indore/Bhopal/Raipur/Jabalpur/Gwalior). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Ujjain. Check in at hotel/resort/wildlife 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. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Ujjain.

    Overnight Ujjain Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  2. 2
    Day 2

    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 Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  3. 3
    Day 3

    Ujjain 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 Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  4. 4
    Day 4

    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 Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  5. 5
    Day 5

    Sanchi to Pachmarhi Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Pachmarhi through picturesque highways, river valleys, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Pachmarhi and check in at hotel/lodge. The only hill station of Madhya Pradesh nestled in the Satpura range: Bee Fall, Dhoopgarh sunset viewpoint, Pandav Caves, and Mahadeo hills. Overnight stay in Pachmarhi.

    Overnight Pachmarhi Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  6. 6
    Day 6

    Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Pachmarhi

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Pachmarhi. The only hill station of Madhya Pradesh nestled in the Satpura range: Bee Fall, Dhoopgarh sunset viewpoint, Pandav Caves, and Mahadeo hills. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Pachmarhi.

    Overnight Pachmarhi Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  7. 7
    Day 7

    Pachmarhi to Kanha Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Kanha through picturesque highways, river valleys, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Kanha and check in at hotel/lodge. Legendary National Park that inspired Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book': Sal forests, vast meadows, and barasingha swamp deer conservation. Overnight stay in Kanha.

    Overnight Kanha Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  8. 8
    Day 8

    Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Kanha

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Kanha. Legendary National Park that inspired Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book': Sal forests, vast meadows, and barasingha swamp deer conservation. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Kanha.

    Overnight Kanha Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  9. 9
    Day 9

    Kanha 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 Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  10. 10
    Day 10

    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.

    Meals Breakfast

Where you sleep

We name every property before you pay — not “4-star or similar” afterwards.

StopNightsHotels at each grade
Ujjain 2 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Bhopal 1 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Sanchi 1 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Pachmarhi 2 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Kanha 2 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Jabalpur 1 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium

The named properties for each grade go out with your quotation, so you can look every one of them up before anything is paid. Ask for the hotel list →

What the price covers

Printed together on purpose. A list of inclusions without its exclusions is a quote you cannot check.

Included

  • 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.

Not included

  • 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.

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