Central India Highlights

Arrive in Delhi, where a warm welcome awaits at the airport before your transfer to the hotel. Once settled, we explore Old Delhi – taking in the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, then riding a cycle rickshaw through the lively lanes of Chandni Chowk. Later, we turn to New Delhi to visit Humayun’s Tomb and the towering Qutab Minar. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, we head to the airport for our flight from Delhi to Bhopal (flight not included). On arrival, we check in at the hotel, then explore the city’s heritage with visits to its historic mosques – including the Taj–ul–Masjid – and to Bharat Bhawan, a hub for the performing arts. The evening is at leisure – you can unwind at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

We set out from Bhopal on a day excursion to Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stupas and Buddhist relics. We continue to the ancient Udayagiri Caves, then return to Bhopal for a leisurely evening. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast in Bhopal, we set out for Satpura National Park – a 130 km journey – pausing en route to see the ancient rock shelters at Bhimbetka and the incomplete Shiva temple at Bhojpur. On arrival, we settle in at the resort. In the afternoon, you can opt for a boat safari at additional cost. We end the day with dinner and an overnight stay at the resort.

Rise early for breakfast, then we set out on morning and afternoon Gypsy safaris in Satpura Tiger Reserve. Explore varied habitats – including the high Sal forests of the Pachmarhi plateau – as we look for the reserve’s rich biodiversity. We return to the resort for lunch between drives, and you can enjoy a relaxed evening in the natural surroundings. Overnight at resort.

Satpura to Maheshwar – 380 km. After breakfast, we travel by road to Maheshwar. On arrival, we check in to the hotel and the rest of the day is yours to relax or explore the town’s serene riverside setting at your own pace. Overnight at hotel.

Today, we explore Maheshwar’s ancient fort and palaces, then take an unhurried walk along the riverside ghats – the stepped embankments where local rituals take place. You have the evening at leisure to relax, with an overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, we set out from Maheshwar on a day excursion to Mandu – a historic city renowned for its magnificent architecture. We explore its ancient forts and palaces before returning the 45 km to Maheshwar for a comfortable night. Overnight at hotel.

We drive 90 km to Indore for your scheduled flight to Delhi (flight not included). Depending on your itinerary, you can explore some of Indore’s cultural sights before we transfer you to the airport. On arrival in Delhi, we transfer to your hotel and assist with check in. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we check out and proceed to the airport for your departure from Delhi, bringing your journey through Central India to a close.