Complete Madhya Pradesh
the whole heart of India

The definitive Madhya Pradesh — Gwalior, Orchha and Khajuraho’s heritage, tigers at Bandhavgarh and Kanha, the stupas of Sanchi, Bhimbetka’s rock art and the Jyotirlingas of Ujjain and Omkareshwar.

11 Days / 10 Nights Gwalior · Khajuraho · Bandhavgarh · Kanha · Bhopal · Ujjain Best for All-in-one, enthusiasts
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Every side of the heart of India

This is Madhya Pradesh in full — the forts and temples of Bundelkhand, the tigers of Bandhavgarh and Kanha, the Buddhist stupas of Sanchi, the prehistoric rock art of Bhimbetka and the sacred Jyotirlingas of Ujjain and Omkareshwar, woven into one grand circuit.

Everything is arranged for you in a private car, with safari permits, guides and aarti timings handled, so you simply travel through the many worlds of the heart of India.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration
11 Days / 10 Nights
Route
Gwalior · Bandhavgarh · Kanha · Bhopal · Ujjain
Best time
Oct–Mar
Difficulty
Easy–Moderate
Ideal for
All-in-one, enthusiasts
Highest point
~880 m
Highlights

What makes this trip special

  • Gwalior Fort, Orchha and Khajuraho
  • Tiger safaris at Bandhavgarh and Kanha
  • The UNESCO stupas of Sanchi
  • Bhimbetka’s prehistoric rock shelters
  • The Mahakaleshwar & Omkareshwar Jyotirlingas
Day by day

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Arrive Gwalior

Route: Gwalior— · —
Morning

Arrive in the Scindia capital.

Afternoon

Gwalior Fort, Man Singh Palace and Sas-Bahu temples.

Evening

The fort sound-and-light show.

Night stayGwalior
MealsDinner
Altitude~197 m
Road & seasonCity sightseeing.
Food to tryBundeli thali
Photo spotsGwalior Fort
Day 2

Gwalior → Orchha

Route: Gwalior · Datia · Orchha≈120 km · 3–3.5 hrs
Morning

The Jai Vilas Palace and Scindia museum.

Afternoon

The Datia Palace, then Orchha.

Evening

Aarti at the Ram Raja temple.

Night stayOrchha
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~230 m
Road & seasonGood highway.
Food to tryBundeli fare
Photo spotsDatia Palace
Day 3

Orchha → Khajuraho

Route: Orchha · Jhansi · Khajuraho≈180 km · 4–4.5 hrs
Morning

Orchha’s palaces and Betwa cenotaphs.

Afternoon

Drive to Khajuraho.

Evening

The sound-and-light show.

Night stayKhajuraho
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~283 m
Road & seasonState highway.
Food to tryLocal thali
Photo spotsOrchha chhatris
Day 4

Khajuraho temples

Route: Khajuraholocal · local day
Morning

The Western group with a guide.

Afternoon

The Eastern, Southern and Jain temples.

Evening

Optional Raneh Falls, or rest.

Night stayKhajuraho
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~283 m
Road & seasonLocal sightseeing.
Food to tryRegional cuisine
Photo spotsKandariya Mahadev
OptionalRaneh Falls
Day 5

Khajuraho → Bandhavgarh

Route: Khajuraho · Bandhavgarh≈240 km · 5–6 hrs
Morning

A morning drive into the Vindhya hills.

Afternoon

Arrive at a jungle lodge near Tala.

Evening

A safari briefing.

Night stayBandhavgarh (Tala)
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~440 m
Road & seasonState highway.
Food to tryLodge dining
Photo spotsSal forest
Day 6

Bandhavgarh safari

Route: Bandhavgarh NPsafari · local day
Morning

An early jeep safari in the Tala zone.

Afternoon

Rest through midday.

Evening

An optional second safari.

Night stayBandhavgarh (Tala)
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~440 m
Road & seasonPark tracks.
Food to tryLodge dining
Photo spotsTiger, the hilltop fort
OptionalA second safari
Good to knowWe pre-book permits.
Day 7

Bandhavgarh → Kanha

Route: Bandhavgarh · Kanha≈250 km · 5–6 hrs
Morning

A final safari or relaxed start.

Afternoon

Drive to Kanha via Mandla.

Evening

Arrive a lodge near the gate.

Night stayKanha
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~600 m
Road & seasonState highway.
Food to tryLodge dining
Photo spotsCountryside
Day 8

Kanha safari → Jabalpur

Route: Kanha · Jabalpur≈170 km · safari + 4 hrs
Morning

A morning Kanha safari for tiger and barasingha.

Afternoon

Drive to Jabalpur and the Bhedaghat marble rocks.

Evening

A Narmada boat ride and the Dhuandhar falls.

Night stayJabalpur
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~412 m
Road & seasonGood highway.
Food to tryLocal cuisine
Photo spotsMarble rocks, barasingha
Day 9

Jabalpur → Bhopal (Sanchi)

Route: Jabalpur · Sanchi · Bhopaltrain/flight + 45 km · half day
Morning

Travel to Bhopal by fast train or flight.

Afternoon

The great Buddhist stupas of Sanchi (UNESCO).

Evening

Bhopal’s lakes and the old city.

Night stayBhopal
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~500 m
Road & seasonRail/air then road.
Food to tryBhopali cuisine
Photo spotsThe Great Stupa at Sanchi
Good to knowWe book the most convenient Jabalpur–Bhopal connection.
Day 10

Bhopal → Ujjain (via Bhimbetka)

Route: Bhopal · Bhimbetka · Ujjain≈240 km · 5 hrs
Morning

The prehistoric rock shelters of Bhimbetka (UNESCO) and Bhojpur.

Afternoon

Drive to Ujjain on the Shipra.

Evening

Darshan and aarti at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga.

Night stayUjjain
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~491 m
Road & seasonGood highway.
Food to trySattvic thali
Photo spotsBhimbetka rock art, Mahakaleshwar
Day 11

Ujjain → Omkareshwar → Indore (departure)

Route: Ujjain · Omkareshwar · Indore≈200 km · as needed
Morning

Optional pre-dawn Bhasma aarti, then drive south.

Afternoon

Darshan at the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga on the Narmada.

Evening

Transfer to Indore airport for your onward journey.

Night stay
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~553 m
Road & seasonGood highway.
Food to tryIndori street food
Photo spotsOmkareshwar island
Good to knowCan be extended with Mandu and Maheshwar.
Choose your style

Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

Transparent, always

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

  • Handpicked stays with breakfast
  • Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
  • All transfers and inter-place drives
  • Local guides at the main sights
  • A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
  • All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

  • Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
  • Lunches & dinners unless specified
  • Monument / activity entry fees (added on request)
  • Personal expenses, tips & shopping
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
Answers

Complete Madhya Pradesh FAQs

The best window is Oct–Mar. We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.

We begin from Gwalior and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.

This route is designed as a well-paced 11 Days / 10 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.

Yes — the pace, stays and activities are tuned for all-in-one, enthusiasts. Difficulty is rated Easy–Moderate, and we adjust everything to your comfort.

Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.

Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.

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