The state of Madhya Pradesh contains a number of hidden jewels including the silent Buddhist ruins at Sanchi, the abandoned citadel at Mandu and temple ghats that line the Narmada river at Maheshwar and Omkareshwar.

15 Days & 14 Nights

Day 1: Fly to Mumbai (Bombay)

On arrival transfer to the Trident Nariman Point for a 2-night stay. (N)

Day 2: Mumbai

Explore colonial Mumbai and the Chor Bazaar. (B)

Day 3: Maheshwar

Travel to Maheshwar for 3 nights at the stunning Ahilya Fort. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Maheshwar

Day at leisure to explore the historic fort-city or take a sunset river cruise. (B, L, D)

Day 5: Mandu

Visit the ghost city of Mandu. (B, L, D)

Day 6: Bhopal

Travel to Bhopal visiting Omkareshwar, a sacred Hindu island, en route. Spend 2 nights at Jehan Numa Palace. (B)

Day 7: Sanchi

Visit the stupas at Sanchi. (B)

Day 8: Satpura National Park

Visit the Bhimbetka cave paintings en route to Satpura. Stay 3 nights at Forsyth’s Lodge. (B, D)

Days 9-10: Satpura National Park

Explore the park by 4×4, canoe, walks and a night drive. (B, L, D)

Day 11: Orchha

Travel to Orchha by train and car to visit the beautiful palaces and shrines. Overnight at the Amar Mahal. (B)

Day 12: Gwalior

Travel to Gwalior, stopping en route at the stunning fort at Jhansi. Stay 2 nights at the Taj Usha Kiran Palace. (B)

Day 13: Gwalior

Visit the magnificent Gwalior fort. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 14: Delhi

Take the train to Delhi. Overnight at The Claridges. (B)

Day 15: Fly home (B)