Tour Highlights:
- A half day sightseeing of New
- Stay at the magical Ahilya Fort on the banks of the Narmada River.
- Discover the temples and textiles in the extraordinary yet unexplored destination of Maheshwar.
- Take a half day trip to Mandu.
- Trekking on foot & on elephant in Satpura an undiscovered
It is so easy to rush around India, ticking off the main highlights and dash off to the next destination. However, we believe that there is more to India than its monuments, in our less is more collection of itineraries, we give you that space, add a night in each destination allowing you the time to discover that little bit more that interests you whether that be the food, the people, the art or just allowing you to have some time to relax! This itinerary takes in three completely different destinations, the extraordinary beautiful and unique Ahilya Fort Hotel at Maheshwar, with temples and textiles and shaded verandas to curl up with a book, the city of Bhopal which will surprise you with is heritage, history, street food and incredible museums and the lesser known Satpura National Park where one can cycle, walk, canoe and take Jeep safaris into the core areas in search of India’s wonderful wildlife including sloth bears and leopards.
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Day | Activity | Location | Accommodation |
1 | After you arrive at your hotel, the rest of the day will be at leisure. | Delhi | The Claridges |
2 | Fly to Indore – transfer to Ahilya Fort | Indore | Ahilya Fort |
3 | Local activities, including a boat ride and exploring the ghats and the textiles | Indore | Ahilya Fort |
4 | A half day excursion to Mandu | Indore | Ahilya Fort |
5 | Day at leisure | Indore | Ahilya Fort |
6 | Transfer to Bhopal. | Bhopal | Jeehan Numa Retreat |
7 | Sightseeing of museums and evening heritage walk of the Old City. | Bhopal | Jeehan Numa Retreat |
8 | Transfer to Satpura via Bhimbetka | Satpura | Reni Pani Jungle Lodge |
9 | AM and PM safaris in Satpura | Satpura | Reni Pani Jungle Lodge |
10 | AM and PM safaris in Satpura | Satpura | Reni Pani Jungle Lodge |
11 | Departure | ||