Tour Duration : 04 Nights / 05 Days
In: Bhopal, Out: Bhopal
Destinations Covered : Bhopal Sightseeing –Sanchi Stupa (UNESCO World Heritage Site) & Udaigiri Caves–Gyaraspur (Historical Site) - Bhimbetka (UNESCO World Heritage Site)- Satpura National Park (The National Tiger Reserve)
Night stay at |
No. of Nights |
Itinerary Brief |
Bhopal |
02 |
Day 01: Arrive Bhopal and Sightseeing Day 02 – Bhopal – Sanchi (1.5 Hrs) – Gyaraspur (01 Hr) - Bhopal (2.5 Hrs.) |
Satpura |
02 |
Day 03 – Bhopal– Bhimbetka – (01–02 Hrs.) Satpura (03 Hrs drive) Day 04 – Satpura Safari Day 05 – Satpura – Bhopal (04-05 Hrs.) |
DETAIL TOUR PROGRAM :
Day 01: Arrive Bhopal and Sightseeing
Pick up from Bhopal Airport / Railway station. Transfer to Hotel. Check in to the Hotel & relax. Later proceed to visit Local Bhopal Sightseeing. Visit Gohar Mahal, Shaukat Mahal, Bharat Bhavan, Mankind Museum and Tribal Museum. Evening Spend time at Upper Bhopal Lake. Night stay in Bhopal.
Gohar Mahal is a unique amalgamation of Hindu and Mughal architecture, Gohar Mahal was built by Qudisiya Begum or Gohar Begum, the ruler of Bhopal. It was constructed in 1821 and boasts a spacious hall overlooking a beautiful lake in the vicinity.
Shaukat Mahal was constructed in the 1830s as a wedding gift for Sikander Jehan Begum, the first full-fledged female ruler of Bhopal. It is an integral part of the famous royal quadrangle of Bhopal around the Iqbal Maidan, earlier known as Khirniwala Maidan.
Bharat Bhavan is an autonomous multi-arts complex and museum. Its have architect of the Bharat Bhavan is Charles Correa. Opened in 1982. it houses multiple art galleries, a graphic printing workshop, a ceramics workshop, an open-air amphitheatre, a studio theatre, an auditorium, a museum of tribal & folk art, and libraries of Indian poetry, classical music & folk music.
Mankind Museum or Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS) an anthropology museum to present an integrated story of the evolution of man and culture with special reference to India.
The Tribal Museum was designed by Revathi Kamath. It was inaugurated in 2013. The museum is divided into six different themes galleries showcasing traditional art, craft and culture of various tribes of Madhya Pradesh like Gonds, Bhils, Bharias, Sahariya, Korku, Kol, and Baiga.
Upper Lake is The lake is also known as Bada Talab ("Big Pond") until March 2011 it was renamed to Bhojtaal in honour of the Great King Raja Bhoj who built it. A huge statue of Raja Bhoj, standing with sword, was also installed on a pillar on one corner of the lake to cement the name of Bhopal as the city of lakes.
Day 02 – Bhopal – Sanchi (1.5 Hrs) – Gyaraspur (01 Hr) - Bhopal (2.5 hrs drive one way)
After breakfast, proceed to Sanchi. Visit Sanchi Stupas (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Udaigiri Caves. Later proceed to Gyaraspur and Visit Maladevi, Hindola torna and Bajramath Temple. Later You will come back to Bhopal in the evening. Overnight stay at Bhopal.
Tip:Guide recommended for Sanchi.
Guests can do Early morning Bhopal Heritage walk with Guide with an Extra Cost.
Sanchi Stupas was originally commissioned by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the chatra, a parasol-like structure symbolising high rank, which was intended to honour and shelter the relics. The original construction work of this stupa was overseen by Ashoka, whose wife Devi was the daughter of a merchant of nearby Vidisha. Sanchi was also her birthplace as well as the venue of her and Ashoka's wedding.
Gyaraspur was of considerable importance in medieval India. The place has several ruins of several old Hindu, Jain and Buddhist places of worship. These include Maladevi Temple, Hindola Torna and the Bajramath Surya Temple.
Maladevi temple is in fact imposing and stupendous building. It comprise an entrance-porch, a hall and a shrine surrounded by a circumambulatory passage and crowned with a lofty Shikara all covered with rich carving.
Hindola Torna is a large temple either of Vishnu or of Trimurti. The four sides of the two lofty pillars are carved into panels with insets of the ten incarnations of Vishnu.
Bajramath Temple is a fine example of a very rare class of temples with three shrines. The carving of the doorway is exceptionally fine and vigorous.
Day 3 – Bhopal– Bhimbetka –(01 – 02 Hrs) Satpura (03 Hrs.)
After Breakfast Proceed to Satpura. En-Route Visit Bhimbetka (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Check in to the Satpura Hotel. Overnight in Satpura.
Tip:Guide recommended for Bhimbetka.
Bhimbetka is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that consists of seven hills and over 750 rock shelters which were inhabited more than 100,000 years ago. The rock shelters and caves provide evidence of human settlement and the cultural evolution from hunter-gatherers to agriculture, and expressions of prehistoric spirituality. Some of the Bhimbetka rock shelters feature prehistoric cave paintings and the earliest are about 10,000 years old corresponding to the Indian Mesolithic. These cave paintings show themes such as animals, early evidence of dance and hunting from the Stone Age as well as of warriors on horseback from a later time. The Bhimbetka site has the oldest-known rock art in India, as well as is one of the largest prehistoric complexes.
Day 4 – Satpura Safari
Morning or Afternoon Jeep Safari at Satpura National Park by Exclusive Gypsy. Overnight at Satpura.
Satpura is The Tiger Reserve National Park. Its name is derived from the Satpura range. It covers an area of 524 km2 (202 sq mi). Satpura National Park, along with the adjoining Bori and Pachmarhi wildlife sanctuaries Satpura National Park is rich in biodiversity. The animals here include leopard, sambar, chital, Indian muntjac, nilgai, four-horned antelope, Chinkara, wild boar, bear, black buck, fox, porcupine, flying squirrel, mouse deer, and Indian giant squirrel. There are a variety of birds. Hornbills and peafowl are common birds found here. The flora consists of mainly sal, teak, tendu, Phyllanthus emblica, mahua, bel, bamboo, and grasses and medicinal plants.
Afternoon Safari Drives Will Not Be Conducted On Wednesdays
Day 5 – Satpura – Bhopal (04 - 05 Hrs.)
After Breakfast, Checkout and Proceed to Bhopal Airport/Railway Station for your Onward Journey.
TIP: If time permits, Guests can do also Morning Jeep safari at Satpura National Park.
(Morning Safari Time: 06:00AM to 11:30 AM)
Rates Valid till 31st March 2025
Below rates are on per person on sharing basis (Net Net)
VEHICLE USED |
PER PERSON RATE |
Tourist |
Value |
Comfort |
SEDAN |
2 PAX |
23000 |
34500 |
40500 |
CRYSTA |
4 PAX |
22000 |
33000 |
39000 |
CRYSTA |
6 PAX |
19000 |
30500 |
36500 |
TEMPO TRAVELLER |
8 PAX |
19000 |
30500 |
36500 |
|
EXTRA PERSON |
7500 |
16000 |
17000 |
HOTELS
City |
Tourist Package |
Value Package |
Comfort Package |
Bhopal |
Hotel Pride/Similar |
Hotel Sayaji/Similar |
Jehan Numa Palace/Similar |
Satpura |
Bison Resort on AP |
Forsyth Lodge on AP |
Reni Pani Jungle Lodge on AP |
ABOUT THE HOTELS:
We have selected, combined & graded the hotels in a fashion, so that the Guest gets a similar kind of standard in services & facilities at every destination / place of retirement. For the easy understanding we have termed :
- Services rendered by the Hotel used under Tourist Package will be equivalent to 2*+ Properties.
- Services rendered by the Hotel used under Value Package will be equivalent to 3* TO 4* Properties.
- Services rendered by the Hotel used under Comfort Package will be equivalent to 4*+ to 5* Properties.
While travelling towards National Park areas like Satpura kindly be informed in these areas mostly hotels don't have Wi-Fi, internet, TV & modern video entertainment. Also very limited access to mobile connectivity. Hence, please do not expect these facilities while travelling to these areas. These travels are experiential travel.
If guest need any particular facilities in hotels like lift, temperature controlled swimming pool, Spa, regional special food etc... Please inform prior and recheck from us.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Accommodation at all places on twin sharing basis
- Meal as per mentioned with Hotels
- All transfers and excursions as per itinerary by respective car as mentioned above
- All applicable hotel taxes
SAFARI SUPPLEMENT COST: (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)
Guide Can be provided at Bhopal, Sanchi and Bhimbetka at extra cost
Bhopal Heritage walk Guide Cost Rs. 4000 (Up to 6 Person)
Bhimbetka Guide Cost Rs. 2500
Sanchi Guide Cost Rs. 2500
Satpura: Rs 10500.00 Per Jeep Per Safari with Bison Resort
Satpura: Rs 13650.00 Per Jeep Per Safari with Forsyth Lodge & Reni Pani
Maximum 6 person in one Gypsy / Jeep Afternoon Safari Drives Will Not Be Conducted On WednesdaysCOST EXCLUDES
Terms & Conditions:
Above rates are subject to availability
Cancellation Policy:
- Within 15 days of Arrival Date/ No Show: No Refund
- However following deductions would be levied:
- 15 Days to 30 Days prior to Arrival - 50% of the total package cost.
- 30 Days & More- No Deductions would be levied.
Room category in all packages are the base category rooms
In case we are not able to provide the same hotels / room category as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate hotels / room category, change in the cost if any will be advised.
Above Given Rates are not applicable in any Festive period or long weekend like Dushehra, Diwali, Christmas, New Year & during exhibition in city.
IMPORTANT
1. For booking of Park Safaris, following details are required:
- Full name, age & gender of all passengers
- 01 Photo ID card No. per Jeep (the original ID will have to be carried by the person during the safari)
- Date & time (morning/afternoon) of the safari to be booked
2. The park safari cost includes Park entry, Guide fee & transportation by gypsy - max 6 person per gypsy.
3. Park safari once booked cannot be cancelled/ amended and is non-refundable.
4. Park safaris will be booked only on receipt of Full advance.
5. We cannot guarantee booking thru’ a particular gate only. All bookings will be subject to availability after receipt of advance.