Madhya Pradesh – The Heart of India
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Trip Overview
Delhi – Gwalior – Orcha – Khajuraho – Chanderi – Orcha – Jhansi – Bhopal – Sanchi – Ujjain – Indore – Mandu – Maheshwar – Omkareshwar – Burhanpur – Ajanta Caves – Aurangabad – Mumbai
Madhya Pradesh, the heart of India, borders the south of Rajasthan and is about the size of the Federal Republic. The population is also roughly the same as that of Germany. The state of Madhya Pradesh has accumulated a wealth of cultural and historical substance—the Buddhist cultural flowering of the Mauryas over two thousand years ago, followed by regional kingdoms and principalities. Numerous temples, forts, and palaces bear witness to this glorious past. Off the beaten tourist track, we want to explore a part of India that is rural and has largely retained its timelessness and traditions. The magnificent temple complex of Sanchi (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1989) dates from the early days of Buddhism, from the 3rd century BC, and its stupas date back to the time of Emperor Ashoka. We have to go back even further in time, to the Stone Age, to experience the cave paintings of Bhimbetka. The oldest site with rock paintings on the Indian subcontinent (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003). Here, our ancestors left hundreds of pictures on the rock walls. These are just three examples from the book of Indian history on this trip. In addition to the highlights of Madhya Pradesh, we also want to visit the cave system around Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra. The caves of Ajanta and Ellora are among the very best masterpieces of Indian culture and are also UNESCO World Heritage sites. At the end of our trip, we will get to know a completely different facet of India: the mega-metropolis of Mumbai, the largest city in India and one of the largest metropolitan regions on earth.
Trip Highlights
- Seventeen-day intensive study trip through the heart of India – Madhya Pradesh
- In a pleasantly small group
- Many top-class sights off the beaten track
- Detailed presentation of the mega metropolis of Mumbai
- Great UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Ajanta and Ellora caves
- Including a trip to Elephanta Island
- The famous erotic temples of Khajuraho
- Several train rides, a special experience and a great opportunity to get In touch with locals
Trip Cost Includes
- A traditional welcome on arrival at New Delhi International Airport.
- All in out transfer, sector drive and city sightseeing as per above program
- All toll tax parking fuel and driver’s allowance
- English Speaking City Guide (as per above program)
- One time monuments entrance
- Train or domestic flight fare (if any)
- Entire trip with breakfast & dinner only (Except Delhi, only breakfast)
- Cooking classes with traditional dinner
- Village walking tour
- Mineral water bottle (1Lt) per day.
- Elephenta Cave excursion by ferry.
- Ajanta & Ellora caves visit
Trip Cost Excludes
- Any personal expenses
- Any Domestic or International flight fare
- Tip, laundry, lunch en route, table drinks,
- Any suppliant (guide, activities, park ride etc.) price.
- Anything else that is not mentioned in the “Price Includes” section.
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$2,345
/ Adult
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Trip Desciption
Delhi – Gwalior – Orcha – Khajuraho – Chanderi – Orcha – Jhansi – Bhopal – Sanchi – Ujjain – Indore – Mandu – Maheshwar – Omkareshwar – Burhanpur – Ajanta Caves – Aurangabad – Mumbai
Madhya Pradesh, the heart of India, borders the south of Rajasthan and is about the size of the Federal Republic. The population is also roughly the same as that of Germany. The state of Madhya Pradesh has accumulated a wealth of cultural and historical substance—the Buddhist cultural flowering of the Mauryas over two thousand years ago, followed by regional kingdoms and principalities. Numerous temples, forts, and palaces bear witness to this glorious past. Off the beaten tourist track, we want to explore a part of India that is rural and has largely retained its timelessness and traditions. The magnificent temple complex of Sanchi (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1989) dates from the early days of Buddhism, from the 3rd century BC, and its stupas date back to the time of Emperor Ashoka. We have to go back even further in time, to the Stone Age, to experience the cave paintings of Bhimbetka. The oldest site with rock paintings on the Indian subcontinent (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003). Here, our ancestors left hundreds of pictures on the rock walls. These are just three examples from the book of Indian history on this trip. In addition to the highlights of Madhya Pradesh, we also want to visit the cave system around Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra. The caves of Ajanta and Ellora are among the very best masterpieces of Indian culture and are also UNESCO World Heritage sites. At the end of our trip, we will get to know a completely different facet of India: the mega-metropolis of Mumbai, the largest city in India and one of the largest metropolitan regions on earth.
Trip at a Glance
- Seventeen-day intensive study trip through the heart of India - Madhya Pradesh
- In a pleasantly small group
- Many top-class sights off the beaten track
- Detailed presentation of the mega metropolis of Mumbai
- Great UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Ajanta and Ellora caves
- Including a trip to Elephanta Island
- The famous erotic temples of Khajuraho
- Several train rides, a special experience and a great opportunity to get In touch with locals