Itinerary: 01 Night Bhopal – 02 Nights Madhai – 02 Nights Pachmarhi- Bhopal
Overview: Enjoy Bhopal, the scenic capital city of Madhya Pradesh, marvel at Bhojpur’s magnificent temple architecture and walk down a rocky terrain to see pre-historic cave paintings in Bhimbetka, a World Heritage site. Discover inner peace at Sanchi, another World Heritage site. Relax at Satpura – Madhai and Pachmarhi, and take in its breath-taking viewpoints and waterfalls. Trail the majestic tiger and Bison at Satpura Tiger Reserve. Also experience the thrill of the jungle where the show stopper is the Giant Squirrel.
Arrival Bhopal- Sanchi (46 kms via Diwanganj and 72 kms via Raisen from Bhopal)- Bhopal Arrival at Bhopal (morning), Visit Tribal Museum. Post Lunch leave for Sanchi. Visit the Sanchi Stupa, enjoy Sound and light show in the evening. Return to Bhopal. Overnight stay at MPT Hotels. Tribal Museum: The Tribal Museum celebrates the lifestyle, folklore, social customs and rituals of the seven indigenous tribes of Madhya Pradesh – the Bhils, Gonds, Bharias, Korku, Sahariya, Baiga and Kol are displayed in the museum through a repository of traditional art and elegance. It celebrates the way of life of these seven major tribes of the state through their handlooms and craft. Tropic of cancer: The Tropic of Cancer is Northerly circle of latitude passing through the Bhopal Vidisha Highway. State Highway board notifies you couple of KM Prior to the actual Point. You can spend few min here as tourism Dept. has maintained it. Sanchi: Sanchi is known for its stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars dating from the 3rd century B.C. to the 12th century A.D. The Sanchi Stupa, the best known, was originally built by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka. Archaeological Museum Sanchi established on the hilltop, in 1919, by Sir John Marshall. Subsequently, Archaeological Survey of India acquired a college building at the foot hill of Sanchi Stupa and got the exhibits shifted to the new building in the year 1966 and in the same year the museum was opened for the public. The museum comprises main hall and four galleries besides exhibits in the verandah and a few in open courtyards. Sanchi’s Buddha Jambudweep Park – The best place to learn about Buddhism, The park draws its inspiration from Buddhist philosophy and teachings of Buddha. It has pavilions inside the complex that imparts the audience about four noble truths of Buddhism i.e. Suffering (Dukh), Origin of suffering (Samudaya), Cessation of suffering (Nirodha), and Path to the cessation of suffering (Magga).
Bhopal- Madhai (125 Kms). Post breakfast check out from hotel, and transfer to Pachmarhi en- route visit Bhimbetka and Bhojpur. Later transfer to Madhai resort. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay in the resort. Highlight: Bhimbetka: (46 kms from Bhopal) The Vindhya Mountain range is covered by huge rocks, and recent discoveries here of over 600 rock shelters (the largest group in the world) have revealed paintings that date back to the early Stone Age.
Madhai: Wake up early morning to go for safari in the jungle. The Satpura reserve is rich with Bisons, Leopards, Tigers, Eagles, Vultures, Deer and other animals. Return to resort for lunch and relax post lunch. You may opt for Evening/Night safari as well else engage in Night Sky watching or enjoy cultural shows in the resort. Overnight in Madhai.
Madhai-Pachmarhi (100 Kms / 3 hours) Check out by noon and enjoy the beautiful hilly drive to Pachmarhi. Arrive Pachmarhi and check in to your hotel. Evening enjoy the beautiful views and relax. Overnight stay in Pachmarhi.
Pacharmarhi Post breakfast full day sightseeing of Pachmarhi. Pachmarhi is Madhya Pradesh’s most verdant gem. A lovely hill resort girdled by the Satpura ranges; it offers absolute tranquility. Bridle paths lead into placid forest groves of wild bamboo and jamun, dense sal forests and delicate bamboo thickets. Highlights: Bee fall: Imagine volumes of water plummeting from a height in the lap of a scenic jungle. Bee Falls is one of the popular places to visit in Pachmarhi and the moment you trek down the hundreds of steps and arrive at the fall, you can’t help but admire it in awe. Bison Museum: is the oldest building at Pachmarhi. Its well-maintained and the lodge houses models, graphs, maps, and pictures of Pachmahi’a rich flora, fauna, history and places of interest, the outside is adorned with a huge garden where you can sit and enjoy the serenity of this hill station. Stuffed animals like Crocodiles, Lions, and Tigers, etc. are also on display at this museum. Built in the year 1862, Bison Lodge is one of the oldest buildings in Pachmarhi, and used to be the former residence of Captain Forsyth. Dhoopghar: Sunset point is the highest peak of the Satpura hill range and the view from the top can leave you awestruck. From the spiritual surroundings to the top view of the meandering streams, the peak offers views of the lesser Satpura ranges and Vindhya range. The rough scarps along with ravines and clefts give this plateau a heavenly look and this peak is still lesserknown among the many Pachmarhi tourist places. The serene ecosystem and the Bee Fall are few of the main attractions here. Pandav Caves: A group of five-rock cut temples adorned with naturally grown gardens and roughly carved columns and pilasters is among the most sought-after Pachmarhi places to visit. These attractive caves are shrouded with a number of stories belonging to various eras and were lastly hewn by Buddhist monks who used these caves for meditation as the eco effect helped them a lot. It’s believed that Pandavas lived in these caves during their exile is the most common of all stories and hence, they got famous as Pandav Caves. Jata Shankar: The cave houses stone structures resembling Sheshnag- a snake with hundred heads mentioned in the Hindu mythology and it is believed that Lord Shiva hid himself from Mahisasur who is another Mythological character inside the cave. As you enter the cave you will witness a natural Shiva Lingam which is worshipped by devotees from around the country as it sits under the shadow of a huge rock. Jata Shankar Cave is one of those Pachmarhi tourist places which hold a unique experience for everyone. Overnight in Pachmarhi
Pachmarhi to Bhopal (210 KMs/ 05 Hrs) Post breakfast checkout from hotel and transfer to Bhopal. Time permitting you can do shopping in Bhopal. Later drop to Airport/Railway station.
