JOURNEY TO MALWA WITH MAGICAL MANDU

Tour duration:   04 Nights / 05 Days,

 In –Indore , Out -Indore

Destinations Covered: Indore – Ujjain (Jyotirlinga) – Omkareshwar (Jyotirlinga)  – Maheshwar – Mandu

Night stay atNo. of Nights
Indore01
Ujjain01
Maheshwar01
Mandu01

ITINERARY:

Day 01 – Indore

Day 02 – Indore to Ujjain (1 Hr Drive)

Day 03 – Ujjain to Omkareshwar (3 Hr Drive). Omkareshwar to Maheshwar (2 Hr Drive)

Day 04 – Maheshwar to Mandu. (2 Hr Drive)

Day 05 – Mandu to Indore (3 Hr Drive)..

PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST:

  • INDORE

Rajwada: This Palace belonged to the Holkers. The palace is 200 years old. This Palace is a fine blend of French, Mughal and Maratha architecture.

Lal Bagh Palace: This Palace of importance built by the Holkers. The palace is an elegant structure and it is used for important functions and ceremonies in the past.

The Chattri Bagh: This is one of the highlights of tourism in Indore as it contains many beautiful memorials. The memorial of Malhar Rao Holker, the founder of the Holker dynasty is the most prominent structure in the complex

Kaanch Mandir: Temple of Glass, is a famous Jain temple in Indore, built by legendary Seth Hukumchand Jain. The construction began sometime around 1903.

Street Food: Sarafa Bazar & Chappan Dukan is most popular between Tourist for Street Food.

  • UJJAIN

Mahakaal Temple: One of the 12 Jyotirlingams and has the only Bhasm-Aarti (ash ritual) of its kind in the world. It is conducted everyday at the temple.

Kaal Bhairav Temple: The Shaivites worship eight Bhairavas, and of them the Kal Bhairava is the most important. This was done at the banks of the river Shipra. The Kapalika and the Aghora sects usually worship Kal Bhairava. Liquor is offered to the lord as a part of the worship and the temple exhibits beautiful Malwa style of architecture.

Raam Ghat: Ram Ghat is the oldest bathing ghat in Ujjain and has been used for that purpose for as long as the Kumbh Mella has been held. 
Kumbh Mella is held in every 12 years at Ujjain. The normal Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 4 years, the Ardh (half) Kumbh Mella is celebrated every six years at Haridwar and Prayag, the Purna (complete) Kumbh takes place every twelve years at Prayag (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik 

  • OMKARESHWAR

Shiv Linga Temple: One of the 12 Jyotirlingams. It is situated on Island, in the shape of OM. On the confluence of the Rivers Narmada & Kaveri.

Mamleshwar Temple: Actual name is Amaleshwar. It is one of the 12 jyotirlingas. It is present on the opposite bank of Narmada river to Omkareshwar temple. Although Omkareshwar was famous temple, Mamaleshwar is the actual Jyotirling. Mamaleshwar temple is not a big one. There is a hall and a sanctum. Lord Shiva is present in the center of sanctum.

  • MAHESHWAR

Maheshwar Fort: The Fort is the most visited attraction in the city. The magnificent fort houses an archaeological museum that displays antiques and different possessions of Holkar Dynasty. The main attraction of the fort is the life-size statue of Rani Ahilyabai seated of the throne.

Temples of Maheshwar: Temples of Maheshwar are famous for the unique overhanging balconies. Like temples of olden times in many parts of India. Kaleshwara Temple, Rajarajeshwara Temple, Akhileshwara Temple and Vithaleshwara Temple are the most known temples of the area.

Narmada Ghat: Narmada Ghat has been a sacred part of Maheshwar since ever. Tourists visiting Maheshwar are bound to get amazed by the fact that every day there come thousands of people who consider bathing in Narmada as a gesture of extreme devotion and sacredness.

  • MANDU

Rani Roopmati’s Pavilion : It is a very romantic building, a perfect setting for fairytale romance. From the pavilion at the end of the terrace of this palace you feel as if you are standing on the prow of a great ship, surging through a rising sea of clouds, with water streaming away in cascades as you ride the swell of your imagination. It’s a heady feeling! 

Jahaz Mahal: Jahaz Mahal (or the Ship Palace) is probably the most famous building in Mandu. There are two lakes on the east and west side of the palace that create a perfect illusion of a ship with its rectangular shape. 

Hindola Mahal: Hindola Mahal (or Swing Palace) was a pleasure dome that gives the impression that the inward slopes of the walls are swaying. 

Jami Masjid

Built in 1454, the Jami Masjid is by far the most majestic building in Mandu.

Hoshang’s Tomb: It is located immediately behind the mosque and reputed to be the oldest marble structure in India. It is said that Shahjahan sent his architects to study this double-domed structure before constructing Taj Mahal. 

Nilkanth Temple: Nilkanth (literally, the blue-throated one; another name of Lord Shiva) is a shrine dedicated to Shiva, the destroyer of the Hindu Trinity. Located on the edge of a steep gorge, the shrine is still visited by pilgrims.

DETAIL TOUR PROGRAM:

Day 01: Arrive Indore 

Pick up from Indore Airport / Railway station. Check in to Hotel, afternoon Local Indore Sightseeing Rajwada , Kaanch Mandir ,Lal Bagh Palace ,The Chattri Bagh . Night stay at Indore 

Tip: late evening enjoy STREET FOOD AT SARAFA MARKET.

Day 02 – Indore – Ujjain ( 60 km / 01 Hr.)

After Breakfast, Proceed for Ujjain & visit Mahakal (ONE OF THE TWELVE JYOTIRLINGA TEMPLE). Later you can visit other Temples like harsidhi ,bada ganesh   ,kaal bhairav , Ram Ghat  , Mangalnath, and Sandeepani ashram.

Overnight at Ujjain Hotel .

Day 03 – Ujjain – Omkareshwar ( 154 km / 03  Hrs.) – Maheshwar (60 Km / 1 Hr)

After Breakfast , Proceed for Omkareshwar ( ONE OF THE TWELVE JYOTIRLINGA TEMPLE). After Pooja and darshan transfer to Maheshwar.

Sightseeing of Maheshwar ,Maheshwar Fort ,Narmada Ghat , Temples of Maheshwar. Overnight at Maheshwar Hotel.

Tip:

04 am Bhasma Aarti can be booked through website in advance at Mahakaleshwar Ujjain temple without any extra cost & subject to availability.

Evening Boating and narmada Aarti can be done at Maheshwar.

Day – 04 Maheshwar – Mandu (60 Km / 01 Hr )

After Breakfast , proceed for Mandu. Full day for Mandu Sightseeing  covering Rani Roopmati’s Pavilion, Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Hoshang’s Tomb . Overnight at  Mandu Hotel .

Tip : Guide  recommended at MANDU.

Day – 05 – Mandu – Indore  ( 120 km / 03  hrs )

After Breakfast drive Indore to connect your train or flight for your onward Journey .

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