Indore is a major commercial and education hub which is also known for its cultural heritage. But apart from this, what attract most of the people from all over the world to Indore are its food markets namely Chappan Dukan and Sarafa night Market. Visit to this city is must for food lovers. Sarafa Market is India’s first and only night food market. It provides countless options for Lip smacking food right from Poha, Dosas, Bhutte ka kees, Garadu, Kachori and Panipuri, Chats, other namkeens to Imarati,Gulab Jamuns, Malpua, Jalebi,Rabri, Falooda Kulfi. You can digest all this with Jal-Jeera or Lassi which are popular traditional beverages.
Mandu is an architectural wonder in India. It is an ancient City known for a fort built by Baz Bahafur in the memory of his queen Rani Roopmati. This city is surrounded by stone walls dotted with Darwazas (gateways). The beauty of Mandu is visible in its palaces and monuments. The palaces take you back to the era of kings and queens.
Maheshwar, the town located on the banks of Narmada River, is also known as ‘Temple Town’ as it possesses treasure trove of Beautiful temples. This peaceful riverside town holds historical, Spiritual and mythological importance and finds its mentions in ‘Mahabharata’ and ‘Ramayana’ under its old name ‘Mahishmati’ and draws pilgrims and sadhus to its ancient Ghats and temples. This was the capital of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar’s province. She moved Holkar capital here from Indore & built palace within Maheshwar’s fort. Also several popular movies have also been shot here.
Arrive at Indore airport/railway station, pick up and proceed to MANDU via DHAR.
Dhar city is very ancient in its own in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh; the places listed on our sightseeing include BHOJSHALA, DHAR FORT, JHIRA BAGH PALACE, DHARESHWAR TEMPLE, KALIKA TEMPLE, ANANDESHWAR TEMPLE, LAAT MASJID, and BAGH CAVES etc.
After sightseeing tour of Dhar, proceed to MANDU. The town is renowned for the love story of Rani Roopmati and poet-prince Baz Bahadur. The monuments, structures, and palaces depict the love story of these two legends. There are myriads of places to see in Mandu which include forts, palaces, gateways, and temples. Mandu is a city adorned with breathtaking architectural jewels and a walk through the gallery of these monuments can leave you spell-bound.
On reaching Mandu, you will be taken to the pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast proceed for whole day sightseeing tour of Mandu.
Firstly, visit JAHAZ MAHAL, which has an appearance of a mighty ship. This awe-inspiring architecture is encompassed by ponds. After this, visit JAMI MASJID, which is a unique piece of Pashtun architecture and its design is influenced by the ‘Omayyad Mosque’ in Damascus, Syria. Then head towards, HINDOLA MAHAL, which means Swinging Palace. This palace was believed to be constructed in 1425 under the reign of Hoshang Shah. Explore the exquisite beauty of this place and head towards BAZ BAHADUR’S PALACE, which is a perfect blend of Islamic architectural style along with the Rajasthani designs. Lastly, visit REWA KUND to enjoy the timeless beauty of this reservoir where Roopmati came every day to worship.
After the sightseeing tour of Mandu, you will be heading to MAHESHWAR. Reach Maheshwar, check-in hotel and have a comfortable stay at the hotel.
Today after breakfast, you will go for full day sightseeing tour of Maheshwar.
Situated on the banks of river Narmada, MAHESHWAR is famous for its very beautiful and gorgeous Ghats and MAHESHWARI SAREES. There are very artistic temples on the pier, from which the RAJ RAJESHWAR TEMPLE is the main. The famous legend of Adiguru Shankaracharya and Pandit Mandan Mishra was here. It is also the headquarters of a tehsil of the district and a popular tourist destination.
You will visit NARMADA GHAT, AHILYA BAI FORT AND PALACE, MAHESHWAR MUSEUM, SHRI RAJ RAJESHWAR TEMPLE, AKHILESHWAR TEMPLE and don’t forget to visit handloom weaving which produce a large number of Maheshwari saris and fabric.
After the sightseeing tour of Maheshwar, transfer to INDORE. Located in the heart of the Malwa Plateau, Indore is possibly the best place to catch a glimpse of the life and times of the Holkar Dynasty. It is here that you find a fine amalgamation of art and culture of several regions and era in its various attractions, including palaces and temples. Later, proceed for the city tour of Indore. After reaching Indore, check in the hotel and have a comfortable stay at the hotel
After breakfast, proceed for a half-day city tour of Indore, this includes the KANCH MANDIR (TEMPLE OF MIRRORS), KHAJRANA, LALBAGH PALACE, CHHATRIS OF HOLKARS (CENOTAPHS) AND BADA GANPATI (very tall idol of Elephant God), walk around famous street of SARRAFFA & enjoy MALWA’S famous evening at RAJWADA.
Later, we drop you at the airport or railway station in Indore for onward journey.
