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Madhya Pradesh
Hindustan ka Dil
TOUR OVERVIEW
A trip to MP is hard to contain within a limited number of days. The heart of India has so much to offer and is so diverse that we picked up the best of every city and curated that for you. Madhya Pradesh houses 9 national parks and 9 rivers and their numerous tributaries flow through it. We bring you an intimate forest experience being guided by those who call the jungle their home.
Hear fascinating stories and marvel at the architecture of Hindu and Jain temples of Khajuraho and Orchha. Do you know what is Gwalior’s connection with the 1857 rebellion? Come, find out.
The birthplace of the mighty Narmada, and the background to history and mythology, Madhya Pradesh is like a fascinating Pandora’s box that has been lying hidden in plain sight.
Price: INR 55,500 + 5% GST
Single Occupancy Supplement: INR 21,500 + 5% GST
Use Early Bird Discount Code EBOCT1000 for 1000 off. Validity extended to 10th Nov 2023!
GALLERY
Day 1 - 25 Dec 2023
Land in Gwalior. Have your lunch and start for Orchha. Reach Orchha by evening and relax by the Betwa river. Overnight at Orchha.
Day 2 - 26 Dec 2023
After breakfast, explore Orchha, an ancient town and the erstwhile capital of Bundelkhand. We visit the famous Raja Ram temple and attend aarti where the state gives a gun salute to the deity. If time permits, visit the Jhansi fort. Back in Orchha, attend the light and sound show at the fort to understand the history of the region. Overnight at Orchha.
Day 3 - 27 Dec 2023
After breakfast, start for Khajuraho. Take a guided tour of the Khajuraho Temple complex. The Khajuraho temples feature a variety of art work. In the evening, attend the light and sound show at the Khajuraho temple. Start for Panna, 20 km away from Khajuraho. Overnight at Panna
Day 4 - 28 Dec 2023
Have an early start and visit the Pardhis for a jungle walk. Pardhis are a nomadic community that since the time of the Mughal emperors, have been hired to help in shikar (hunting). However, due to the combined efforts of the Forest Department and NGO’s, a large part of the population has given up hunting. Thus, ‘Walk with the Pardhis’, an initiative not only encourages this reformation, but also aims at providing an alternative source of livelihood for the community.
After lunch, visit Raneh falls, formed as the Ken cuts deep canyons in granite rocks of different hues. Also visit the Ken Ghariyal Sanctuary.
Overnight at Panna.
Day 5 - 29 Dec 2023
Start the day early for a morning safari in Panna National Park. Have a relaxed lunch. Check out and proceed to Gwalior. This will be a long travel day. Check into your heritage stay and relax. Overnight at Gwalior.
Day 6 - 30 Dec 2023
After breakfast, take a guided tour of Gwalior. Visit the Gwalior Fort, Jai Vilas Palace museum and other monuments of historical significance. Shop for Chanderi and Maheshwari silk in the evening, along with other art souvenirs. Overnight at Gwalior.
Day 7 - 31 Dec 2023
After breakfast, check out and catch your respective flights back home. The images and stories are going to be with you forever.
Inclusions
- All meals and evening tea/coffee starting from lunch on Day 1 till breakfast on Day 7.
- Accommodation for 6N on double occupancy.
- All transportation in an AC Tempo Traveller.
- All entry charges.
- Local guide at Orchha, Khajuraho and Gwalior
- A guided safari at the Panna National Park
- A guided jungle/village walk with the Pardhis in Panna
- Permits and tolls
- Your F5 trip lead
Exclusions
- Food, snacks other than mentioned
- Packaged drinking water.
- Camera charges.
- Activity charges other than mentioned
- Tips and personal expenses
- Medication
- Flights from your city of residence to and from Gwalior.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities, personal flight delays and aspects beyond our control. We will definitely facilitate an alternative and handle the contingency, the cost being yours.
- 5 % GST.
Terms & Conditions
REFUNDS/CANCELLATION:
- 15% of the trip cost if cancelled 90 days or more in advance.
- 25% of the trip cost if cancelled 89 – 60 days in advance.
- 50% of the trip cost if it is cancelled 59 to 16 days in advance.
- Last 15 days – no show – the entire amount will be forfeited.
- If you use our services to book flights, cancellation charges will apply
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
- F5 Escapes is in no way responsible for any untoward incident happening due to the ignorance/negligence of the guests, natural/man-made calamities, accidents or any other events that are out of human control during the trip.
- All our trips are well-researched, including identifying access to medical facilities. In case of a medical emergency, F5 will assist the traveller in getting medical attention.
- F5 reserves the right to cancel the trip under certain conditions – in such a case, the amount will be refunded in full.
Arrival & Departure Timings
This trip is to Ex-Gwalior. Joining us from a different city?
Reach Gwalior on Day 1 by 1PM and book your return journey from Gwalior after 11AM on Day 7.
Weather
There will be nips in the air during the morning and the evening. Warm jackets, caps, socks, mufflers will be required near the river and in the national park. Temperatures can range from 5 to 20 degrees.
*Please note that now a days, climate/ weather is dependent on many factors and unpredictable hence above information might be subject to change during your actual travel days
SMOKING & ALCOHOL
Everyone joining is an adult and we realise that we cannot dictate the behaviour on how you should enjoy the trip. All we ask is to drink responsibly. Hangover delays are going to cost a lot, and will not be tolerated at all. So please do not test your limits and enjoy in moderation. Also, do respect your roommate’s comfort levels with the alcohol smell and avoid drinking in the room if she is not comfortable.
If you smoke, please do so outside the room, even if the rooms have ashtray.
Stay
Orchha – Beautiful resort close to Betwa river and all places of interest
Panna – Cottage Tents at a Jungle Resort on the banks of Ken River
Gwalior – Boutique Heritage Hotel with an old world charm.
Fooooood!
Madhya Pradesh is known for its foodie culture. We will be savouring the local delicacies everywhere and local village fare in Panna. The cuisine will be mostly roti, dal, sabzi. Toasts/Omelettes will be available at most places.
Note > Prepare > Accept > Embrace :
- The distance in MP is large, it being one of the largest states in India. So please maintain time as per the trip lead’s instructions.
- You have been notified about the days where there will be long hours of travel. Please be mentally prepared. Please map the cities we are visiting on the Google Maps so that you are aware of the distances
- There will be considerable walking required for Khajuraho, falls around Panna and in Orchha.
- There is a lot to do in every destination in MP. We have curated the itinerary based on the unique flavor of a particular destination that you may not find anywhere else. We will not be able to cover everything each city has to offer, in the time frame we have. So we have picked and chosen for you!
‘F5 Escapes’ is a Bangalore-based, experiential travel company, with a focus on redefining the way women travel in India. The premise of F5 is an ambitious dream – to put India on the global travel map as a preferred destination for women from across the globe.
F5 Escapes offers fixed departure all-women group tours, customized itineraries for families, groups and solo travellers. We also do in-city engagements which include #JustGo travel meetups, workshops to educate women on travel safety, sustainable menstruation, motorbiking etc.