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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. We have diverse heritage from the Nawabi architecture of Bhopal to the exquisite Hindu and Jain temples of Khajuraho and Orchha and the Buddhist Stupa of Sanchi. Madhya Pradesh houses 9 national parks and 9 rivers and their numerous tributaries flow through it. 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. That Bhopal was ruled mostly by female rulers, and is referred to as Begum’s Bhopal, adds another layer to F5 Escapes’ tryst with the large-hearted state.
Price: INR 47,000 + 5% GST
Single Occupancy Supplement: INR 15000 + 5% GST
DISCOUNTS:
- Get a discount of INR 1500 if paid in one go.
- Early bird discount of INR 1000 if booked on or before 21st September 2019.
GALLERY
Day 1 - 21 Dec 2019
Day 2 - 22 Dec 2019
We take a guided heritage walk through the old Bhopal city and understand the history and architecture. Bhopal was ruled solely by women for over 100 years between 1819 and 1926. The rule of Begums gave the city its waterworks, railways, a postal system and a municipality constituted in 1907.
After lunch visit the Tribal Museum and the Manav Sanghralaya. Overnight at Bhopal.
Day 3 - 23 Dec 2019
Day 4 - 24 Dec 2019
After breakfast, we visit the Khajuraho Temple complex and take a guided tour. The Khajuraho temples feature a variety of art work, of which 10% is sexual or erotic art outside and inside the temples; although they are the most famous. After lunch, proceed to Panna National Park and check in. Go for an evening safari. Overnight at Panna.
Day 5 - 25 Dec 2019
After lunch with the community, visit some of the beautiful waterfalls and caves of the area. The Pandav caves are steeped in the mythology while the Raneh falls are formed as the Ken cuts deep canyons in granite rocks of different hues.
Day 6 - 26 Dec 2019
Day 7 - 27 Dec 2019
After an early breakfast, leave for Bhopal. But first we visit Jhansi to explore the Rani Mahal museum. Although technically Uttar Pradesh, Jhansi is just 20 kms from Orchha, and was part of the Bundelkhand state as well. Jhansi is important for its legacy of Rani Lakshmibai. The world needs strong women. This will be a long travel day. Reach Bhopal late evening. Overnight at Bhopal.
Day 8 - 28 Dec 2019
After breakfast, we visit the famous rock shelters of Bhimbetka. The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site of the Paleolithic, exhibiting the earliest traces of human life on the Indian Subcontinent, and thus the beginning of the Indian Stone Age. Enroute visit the Bhojeshwar temple. After lunch we leave for Indore. In the evening, visit the famous food street of Saraffa. Overnight at Indore.
Day 9 - 29 Dec 2019
Inclusions
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All meals and evening tea/coffee starting from lunch on Day 1 till breakfast on Day 9
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Accommodation for 8N/9D on double occupancy.
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All transportation in an AC Tempo Travellers
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All entry charges
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Local guide at Khajuraho, Bhimbetka, Sanchi and Orchha
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A guided heritage walk of Bhopal
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A guided evening safari at the Panna National Park
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A guided jungle/village walk with the Pardhis in Panna
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Permits and tolls
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Your F5 guide
Exclusions
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Food, snacks other than mentioned
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Camera charges
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Activity charges other than mentioned – Rafting will cost 2100 for a raft (6 people), Kayaking cost will be around 200 per person.
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Tips and personal expenses
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Medication
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Flights from your city of residence to Indore and return
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Any cost arising due to natural calamities, personal flight delays and aspect beyond our control. We will definitely facilitate an alternative and handle the contingency, the cost being yours.
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5 % GST.
Terms & Conditions
REFUNDS/CANCELLATION:
- If cancelled 90 days or more in advance, cancellation fee is 12% of the trip amount.
- 25% of the trip cost if cancelled 89 – 60 days in advance.
- 50% of the trip cost if cancelled 59 to 16 days in advance.
- Last 15 days – no show – entire amount will be forfeited.
If you use our services to book flights, cancellation charges of the flights will apply.
Option of Deffered trip:
You have an option of parking the paid amount with us for a future trip, if you wish to cancel joining this trip 60 days or more in advance.
Following conditions apply:
You need to choose the trip you would like to go with instead (the deferred trip) within 2 months of deciding to cancel.
The travel start date of the deferred trip should be within 6 months from the day you decide to cancel.
There can be only one such change and once you decide the deferred trip, the cancellation policy of that trip applies.
You cannot choose a short trip (less than 5 days) as a deferred trip.
Disclaimer
- 50% of the trip cost is required to confirm the booking.
- The booking does not include flights as the flight rates are extremely unpredictable. However, we can help you book your flights for the trip
- All our trips are well-researched, including identifying access to medical facilities. In case of a medical emergency, F5 will assist the traveler in getting medical attention.
- 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.
- 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
Reach Indore on Day 1 by 12PM and book your return journey after 9AM on Day 9.
Weather
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
Fooooood!
- Madhya Pradesh is known for its foodie culture. We will be savouring the local delicacies of Bhopal, meals of vegetable plucked fresh from farm in Orchha and local village fare in Panna.
- The cuisine will be mostly roti, dal, sabzi. We may have continental dishes in Bhopal in one of the meals.
- Toasts/Ommelletes will be available at most places.
Note > Prepare > Accept > Embrace :
- The distance in MP are 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.
- There will be considerable walking required for heritage walk, Bhimbetka, Khajuraho, falls around Panna and in Orchha.
- Rafting in Orchha will depend upon the wind and river condition at that day.
- There is a lot to do in every destination in MP. We have curated the itinerary based on 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.