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Heritage, Culture, Craft & Nature Trails

1st December 2023- 13th December 2023

Delhi – Jabalpur – Bhedaghat– Art Ichol – Kanha – Patangarh – Bhopal – Sanchi – Maheshwar –

Mandu – Bagh – Indore – Delhi

Day 01: Arrive in Delhi
Delhi the capital city of India, is a vibrant and bustling metropolis that offers a unique blend of ancient and modern cultures. The city is renowned for its rich history, diverse architecture, delicious cuisine, and bustling markets.

On arrival at the Indira Gandhi International airport, you will be warmly welcomed by us and we will help facilitate your transfer and check-in at your hotel in Delhi. Once you have checked in you can either choose to rest or head out to explore Delhi during the day as well as well as enjoy its nightlife.

Enjoy an overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi

Delhi Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast, we will leave for an exciting day tour of Delhi. Our Delhi's day tour itinerary will include a visit to some historical places of significance and local shopping experiences.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: Delhi- Jabalpur

After a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel, we will head to the airport to board our flight to Jabalpur and upon arrival at the Jabalpur airport we will be transferred to our hotel. Jabalpur is a city situated on the banks of the Narmada River in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The city is well known for its marble rocks on the river Narmada at Bhedaghat.

Our day tour itinerary will include exciting activities and other experiences.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Jabalpur-Art Ichol

After Breakfast, we will depart Jabalpur for Art Ichol, a gorgeous artist’s retreat and gallery set amidst mustard fields along the Khajuraho-Bandhavgarh highway. It is considered as one of the jewels in the crown of the state of Madhya Pradesh. Art Ichol was set up by Ambica Beri as an artists' retreat in Maihar, with the objective of helping local communities preserve their arts and crafts.

Upon our arrival, we will check in at Art Ichol.

Overnight stay at Art Ichol.

Day 05: Art Ichol

Every morning, the fifth generation Maihar band practices at the Maihar music school. We will experience beautiful Hindustani classical melodies composed and played by the legendary sarod player Baba Alauddin Khan from Maihar.. After this, we will depart for Kanha National Park, a drive of 3 hours covering over 163 kms, with a stop in Katni for lunch.

Kanha National Park is a large protected area located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The park is spread over an area of 2051.801 sq km, including a core zone of 917.44 sq km and a buffer zone of 1134.361 sq km.

Kanha National Park is a biodiversity hotspot and is known for its rich and diverse wildlife. The park is home to a large number of endangered and rare species, including the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, barasingha, Indian wild dog, Indian bison, and sloth bear, among others.

Our day will include exciting activities and other wildlife experiences.

Overnight stay at the Lodge/Camp.

Day 06: Kanha

In the dense forests of Kanha Tiger Reserve, also known as Kanha-Kisli National Park, the mornings are magical. Streaming gently from the leaves of the sal trees, the sunrays filter like golden drops on land. The largest national park of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha, which inspired Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book, is divided into two sanctuaries, Hallon and Banjar. Kanha National Park, created in 1955 and designated a tiger reserve in 1973, encompasses an area of 940 km in the two districts, Mandla and Balaghat.

Overnight stay at the Lodge/Camp.

Day 07: Kanha- Patangarh Village

After Breakfast, with packed lunch, we will travel to visit Patangarh village.

Patangarh village is populated by the Gond tribals. Living on the periphery of the forest, Central India’s Gond and Baiga tribes share an innate familiarity with the wild. Their culture is an intrinsic part of the forest’s tapestry. You will get a chance to see the work and learn about the craft from famous Gond artists featuring motifs of nature and the wild.

Overnight stay at the Lodge/Camp.

Day 08: Kanha –Bhopal

After breakfast we will leave early morning for Bhopal, which is about 438 Kms from Kanha with a drive of over 8 hours’. We will stop enroute at Jabalpur for lunch.

Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, is a repository of beautiful museums, grand architecture, and indulgent food and one of India’s greenest cities. Upon arrival at Bhopal we will check into Jehan Numan Palace.

Jehan Numa Palace was built on the slopes of the Shyamla Hills in 1890 by General Obaidullah Khan, commander-in-chief of the Bhopal State Force, and the second son of Nawab Sultan Jehan Begum. In 1983, after restoring the five-acre property, the general’s grandsons reopened it as a heritage hotel, its colonnaded corridors showcasing sepia-toned portraits, and the interiors housing rooms, four restaurants, two bars and a spa.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 09: Bhopal –Sanchi

After breakfast we will leave early morning for Sanchi, which is about 50 Kms from Bhopal. Sanchi is a Bhuddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. After an immersive day steeped in history, we will head back to Bhopal to spend the rest of the evening at the hotel and relax.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 10: Bhopal-Maheshwar

After breakfast we will leave Bhopal for Maheshwar. We will arrive in Maheshwar in the afternoon and check into our accommodation near the Narmada river. We will spend the rest of the day exploring the small town and experience its culture.

Overnight stay at the Retreat.

Day 11: Maheshwar

Maheshwar is an ancient temple town on the banks of the Narmada river. It is situated in Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh and is known for its spiritual importance, and is a centre of Handloom textile since 5th century and a home to one of the best handloom fabric traditions.Ahilyabai Holkar brought in weavers from South India and nurtured the area’s old handloom weaving tradition, dating back to the 5th century.Our day tour will include an immersive textile and craft experience as well as a soulful journey to reconnect with our inner souls.

Overnight stay at the Retreat.

Day 12: Maheshwar -Mandu- Bagh

We will leave early after breakfast and arrive at Mandu which is a 1.30 hours drive from Maheshwar. Mandu or Mandavgad is an ancient city in the present-day Mandav area of Dhar Region. It is located in the Malwas and Nirmar region of western Madhya Pradesh. The 15th century fortified city of Mandu is one of India’s most romantic sites, and is famous for its amazing Fort.

After visiting Mandu we will leave for Bagh where the Bhil and Bhilala tribal communities reside and practice the ancient craft of thappa chhapai (block printing). Here you will involved in an immersive textile and craft experience.

Overnight stay at the Retreat.

Day13: Indore- Delhi

Today we come to an end of our journey together. We will leave early after breakfast and will be transferred to the airport. We will board our from Indore to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to your hotel and we will bid farewell at this point with a hope of meeting again in the future.