Jabalpur - Kanha National Park - Pachmarhi with Sanchi Stupas
5 Nights / 6 Days
Day 1 : Jabalpur
Arrival at Jabalpur After get ready drive to Bhedaghat which is known for Marble rocks and upon arrival enjoy boat ride between white marble rocks, later visit to see stunning Dhuadhar water fall. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 2: Jabalpur - Kanha National Park
After breakfast we will drive to Kanha national park,. Overnight stay at resort in Kanha. evening game drives of Kanha Tiger Reserve. Kanha national park is one of the most tourist friendly national park providing shelter to some rarely seen wildlife species like world famous Hard-ground Barasingha (Swamp Deer). Kanha Tiger Reserve offers sighting of Tigers, Leopards, Indian gaur (Asiatic Bison), Wild dog (Dhole or Sonha Kutta), Hard Ground Barasingha, Mouse Deer, Wild boar, Blue bull, Spotted Deer, Four-horned Antelope etc. Rarely seen birds like Crested Serpent Eagle, Malabar pied hornbill, Red headed vultures, Green Munia etc. Places to visit inside Kanha are : Bamni-dadar, Number-7, Sonf meadows, Kanha meadows, Lapsi Kabar, Naag Bahara, Dig-dola, Ghorella, Indri Camp etc. It we will be enough, we may get chance of elephant ride also when trackers on tusker sucessfully locate tiger during the time of Morning Park Safari. Overnight at resort in Kanha national park.
Day 3: Kanha Park to To Pachmarhi
On the way, treat your eyes to the wonderful views of the surroundings. Open the windows of your car and let the cool air brush past your face. As you reach the hotel, complete the check-in formality. After freshening-up, leave for a nature walk, exploring the prime attractions on your own. As the day is at leisure, you can indulge in the activities of your interest. Hold hand in hand, explore the place, whispering sweet nothings in each other’s ears. Stay overnight.
Day 4 : Pachmarhi
As of the itinerary is scheduled for sightseeing, amidst the natural beauty of Pachmarhi. You visit the most popular attractions of Pachmarhi such as Priyadarshini (Forsyth Point) – around 5 km from the town this popular view point offers stunning views of the surroundings along with memorable sunset views; Bee Fall- a 35 m high popular waterfall, it is ideal for nature-lovers; Handi Khoh- a huge ravine with thick woodland and a cliff of 300 feet which is known to have connection with Lord Shiva and Fairy pool- also known as Apsara Vihar- it is a small waterfall (30 feet high) and a naturally formed pool.
In the evening, explore the local market of the place. Here you can get your hands on some wonderful tribal craft items, made by the local Gond and Bastar tribes. Do not forget to try local cuisine dishes and savor their lip-smacking flavor. Overnight in Pachmarhi.
Day 5 : Pachmarhi To Bhopal via Bhimbetka
After breakfast drive to Pachmarhi Make sure you have enough film roles for the camera and the batteries of your digital cameras are fully charged, as you are about to witness a mesmerizing piece of Buddhist art. Our next stop will be at Bhimbetka. Bhimbetka is a World Heritage Site and is situated south of Bhopal. This is the site of the second oldest cave paintings in the world. The location is beautiful, along the Satpura range of mountains. The area around the caves is forested, which adds to the natural beauty. The Bhimbetka rock shelters exhibit the earliest traces of human life in India; its Stone Age rock paintings are approximately 9,000 years old, making them among the worlds oldest. Night Stay at Bhopal
Day 6 : Bhopal - Sanchi - Bhopal Drop
Today after breakfast drive to visit Sanchi and afternoon back to Bhopal drop at station /Airport /
Sanchi Stupas
You will be picked up from your hotel in Bhopal for the one hour drive to Sanchi that is located at a distance of 30 miles from Bhopal. Located in Sanchi is the Great Stupa that was commissioned by Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan dynasty. Legend has it that Emperor Ashoka after his bloody conquest of India was repentant of his deeds and took solace in Buddhism. He built several Stupas across India to preserve and spread the Buddhist faith. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Stupa in Sanchi is one of the best preserved Stupas in India. The Stupa is in the shape of a large hemispherical dome that is 54 feet high. It has a central chamber where the relics of Lord Buddha are kept. It is surrounded by four ornamental gateways that open up to the four directions. A sandstone pillar is also found on the grounds of the Stupa. It has the edict of Emperor Ashoka engraved upon it in the ancient Brahmi script. Next take lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant.
