Bhopal, Pachmarhi, Bhimbetka and Sanchi

Arrive at Bhopal Airport or Railway Station and take your transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest. If time permits, head out for a visit to Birla Mandir on Arera Hills, which offers wide views over Bhopal. The rest of the day is light to let you settle in. You will stay overnight in Bhopal.

Have breakfast at your hotel before setting out for a day of historical visits. First, stop at the 11th century Bhojeshwar Temple to see its massive carved lingam. Continue south to the Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring ancient cave paintings that date back over 30,000 years. On your return route, stop at Shri Siddhi Vinayak Palace before returning to Bhopal. Spend the evening browsing crafts and street food in the local market. Overnight in Bhopal.

Enjoy breakfast, then drive about an hour to Sanchi. Explore the Buddhist complex commissioned by Emperor Ashoka, taking in the Sanchi Stupa, ornamental gateways, and the site museum. On the return drive toward Bhopal, stop at the Tropic of Cancer marker to view the geographical landmark. Arrive back in Bhopal with free time in the evening to relax or visit the local market. Overnight in Bhopal.

After breakfast, begin your five-hour drive towards Pachmarhi, the hill station situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Check in to your accommodation upon arrival. Later, visit the Bison Lodge Museum to learn about local colonial history, wildlife, and regional biodiversity while enjoying the cooler mountain weather. Overnight in Pachmarhi.

Start after breakfast with a wildlife safari in Satpura National Park, watching for leopards, sloth bears, and diverse bird species across ravines and dense forests. Head onward to Panchali Kund, followed by Bee Falls. Later in the day, visit the cave shrine of Chhota Mahadeo and the rock-cut Pandava Caves. Return to your hotel in Pachmarhi for the night.

Following breakfast, visit the historic cave shrine at Bada Mahadev. You may also see Rajat Prapat, Pachmarhi's highest waterfall, if it was not visited earlier, before starting the return drive to Bhopal. Once you check in to your Bhopal hotel, enjoy an evening at leisure to unwind or explore the local bazaars. Overnight in Bhopal.

Have breakfast and embark on a comprehensive city tour of Bhopal. Begin at Taj-ul-Masjid, followed by Jama Masjid. Visit the Bharat Bhavan arts centre and the historic audience hall of Sadar Manzil. Continue to the Tribal Museum to view exhibits on regional indigenous life. Finish the excursion at Upper Lake and Lower Lake, with time for lakeside strolls or boating. Overnight in Bhopal.

After breakfast at your hotel, check out and take your transfer to Bhopal Airport or Bhopal Railway Station for your scheduled onward departure. Your tour concludes here.