Malwa has a rich heritage of various rulers who have ruled over the region and have left their mark on it. Malwa and Magadh, they said, were the two most learned regions of the ancient world. Nimar on the other side is a sub region of Malwa and has the Narmada river flowing through it with the Vindhya and the Satpura mountains on its either side. Enjoy the culture and the geographical variety of this itinerary in this five day tour.
| Days | 4 Nights / 5 Days |
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| From | Indore to Indore |
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| Booking Procedure |
Step 1 : Advance payment - (a) Rs.15,000/- (incl. GST) per person (b) Rs.21,000/- (incl. GST) per person if Railway tickets are booked by Anubhav (c) Rs.31,500/- (incl. GST) per person if Air tickets are booked by Anubhav (Additional 5% GST applicable if tickets are issued by Anubhav)
Step 2 : Balance payment - one month prior to the departure date * The Air / Railway / Bus ticket amount will be adjusted as per actuals in the balance payment* |
| Cancellation Policies |
45 days or more before departure, NIL cancellation charges Note : 100% cancellation fee applies, if the tour has already commenced |
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Arrive in Indore, the financial capital of Madhya Pradesh and the cultural capital of the Malwa region, a reason for this tour with a cultural lens that promotes this region as a whole. Drive to Ujjain and start with the Batik cloth market, where trade has thrived for centuries. Post-lunch, visit the Mahakaleshwar Temple for darshan, then witness the Shipra River Aarti, more intimate than Varanasi, less crowded, equally soul-stirring. Evening brings a guided street food walk through Sarafa Bazaar, sampling Bhutte Ka Kees, Jalebi, Garadu, and ending with Kulfi. This is Indore's real currency: flavour, tradition, and the art of doing both exceptionally well. Overnight stay in Indore.
After a leisurely breakfast, visit the Grand Lalbagh Palace, the magnificent residence of the Holkar rulers, a family that understood power, patronage, and the importance of leaving a legacy. The lunch is early, and then drive to Maheshwar, the ancient temple town on the Narmada's banks. This isn't just a holy town; it's where Queen Ahilyabai Holkar built an empire on principles of justice and economic reform while everyone else was busy with wars. Check in, then enjoy a peaceful boat ride with tea on the Narmada, followed by the evening Aarti at the ghat (if time permits). Dinner and overnight stay in Maheshwar, where rivers remember more than temples do.
Wake up to the Sunrise on the Narmada, the river in the morning has its own Magic. Breakfast, then dive into Maheshwar's layered history. Visit the Ahilya Fort Museum, where Ahilyabai Holkar spent her final days, a queen who refused to remarry, ran a kingdom better than most kings, and still found time to weave the town's economic fabric around handloom textiles. Next, visit Rehwa Society to watch the intricate art of weaving the famous Maheshwari Saree, a craft that's been Maheshwar's brand identity for 300 years (talk about heritage marketing). Post-lunch, drive to Dhar and check into the magnificent Jhira Bagh Palace, resurrected by its current owners into a living heritage property. Evening stroll through the palace grounds, visiting the organic farming and dairy areas, because sustainability was a major here before it became a buzzword. Overnight stay in Jhira Bagh.
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After breakfast, head to Mandu, perched on a high plateau of the Vindhya Range, a medieval city built on Afghan architectural genius and a love story that's outlasted empires. Experience a local lunch featuring Dal-Bati-Churma, or more locally addressed as Daal Bafle, then take a guided tour of Mandu's architectural marvels: Jahaz Mahal (a ship palace that floats between two lakes), Roopmati's Pavilion, where poetry met strategy, and other structures that prove romance and warfare can share the same blueprint. This isn't just sightseeing, it's understanding how culture, ambition, and aesthetics can build something that lasts 600 years. Return to Jhira Bagh for a leisurely evening.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Indore for your return flight or train. Check out from Jhira Bagh Palace is arranged for flights post-noon from Indore airport. You'll leave with handwoven textiles, stories of queens who redefined leadership, and the realization that Malwa's real legacy isn't just temples, it's the audacity to blend spirituality with statecraft, commerce with culture, and somehow make it all work for centuries.
(Note: Children under 14 not allowed in Jhira Bagh Palace)
Hotels :
Indore - Hotel Ramada Encore or Similar
Maheshwar: MPT Narmada Resort
Dhar - Jhira Bagh Palace
(Note: Children under 14 years of age are not allowed in Jhira Bagh Palace)
Tour Cost:
₹ 44350/- + Railway or Air Fare for an adult on twin sharing basis
₹ 39350/- + Railway or Air Fare for 3rd adult or child of 12 yrs & above in the same room.
₹ 60350/- + Railway or Air Fare for a single adult
This tour is eligible for GST reduction.
(5% GST will be added to the total cost)
Tour Dates will be updated soon