Madhya Pradesh
Gwalior, Shivpuri and Chanderi
4 Nights / 5 Days
Gwalior - Shivpuri - Chanderi
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Package ID 0419
Heart of India: Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Eight days through the heart of India: Gwalior fort, the Bundela town of Orchha, the Khajuraho temples and tiger safaris at Bandhavgarh.
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Quick facts
In short: Heart of India: Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh is a 7-night, 8-day tour that also covers Jabalpur. It starts in Gwalior and ends in Jabalpur. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0419
- Duration
- 7 Nights / 8 Days
- Places
- Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh, Jabalpur
- Starts
- Gwalior
- Ends
- Jabalpur
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- October to March is the best time to visit Madhya Pradesh; the tiger reserves are open from October to June.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0419
- Tour
- Heart of India: Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh
- Duration
- 7 Nights / 8 Days
- Destination
- Madhya Pradesh
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Tiger reserve core zones are closed from 1 July to 30 September (and on one weekday afternoon); jeep safaris are booked online in advance, are limited, and are paid locally or quoted separately. Tiger sightings cannot be promised.
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Day 1 — Arrive in Gwalior
Arrive at Gwalior airport or station, where our representative meets you. Afternoon in the hilltop fort with the Man Mandir palace and the Sas-Bahu temples; evening sound-and-light show (paid locally). Overnight stay in Gwalior.
Overnight: Gwalior
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Day 2 — Gwalior to Orchha
Visit the Jai Vilas Palace museum, then drive to Orchha (about 120 km). Evening aarti at the Ram Raja temple. Overnight stay in Orchha.
Overnight: Orchha
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Day 3 — Orchha
A full day in Orchha: the Jahangir Mahal built for the Mughal emperor's visit, the soaring Chaturbhuj temple, the painted ceilings of the Lakshminarayan temple, and the riverside chhatris of the Bundela kings at sunset (entry paid locally). Overnight stay in Orchha.
Overnight: Orchha
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Day 4 — Orchha to Khajuraho
Drive east through Bundelkhand to Khajuraho (about 175 km, 4 hours). Spend the afternoon among the Western Group temples, carved with gods, dancers and scenes of daily life, then the evening light-and-sound show (paid locally). Overnight stay in Khajuraho.
Overnight: Khajuraho
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Day 5 — Khajuraho
A morning at the Jain temples of the Eastern Group and the Duladeo temple of the Southern Group, then an afternoon at the Raneh falls, where the Ken river has carved a canyon of coloured granite (entry paid locally). Overnight stay in Khajuraho.
Overnight: Khajuraho
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Day 6 — Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh
After breakfast, a long drive south through Panna and Satna to Bandhavgarh (about 270 km, 6 hours), arriving in the late afternoon for a quiet evening at your lodge. Overnight stay at Bandhavgarh.
Overnight: Bandhavgarh
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Day 7 — Bandhavgarh safaris
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, among rocky hills, bamboo and grassland, for tigers, leopards, sloth bears and spotted deer (safaris paid locally). Overnight stay at Bandhavgarh.
Overnight: Bandhavgarh
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Day 8 — Bandhavgarh to Jabalpur
A final morning safari, then drive to Jabalpur (about 170 km) for your evening flight or train. The tour ends here.
Route: Gwalior → Orchha → Khajuraho → Bandhavgarh
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Gwalior | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 2–3 | Orchha | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 4–5 | Khajuraho | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 6–7 | Bandhavgarh | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Heart of India: Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh?
For this 7-night tour of Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Heart of India: Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh cover?
The route is Gwalior → Orchha → Khajuraho → Bandhavgarh. Overnight stays: 1 night in Gwalior, 2 nights in Orchha, 2 nights in Khajuraho and 2 nights in Bandhavgarh.
How long is the Heart of India: Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh, and where does it start and end?
7 nights and 8 days (7 Nights / 8 Days). It starts in Gwalior (Day 1: Arrive in Gwalior) and ends in Jabalpur (Day 8: Bandhavgarh to Jabalpur).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Heart of India: Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh?
No. The Heart of India: Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh starts in Gwalior and ends in Jabalpur, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Heart of India: Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh. This applies to all 7 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Heart of India: Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh each morning after an overnight stay, so 7 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 8). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Heart of India: Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 7-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Gwalior, Orchha and Khajuraho, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Madhya Pradesh trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Madhya Pradesh trip
Best time: October to March is the best time to visit Madhya Pradesh; the tiger reserves are open from October to June.
Packages include road transfers and sightseeing as specified. Jeep safaris in the tiger reserves are booked in advance and paid locally or quoted separately; flights or trains are quoted separately.
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