been transformed into a protected forest area and a sanctuary for rare wild
life. The pink summer palace built by the Scindias called as the Madhav Vilas
Palace is an excellent example of the colonial impression on architecture in
the late 19th century.Back to Gwalior and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9:
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After breakfast transfer to Bhopal by the fastest train, the
shatabdi. Upon arrival check in at hotel and rest.The city
founded by Raja Bhojpal was named after him which
eventually came to be known as Bhopal. A unique blend of
old
with new, Bhopal is often termed as the city of lakes due to the two beautiful
lakes situated right in the centre of the city. The large lake on the banks of
which Bhopal is situated provides this earlier small sleepy town a most
picturesque environment in the plains. Visit the lakes and the mosque, which
actually is the largest in India. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10:
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Post breakfast at the hotel in the morning, transfer by road to
Indore. Indore is termed as the commercial capital of the
state of Madhya pradesh. Once the seat of the princely
Holkar, Indore still retains its charm and is bubbling
with activities. Upon arrival check in at the hotel and have some rest. Later
transfer to visit the Rajwada (palace) and the famous Kanch Mandir.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11:
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POst breakfast in the morning, take a day excursion to Ujjain,
one of the most holi cities of India. Known as Avantika or
Avantipur in the past, the name was changed to Ujjain to
commemorate the victory of the King of Avantipur
over Tripuri. However, Ujjain finds a mention in the ancient Hindu scriptures
like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. One of the four most revered Hindu
Pilgrimage sites, Ujjain is located on t he banks of River Kshipra. It traces its
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