origin to the very dawn of Indian history. According Hindu astronomy the
Tropic of Cancer is supposed to pass through Ujjain. It is also the first
meridian of longitude thus making it the Greenwich of India.Visit the various
temples of Ujjain. Later back to Indore. Evevning free to visit the local food
market, for which Indore is famous for. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12:
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Pot breakfast at the hotel, drive to Mandu via Omkareshwar &
Maheshwar. Around 80 kms form Indore is the sacred land of
Omkareshwar, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas reside here. Located
on a tiny island on the confluence of the Narmada
and the Kaveri Rivers, the island has two hills divided by a valley which
resemble the ultimate symbol of the Hindus, the Om, hence the name of
Omkareshwar, the Lord who resides in The Om. Transfer ahead by road to
Maheshwar, which is situated on the banks of river Narmada. It was from
here that Ahilyabai holkar ruled the whole Malwa region with great skill. The
fort still stands tall on the banks. Today the sarees of this place are famous
and worth a souvenir.Proceed further to Mandu. Upon arrival check in and
overnight stay at the hotel.Maheswar was a glorious city in the dawn of Indian
civilisation when it was known as Mahishmati, capital of King Kartvirarjun.
This temple town on the banks of the river Narmada finds mention in the
epics: Ramayana and Mahabharata." Maheshwari saris: a popular craft in
Maheshwar.
Day 13:
Mandu, around 100 kms form the city of Indore till date sings
the lore of the romantic Afghan King Baz Bahadur and the his
love for Rupamati. It is a love in stone reminding you of the
glorious past of the place. Originally founded
by the Raja Bhoj of Parmar in the 10th century it eventually went to the
Afghan rulers and then to the Mughals. Everyone added a building or two to
the fort only to enhance the beauty of the place. Emperor Jehangir, a die hard
lover of Kashmir, once proclaimed that no other palaces in India look so
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