recognition only during the Mughal reign. Tomb of Itmad-ud-daullah- built by
Empress Noorjehan in the memory of her father.Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 4:
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Morning transfer to Railway station to leave by train Shatabdi
Express for Bhopal.Upon arrival transfer to Hotel.Afternoon
half day trip around the walled city of Bhopal reminds you at
the glamour of the lives led by the Nawabs
and Begums at yore. The Laxmi Narayan Temple, the Moti Masjid built by
Sikander Jahan Begum in 1860 A.D., is similar in style to Delhi''s Jama
Masjid, and has two dark red minarets crowned by golden spikes. The Taj - ul
Masjid is a huge pink mosque with two massive white-domed minarets. The
Shaukat Mahal, situated in the heart of the walled city, is built in an European
style rather than the predominantly Islamic architecture of the area. Nearby is
the Sadar Manzil, what used to be the hall of public audience of the former
rulers of Bhopal. Besides, the Upper and Lower Lakes, and the adjoining zoo
called Van Vihar, are well worth a visit while on a trip to this city of lakes.
Day 5:
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Full day visit to Sanchi (46 kilometers from Bhopal), located
on a secluded hill crowned by a group of Stupas which
occupy an unmatched place in Buddhist history. Built in the
2nd century B.C. the Stupas are believed to have
caskets with sacred ashes of the disciples of the Lord. The difference
between the other Stupas and the one in Sanchi are its beautiful arched
gateways with scenes from the life of Buddha and also that of Emperor Ashok
carved on them. To Buddhists all over the world, Sanchi is almost as
hallowed a spot as Bodh Gaya or Saranath. On Buddh Purnima, Buddhists
from all over the world come to Sanchi to celebrate the triple anniversary of
Gautam Buddha''s birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana. Onto Bhimbetka
Caves which are known for their prehistoric paintings, are located about 46
kilometers south of Bhopal. The caves, surrounded by the northern fringe of
the Vindhya mountain range, are believed to have provided shelter to
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