Bhopal and Ujjain Tour
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Sightseeing; City of Lakes; National Museum of Mankind; Gauhar Mahal; Bhojpal City; Jyotirlingas in India;
India is a land of religions, mysticism and spiritualism. The country holds the distinction of being spiritually rich since the ancient times. The reason is India being the birth place of many religions. The religious diversity that India presents is found nowhere else in the world.
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Bhopal, India
- Trip Length:
- 3 days
- Price Range:
- From $0 to $500 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
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Detailed Trip Description
India is a land of religions, mysticism and spiritualism. The country holds the distinction of being spiritually rich since the ancient times. The reason is India being the birth place of many religions. The religious diversity that India presents is found nowhere else in the world.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Bhopal
Tour starts from Bhopal. Half day siteseeing in Bhopal.
Private Car Service
Tour starts form Bhopal, the city of lakes. You will be picked up from the location of your choice in Bhopal and transferred to the hotel.
Sightseeing
A half-day siteseeing is arranged in Bhopal. Bhopal city is also referred to as the City of Lakes because of the two beautiful lakes. The city has immense archaeological, historical and political importance attached to it. The origin of the city dates back to the eleventh century when Raja Bhoj founded the Bhojpal City. However the Bhopal of today was built during the eighteenth century by Dost Mohammed.
Sightseeing
The site seen in Bhopal includes the visit to Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (National Museum of Mankind) and Gauhar Mahal
Museums
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (National Museum of Mankind) is a unique museum situated on a prehistoric site and the only museum in the world scattered with numerous prehistoric painted rock shelters. The cultural diversity and religion of India's tribes is highlighted in the museum. Tribal Habitat is an open-air exhibit; an entire fishing village has been replicated featuring Coastal Village with a Kerala snake boat, Desert Village from Rajasthan as well as a Himalayan Village. The museum is created in about 80 hectares of undulating land on the bank of upper lake of Bhopal.
Sightseeing
In the evening you will be visiting Gauhar Mahal, one of the first buildings built by the nawabs of Bhopal in 1816. The Mahal is a magnificent expression of the fusion of Hindu and Mugal architecture. Gauhar Mahal is situated behind Shaukat Mahal on the banks of the Upper Lake. It is an architectural gem built by Kudsia Begum, also known as Gohar Begum.
Shopping
Later in the evening, you may also opt to visit Chowk bazaar. In the heart of the city, the Chowk is lined with old mosques and havelis are reminders of a bygone era. The shops in its narrow alleys are treasure troves of traditional Bhopal crafts: silver jewelry, exquisitely fashioned beadwork, embroidered and sequined velvet fashioned purses and cushions.
Hotel
You will be staying in Bhopal tonight. Stay either at Hotel Pleasure Inn, Hotel Sudershan Palace or Horel Sarthak.
Day 2 - Bhopal
Bhopal - Ujjain.
Private Car Service
Today, you will be driving to visit the ancient city of Ujjain.
Sightseeing
There are many great mythological legends about Ujjain city. Apart from mythological legends, the city has a long distinguished history. It was governed by the likes of Vikramaditya and Ashoka. Kalidas wrote his poetry here.
Sightseeing
After reaching Ujjain in the afternoon, you will check-in to the hotel. Get yourself refreshed and proceed to Mahakaleshwara temple for the darshan of Shree Mahakaleshwara. One of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India, the lingam at the Mahakala is believed to be born of itself (swayambhu) deriving currents of power (shakti) from within itself as oppose to the other images and lingams which are ritually established and invested with the mantra-shakti
Hotel
You will be staying in Ujjain tonight. Stay either at Hotel Shanti Place, Vikramaditya or Shipra.
Day 3 - Bhopal
Ujjain - Bhopal.
Hotel
After breakfast you will check out from the hotel.
Sightseeing
Today you will have a half day to sitesee in Ujjain city to see Bade Ganeshji ka Mandir and Sandipani Ashram.
Private Car Service
In the afternoon, after lunch, you will be driving back to Bhopal. Tour concluded in Bhopal.
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