2 day tour from Mumbai to architectural wonder of Mandu
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About This Tour in Indore
Why Visit Indore?
Indore, India offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Indore provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Indore
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What's Included
- Local guide
- 2 nights accommodation
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Flight from Mumbai to Indore and return
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Itinerary
Arrive in Indore
725 PM Flight from Mumbai to Indore Overnight stay in Indore
725 PM Flight from Mumbai to Indore Overnight stay in Indore
Mandu
8AM- After breakfast we checkout from Indore and travel 97 KMs to reach Mandu 8 hours
8AM- After breakfast we checkout from Indore and travel 97 KMs to reach Mandu. We will next visit one of India’s largest mosques, the Jami Masjid. It was inspired by the Umayyad Mosque, the Great Mosque of Damascus. It is a magnificent specimen of architecture with Jali work and painted enamels and embellished with beautiful domes and arches. We visit the Royal Enclosure. Jahaz Mahal or the Ship Palace was built by Ghiyasuddin to house the 15000 women in his harem. The structure resembles a ship and in hits hey days was a splendid Palace with big halls, cenotaphs on the upper floors and Turkish baths. India’s first marble mausoleum, Hoshang Shah’s tomb beckons us. It is said that this tomb as well as the other monuments of the same period from Mandu influenced later Mughal architecture at Agra and Delhi. Ashrafi Mahal or the palace of gold coins is actually a Madrassa or a place of learning Islamic education. There was a 7-storied tower built here to celebrate the victory of Mahmud Shah Khilji over Rana Khumba of Mewar. Only 1 storey has survived the ravage of time and we can see that. We will next visit 2 romantic monuments that made Mandu most famous! Baz Bahadur Palace was built in 1509 by the last Afghan sultan of Malwa, Baz Bahadur. The 2 storied Palace has magnificent arches at the entrance. During its hey days an aqueduct used to run through the arches into the Palace courtyard. The terrace is adorned with elevated dome pavilions. Roopmati Pavilion is a magnificent expression of Afghan architecture in sandstone. The original intent of this structure was to act as an observation post for the royal army. After the couple fell in love, it was transformed with extensions to enable Roopmati to worship the river Narmada for the well being of her love.
Dhar
We visit Dhar the ancient capital of Malwa before Mandu 4 hours
We visit Dhar the ancient capital of Malwa before Mandu. Bhoj-Shala is an interesting university from the ancient past built for Sanskrit education. It used to have a temple dedicated to Saraswati the goddess of learning. It was built by Raja Bhoj, the legendary scholar King who ruled from 1010 to 1055.
We will drive back to Indore to visit the Lalbagh Palace 4 hours
We will drive back to Indore to visit the Lalbagh Palace. This is the former residence of the Holkars, the royal family of Indore. The Palace is extravagant with Italian marble columns, chandeliers, Persian carpets, Belgium stained glass windows, Greek reliefs, Italian paintings, and stuffed tigers hunted by the Holkars. Before catching our flight we will visit Rajwada, the magnificent Palace built by Holkars of the Maratha Empire. This seven storied structure was built in 1747 A.D. by founder of Holkar dynasty -Malhar Rao Holkar..
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure…
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