7 Days 6 Nights
India
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Overview
Overview
Trip Summary
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Total Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
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Theme: Wildlife, Nature & Heritage
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Start Point: Pipariya (Nearest Station) or Bhopal
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End Point: Bhopal
The Detailed Itinerary
Part 1: The Wilderness (Madhai - 2 Nights)
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Day 1: Arrival at Madhai
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Reach Pipariya station and drive to Madhai (~1.5 hours).
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Check into a riverside resort (e.g., MPT Bison Resort or Denwa Backwater Escape).
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Evening: Enjoy a sunset boat ride on the Denwa River—look for crocodiles and migratory birds.
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Day 2: Satpura Tiger Reserve
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Morning: Early morning Jeep Safari in the core area. Satpura is famous for Sloth Bears, Leopards, and the Indian Giant Squirrel.
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Afternoon: Relax or take a Walking Safari (unique to Satpura) to explore the forest on foot with a naturalist.
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Part 2: The Queen of Satpura (Pachmarhi - 3 Nights)
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Day 3: Madhai to Pachmarhi
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Drive to Pachmarhi (~3 hours). The climb offers beautiful valley views.
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Evening: Visit Pachmarhi Lake for boating or stroll through the local market.
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Day 4: Waterfalls & Heritage
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Morning: Visit Bee Falls (35m drop, great for a dip) and Apsara Vihar (Fairy Pool).
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Afternoon: Explore the Pandav Caves (ancient rock-cut shelters) and the Bison Lodge Museum.
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Day 5: The High Points
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Morning: Head to Jatashankar Cave (spiritual site in a deep ravine) and Handi Khoh (a 300ft deep forest gorge).
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Evening: Sunset at Dhoopgarh, the highest point in Madhya Pradesh. Note: You need a forest permit/Gypsy for this.
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Part 3: The City of Lakes (Bhopal - 1 Night)
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Day 6: Pachmarhi to Bhopal (via Bhimbetka)
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Drive to Bhopal (~5 hours).
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En route: Stop at the Bhimbetka Rock Shelters (UNESCO site with 30,000-year-old cave paintings) and the massive Bhojpur Temple.
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Evening: Check-in at Bhopal and enjoy dinner by the Upper Lake (VIP Road).
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Day 7: Bhopal Highlights & Departure
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Morning: Visit Taj-ul-Masajid (one of Asia's largest mosques) and the Tribal Museum (highly recommended for its immersive art).
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Afternoon: Departure from Bhopal Airport or Railway Station.
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