Customised holidayTR-W26-MP-15
Bundelkhand with PannaMadhya Pradesh in 6 nights
- 7 Days · 6 Nights
- India · 3 Cities
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Any date you choose
Gwalior (2N)Khajuraho (3N)Orchha (1N)
View day-wise itinerary →Holiday includes
- Hotel
- Meals
- Sightseeing
- Transport
- FlightsOptional
Private car and driver throughout. Prafull plans and answers every message himself.
Holiday highlights
- Gwalior Fort and the temples near Morena
- Three nights in Khajuraho for the temples, Raneh Falls and Panna
- An afternoon jeep safari in Panna National Park
- Orchha's palaces and sound-and-light show
Itinerary (day wise)
Gwalior and Morena, three nights in Khajuraho with an afternoon safari in Panna National Park, and a night in Orchha.
Day 1Arrive Gwalior, City Sightseeing
Welcome to Madhya Pradesh. Your driver meets you at Gwalior airport or railway station and takes you to your hotel. Later, Gwalior Fort on its sandstone hill, with Man Singh Tomar's Man Mandir palace and the Gujari Mahal from around 1500; the tomb of Tansen, the great singer of Akbar's court; and the Sun Temple.
No meals included today Overnight: Gwalior
Day 2Gwalior – Morena – Gwalior
About 2 hrs each way
After breakfast, the Jai Vilas Palace Museum, the Scindias' palace of 1874 in European style, part of it still their home. Then drive to Morena (about 2 hours) for three old sites: the circular Chausath Yogini temple at Mitawali, said to have inspired the design of Delhi's old Parliament House; Padavali, a carved temple inside a later fort; and Bateshwar, a group of about 200 sandstone temples from the 8th to 10th centuries. Back to Gwalior in the evening.
Breakfast Overnight: Gwalior
Day 3Gwalior – Datia – Jhansi – Khajuraho
About 1.5 hrs, 30 min, then 3 hrs
After breakfast, drive towards Khajuraho, stopping at Datia, for Bir Singh Deo's seven-storey palace on a rock, never lived in by the royal family, and Jhansi Fort, the Bundela stronghold of 1613. Then on to Khajuraho and check in.
Breakfast Overnight: Khajuraho
Day 4Khajuraho Sightseeing
After an early breakfast, the temples of Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Chandela kings between about 950 and 1050: the Western Group, with the great Kandariya Mahadev, and the Eastern Group of Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their sculpture. In the afternoon, Raneh Falls, where the Ken river runs through a gorge of granite and dolomite, and the Ken Gharial Sanctuary, set up in 1981 to protect gharials and mugger crocodiles.
Breakfast Overnight: Khajuraho
Day 5Khajuraho – Panna – Khajuraho
About 1 hr each way
After breakfast, drive to Panna National Park, a tiger reserve since 1994 where the Ken river runs through the forest, for a 2 pm jeep safari in a private Gypsy (at extra cost, booked in advance). Back to Khajuraho for the night.
- Note: Afternoon safaris do not run on Wednesdays.
Breakfast Overnight: Khajuraho
Day 6Khajuraho – Orchha
About 3 hrs
After breakfast, check out and drive to Orchha and check in. Later, Orchha Fort, founded by the Bundela king Rudra Pratap Singh in 1501: Jahangir Mahal, built to host the Mughal emperor for a single night; the painted Raja Mahal; Sheesh Mahal; and the Ram Raja Temple, where Rama is worshipped as a king. In the evening, the sound-and-light show at the fort.
Breakfast Overnight: Orchha
Day 7Orchha – Gwalior, Departure
About 3 hrs
After breakfast, check out and drive to Gwalior airport or railway station for your journey home.
Breakfast
Tour details
Accommodation
Choose the hotel category. The same route and sightseeing in every category.
| City | Standard hotels |
|---|---|
| Gwalior2 nights | Tansen Residency / or similar |
| Khajuraho3 nights | Payal / or similar |
| Orchha1 night | Betwa Retreat / or similar |
| City | Deluxe hotels |
|---|---|
| Gwalior2 nights | Clarks Inn / or similar |
| Khajuraho3 nights | Clarks Khajuraho / or similar |
| Orchha1 night | Orchha Resort / or similar |
| City | Premium hotels |
|---|---|
| Gwalior2 nights | Sayaji Central Park / or similar |
| Khajuraho3 nights | Radisson Jass / or similar |
| Orchha1 night | Orchha Palace / or similar |
Hotels are listed or similar, subject to availability. Breakfast in Gwalior, Khajuraho and Orchha.
Package cost
Price per adult on twin sharing, by the number of adults travelling together. Land only.
| Hotel category | 2 adults, Sedan | 4 adults, Ertiga | 4 adults, Innova Crysta | 6 adults, Innova Crysta | 8 adults, Tempo Traveller | Extra person (5+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | ₹38,100 | ₹33,600 | ₹35,800 | ₹31,200 | ₹31,800 | ₹7,500 |
| Deluxe | ₹43,100 | ₹38,500 | ₹40,700 | ₹36,200 | ₹36,800 | ₹8,700 |
| Premium | ₹49,400 | ₹44,800 | ₹53,600 | ₹47,000 | ₹43,100 | ₹12,300 |
Private car with driver: sedan for 2, Ertiga or Innova Crysta for 4, Innova Crysta for 6, Tempo Traveller for 8.
Rates in INR per person, GST included. The extra-person rate applies to a third adult or a child above 5 sharing the room.
Tour information
Read this to prepare for your holiday.
Tour inclusions
- Hotel stay on twin sharing in your chosen category (base-category rooms)
- Meals: breakfast in Gwalior, Khajuraho and Orchha
- Private car for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary, by group size
- All hotel taxes
- GST 5% (included in the price)
Tour exclusions
- Air or train tickets
- Monument and temple entry fees, camera fees, guides and boating
- Jeep safaris (booked in advance at extra cost)
- Meals not listed under inclusions
- Room service, laundry, phone calls, tips, porterage, drinks and mineral water
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Good to know
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027 for bookings confirmed at least 15 days before arrival. Dussehra, Diwali, Christmas–New Year, long weekends and city exhibition dates are priced on request.
- Hotel levels: Standard is roughly a 2-star-plus hotel, Deluxe 3 to 4 stars, Premium 4 to 5 stars. Tell us if you need a lift, a heated pool or special food, and we check before booking.
- Your car: a sedan for 2, an Ertiga or Innova Crysta for 4, an Innova Crysta for 6 and a Tempo Traveller for 8. An Innova Crysta legally seats 6 including children, so please travel light. The A/C runs while the car is moving and is switched off on steep climbs.
- National parks are open from 1 October to 30 June, and afternoon safaris do not run on Wednesdays. Safaris are booked with full payment and the name, age, gender and photo ID of each guest (max 6 per Gypsy). Once booked they cannot be changed or refunded, and we cannot promise a particular gate.
- Jungle lodges have little or no Wi-Fi, TV or mobile signal. Wear muted colours, carry warm layers for winter mornings, and keep noise down in the park.
- Guides make the big sites far richer (Sanchi, Bhimbetka, Mandu, Khajuraho, Gwalior, Orchha); we can book them at extra cost.
When to go
October to March. October to March is cool and dry, the best time for forts, temples and the Pachmarhi hills. The national parks open on 1 October and close on 30 June; winter mornings in the parks are cold, and the forest thins out towards spring. April to June is very hot.
Our favourite months
Cancellation policy & payment terms
Payment terms
| At the time of booking | 50% of the package cost, to confirm the booking |
|---|---|
| At least 30 days before travel | Balance 50% of the package cost |
Cancellation charges
| 45 days or more | 10% of the package cost |
|---|---|
| 44 – 30 days | 25% of the package cost |
| 29 – 15 days | 50% of the package cost |
| 14 – 7 days | 75% of the package cost |
| Less than 7 days / no-show | 100% of the package cost |
- Flights, trains and houseboats are paid in full at the time of ticketing or confirmation.
- Payments by bank transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS), UPI or cheque in favour of TripRoutes. Card payments may carry a convenience fee.
- GST 5% is charged on the package cost as per government rules. On international holidays, TCS also applies as per government rules.
- Cancellation charges are per person, counted from the date of departure.
- Cancellations must be sent in writing by email or WhatsApp; the date we receive it is the cancellation date.
- Air and train tickets are refunded as per the airline / railway rules, plus our service charge.
- Visa fees, insurance premiums and non-refundable hotel or houseboat bookings (peak dates, special events) are not refundable.
- Refunds are processed within 15 working days of receiving supplier refunds.
- There is no refund for services not used during the holiday.
- Hotels may ask for a refundable security deposit at check-in, paid directly to the hotel.
- Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- TripRoutes is not liable for changes caused by weather, strikes, roadblocks, flight delays or government orders; extra costs arising are payable by the guest.
Questions about this holiday
How much does the Bundelkhand with Panna trip cost?
The 6-night Bundelkhand with Panna holiday starts at ₹38,100 per person on twin sharing for 2 adults, Sedan in Standard hotels (₹43,100 in Deluxe, ₹49,400 in Premium hotels), land only. The price per person changes with the number of adults travelling together. GST (5%) is included. Flights are quoted for your dates.
What is the best time for this Madhya Pradesh trip?
October to March. October to March is cool and dry, the best time for forts, temples and the Pachmarhi hills. The national parks open on 1 October and close on 30 June; winter mornings in the parks are cold, and the forest thins out towards spring. April to June is very hot.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every TripRoutes trip is private, so we can add or remove nights, swap Gwalior or any other stop, change hotels, or adjust the pace.
How many days do you need for Madhya Pradesh?
Three nights covers Ujjain and Omkareshwar, Bhopal and Sanchi, or Pachmarhi on its own. Five nights covers two tiger reserves, or Gwalior, Khajuraho and Orchha. Our longest trips run to 7 or 8 nights.
Which is better for tigers, Kanha or Bandhavgarh?
Both are among India's best-known tiger reserves. Bandhavgarh is smaller and known for its tigers and leopards; Kanha is larger, with open meadows and the rare hard-ground barasingha. Our Bandhavgarh and Kanha trip does both, two nights each.
Madhya Pradesh
Other ways to see Madhya Pradesh
5 nightsBundelkhandForts and Temples of Bundelkhand
- Gwalior Fort, Jai Vilas Palace and Tansen's tomb
- The Chausath Yogini temple and Bateshwar's 200 temples near Morena
- Datia Palace and Jhansi Fort on the way
8 nightsBundelkhandGwalior to Bandhavgarh
- Gwalior Fort and the temples near Morena
- A night in Orchha and two in Khajuraho
- Two nights in a Bandhavgarh jungle lodge
3 nightsMalwaMahakal and Omkareshwar
- Evening darshan at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and the Mahakal Lok corridor
- Ujjain's temples, Ram Ghat and the Harsiddhi lamps
- The Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga on its island in the Narmada
3 nightsMalwaIndore, Ujjain and Omkareshwar
- Three nights in one Indore hotel, with day trips to both jyotirlingas
- The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and Ujjain's temples
- Omkareshwar on its island in the Narmada
4 nightsMalwaJyotirlingas and Maheshwar
- The Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar jyotirlingas
- Two nights in Ujjain for the temples and Ram Ghat
- Maheshwar's riverside fort, ghats and handloom saris
4 nightsMalwaMalwa from Indore
- Four nights in one Indore hotel, with day trips across Malwa
- The Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar jyotirlingas
- Mandu's Afghan palaces and Rani Roopmati's Pavilion
Plan with Prafull
Make this holiday yours
Tell Prafull your dates and who is coming. He will send a revised plan and an exact price, usually within a few hours.
- WhatsApp +91 91673 84834
- Call +91 74800 66666
- prafull.pitale@triproutes.in
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