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*Madhya Pradesh Devotional Pilgrimage* Madhya Pradesh, located in the heart of India, is often called the “Heart of India.” Bhopal is the capital, while Indore, Ujjain, and Gwalior are other major cities. Ujjain was the capital of the ancient Avanti kingdom, also known as Malwa. The state shares borders with Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges run through the state, dividing North and South India. The Narmada River also flows through this region. Among the 12 Jyotirlingas in India, two are located here—Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar. ________________________________________ *Day 1: Chennai – Indore – Ujjain* • Assemble at Chennai Domestic Airport at 6:25 AM. • Depart by flight to Indore at 8:25 AM; arrive by 10:25 AM. • Proceed to Ujjain by private vehicle and reach by 12:45 PM. • After lunch, visit prominent temples in Ujjain including: o Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga o Bade Ganeshji Mandir o Sandipani Ashram (where Lord Krishna studied) o Harsiddhi Mandir (one of the 51 Shakti Peethas) o Mangalnath Mandir (associated with Mars) o Ghat Kalika Temple (Shakti Peeth) o Kala Bhairava Temple o Sri Paradeswar Dhyanalingam o Ram Ghat o Vikramaditya Statue • Return to Indore for overnight stay. *Meal Plan:* Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ________________________________________ *Day 2: Indore – Maheshwar – Omkareshwar* • After breakfast, check out and proceed to Maheshwar. *Visit:* o Maheshwar Temple & Fort o Rani Ahilyabai Holkar’s Palace • After lunch, proceed to Omkareshwar. • Check-in and rest. Evening darshan at: o Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga o Cross the river by footbridge to visit Mamleshwar Temple, considered part of the same Jyotirlinga. *Meal Plan:* Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ________________________________________ *Day 3: Omkareshwar – Indore Sightseeing* • After breakfast, check out and return to Indore. • Sightseeing and shopping: o Annapurna Temple o Lalbagh Palace (Nehru Palace) o Indore parks o Rajwada Palace o Chappan Dukan Street o Malls • Check-in and overnight stay in Indore. *Meal Plan:* Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ________________________________________ *Day 4: Indore – Chennai* • After breakfast, check out and visit: Khajrana Ganesh Temple • Post lunch, transfer to Indore Airport. • Depart for Chennai at 3:40 PM. *Meal Plan:* Breakfast & Lunch ________________________________________ *Inclusions* • Round trip airfare (Chennai – Indore – Chennai) • All A/C transportation • Premium A/C accommodation (double/triple sharing) • All vegetarian meals • Tamil-speaking tour manager ________________________________________ *Exclusions* • Charges for single occupancy • Entry/Darshan/Bhasma Aarti tickets • Medical and personal expenses • Expenses due to unforeseen events (natural disasters, roadblocks, strikes, delays) • Guide tips and driver tips • Anything not mentioned in the “Inclusions” section
