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(Indore-Omkareshwar-Maheshwar- Mandu-Ujjain-Bhopal-Panchmarhi)
(14 days/13 nights)
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Day 1 |
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Dehli/Mumbai to Indore by flight. You reach Indore in the morning. We will meet you at the Indore Airport and take you to Omkareshwar by car (two and half hour run).
Accommodation : Ma Anandamayi Ashram located at bank of holy river Narmada. The Ashram is situated one and half KM away from the village on the island, and is a place of great natural beauty, peace and spiritual power.
Lunch : At Ma Anandamayi Ashram. The Ashram food is purely traditional-simple and nutritious and not too spicy.
The afternoon can be utilized for rest after the long journey.
In the evening we will take you for Jyoti Lingam Darshan in the famous Shiva Temple and a visit to the local market. After that join us in Aarti and Bhajans at the Ashram.
Dinner : At ashram |
Day 2 |
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The second day is a thrilling excursion down the Narmada River by boat. We will visit the different small ashrams and ascetics who populate the river bank and enjoy the natural wilderness of the area. Lunch will be served on the trip and there will be an opportunity for swimming in the clear, clean waters of the river if so desired. We will return back in evening and have the opportunity of joining the volleyball game with the school children. Join us in aarti and bhajans at night. Dinner: At ashram
Note : If you wish you can daily join the morning Aarti, spiritual chants, Yoga etc. from 5.30 AM to 7.30 AM. to feel a revival of body, mind and soul. At any time you are also invited to speak with the sadhus of the ashram about spiritual matters. |
Day 3 |
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This is a free day to relax, read, explore, swim and enjoy the beauty and peace of Omkareshwar. There is shopping in the bazaar and many shops of spiritual items near the Temple. You are invited to participate in the daily activities of the ashram, swim in the River Narmada, play with the school children, chat with local Saints and just be at ease. On this day there will be a class given by the monks of the ashram in meditation, asana and pranayama for those interested in participating. Enjoy your breakfast, lunch and dinner at ashram |
Day 4 |
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This day will feature a tour to nearby place Maheshwar. We will proceed by car to Maheshwar (65 kms from Indore) also on the banks of the Narmada for a full day excursion and visit Maheshwar Fort, the Peshwa, Ahilya and Fanese ghats, Temples of Maheshwar and Navdatoli- Archaeological site and take a boat ride on the river. Maheshwar is also known for its distinctive hand-woven saris called Maheshwari. Maheshwar's temples and mighty fort-complex stand in quiet beauty, mirrored in the river below.
This day offers you a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of Indian village culture and gives you the true experience of village life; its culture, agriculture, performing arts, the palace, temples and above all a feeling of association with the roots of real India.
Lunch : At Maheshwar. Evening return back to Omkareshwar ashram. If you wish, join us in Aarti and Bhajans at Ashram.
Dinner : At ashram |
Day 5 |
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After breakfast we take you on an island tour of Omkareshwar, taking a leisurely walk and enjoying the panoramic view from the island pilgrim trail from which you will see the confluence of Narmada and Kaveri Rivers, Gori Somnath Temple, Siddhnath Temple and also visit to the local market .
Lunch : At ashram
Evening play with school children
If you wish, join us in Aarti and Bhajans at Ashram.
Dinner : At ashram |
Day 6 |
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This morning you will be visiting the City of Joy-Mandu. The city lies on a hill top, at a altitude of 2000 ft. There are many Hindu and Muslim monuments built between 11th and 16th century AD. Here we will visit Jahaz Mahal or Ship Palace, Hindola Mahal, Roopmati Pavilon, Jami Masjid, Hoshang Shah's Tomb. You stay overnight at Mandu.
Accommodation : at Malwa Resort
Enjoy your breakfast, lunch and dinner at Mandu. |
Day 7 |
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After breakfast we will take to Nilkanth Palace-the red stone Shiva Temple.
The remainder of the day will be free for relaxation and enjoying the peace of the ashram;
playing with the school children, visiting with the ashram sadhus, or visiting the local market.
Enjoy your dinner at ashram. |
Day 8 |
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The morning is free for quiet meditation and study and relaxed time.
After lunch at the ashram, we will start the journey to visit the ancient city Ujjain. Ujjain is a city of temples and shrines and the location of the famous Kumbha Mela every twelve years. Here we visit Harsiddhi Temple, Mangalnath temple, Gopal mandir and the local market of Ujjain.
You will be staying in Ujjain tonight at Hotel Kshipra. Enjoy your dinner in Ujjain. |
Day 9 |
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Early morning we visit the famous and powerful Mahakaleshwar Temple and attend the Bhasma (Ash) Arti. Mahakaleshwar is the only Jyotirlinga temple where the Bhasma Arti is performed. The belief goes that those who are fortunate to watch this ritual will never die a premature death. After seeing the temple we visit Bhartrihari Caves, Kal Bhairava Temple, Sandipani Ashram, the Vedha Shala (Observatory) and Sun Temple.
Enjoy your breakfast, Lunch and dinner: At Kshipra hotel Ujjain and you will again stay overnight here. |
Day 10 |
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After breakfast we will take you to Chintaman Ganesh Temple and Siddhvat, which is a huge banyan tree on the bank of the Kshipra River
After Lunch we will depart to Bhopal
You will be staying in Bhopal tonight at Noor-Us-Sabah Palace. Enjoy your dinner in Bhopal. |
Day 11 |
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After breakfast we will start journey to Pachmari by car. Pachmarhi is Madhya Pradesh's most verdant jewel, a place where nature has found exquisite expression in myriad enchanting ways. After reaching check in your hotel Highland and fresh up. In the evening you will visit Dhoopgarh- The highest point in the Satpura range and local market of Pachmari. You will be staying overnight in Pachmari. Enjoy Lunch and dinner at Hotel. |
Day 12 |
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After breakfast today move out proceed for the sight seeing thus, making yourself lost in the scenic beauty of this romantic place filled with cascading water falls, steep green valleys of Mahadeo hills sight seeing. The sight seeing includes Chhota Mahadeo, Chauragarh, Jata Shankar.
Enjoy lunch and dinner at Hotel in Pachmari. |
Day 13 |
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After breakfast Move out for full day guided sight seeing tour to the natural wonders of Pachmarhi, which includes Priyadarshini (Forsyth Point), Bee Fall, Handi Khoh, Fairy pool and Pandav Caves. Explore the beautiful market of Pachmarhi.
Enjoy your lunch and dinner at Hotel.
You will be staying in Pachmari tonight at Hotel. |
Day 14 |
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After breakfast this morning relax in beautiful environment of Pachmari and after Lunch you will depart for Bhopal.
The drive is picturesque and passes through several small towns and villages.
Your Spiritual and Nature tour concluded at Bhopal.
In the evening Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi/Mumbai.
When you arrive in either Delhi or Mumbai (Bombay) International Airport, you will have full instructions for transferring to the Domestic Terminal and you will have with you the e-mailed printout of your domestic ticket to Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Note : We prefer that you please arrange your International flight in such a way that you reach Delhi or Mumbai late at night, because you have a morning flight (6 AM) to Indore, your final destination. Delhi/Mumbai to Indore is just a one-hour flight. For our purpose of booking your flight from Delhi/Mumbai to Indore and again the return back, please provide your personal details (name, passport number and date for booking)
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| A TOUR FOR A JUST CAUSE |
| Omkar Tours is not a cold business venture run by entrepreneur, but a vibrant group of dedicated devotees who have begun this work out of a spirit of charity to fund the ashram free school. All the proceeds go for the running of the Omkareshwar School for the local village children, and all the workers connected with this venture are devotees of Ma Anandamayi Ashram and are spiritual people in their own right. |
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