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Day 1: Bhopal
Tour starts form Bhopal, the city of lakes. You will be picked up from the location of your choice in Bhopal and transferred to the hotel.
Today you will be visiting Islam Nagar, 11 kms from Bhopal, to see a magnificent palace. The palace of Islam Nagar is built by the Afghan ruler Dost Mohammad Khan who ruled over Bhopal between 1708 and 1726. The Islam Nagar palace is a luxurious one, and lovely gardens surround both the palace and the pavilion nearby. The palace is a mixture of both Hindu and Islamic art and has columns richly decorated with floral motifs.
We will come back to Bhopal in the evening and visit Gauhar Mahal, one of the first buildings built by the nawabs of Bhopal in 1816. The Mahal is a magnificent expression of the fusion of Hindu and Mugal architecture. Gauhar Mahal is situated behind Shaukat Mahal on the banks of the Upper Lake. It is an architectural gem built by Kudsia Begum, also known as Gohar Begum.
You may also opt to visit Chowk bazaar. In the heart of the city, the Chowk is lined with old mosques and havelis are reminders of a bygone era. The shops in its narrow alleys are treasure troves of traditional Bhopal crafts: silver jewelry, exquisitely fashioned beadwork, embroidered and sequined velvet fashioned purses and cushions.
You will be staying in Bhopal tonight.
Day 2: Bhopal - Narsinghgarh
This morning you will be visiting the town of Narsinghgarh. After breakfast, we will hit the road heading towards Narsinghgarh.
Narsinghgarh is 83 Kms. from the Bhopal. The town of Narsinghgarh is nearly 300 years old having been founded in 1681 by Dewan Parasram. The town is famous for the natural beauty and is also known as "Kashmir of Malwa" region. Here you will be visiting Wild Life Sancutary and the Fort.
The Wild Life Sancutary is built by the rulers of the state and in the ancient time this sanctuary is used for hunting purpose by the rulers. In the center of this sanctuary Chidikho Lake is situated which is one of the main attraction. Along with the other migratory birds, Peacock is mainly seen in this sanctuary and in nearby areas.
The Fort of Narsinghgarh was built nearly 300 years ago in the Rajput style. It is situated at the height of nearly 350 feet above the town.
You will come back to Bhopal in the evening where you will be staying overnight.
Day 3: Bhopal - Raisen
Today you will be visiting Raisen Fort. Town of Raisen is 47 kms form Bhopal.
Raisen Fort is huge and colorful hilltop fort built around 1200 A.D. This ruined edifice is of great historical and architectural interest. The fort consists of temples, cannons, three palaces, 40 wells and a large tank. You may hike to the fort and explore the magnificent historical monument.
You will come back to Bhopal in the evening. Tour concluded in Bhopal.
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