Mandu Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Mandu

OVERVIEW- Positioned on top of verdant and lush forested plateau, scenic Mandu is an abode of some of the nation's best epitomes of Afghan architecture as well as amazing baobab trees that are originated from Africa. Rupmati Pavilion is the most romantic of the sites found in this place. Located in the Dhar district in the Malwa region of western Madhya Pradesh, Mandu is a pleasurable resort blessed with lakes and palaces. It was the site of majestic and lush festivities during the Mughal era. The region is teeming with several monuments reflecting the affluent history of Madhya Pradesh. The fort of Mandu is one of the biggest forts in India. The region has a number of spectacular palaces, charming canals, baths and beautifully crafted pavilions.

INDORE- Being the largest city, it is also an Industrial Town of Madhya Pradesh. Presently the commercial capital, the city has historic significance. The city is also important for educations in the state, as many noteworthy institutions, including the Indian Institute of Management are situated here. lndore is on the way to one of the oldest pilgrimages routes of ancient India.

MANDU- It is one of the ancient towns and has been often been described a celebration in stone, so evocative is the ruined architecture of this half-forgotten town. They say the best way to experience Mandu is to come here on a moonlit night with your beloved and perhaps a bottle of wine, and linger over the pavilions where the poet-prince Baz Bahadur serenaded his beautiful wife, Rani Roopmati. An important centre for lovers of architecture, it is rich with monuments. Built around water tanks, the palaces and buildings here are unique. While Mandu's fascination is enduring, in the monsoon its magic is spellbinding.

Tour Destination: Indore - Mandu - Indore

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: INDORE - MANDU

Welcome at Indore Airport/Railway Station and drive to drive to Mandu. Transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or you can go for a leisure walk around the place.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: MANDU

After breakfast, visit the city

JAMI MASJID - Built in 1454, the Jami Masjid is the most majestic building in Mandu. It is designed after the Omayyed Mosque of Damascus. The best view of this monument is from the Ashrafi Mahal rising in front of it.

HOSHANG SHAH'S TOMB - Hoshang Shah: a massive, foursquare monument with a huge dome, constructed in AD 1435, it is the oldest marble structure in India and depicts typical Hindu influences An inscription on the right jamb of the door mentions the name of Ustad Hamid who was involved with the building of the Taj Mahal in Agra.

JAHAZ MAHAL - It is one of the most popular monuments in Mandu, this ship-like structure was erected by Ghiyas-ud-din, son of Mohammed Shah, for his harem. According to the legends, this harem was home to 15,000 maidens. There are two lakes on the east and west side of the palace that create a perfect illusion of a ship with its rectangular shape.

HINDOLA MAHAL - It is near the Jahaz Mahal. Its a large hall supported by sloping buttresses which, resembled the supports of a swing. According to legends, both the Jahaz and Hindola Mahal were popular with the Mughals for partying on monsoon evenings.

CHAMPA BAOLI - Champa Baoli is an interesting step-well on the north edge of the tank situated there. It was a popular hot-weather retreat and featured cool wells and bathrooms.

BAZ BAHADUR'S PALACE - The Rewa Kund is actually a tank of sacred water from the river Rewa, another name for the Narmada. This is the place where the love of poet-prince Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati flourished.

ROOPMATI'S PAVILION - Roopmatis Pavilion, is situated on the very edge of Mandu Fort. It is a very romantic building, a perfect setting for fairytale romance!

NILKANTH TEMPLE - Nilkanth (literally, the blue-throated one; another name of Lord Shiva) is a shrine dedicated to Shiva.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: MANDU - INDORE

Day free for leisure and later, depart to Indore to catch your flight/train towards onward destination.

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