October 14–26 · Travel sequence and sightseeing notes transcribed and organized from the supplied itinerary.
October 14Arrival
Delhi to Gwalior
Land in Delhi and transfer to Gwalior by train.
Gwalior stay: October 14 afternoon – October 17 morning
October 15Day 1
Gwalior Fort & Heritage
- Gwalior Fort and Man Singh Palace, known for its beautiful blue and yellow tile work
- Sas-Bahu Temples
- Teli ka Mandir
- Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhod
- Chaturbhuj Temple (“Zero Temple”), with its famous early inscription of the numeral zero
- Gopachal Parvat and Siddhachal, via Urvai Gate — large Jain figures carved directly into the cliff face
- Mata Trishala Jain site — rock-cut depiction of Mata Trishala
- Golden Temple (Shri Padma Prabhu Ji Mandir)
- Jai Vilas Palace and Scindia Museum (museum if desired)
- Tomb of Mohammad Ghaus and Tansen
- Sun Temple
Site note: Teli ka Mandir is described in the source itinerary as dedicated to Vishnu, Shiva and the Matrikas. The itinerary also includes a traditional story about Tansen and Mohammad Ghaus.
October 16Day 2
Morena Temple Circuit
Explore the temple sites at:
- Mitawali Temple
- Padavali
- Bateshwar
October 17Transfer
Gwalior to Khajuraho
Travel to Khajuraho by train.
Khajuraho stay: October 17 afternoon – October 19 morning
October 18Full day
Khajuraho Temples
Morning · Western Group
- Lakshmana Temple — suggested starting point; beautifully preserved
- Kandariya Mahadeva Temple — the largest, with intricate carvings
- Vishvanatha Temple
- Chitragupta Temple
- Smaller shrines, including Nandi and Devi Jagdamba
Evening · Eastern Group
- Jain temples: Parsvanath (noted for well-preserved carving details), Shantinatha and Adinatha
- Ghantai Temple
- Chaturbhuj Temple — around a 30-minute drive; noted for its large Vishnu image and more isolated, peaceful setting
- Brahma Temple and Vamana Temple (time permitting)
October 19Transfer
Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh
Transfer by taxi to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Accommodation: Tathastu Cottages · 3 nights, 4 safaris planned
One walking safari under consideration for October 19 or October 21.
October 20Safari day
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
MorningMagadhi Safari
6:00 am – 11:30 am
6:00 am – 11:30 am
AfternoonTala Safari
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
StayTathastu Cottages
October 21Safari day
Bandhavgarh & Local Village
- Tala Safari
- Barhi / Tala Fringe Village
Possible walking safari date.
October 22Transfer
Bandhavgarh to Sanchi
Morning Magadhi Safari, 6:00 am – 11:30 am.
In the evening, travel by taxi to Katni, then continue by train from Katni to Sanchi.
October 23Full day
Sanchi & Nearby Sites
- Sanchi Great Stupa and complex
- Udayagiri Caves
- Sanchi Museum
- Heliodorus Pillar
- Bijamandal
October 24Transfer
Sanchi to Ujjain, then Indore
Take an early-morning train to Ujjain.
Ujjain
- Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
- Mahakal Lok, next to the Mahakaleshwar area
- Harsiddhi Temple, very close to Mahakaleshwar
- Kal Bhairav Temple, a short drive away
Night train to Indore.
October 25Indore
Temples, Palace & Food
- Kanch Mandir
- Annapurna Temple
- Rajwada Palace (optional)
- Sarafa Bazaar — food
October 26Departure
Indore to Ahmedabad
- Lal Bagh Palace (optional)
- Chappan Dukan — food
Night train to Ahmedabad.