Mandav
The Fort Town

A Day Tour
*Applicable taxes

Sightseeing | Transport | Meals

Mandav - The Fort Town

The Hill-Fort town of Mandav is a celebration in stone, of life and joy, of the love of the poet-prince Baz Bahadur for his beautiful consort, Rani Roopmati. The balladeers of Malwa still sing of the romance of these royal lovers, and high up on the crest of a hill, Roopmati's Pavilion still gazes down at Baz Bahadur's Palace, a magnificent expression of Afghan architecture. Under Mughal rule, Mandu was a pleasure resort, its lakes and palaces the scenes of splendid and extravagant festivities. And the glory of Mandav lives on, in legends and songs, chronicled for posterity.

Mandav Fort is situated on the hill rises 633.7 m above the sea-level and is separated from the main plateau of Malwa by deep ravine, called the Kakra Khoh, which encircles it on its west, north and east. It finally vanishes into the Nimar plain in the south. The hill range is endowed with a very attractive natural scenery, which is at its best during the rainy season, when on all sides, it is clothed in green with numerous torrents rushing down into the ravine winding about it side below. The vegetation is at its best and most luxurious in the monsoons, the beauty of, which is further, enhanced by about a dozen lakes and ponds interspersed on its top. The hill may, therefore, very well be styled as the beauty spot of Malwa and this is probably the reason why the city, enclosed with in its fort-walls, when in its prime, was called by the Muslim rulers as Shadiabad (The City of Joy).

The Fort wall encompassing Mandav has 12 major gates. This fort encloses a large number of palaces, mosques, temples and other buildings. Some of the notable places are, The Roopmati Mahal - Rani Roopmati, the love interest of Baaz Bahadur lived here and is said to have gazed at the Baz Bahadur's Palace - situated below and also at Narmada river, flowing through the Nimar plains far below, a river which the queen revered. Jahaz Mahal situated between two artificial lakes, this two-storied architectural marvel is so named as it appears as a ship floating in water. Other most vistied sites are Hindola Mahal, Jama Masjid, Hoshang Shah's Tomb etc. Routes India has prepared package tour for the enchanting Mandav, A jewel of Malwa. The package includes two stays at Mandav, the day visit to an another historical fort town of Maheshwar. Maheshwar is important historical place of the region. It was founded by Holker, than ruler of Malwa. It was first capital of Holker then they shifted to Indore.

About the tour

The rustic fort town of Mandav or Mandu which is located in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. It is a beautiful place rich in history and heritage which is visible in its palaces, monuments and widespread lawns. Enjoy the pleasant weather, panoramic grandeur, and upbeat attitudes to your heart's content!

A day tour visit includes the popular tourist spots such as Hindola Mahal, Jahaz Mahal (known as ship mahal), Rani Rupmati Mahal and Dayra Khan's Tomb and witness the beautiful ancient carvings and architectural heritage.

Tour Info

Duration: A Day Tour
₹1,750 *Excluding applicable taxes
Starts At: Indore
Ends At: Indore

Price Includes

Transfers
Pick Up and Drop from the Indore Railway Station / Airport
Guide
An experienced driver cum guide will accompany you during the tour.
Sightseeing
Sightseeing in a comfortable and sanitized vehicle as per the itinerary
Comfortable and hygienic Vehicle (SUV / Sedan / Tempo Traveler) as per the group size

Getting to Indore

You can reach Indore by air, railways and roadways. The nearest airport here is the Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport in Indore. Indore Junction railway station is the principal station that connects Indore to the rest of India via railways. Indore has road links to all parts of the country.

Itinerary

Day 1

Mandav | Local sightseeing

The driver will pick you from hotel/residence address in Indore city limits at a time selected while booking.
Post-pick-up you will be driven from Indore to Mandav, which is approximately 87 KM and your journey to Mandav will be of 3 hours.
Upon arrival, you may visit the following suggested places or add a few of your own:
Hindola Mahal: A large meeting hall which was built during the reign of Hoshang Shah in the ancient city of Mandu.
Jahaj Mahal: A part of the royal palace complex, the name of this palace literally translates to ' Ship Palace'.
Hoshang Shah's Tomb: Part of 6th-century fort complex, this tomb includes a marble dome, ornamental tiles & arches.
Ashrafi Mahal: Palace ruins featuring the remains of a sandstone tower, mausoleum & madrasa in garden surrounds.
Elephant Palace: Remains of an ancient palace & mausoleum with columns resembling elephant legs & a huge dome.
There are also other attractions like the Malik Mughith's Tomb, Mahmud Khilji's Tomb, Ram Mandir, Nikanth Palace.
After the completion of the tour, you will be driven back to Indore and be dropped back at your hotel/residence in Indore city limits.

Explore the ancient carvings and architectural heritage of the monuments at Mandav.
Visit the most visited and tourist spots such as Hindola Mahal Jahaz Mahal, Rani Roopmati Mahal and Jami Maszid.
Visit the oldest marble edifice in India - Hoshang's Tomb.
Visit to Jahaz Mahal build on the narrow strip of of land between Munja and Kapur Tanks.
Take your binoculars
Mosquito & insect repellent

FYI

Few more information

5% GST is applicable to the package cost.
Standard check in time at the hotels is 12 PM and check out time is 9 AM.
The Vehicle will be available only till 8 PM.
Meals other than those specified are an exclusion to the package.
Vehicles will be provided as per the group size.
ACs don't work in Hilly Areas as the climate is moderate.
Hotels are subject to availability and if they are unavailable, guests will be accommodated in similar property.
Monument entry fee and camera charges are not included in the package.
Children above 5 years of age will be considered as adults only. There are no charges for children below 5 years of age.
All international and domestic airfare, visa fees, airport tax, or any kind of insurance cover is not a part of the package.
Govt. Approved ID is mandatory for each guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
Prices might greatly vary on Blackout Dates(special dates like Diwali, Christmas, New Years, etc). In order to get the best rates for these days you can connect with us directly.
The prices may vary based on the season time and the number of travellers travelling per day in a specific region as there is limited hotel availability in hilly areas.
Any deviation from the planned route of vehicle at customer's request during the tour will be chargeable on per Km. basis.
Any breakage or damage of any items at the hotels/resorts/camps will be charged at actuals.
Personal expenses like portages, tips, laundry, mineral water etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost.
Routes India reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbances that might occur (i.e. severe weather conditions, political unrests or others).
Any rescheduling/rearrangement of package due to circumstances beyond Thrillophilia's control might invite additional charges for hotels and/or vehicle.
In case a traveler wants to or decides to leave the trip in the middle, all the expenses from that point onwards will be borne by the traveler. Neither the operator nor Thrillophilia will be held responsible for such decisions or for any refund.
The extra adventure activities and ropeways/cable cars will be at your own cost and are not included in the tour unless specified exclusively in the inclusions of the product.
Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations. Travelers littering may be fined.
The driver might turn off the AC on hilly terrains as it might become difficult to drive on such roads.