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TMI : Historical and Pilgrimage Tour to Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh on 26th Oct to 28th Oct 2012

Hello Friends , We at Trek Mates India bring to you 3 days Historical and Pilgrimage Tour to Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh  on 26th October Friday to 28th October Sunday , Leaving on 25th October Night 2012.

Tour Leader : Manoj Kalwar


Burhanpur : An ancient place Brighnapur; Capital of Khandesh for about  200yrs.; Southern entrance and second Mugal capitol Burhanpur, having 5 Exclusive monuments of the world, where Begum MUMTAZ  breathed her last and construction of TAJ was started,   the only  MOSQUE  of the  world having Sanscrit, Arabic and Urdu script in it, the only Granth Sahib of the world signed by 10th Guru Govindsinghji in golden ink,  Daudi Bohra  community’s  famous DARGAH-E-HAKIMI, World”s unique water system  Khooni Bhandara  working  against gravitational law since 1615, biggest live fort of India  and numbers of  other monuments.

Burhanpur is  just 499kms. away  from Mumbai  situated on central  railway  an  overnight 9 hrs. journey. Its major railway station and connected by super fast trains with every  corner  of India.  Burhanpur  is  a  district  town of M.P. situated in south west part, between  Bhusawal Jn. And Khandwa Jn., Ajanta caves are 110kms., Omkareshwar   Jyotirling  110kms.,  Seemadoh  wild  life  sanctuary   130kms., Chikhaldara hillstation 160kms., Gajananbaba Shegaon 125kms., Pal botanical garden 40 kms. etc. Nearest airports are Indore 180kms.,  Aurangabad 210kms. In short we can say Burhanpur is having  a  happy blend of a historic  past  and promises of rapid modernization.

Some Details about the Tour :

1. Sarai & Ahukhana

2. Jhamma Masjid
3. Raja Ki chattri
4. Dargah-E-Hakimi
5. Asirgad Fort
6. Khundi Bhandara 
7. Shahi Mahal & Shahi Hammam 
8. Moti Mahal
9. Iccha Devi Temple
10. Rajpura & Silampura Gate 
11. Shikarpura Gate
12. Historical Gurudwara 
13. Black Taj Mahal 
14. Delhi Gate


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Sarai & Ahukhana

Ahukhana is located in front of shahi Quila at the other bank of river Tapti in Zainabad. The place was Royal leisure pavilions during the Mughal time.Body of Mumtaj Mahal was buried at this place for six months. This is a very good example of Mughal architecture.
 Jhamma Masjid :


There is a history behind the Jama Masjid built in Burhanpur. During 1421,when most of the population of Burhanpur lived to the north, Begum Ruquiyawife of king Azam Humayum built the first Jama Masjid inItwara Burhanpur also called as Bibi Ki masjid.But soon with the growth of the city, ruler Adil Shah Farooqi built a bigger Jama Masjid in the centreof the town, easily accessible to all the people living in Burhanpur. The construction of the Jama Masjid was started in 1590 and completed in 5 years. Burhanpur Jama Masjid is similar to the Jama Masjid in Delhi.Two identical minars (tower) of the mosque are quite a feature. At about 130 feet tall they loom all over the mosque. You can climb up right to the top by the spiral stairways. These minars are believed to be much taller than those of the Jama Masjid in Delhi.Mosque is 149 foot tall and 52 feet wide. So naturally, about 70 pillars support it. The huge hall of the mosque can hold as many as 500 people easily.

Raja Ki chattri :


Raja ki Chatri is notable monument which is situated on the bank of the Tapti river about 4 miles from Burhanpur. This Chatri was constructed by the order of Emperor Aurangzeb in honour of the memory of Raja Jai Singh, the Commander of the Mughal force in Deccan. Raja Jai Singh while returning from the Deccan died at Burhanpur.
Dargah-E-Hakimi : 


Dargah-e-Hakimi is situated at Lodhipura village, 2 Kms from Burhanpur town in the memory of Quamili Saiyyadi & moula-e-bava Abdul Quadir Hakimm-ud-din.Thousands of pilgrims of Bohra sect visit the place from all over the world. Dargah consist of a beautiful mosque and a Haquimi garden.
Asirgad Fort : 


A celebrated hill fort in the Burhanpur tehsil about 30 miles ( 48 KMs.) South of Khandwa and 14 miles (22.4 KMs) north of Burhanpur on Burhanpur-Khandwa road. It is 259 Meters high from the base & 701 Meters above sea level. This is referred as the "Gateway to southern India" in the medieval history.It is consisting of three separate lines of constructions namely Asirgarh proper(Upper most part), Kamargarh andMalaygarhJami masjid & a Shiva temple are another architecture inside the fort. Asha devi mandir of Hindu Goddess Asha-devi is located on the hills of this village.In the vicinity of Asirgarh,there is a tomb of Shah Nomani Asiri, a saint, a believer of Sufism.Moti mahal, the burial place of Moti Begam, beloved of Shah Jahan is to the left of the fort and situated at the bank of Pandhar River.
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Khundi Bhandara : 


Mughal rulers had constructed 8 system of water works with a vision of supplying pure water to the city. This natural system had supplied water to Burhanpur city.These water works are specimen of unparalleled construction technique and may be counted as glorious relics of theMughal engineering ingenuity and skill which entailed enormous expenditure.This was constructed in the reign of Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb.

Shahi Qila : 


Shahi Qila standing on the banks of river Tapti is a remarkable structure. The six storeyed structure rises over 175 feet from the river beds and housed over 4,00,000 soldiers. The palaces Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas were built on the terrace of the structure. The Raj Ghat was used as a base for the boats used by the members of the royal family.
Shahi (Royal) Hammam The Royal Hamam is situated in the Faruqui fort. It was constructed by Shah-Jahan, The Mughal Emperor.In the middle of the monument there is a octagonal bath-place. The bath-place was connected with the water system of Khuni Bhandara. Colorful Mughal Paintings can be seen on the ceiling of the monument.
Motil Mahal : Moti mahal, the burial place of Moti Begam, beloved of Shah gJahan is to the left of the fort and situated at the bank of Pandhar River.
Iccha Devi Temple :  Ichha Devi Temple is situated at Ichha village. It is located 23 Kms from Burhanpur on Burhanpur-Edlabadmain road and dedicated to the Ichha Devi.Maratha Governor made a vow to the Goddess Ichha Devi (Ful-filler of desires) that if he got a son he would build a well and a temple for the Goddess. He built a well and a temple when his desires were fulfilled.An annual fair held in Chaitra Maas (First month of Hindu Calendar) is attended by thousands of pilgrims.
Historical Gurudwara : 


The place is counted as an Important pilgrimage of Khalsa sect. The First and the Last Guru, Guru Nanak Devji &Guru Govind Singhji Maharaj of Khalsa sect had visited the place.Guru Nanak Devji has visited the Gurudwara located at the bank of Tapti river (RajGhat). Guru Nanak Devji has also signed the holy Guru Grantha Sahib. One can still visit the Weapons & Guru Grantha Sahib of Guru Govind Singh Ji Maharaj.The Gurudwara is approx 400 years old and counted with the Anandpur (Punjab), Patna (Bihar) and Nanded (Maharastra) pilgrimage of sikhkhas.

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Please Note : Torch is needed inside the Khundi Bhandara & please avoid wearing shorts/three-fourths at the Jhamma Masjid as entry may not be permitted.



Maximum Participant :  35

The itinerary for the tour will be as follows:

Day 1, 25th Oct:  Meeting @ Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Kurla @ 9.30pm
Boarding  LTT - RJPB Express by 10.12pm

Detailed Info : http://indiarailinfo.com/train/mumbai-ltt-patna-rajendranagar-express-13202-ltt-to-bau/1354/466/470

Day - 2 , 26th Oct
Reach Burhanpur @ 6.30am , Breakfast at Station
Check in Hotel
Get Fresh and Start Exploring Historical Place at Burhanpur
Visit Asirgad Fort , Temple , Raja Ki Chattri , Shahi Mahal, Shahi Hammam 
Lunch Time
Post Lunch Visit Moti Mahal , Ancient Gurudwara Temple
Return to Hotel.
Dinner and retire for the day

Day - 3 , 27th Oct

Breakfast and Start Exploring the Remaining Place
Sarai & Ahukhana , Jhamma Masjid , Rajpura & Silampura Gate , 
Lunch Time ,
Post Lunch Visit Black Taj Mahal , Delhi Gate , 
Return to Hotel.
Dinner and Retired for the day.

Day - 4 , 28th Oct

Breakfast and Check out from the hotel.
Visit Khundi Bhandara
Lunch Time
Post Lunch Catch the Lashkar Superfast Express/12161 @ 14:00 and Arrives LTT at 22.45pm

The Expenses:



The cost for the tour will be 

INR 3500/- per head (Triple Sharing)
INR 3200/- per head (Dormitory Accomodation - Only 10 People)

We will staying at Hotel Amber (4 KM from Burhanpur Station)

http://www.hotelambarburhanpur.com/Photo_Gallery.html

Imp : Kindly confirm at the earliest to ensure a comfortable journey.Number of seats are Limited, Confirm early to avoid disappointment.

Includes :
Mumbai to Burhanpur and Return Journey By Train  Sleeping Class Ticket.
Travelling n Burhanpur by Pvt Non AC Vehicle.
Accommodation (Triple Sharing and Dormitory).
Food Expenses.
Entry Charges wherever it is required.
Guide Charges.

Excludes :

25th Thursday Night Dinner and 28th Sunday Night Dinner .
Soft Drinks , Mineral Water and other expenses which are not specify above.

Payment Details:
One needs to deposit INR  3000/- advance into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. 

Bank Details  :
Bank Name : ICICI Bank
Account ID : 123801501755
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : MANOJ KALWAR
Branch : MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code : ICIC0001238

(Once payment is done , please send an email to manoj1920@gmail.com / trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID , Participant Name, Email ID , Cell Number.

Do call / sms to Manoj Kalwar - 9819021806 / 9870775633 once the payment is transferred

Things to Be carried: 
Identity proof (Must),
A bottle of water (At least 2 Ltrs),
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Towel, a napkin, 3-4 Pair of clothes.
Camera (Optional),
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good shoes, extra pair of socks, Sleeper.

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:

Mumbai Coordinators:
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Nilesh Patil:  8655588508

Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)

If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Burhanpur Tour Inquiry, we will call you back once we are free.

Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.

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