The Golden Triangle is a perfect way to begin your
travel to India, which includes the major sights of Delhi, Taj Mahal
in Agra and the pink city of Jaipur and then you can continue and
discover the wildlife of India. Bandhavgarh, a key Tiger Project
reserve; and Kanha, an outstanding park that inspired Kipling.
Day 01: International Flight to Delhi
International flight to Delhi.
Day 02: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred
to your hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 03: Delhi
Full day guided tour the city, The tour will include
major land marks of Old and New Delhi, The sights include Humayun’s
Tomb, The Red Fort, Qutab Minar and India Gate. Overnight stay.
Day 04: Delhi to Jaipur by road 260 Kms / 05
Hrs 30 Mins Approx
Morning drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival check in at your
hotel. Afternoon half day guided tour of Jaipur visiting the delightful
Palace of Winds, City Palace Complex and the fascinating Astronomical
Observatory. Overnight stay.
Day 05: Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, slowly meandering
up the steep ascent perched atop and elephant. Time to relax in the
afternoon with an opportunity to visit the colourful bazaars. Overnight
stay.
Day 06: Jaipur to Agra by road 237 Kms / 06
Hrs Approx
Morning drive to Agra. En-route, visit Fatehpur Sikri,
the deserted capital city of the great Mughal Emperor Akbar. Upon
arrival check-in at your hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 07: Overnight Night Train to Bandhavgarh
Unforgettable morning visit to the Taj Mahal, dedicated
to eternal love. Also visit the Red Fort – a World Heritage
site – and tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah. Late afternoon
train for a night journey to Bandhavgarh.
Day 08: Arrive Bandhavgarh
Morning arrival at Umaria railway station or Katni
Railway station(Depending upon the train in which we get the reservation)
and drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. Afternoon game drive to get
an initial flavour of the park. Overnight stay.
Day 09: Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris. Bandhavgarh is
considered to be one of the premier parks for tiger grassy swamps
and forested valleys provide the perfect camouflage for this predatory
beast. Overnight stay.
Day 10: Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon safaris by jeep safaris. The
park was a former hunting reserve of the Maharaja of Rewa – today,
a sanctuary, with more than 35 tigers roaming the jungle. Overnight
stay.
Day 11: Bandhavgarh to Kanha by road 250 Kms
/ 5 Hrs Approx
Drive to Kanha National Park. Famously known as Kipling
Country and a dedicated Tiger Reserve. Kanha and the nearby forests
were the setting for Rudyard Kipling’s delightful Jungle Book.
Imagine the mighty Sher Khan prowling close by as you watch and wait,
secreted in your ‘hide’! Kanha is India’s outstanding
National Park with about 30 species of mammals and 240 species of
birds. Overnight stay.
Day 12: Kanha
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris. The variety of
habitat gives rise to a wonderful mix of animals to spot – the
grassland plateau is home to the Gaur (Indian Bison) and four-horned
Antelope whilst in dense slumps of forest shy jungle cat and civet
roam. Here Project Tiger is actively pursuing conservation projects
in the park, increasing the chance to see tigers. Overnight stay.
Day 13: Kanha
Another day of game safaris looking for sloth bears,
swamp deer, bison and the elusive leopard. Feel the echoes of Kipling’s
books as you drive through the lightly wooded grassland where wolves
and dhole lie in wait.
Day 14: Kanha – Delhi by an overnight
train
A farewell morning safari before driving to Jabalpur
railway station to catch the overnight train to Delhi.
Day 15: Delhi
Early morning arrival in Delhi. Transfer
to airport for onward journey.
Total Number of Nights: 11
Nights + 2 Overnight Train Journeys
ACCOMMODATION:
CITY |
No. Nights |
4 Star Hotels |
5 Star Hotels |
Delhi |
2 |
The Hans |
The Lalit |
Jaipur |
2 |
Royal Orchid |
Trident |
Agra |
1 |
Clarks Shiraz |
Trident |
Bandhavgarh |
3 |
King’s Lodge |
Bandhav Vilas |
Kanha |
3 |
Tuli Tiger Resort |
Tiger Corridor |
PRICE:
Prices for the land services are as follows Per
Person in Double Sharing
Number of Persons Travelling |
Using 4 Star Hotels & A/c
Indigo Car |
Using 5 Star Hotels & A/c
Innova Car |
Based on Two Adults Sharing |
£ 1,219 per Person |
£ 1,719 per Person |
Above prices include:
* 24/7 services
of our own office in New Delhi, India.
* Accommodation
on double sharing room at the hotels specified in the itinerary or
similar (depending upon availability) on room + breakfast basis throughout
the tour except in Bandhavgarh & Kanha where it is on Jungle
Plan i.e. Bed, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + Jeep Safaris on shareable
basis.
* Meet & assist
at all airport/hotels.
* Elephant
ride in Jaipur. (Subject to availability)
* Services
of local English Speaking Guides.
* Entrance
fees to the monuments.
* Train fare
for the sector Agra – Katni & Kanha – Delhi
in First class air conditioned sleeper.
* All transfers,
sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary by Air-conditioned
Cars.
* All applicable
taxes levied by the Govt. of India.
Price does not include:-
* International
Airfare.
* Travel
Insurance
* Expenses
of personal nature such as alcohol, laundry, tips, telephone calls,
camera fees, etc.
* Anything
not mentioned as included above.
