A superb opportunity to visit some of the main nature
reserves in India – Ranthambore’s tigers; Bharatpur,
an ornithologist’s delight; Bandhavgarh, a key Tiger Project
reserve; and Kanha, an outstanding park that inspired Kipling. Plus
an unforgettable visit to the Taj Mahal. The combination of India’s
three premier national parks makes the probability of one or more
tiger sightings extremely high.
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 Ranthambore by Train
Morning train to Sawai Madhopur. Upon arrival transfer
to your hotel. Afternoon game safari at Ranthambore National Park,
one of the main Project Tiger reserves. This spectacular setting
is the home to hundreds of species of birds, mammals and reptiles.
Overnight stay.
Day 05: Ranthambore
The diversity of terrain – hills, boulder-strewn
plateau, lakes and forests provide a magnificent backdrop for the
wildlife population. A full day’s game safari gives the opportunity
to see some of the 25 species of wild life including tigers, leopards
and sloth bears. This park is a nature lover’s paradise.
Day 06: Ranthambore to Bharatpur by Train
A farewell dawn game viewing. This afternoon, depart
by train to Bharatpur. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Overnight
stay.
Day 07: Bharatpur to Agra by road 51 Kms /
1 Hr 30 Mins Approx
An early start to watch the birds-quite spectacular
when they rise from their roosts into the azure sky. This wetland
sanctuary has been declared a World Heritage site and is home to
over 380 species of resident and migrant birds – including
rare Siberian crane, side by side with storks and heron. Watch out
for enormous python idly basking in the Sun. Afternoon drive to Agra
stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri, the imposing deserted city built
by Akbar. Overnight stay.
Day 08: Agra to Bandhavgarh by and Overnight
Train
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 transfer
to railway station for an overnight train journey to Bandhavgarh.
Day 09: Bandhavgarh
Morning arrival at Umaria railway station and drive
to Bandhavgarh National Park. Overnight at the Resort.
Day 10: 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 11: Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon safaris by jeeps. 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 12: Bandhavgarh to Kanha by road 250 Kms
/ 06 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 at resort.
Day 13: Kanha
Morning and afternoon game viewing. 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 14: 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 15: Kanha to Delhi by an overnight Train
A farewell morning safari before driving to Jabalpur
railway station to catch the overnight train to Delhi.
Day 16: Delhi
Early morning arrival in Delhi. Transfer
to airport for onward journey.
Total Number of Nights: 12
Nights & 02 Overnight Train Journeys
ACCOMMODATION:
CITY |
No. Nights |
4 Star Hotels |
5 Star Hotels |
Delhi |
2 |
The Hans |
The Lalit |
Ranthambore |
2 |
Nahargarh Ranthambore |
Taj Sawai Madhopur
Lodge |
Bharatpur |
1 |
Laxmi Vilas Palace |
The Bagh |
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 Room
Number of Persons
Traveling |
Using 4 Star Hotels & A/c
Indigo Car |
Using 5 Star Hotels & A/c
Innova Car |
Based on Two Adults
Sharing |
£ 1295 per
Person |
£ 1725 per
Person |
The above prices are valid from 01 Oct 2009 – 15
April 2010
Important Note:
Prices are not valid for the period 23rd December – 03rd
Jan 2010
Above
prices include:
* 24/7 services
of our own office in New Delhi, India.
* Accommodation
- two adults sharing a twin or double 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 sharing basis And in Ranthambore where it is on
A.P. Basis i.e. Room, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
* 3
jeep safaris on a shared basis(subject to availability otherwise
the safaris would be done in a canter.
* 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 Delhi – Sawai Madhopur – Bharatpur, Agra – Katni & Jabalpur – Delhi
in first class airconditioned sleeper.(Railway counters open 90 day
prior to the departure of the train)
* All transfers,
sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary by Air-conditioned
Cars.
* All applicable
taxes levied by the Govt. of India.
