Taj, Tigers & Temples – Wildlife Safari
The diversity of Indian Wildlife is not secondary to its African counterpart, perhaps superior in many ways. No wonder it is among the 17 mega diverse countries which has about 60-70% of bio-diversity on the planet. One cannot discount the heterogeneity of habitat. The Western Ghats and Himalayan regions are the gems of our rich heritage. Some very successful conservation programmes like, the Project Tiger, Project Elephant, Project Rhino, have ensured not only survival but we can safely say thriving population of many species in our Eco-system. In more than 100 national parks, 500 wildlife sanctuaries, India has the largest population of Royal Bengal Tigers in the wild, which happens to be our umbrella and Super Star species. Not lagging far behind are Asiatic Lions endemic to India, Asian Elephants, One Horned Rhinos, Snow Leopards, Himalayan Black Bears, and we are proud to be home to more than 1200 bird species.
New Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambhore –- Agra – Jabalpur –Kanha – Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho – Varanasi - New Delhi – Fly Back Home
Day 1 Arrival Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel, assist you in check in at the hotel, handover and explain all travel related documents. Later proceed for the half day city tour of New Delhi. Overnight stay at the hotel in New Delhi
Day 2 New Delhi-Jaipur
Morning after breakfast proceed for the half day city tour of Old Delhi. Post Lunch drive to Jaipur 275kms / 5hrs drive. Check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 3 Jaipur
Full day city tour of Jaipur including a Elephant ride at Amer Fort. Overnight at Jaipur
Day 4 Jaipur - Ranthambhore
Morning after breakfast drive to Ranthambore On arrival check in at the Hotel. Lunch at the resort. Afternoon game drive to the National Park. Dinner and overnight at the Resort
Day 5 Ranthambhore
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at the Resort
Day 6 Ranthambhore- Agra
Morning game drive to the national park and later drive to Agra 265 kms enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Continue drive to Agra. Overnight in Agra at Hotel
Day 7 Agra - Jabalpur
Overnight train Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal and after breakfast city tour of Agra including Agra Fort. [The Taj is closed on Friday.] Evening transfer to the railway station to board 01st Class A/C Sleeper class overnight train at 1710hrs to Jabalpur (Kanha National Park). Over representative will assist you in boarding with baggage, make you comfortable in your private coupe in the train, which is secured, your packed dinner will be provided by us. Overnight in the train, bedding is provided by the Indian Railways within the train.
Day 8 Jabalpur – Kanha
Meeting and assistance on arrival at Jabalpur railway station at 0715 hrs. Drive to Kanha National Park 210kms / 4 hours drive. Stop at a midway motel after 100kms of drive to freshen up, Tea, Coffee, and Breakfast. Drive onwards to Kanha. On arrival check into a lodge in Kanha. Lunch and afternoon game drive to the national park. Dinner and overnight at The Lodge
Day 9 Kanha
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at the Lodge
Day 10 Kanha
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at the Lodge
Day 11 Bandhavgarh – Kanha
Morning game drive to the national park and later drive to Bandhavgarh National Park 280 kms /6 hrs. On arrival check into the Tiger’s Den Resort. Dinner and overnight at Tiger’s Den Resort
Day 12 Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at the Resort
Day 13 Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at the Resort
Day 14 Bandhavgarh- Khajuraho
Morning game drive to the National park and later drive to Khajuraho 280 /6 hrs drive. Evening Sound and light show at Khajuraho. Overnight at Khajuraho
Day 15 Khjauraho – Varanasi
Morning city tour of Khajuraho and later transfer to airport to board the flight at 1405hrs to arrive Varanasi at 1445 hrs) Meeting and assistance on arrival at Varanasi airport and transfer to the hotel. Evening Aarti ceremony on bank of the Ganga River. Overnight in Varanasi
Day 16 Varanasi
Early morning take a boat ride at dawn down India’s most sacred river, The Ganges. After breakfast city tour of Varanasi including a visit to Sarnath. Overnight in Varanasi
Day 17 Varanasi – New Delhi
Morning free for leisure activities and later transfer to airport to board a flight to New Delhi at 1520 hrs. Arrive New Delhi at 1645 hrs and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi
Day 18 Delhi Fly back home
Morning after breakfast transfer to international airport to board a flight back home.
Note: The driving hours given above from one city to another are based on the normal conditions of the roads and may vary. Any break for Food / Tea / Toilets / Sightseeing on the way will take extra time than the above given hours.
Inclusions:
1. Accommodation in New Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Khajuraho and Varanasi on bed and breakfast basis
2. Accommodation in Ranthambhore, Kanha and Bandhavgarh on room, all meals and safari basis
3. Your entrance fee and naturalist charges in Ranthambhore, Kanha and Bandhavgarh
4. 4 Sharing jeep safari will be provided in Ranthambhore
5. 6 Exclusive jeep safari will be provided in Kanha
6. 5 Exclusive jeep safari will be provided in Bandhavgarh
7. Guide charges for exclusive sightseeing in New Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Khajuraho and Varanasi
8. Monument entrance fee in New Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Khajuraho and Varanasi
9. Elephant ride at Amer fort in Jaipur
10. Boat ride at Varanasi
11. Sound and light show in Khajuraho
12. 1st Air-conditioned sleeper class overnight train from Agra to Jabalpur (Kanha)
13. Packed dinner for overnight train journey.
14. Assistance at airport, hotels and railway station
15. All land transfers in air-conditioned Toyota Innova car for 2 to 4 pax and above 4 pax 9 seater tempo traveller
16. All currently applicable taxes
Exclusions:
1. Still / video camera fee in national parks and at monuments (as on date still and video cameras are free in Kanha and Bandhavgarh)
2. Elephant safari at Kanha and Bandhavgarh @ $25 per person per hour. This subject to availability, cannot be pre-booked
3. Expenses of personal nature like smokes, liquor, laundry and telephone calls
4. International airfare and domestic
5. Travel insurance
6. Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
7. Please note that any changes in entrance fees or government taxes will be payable extra and the same will be advised to you if applicable
Kindly Note:
1. In case the hotel envisaged or normal category of rooms are waitlisted / sold out, alternate hotels/category will be provided & we will keep you informed on the supplement / reduction involved.
2. Please note hotel check-in and check-out time is 1200 hrs.
3. Safaris in Ranthambhore, Kanha and Bandhavgarh will be provided in a 4X4 Jeep on Exclusive basis
4. Safari zone is on subject to forest permission
5. Kanha and Bandhavgarh national park closed for afternoon jeep safari every Wednesday.
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