Each
region, with its distinctive habitats and outstanding reserves, offers many
opportunities to see a range of rich and diverse wildlife. Steeped in deep history,
culture, religion, and beautifully inter-woven with natural heritage, a lifetime
cannot unravel the mystery that is India. But come and discover a piece of it
for yourself.
Day
1
Arrive New Delhi, pick-up at airport and transfer to hotel.
Day
2
Delhi-Sariska: Drive about four hours (180 Kms) to Sariska national Park and
Tiger reserve set in a valley surrounded by the barren Aravalli hills. Afternoon
visit to the park and if we are fortunate we may have the opportunity to watch
sambar, nilgiri, chinkara, chital and predators such as leopard, hyena, jungle
cat, jackal and the tigers as they move about their habitat. Overnight in Sariska
Lodge, a former royal hunting lodge.
Day
3
Sariska-Jaipur: Early morning visit the park for game viewing; daytime tiger
sightings are more frequent now. After breakfast drive about 3 hours (130 Kms)
to Jaipur, the “Pink City”. In the afternoon visit the City Palace,
the Wind Palace and Amber Fort. Overnight in the hotel.
Day
4
Jaipur – Ranthambore National Park. Today we drive about 4 hours (156
kms) to Ranthambore National Park. In the afternoon visi th park for jungle
activities. Overnight in the Jugle Lodge. The 1000 year old Ranthambore Fort
that dominates the park is a unique blend of nature and history. It also provides
an excellent location for sighting tigers.
Day
5
Ranthambore: Today we visit the park and go for game viewing. Overnight in the
Lodge.
Day
6
Ranthambore – Bharatpur Bird Santuary (Keoladeo Ghan National Park): Today
we drive about 5 hours (205 kms) to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, a 29 sq. km. piece
of marshland, one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world with over 360
species. Afernoon visit the park. Overnight in the hotel.
Day
7
Bharatpur – Agra: Early morning bird watching at one of the world’s
most important heronries. Later drive about 2 hours (56 kms) to Agra. Engrout
visit the Mughal ghost city of Fatehpur Sikre. Overnight in the hotel.
Day
8
Agra: In the morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Sikandara.
Overnight in the hotel
Day
9
Agra-Gwalior: Drive about 3 hours (120 kms). In the afternoon visit the three
kilometer long colourful hill Fort that tells a story of victory and valour.
Gujri Mahal and Jai Vilas Palace – designed by Lt. Col. Sir Michael Tilse
to represent an Italian palazzo. Overnight in hotel.
Day
10
Gwalior – Orcha: Drive about 3 hours (120 kms) to Orcha, former capital
of th Bundel kings. In the afternoon vist the palaces: Jehangir Mahal Place,
Rasj Mahal Palace, and Dinman Hardaui’s Palace, each palace was built
by succeeding.maharajas. Overnight in hotel.
Day
11
Orcha – Khajuraho: Morning drive of 5 hours (175 kms) to the city of erotic
temples – Khajuraho. Khajaraho was built by Chandela Rajputs between 950
–1050 AD and is among the finest in India. In the afternoon visit the
temples and museums. Overnight in hotel.
Day
12
Khajuraho – Bandhavgarth: Drive about 7 hours (240 Kms) to Bandhavgarth
National Park, a compact park in the Vindhya hills. Overni8ht in the Jungle
Lodge.
Day
13
Bandavgarth: Visit the park for sightings and jungle activities. This park is
famous for tigers. Overnight in park lodge.
Day
14
Bandhavgarth – Kanha National Park: Early morning game viewing. After
breakfast drive about 7 hours (240 kms) to Kanha. This is Rudyard Kipling country!
Overnight in Jungle Lodge.
Day
15
Kanha national Park: Visit the park and game viewing. There are about 230 species
of birds and the tiger population is estimated at about 100. Overnight in the
Jungle Lodge.
Day
16
Kanha National Park: Visit the park and game viewing.
Day
17
Kanha – Jabalpur – Bhopal: Early morning visit to the park and game
viewing. After breakfast drive about 3hours (175 kms) to Jabalpur, established
by the Gond Kings in the 12th century. In the afternoon visit the Madan Mahal
Fort and the bazaar. In the evening board overnight express train to Bhopal.
Day
18
Bhopal: Morning arrival in Bhopal and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit to
India’s largestmosque Taj-ul-Masjid, Lakshmi Narayan Temple and the Birla
Museum, as well as the Tribal Habitat Museum. Overnight in hotel.
Day
19
Bhopal – Delhi: Morning free. In the afternoon transfer to the airport
for flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day
20
Delhi: Morning sightseeing. Visit the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s
Tomb and the India Gate. Late evening transfer to the International Airport.
Day
21
Flight home.