Day 1 : New Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi you will be met and transferred
to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 : Transfer from
Delhi to RANTHAMBORE
Travel by train to Ranthambore, once was the scene
of royal hunting parties. Today, it is famous for
its tigers and is one of the best places in the
country to see these majestic predators in the wild.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 : RANTHAMBORE
Venture out today into the reserve accompanied by
expert game rangers. Their knowledge of the surrounding
forest and grasslands makes this trip all the more
interesting. Chances are good that we will spot
sambhar, spotted deer, wild boar and most thrilling
of all, the tiger. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 : Jaipur
After a morning game drive you leave for the pink
city Jaipur. Capital of Rajasthan, the city has
retained its glow since 1727 when Maharaja Sawai
Jai Singh II had it built. EVENING: JAIPUR CITY
TOUR, visit the Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds, is
the central landmark of Jaipur. Explore City Palace,
The observatory, originally built in the city's
early years. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 : Bharatpur
You are transported back in time today, riding like
royalty atop elegantly draped and painted elephants,
into the high mountain fortress of Amber Continue
to Keoldeo Ghana National Park, once the preserve
of the Maharaja of Bharatpur. Established in 1956
this 26 sq km piece of marshland is one of the finest
bird sanctuary in the world with over 360 species
of birds, is now listed as a world Heritage site.
Early morning and dusk are the best times for viewing.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 : Agra
Early Morning Walk gives you an unforgettable experience.
Later Drive to Fatehpur Sikri, a masterpiece of
Muslim architecture. It comprises the remains of
the new capital that Akbar built. Predominantly
red sandstone buildings sprawl over a huge area.
Continue overland to Agra, the last capital of the
Mughal Empire in India. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 : Bandhavgarh
Visit the Agra Fort, the huge red-sandstone construction
built by the famous Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565
AD. It houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and many
noteworthy structures, Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan
as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, the monument
made of white marble, is a fine example of symmetry,
balance of design and traditional inlay work. Take
an overnight train to Bandhavgarh National Park
in the hills of the Vindhyan Range. Overnight at
Hotel.
Day 8 : BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL
PARK
This compact park of 105 sq km is in the Vindhya
Hills. Its main wild beasts are tiger, leopard,
sloth bear, gaur, chinkara, wild pigs. Bandhavgarh
is not very far from Rewa, which is famous as the
place in which white (albino) tiger originated.
Now it is only found in Zoos. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 : BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL
PARK
A full day is reserved for game viewing activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 : Kanha
After a morning game drive in Bandhavgarh travel
to Kanha. In Kanha, the grasslands interspersed
with forests of sal, teeming with varieties of deer
- the barasingha, chital (spotted deer), chousingha,
nilgai, the majestic gaur (Indian bison), and wild
pig. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 : KANHA NATIONAL
PARK
A full day is reserved for game viewing activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 : Kanha to Nagpur
to DELHI
This morning game drive is your last opportunity
to enjoy Indian wildlife. After breakfast you will
travel to Nagpur, the orange- growing capital of
the state of Maharashtra, fly to Delhi. Overnight
at Hotel.
Day 13 : New Delhi
Morning visit New Delhi - Qutab Minar, 234-foot
Victory Tower, spectacular Rajpath passing the triumphant
House of Parliament, President's House and India
gate. Afternoon visit Old Delhi, the 17th century
walled city of royal Shahjehanabad. The great Red
Fort, Raj Ghat - cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi,
later walk through Chandni Chowk, the old marketplace
of Shahjehanabad, now a picturesque bazaar. Overnight
at Hotel.
Day 14 : Depart DELHI
Early this morning board your flight for your home/onward
destination.