Grand Monuments & Tiger Safari Tour

Description

Category
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Agra - Bhopal & Jhansi - Delhi train ticket in 1st class AC Train. • Total 12 Time gypsy safari in National Parks with forest department naturalist. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi flight • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
4 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Agra - Bhopal & Jhansi - Delhi train ticket in 1st class AC Train. • Total 12 Time gypsy safari in National Parks with forest department naturalist. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi flight • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
5 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Agra - Bhopal & Jhansi - Delhi train ticket in 1st class AC Train. • Total 12 Time gypsy safari in National Parks with forest department naturalist. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi flight • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Program

Day 1:
Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel check in. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Delhi (B)
City tour of Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate etc. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3:
Delhi - Agra (210kms) (B)
Drive to Agra check in at hotel. Later visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4:
Agra - Bhopal (Satabdi Train 07.50/ 13.55hrs (6hrs)) (B)
Transfer to Agra railway station to board Satabdi train to Bhopal. On arrival at Bhopal railway station assistance and transfer to hotel.
Later visit Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, Taj ul Masjid & Bharat Bhawan. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5:
Bhopal - Excursion to Sanchi (50kms one way) (B)
Early morning visit Bhoj Wetland a Ramsar site. Excursion to visit Sanchi Budhist stupas, monasteries, temples & pillars dating from 3rd century BC to 12th century AD and Udayagiri Caves. Drive back to Bhopal. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6:
Bhopal - Satpura National Park (50kms) (B,L,D)
Drive to Satpura NP, enroute visit Bhojeshwar Temple & Bhimbetka rock shelters an archeological site dating back to the Paleolithic age inhabited by the homo erectus more than 100,000 years ago. Continue drive and check in at resort. Later visit Panch Pandav Caves built by five Pandava brothers of Mahabharatha era. Sunset visit Dhoopgarh the highest peak in the Satpura Range. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7:
Satpura National Park (B,L,D)
Morning and afternoon gypsy safari in the tiger reserve with naturalist. The forest of the Satpura ranges are rich in biodiversity and are inhabited by many endangered species. The high ranges of the Pachmarhi plateau are covered by Sal forests, whereas dense teak forests are spread over its lower hill ranges. This large land is an important habitat for tiger, Giant Squirrel, Indian Skimmer, Black Bellied Tern, Leaf - nosed Bat and more than 300 species of birds. Overnight at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8:
Satpura National Park - Pench National Park (250kms) (B,L,D)
Morning game drive. Later drive to Pench National Park check in & Overnight at hotel.

Day 9:
Pench National Park (B,L,D)
Morning and afternoon gypsy safari in the tiger reserve with naturalist. The Pench National Park like it did in the iconic `The Jungle Book`, still brings humans in close contact with wildlife. The major carnivores are Tiger, leopard, wild cat, wild dog, hyena, jackal, fox, wolf & weasel among the vegetarian species, Gaur, Nilgai, Sambar, Chital, Chasinga, Chinkara & Wild Pig are prominent. River Pench divide the park into nearly two equal parts. This magnificent expanse shelters over 325 resident and migratory birds. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10:
Pench National Park - Kanha National Park (200kms) (B,L,D)
Morning game drive. Later drive to Kanha National Park check in & Overnight at hotel.

Day 11:
Kanha National Park (B,L,D)
Morning and afternoon gypsy safari in the tiger reserve with naturalist. Kanha best known for its evergreen Sal forests, is home to about 300 species of Birds, 43 species of Mammals, 26 species of Reptiles and more than 500 species of Insects. The Major species found are hard ground Barasingha, Tiger, Leopard, Dhole, wild dogs, Bear, Gaur, Bison and Indian Python etc. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12:
Kanha National Park - Bandhavgarh National Park (220kms) (B,L,D)
Morning game drive. Later drive to Bandhavgarh National Park check in & Overnight at hotel.

Day 13:
Bandhavgarh National Park (B,L,D)
Morning and afternoon gypsy safari in the tiger reserve with naturalist. This area is unique from the point of biodiversity, as it comprises hills, valley, rivers, marshes and meadows. Apart from highest density of Royal Bengal tigers in the world, 34 species of Mammals, nearly 260 species of birds and 70 species of butterfly are found in park. The remains of 2000 years old ancient Bandhavgarh Fort provide glimpse into its intriguing history where you will find several man made caves with inscriptions and rock paintings. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14:
Bandhavgarh National Park - Khajuraho (250kms) (B)
Drive to Khajuraho check in at hotel.
Later visit well maintained UNESCO World Heritage Site, exploring eastern, western & southern group of temples adorned by erotic and sensuous carvings. The architecture of these temples depict the erotic forms of love, the carvings on the walls display passion in the most sensuous yet aesthetic ways. Built between 950 to 1050 AD by Chandela dynasty the temples of Khajuraho are India`s unique gift to the world, representing, as they do, a paean to life, to love, to joy, perfect in execution and sublime in expression. Of the 85 original temples, 22 have survived till today to constitute one of the world`s great artistic wonders. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15:
Khajuraho - Orchha - Jhansi/Delhi (Satabdi Train 18.30/ 23.55 (5.25hrs)) (B)
Drive to Orchha a historical town known for its grand palaces, intricately carved temples adorned with classic mural paintings, frescos and cenotaphs that were constructed to commemorate the Bundela rulers. Visit the Orchha Fort complex, which houses a large number of ancient monuments. These are Raja Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, a temple, gardens and pavilions. Chaturbhuj Temple a multi-storied structure noted for having one of the tallest Vimana among Hindu temples. Chattris (Cenotaphs) situated on the banks of Betwa river, are magnificent royal tombs of the Maharajas, placed on a platform and supported by the pillars.
After sightseeing transfer to Jhansi railway station to board satabdi train for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi railway station assistance and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 16:
Delhi - Departure (Flight) (B)
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Agra - Bhopal & Jhansi - Delhi train ticket in 1st class AC Train.
• Total 12 Time gypsy safari in National Parks with forest department naturalist.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi flight
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Accommodations provided in each place