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| Duration | Destination | Departure |
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| 11 days and 10 nights | India (Pench National Park, Kānha, Bandhavgarh Nat Park, Panna National Park, Khajuraho, Orchha, Agra) | India (Nagpur) |
Day 1:
Nagpur - Pench National Park (100kms)
On arrival at Nagpur airport meet your driver assistance and proceed to Pench National Park, check in & overnight at hotel.
Day 2:
Pench NP (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 3:
Pench NP - Kanha National Park (200kms) (B,L,D)
Morning gypsy safari in the tiger reserve. Drive to Kanha NP, check in & overnight at hotel.
Day 4:
Kanha NP (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 5:
Kanha NP - Bandhavgarh National Park (220kms) (B,L,D)
Morning gypsy safari in the tiger reserve. Drive to Bandhavgarh NP, check in & overnight at hotel.
Day 6:
Bandhavgarh NP (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 7:
Bandhavgarh NP - Panna National Park (210kms) (B,L,D)
Morning gypsy safari in the tiger reserve. Drive to Panna NP, check in & overnight at hotel.
Day 8:
Panna NP - Khajuraho (45kms) (B)
Game drive gypsy safari in tiger reserve with naturalist. The park is located where the tropical and subtropical forest belts are found. River Ken runs through this relatively dry national park providing water to the wildlife throughout the year. Many rare species and endangered species can be spotted in this park. You can spot the majestic tiger, the ghariyal - a huge reptile found only in the Indian subcontinent, Indian wolf, four-horned antelope, sloth bear pangolin, rusty spotted cat, leopard, carcal and a variety of flora and fauna. There are six species of vulture found in this park. Also visit the magnificent Pandav Falls inside the park a perennial fall fed by a tributary of the river Ken. The falls cascades down from a height of about 30 meters into a heart shaped pool. Surrounded by lush green forests. At the foot of falls there are some ancient caves overlooking a large pool of water. The Pandavas of the Mahabharata are believed to have spent a part of their exile here.
Later drive to Khajuraho check in at hotel. Evening light & sound show. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9:
Khajuraho - Orchha (180kms) (B)
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.
Later drive to Orchha check in & overnight at hotel.
Day 10:
Orchha - Agra (220kms)
City tour of 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.
Later drive to Agra enroute visit Gwalior Fort, situated on top of a hill is one of the best fortresses of India, known for its great architecture and rich past. The fort complex includes several temples, palaces and water tanks. Siddhachal Caves and Gopachal rock-cut Jain monuments are the two areas, complete with thousands of Jain Tirthankar idols defaced during the Mughal invasion. Teli Ka Mandir and Sas-Bahu Ka Mandir are the two architecturally rich Hindu temples here. Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhor is another holy place built inside the fort complex. Man Mandir Palace, Gujari Mahal, Assi Khamba Ki Baoli, and Suraj Kund are other important monuments found in the complex. Jai Vilas Palace has the largest carpet in the world and two most massive chandeliers in the world that weight close to 3.5 tonnes.
Arrive Agra check in & overnight at hotel.
Day 11:
Agra - Delhi (210kms)
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal, it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638. And Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb commissioned by Nur Jahan for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg. Later drive to Delhi direct drop off to airport for onward flight.
• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 10 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• 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.
• Total 10-Time shared Gypsy safari as per program in National Parks with forest department naturalist.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.
• Any flight tickets.
• 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.
| Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pench National Park | Nagpur - Nagpur Airport |
| 2 | Pench National Park | |
| 3 | Kanha Tiger Reserve | |
| 4 | Kanha Tiger Reserve | |
| 5 | Bandhavgarh National Park | |
| 6 | Bandhavgarh National Park | |
| 7 | Panna National Park | |
| 8 | Khajuraho | |
| 9 | Orchha | |
| 10 | Agra | |
| 11 | Delhi - Delhi Airport |
| Place | 3 Star Hotels | 4 Star Hotels | 5 Star Hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pench National Park | Jungle Home/ Vraksh Resort or similar | Pench Jungle Camp/ Tuli Veer Bagh Resort & Spa or similar | Pench Tree Lodge/ Tathastu Resorts or similar |
| Kanha Tiger Reserve | Infinity Kanha Wilderness/ Soulacia or similar | Kanha Jungle Camp/ Kipling Camp or similar | Kanha Earth Lodge/ Singinawa Jungle Lodge or similar |
| Bandhavgarh National Park | Infinity Resort Tiger Trails Resort or similar | Lemon Tree Wild Life Resort/ Syna Tiger Resort or similar | Kings Lodge/ Tree House Hideaway or similar |
| Panna National Park | Greetoe Resorts or similar | Ken River Lodge/ Panna Tiger Resort by OpenSky or similar | Sarai at Toria or similar |
| Khajuraho | Ramada/SYNA Heritage Hotel or similar | Radisson Hotel/ Hotel Chandela or similar | |
| Orchha | Orchha Resort/ Amar Mahal or similar | Orchha Palace and Convention Centre or similar | |
| Agra | Howard Plaza the Fern/ Amar Hotel or similar | Radisson Hotel/ Holiday Inn or similar | Courtyard by Marriott/ Trident Hotel or similar |
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