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Days 1 – Delhi
Arriving in Delhi Airport and drive directly to Hotel and relaxe.
Day
2— Delhi
Following a leisurely
breakfast, enjoy a combined sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. The
capital created by the British. Explore Humayun's Tomb, a milestone in
the history of Mughal architecture, and the looming sandstone
tower of Qutb Minar.
Day
3 — Jaipur
– (The Pink City) 265km
Drive
to the "pink city" of Jaipur, named after its buildings of soft pink
stucco. Encounter Rajasthani grandeur at the City Palace, where rare
manuscripts, swords, and paintings are on display. At the 17th-century
astronomical observatory Jantar Mantar, view a magnificent 90-foot
sundial, and then admire the elaborate facade of the Palace of Winds.
Day
4 — Jaipur -
(The Pink City)
Spend
the morning at the Amber Fort, a majestic fortress-palace decorated with
intricate paintings and mosaics. This afternoon, there is time to
explore Jaipur's vibrant arts and crafts markets on your own. Travel
into the countryside for a special dinner with folk entertainment.
Day
5 — Ranthambhore National Park
(Wildlife)
Morning leave by surface for Sawai-madhopur (approx 210 kms).
Sawaimadhopur is the entry point to Ranthambore National Park, which is
surrounded by the Vindayas and the Aravali Hills. Amidst vast, arid and
denuded tracts of the desert ecology of Rajasthan lies the oasis of
biomass. The Ranthambore National Park is spread over an area of 392 sq.
kms of thick forest with nullahas and waterfalls. On arrival in
Sawaimadhopur transfer to your lodge. Late afternoon jungle safari in a
private Jeep (04 people) or in a Canter (to carry 20 people) to view the
wildlife which includes the Tiger, Panther, Hyena, Jackal, Jungle Cat,
Caracal, Sloth Bear, Cheetal, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Chinkara, Indian Hare,
Mongoose, Leopard, Ratal, Fox & Sambar Deer, the pride of the park. Late
evening return to lodge. Overnight at lodge.
Day
6 — Ranthambhore National Park
(Wildlife)
Morning & evening Jungle Safaris. According to the naturalists,
Ranthambore is one of the best parks in the country for observing and
photographing the activities of the Royal Bengal Tiger.
Day
7 — Bharatpur Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary
– (Wildlife)
Morning leave by surface for Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary which is approx.
250 Kms. from Ranthambhore. On arrival transfer to your lodge. Afternoon
visit the famous Bharatpur Park famous for its proximity to Keoladeo
Ghana National Park, which has the largest concentration and variety of
birdlife in whole of Asia.
Day
8 — Agra
( Taj Mahal closed
on Friday)
The morning drive leads you to
Agra. Agra is 60 km (
1.5 hrs drive) from Bharatpur and is the quintessential Mughal city,
that was the capital of their empire in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Apart from Taj, theirs is the magnificent Agra Fort to visit. Evening at
leisure in your hotel.
Day
9 — Orchha
The morning drive leads you to Orchha. Situated on the banks of the
Betwa River, Orchha
has changed little over the centuries. Originally a hunting area, it
became the centre and capital of the Bundelas. Orchha is situated on one
of the cleanest rivers in India, the Betwa and has more temples and
palaces than any town of this size deserves!
We spend our time here with a local guide exploring the palace and
temples scattered across the peaceful countryside, walking in rural
areas untouched by modern life and meeting the very friendly local
people. The river water is cold but clean enough to swim in. You will
have free time afterwards to stroll the few streets or walk along the
river. Maybe spend the evening taking in the puja ceremony between 7pm
and 8pm - it's held twice daily at the Ram Raja Temple, depending on the
season. Overnight in Hotel.
Day
10 — Khajuraho
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(World heritage Kamasutra
Temples)
Leaving Orchha towards Khajuraho, we head through the rural areas of
Madhya Pradesh to the remote town of Khajuraho.
Home to the beautifully preserved ancient and famous temples which are
infamous for their explicit carvings depicting the full range of the
Eroticism (Kama Sutra).
Day
11 — Bandhavgarh National Park
(Wildlife)
Drive down from Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh, post lunch evening game drive
in the
Bandhavgarh National
Park. Morning and Evening game drives into the National Park by jeep and
on elephant back (morning only) accompanied by a naturalist. Overnight
at the lodge.
Day
12 — Bandhavgarh National Park
(Wildlife)
Morning and Evening
game drives into the National Park by jeep and on elephant back (morning
only) accompanied by a naturalist. Overnight at the lodge.
Day
13 — Kanha National Park
(Wildlife)
Drive down to
Kanha National Park,
post lunch
evening game drive in the Kanha National Park. Overnight at lodge.
Morning and Evening game drives into the National Park by jeep and on
elephant back (morning only) accompanied by a naturalist. Overnight at
the lodge.
Day
14 — Kanha National Park
(Wildlife)
Morning and Evening
game drives into the National Park by jeep and on elephant back (morning
only) accompanied by a naturalist. Overnight at the lodge.
Day
15 — Pench National Park
(Wildlife)
Drive down to Pench National Park,
post lunch evening game drive in the Pench National Park. Overnight
at lodge.
Day
16 — Pench National Park
(Wildlife)
Morning and Evening game drive into the National Park by jeep and on
elephant back (morning only) accompanied by a naturalist. Overnight at
the lodge.
Day
17 —New Delhi/Mumbai Departure according your flight schedule
Morning departure to Nagpur for
your connecting flight back home either from New Delhi or Mumbai. Tour ends.
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