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Tiger, Taj and Culture Tour India
Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Delhi
DAY 01: Delhi
On arrival at the airport our representative will meet you at the airport arrival lounge, and will provide you transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 02: Delhi
Morning after breakfast full day city sightseeing tour of Old Delhi & New Delhi. In the evening return to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Old Delhi - the 350-year-old walled city was built by Emperor Shah Jehan in 1648 as his capital. Opposite the fort are the black and white onion dome and minarets of the Jama Masjid, the most elegant mosque in India. Raj Ghat is worth a visit where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948.
New Delhi - the new capital designed by Sir Edward Lutyens. An interesting drive in the one passing through the impressive Rajpath from the World War I memorial arch, the India Gate towards the Presidential Palace. Visit Humayun's Tomb built in 1565 AD, Safdarjung's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, 72 meters high and the most curious antique, the uncorroded Iron Pillar, which dates back to the 4th century AD.
DAY 03: Delhi - Jaipur (270 km)
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur, On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening city sightseeing tour of the pink city visit, including the massif City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Natural Observatory), Hawa Mahal (The Palace of winds). Overnight at hotel.
DAY 04: Jaipur - Ranthambore (180 km)
Morning an excursion tour to Amber fort. At a short distance of 11 kms . from Jaipur.
At a short distance of 11 kms from Jaipur Amber Fort complex stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway, with its forbidding ramparts reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake below. One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made later by Sawai Jai Singh.
Within the palace are the Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas or the "Hall of Private Audience" and the Sukh Niws where a cool breeze blows across channels of water for the purpose of air-conditioning. Here are the private chambers of the queens with windows having latticed screens so that the ladies could watch the proceedings of the royal court in privacy. There is also the Jai Mandir or the "Temple of Victory", with its famed Sheesh Mahal, the scintillating "Hall of Mirrors".
In the afternoon drive to the Ranthambore national park. On arrival check in the resort. In the afternoon safari to the national park for wildlife viewing. O/N at resort.
DAY 05: Ranthambore National Park
Morning and evening game drive into the national park. Overnight stay at wildlife resort.
Ranthambore national Park: It spread over 400 sq kms of dry deciduous forest. A perfect natural habitat for tigers, and is set in the Aravalli and Vindhya hills, dotted with pavilions and dominated by a hilltop fort. Ranthambore was one of the hunting preserves of the former rulers of Jaipur and because of this the Maharajas ensured the environment was preserved and the forest and their inhabitants well protected. It has a good population of tiger and their prey species, and has been declared a "Project Tiger" reserve. Wildlife includes blue bull, black buck, spotted deer or cheetal, wild boar, a large variety of bird species and, if very lucky, the rarely seen leopard.
DAY 06 Ranthambore National Park:
Morning and afternoon game drive in to the National Park. Overnight stay at resort.
DAY 07: Ranthambore - Agra (260 km)
Morning after breakfast drive to Agra, en route visit Fateh Pur Sikri. On arrival at Agra check in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit Taj Mahal & Red fort. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 08: Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho
Transfer to the railway station to board train for Jhansi. On arrival at the station meet with our representative and drive to khajuraho. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 09: Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh 275 km
Morning after breakfast visit the erotic temples of Khajuraho. In the afternoon drive to the Bandhavgarh National Park. On arrival check in at wildlife resort. Overnight stay at resort.
Bandhavgarh National Park is spread at vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh National Park consists of a core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km of topography varies between steep ridges, undulating, forest and open meadows. Bandhavgarh National Park is known for the Royal Bengal Tigers. The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India.
Bandhavgarh National Park was the former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa and at present is a famous natural hub for White Tigers. White Tigers, now a major attraction around the world's zoos, were first discovered in Rewa, not far from here. The terrain is broken, with rocky hill ranges, running roughly east west, interspersed with grassy swamps and forested valleys. Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the finest national park in the India and has the distinction of harboring the highest concentration of tigers per unit area of forest. The Bandhavgarh National Park is spread over on area of 448 sq km with a cross area of 105 sq km. At the center of the park is the bandhavgarh hill, rising 811 meters above sea level and surrounding it are a sloping valleys, These valleys end in small, swampy meadows locally known as "bohera".
Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968. Since then many steps have been taken to retain Bandhavgarh National Park as an unspoilt national habitat for a variety of wildlife peculiar to the area. These includes gaur (Indian bison), sloth bear, leopard, porcupine, wild boar, sambhar and spotted deer, among others and of course, the tiger.
DAY 10: Bandhavgarh National Park
Jungle exploration on elephant back and Jeep. Bird watching and a walk to the fort. Overnight at the wildlife resort
DAY 11: Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning and evening Jungle exploration on Jeep. Overnight at the wildlife resort.
DAY 12: Bandhavgarh - Kanha National Park (250 km)
Morning after breakfast at the resorts drive to Kanha National Park. On arrival check in at wildlife resort, Evening free at leisure, O/N stay at hotel.
Kanha National Park : Kanha's sal and bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and meandering streams stretch over 940 sq km in dramatic natural splendor. This is original Kipling country, of which he wrote so vividly in his Jungle Book. The same abundance of wildlife species exists today in Kanha National Park, which forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve created in 1974 under Project Tiger. The park is the only habitat of the rare hardground barasingha (Cervus Duvaceli Branderi). In the 1930s, the Kanha area was divided into two sanctuaries: Hallon and Banjar, of 250 sq km and 300 sq km each. Though one of these was subsequently disbanded, the area remained a protected one until 1947. Depletion of the tiger population in the years that followed led to the area being made an absolute sanctuary in 1952. By a special statute in 1955, Kanha National Park came into being. Since then, a series of stringent conservation programmes for the protection of the park's flora and fauna has given Kanha its deserved reputation for being one of the finest and best administered National Parks in Asia, an irresistible attraction for all wildlife lovers and a true haven for its animal and avian population.
DAY 13: Kanha National Park
Morning and evening Jungle exploration on Jeep. Overnight at Kipling camp.
DAY 14: Kanha National Park
Morning and evening jeep/elephant safari to the national park. Overnight at Kipling camp.
DAY 15: Kanha National Park - Nagpur (270 km) - Delhi
Morning after breakfast at the resort, drive to Nagpur airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi airport our representative will meet you at the airport and will provide you transfer to the International airport time to board flight for onward destination.
Tour and Services Ends.
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| Tiger, Taj and Culture Tour India (Tour Highlight)
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| City |
Tour Highlight |
| Delhi |
Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Connaught Palace, Raj Ghat, Presidential Palace, Safdarjang’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb. |
| Jaipur |
City Palace, Johri Bazaar, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Amer Fort. |
| Ranthambhore |
Safari in the National Park. |
| Agra |
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort. |
| Khajuraho |
Architecture of Khajuraho. |
| Bandhavgarh |
Jeep / Elephant Safari, Bird watching walks. |
| Kanha |
Jeep / Elephant Safari in the National Park. |
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Animal spotting tips
If you're serious about observing wildlife there are a few things you can do to enhance your experience and bring you even closer to nature.
1) Once you've planned your trip, visit your local bookshop, library or go on the internet to find a wildlife guide for the area you intend visiting. This will give you the best idea of the kinds of plants and animals you can expect to see.
2) Always take services of a local and experienced naturalist/guide who knows the area better. There is nothing better than local knowledge when it comes to spotting wildlife.
3) Wild animals have their distinct daily and seasonal patterns of activities. a baisc knowledge of these patterns increases one's chances of seeing them. The frequency of wildlife sightings in national parks and reserves varies, depending on the time of year.In India the best times are from February to May,during these months the trees are often bare, so visibility is considerably improved. Since there is also a general scarcity of water, the animals concentrate near sources of water.
4) Many animals have an amazingly alert sense of sight which helps them survive in the wild. To get close takes a great degree of patience and time but you can increase your chances by wearing natural or neutral colours that blend into your surroundings. Keep your movements to a minimum and when you do move, do it slowly and quietly.
5) Animals are very wary of the human voice. So, in order to get close to them, absolute silence is essential. Walk softly and watch where you're placing your feet so as not to snap branches or twigs or create other noise as you make your approach. Even if you have to take a less direct route, avoid walking through dense undergrowth as the animal is more likely to hear you and run away. Avoid carrying any metal objects in your pockets which will make noise. This includes things like car keys and loose change.
6 ) A highly attuned sense of smell is one of the key aspects for many species of wildlife to detect where food is or, indeed, even prey. It is, for many, the most important of their senses in their battle for survival. Don't wear any aftershave or perfume and avoid scented soaps and deodorants. There are plenty of environmentally friendly non-scented soaps and toiletries on the market from specialist camping stores. Although you may baulk at this suggestion, wear your clothes for several days if you're really serious about wildlife spotting. The more you wear your clothes outdoors, the more the fabrics will absorb natural outdoors scents and smells. Always be aware of the wind direction and make sure that the direction in which you approach an animal is where the wind is blowing towards you. If it's blowing away from you, animals can detect your scent from many hundreds of yards away.
7) It shouldn't be important to get too close up to an animal to enjoy the experience and, in some instances, if you do get too near, it can even be dangerous and sometimes life-threatening. Binoculars can keep you at a safe distance from your quarry and means they are less likely to run away. Also, binoculars are the only way to view nesting birds or other forms of young wildlife. You should never get too close to a burrow, a nest or animals out and about with their young.
A magnifying glass will also come in handy if you're interested in examining insects and smaller wildlife alongside plants, flowers etc.
Following these tips and advice will ensure that your experience will be heightened as you marvel at all the wildlife and nature you've witnessed. |
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