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In the Trail of Pugmarks
offered by supplier M18022 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 12
- 16
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 24
people
Destination(s):
India
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Season: September - March
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 1599 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2899 US Dollar (USD)
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* Highlights: Delhi Kanha Bandhavgarh Khajuraho Agra Bharatpur Ranthambore Jaipur Sariska Delhi.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi. You would arrive at around Midnight. Our Representatives would welcome you at the Airport and transfer to the Hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing of Delhi
After Breakfast you begin the Sightseeing of Delhi. Visit the Qutab Minar, a Tower of Victory that was built in the 12th century by Qutbuddin Aibak. Within its spacious courtyard stands the Iron Pillar, which dates back to the 4th century AD and bears a Sanskrit inscription in the Gupta style. The pillar has puzzled scientists, as its iron has not rusted in all these centuries.
The tomb of Humayun - the magnificent structure in red sandstone and white marble is one of the finest examples of the garden tomb, and a precursor to the Taj Mahal. Its proportionate spaces, double dome and refined elegance are characteristic of Mughal architecture. Also visit India Gate, the memorial of the First World War and the road that leads from there to Rashtrapathi Bhawan - the residence of the President of India which is flanked by the houses of Parliament and the Government Secretariat buildings.
Day 3: Delhi - Nagpur - (By Flight) - Kanha (By Surface 260km)
Early Morning Transfer to the Domestic Airport to connect to your Flight to Nagpur. Upon arrival drive to Kanha National Park. Kanha National Park is spread over 1,945 sq. km of dense forests, interspersed with extensive meadows and trees and clumps of wild bamboo. The forest harbors a large numbers of herbivores. There are 175 varieties of birds in Kanha National Park. The terrain inside the park is varied, nonetheless enjoyable.
Day 4: At Kanha
Early morning and evening viewing in Kanha by jeep and/or elephant back safari.
Day 5: Kanha - Bandhavgarh (By Surface 325km)
After breakfast drive to Bandhavgarh. Set amongst the Vindhyas, in Madhya Pradesh. It is small in size but with the highest known density of tiger population in India including white. The other species found in abundance here are the gaur or Indian bison, the Sambar, the barking deer and the Nilgai.
Day 6: Bandhavgarh
Enjoy morning and evening Jeep safaris and Elephant safaris, stay overnight in jungle lodges.
Day 7: Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho (By Surface 350kms)
After breakfast drive on to Khajuraho. Upon arrival check into the hotel, rest of the day at leisure.
Day 8: Khajuraho
Early Morning excursion to Panna National Park to explore the Park and trail the Tiger in his habitat. Return to the Hotel.
Afternoon Excursion to Panna National Park to another Jeep ride through the National Park once again.
Day 9: Khajuraho - Agra
This morning visit the Eastern and Western Group of Temples in Khajuraho, which are the remains of the 85 Temples which were built between 950 1050AD. In present times only 22 are remaining and the temples of Kandariya Mahadeo, Lakshmana and Chaunsath Yogini Temple.
Later drive from Agra to Jhansi and board the Shatabdi Express Train to Agra. Upon Arrival transfer to the Hotel.
Day 10: Agra - Bharatpur (By Surface)
Morning after Breakfast visit the Monment of Love, The Taj Mahal and also the Red Fort and Itimad ud Daula. Later drive to Bharatpur.
Day 11: Bharatpur
Bharatpur wildlife sanctuary is one of the finest bird parks in the world. It is a reserve that offers protection to fauna species as well. Nesting indigenous water-birds as well as migratory water birds and waterside birds; Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, and Boar also inhabit this sanctuary. It also harbors some of India 's richest birdlife, including the gorgeous shocking - pink tinted painted stork, several species of cormorants, egrets, pelicans, ibises, cranes, ducks and geese. Enjoy a day inside the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary on a cycle rickshaw. Have a picnic lunch in the Reserve itself.
Day 12: Bharatpur - Ranthambore (By Train)
Early morning board the train to Ranthambore National park . It is famous for its tigers and is one of the best places in the country to see these majestic predators in the wild. The tigers can be easily spotted even during the day. The Park covers an area of nearly 400 sq. km. and is set between the Aravali and Vindhya ranges. Its forests were once a part of the magnificent jungles of Central India. Enjoy the game drive through the park.
Day 13: Ranthambore
Early morning and evening safari by jeep and/or elephant back.
Day 14: Ranthambore - Jaipur (By Surface 157km)
Morning depart for Jaipur. Jaipur is the Capital City of Rajasthan, A state that still flaunts its color, boasts of its royalty and where the old world charm still comes alive. Upon Arrival Check into the Hotel.
Day 15: Jaipur
After breakfast, excursion to Amber the old capital of Jaipur rulers. Ride on back of an elephant from the foot of the hill up to the gates of the fortress. Afternoon sight seeing tour of Jaipur includes Maharajas Museum and Jai Singh Astronomical Observatory and Hawa Mahal.
Day 16: Jaipur Samode
After a leisurely breakfast drive to Samode. Samode is a small village just at a distance of 60 km and brings you to a different world. A world of the Maharajas, palaces and royal hospitality. Feel at home in the luxury and royalty of the Samode Palace for we intend to give you a day off to unwind into the lapse of comfort after the long 02 weeks of tiger trail. Day at Leisure or indulge in a Ayurveda Spa - Massage Treatment.
Day 17: Samode Delhi Airport.
After breakfast we drive to Delhi, 200 km / 5 hrs. Upon arrival we hold day rooms for you at the hotel not too far from the airport for wash and change. Dinner at the Hotel.Transfer to the Airport to board your onward flight back home. End of our Services.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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