Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days Places Covered: Delhi - Swai Madhopur - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Bharatpur
- Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Umeria - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Nagpur - Delhi Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Indra Gandhi International Airport Terminal 2 you are met and
transferred to your prebooked Hotel.
Upon arrival at the hotel you are received with a traditional welcome of TIKKA
and ARTI. Rest of the day is relaxing and for free activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
This morning we visit Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by Shah Jehan the
Magnificent ( who also built the Taj Mahal). First we will be visiting the
famous Jama Masjid mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard, three domes and
two minarets, and then proceed to the massive complex known as the Red Fort.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Swai Madhopur (BY TRAIN) - Ranthambore
Morning transfer from hotel to railway station to board Golden Temple Mail
to Swai Madhopur. This exciting journey through the countryside by train takes
us to Ranthambore, nearly a thousand - year - old fortress.
Countless battles have raged around these walls.
Day 04 : Ranthambore
Ranthambore is one of the few preserves where the Camera - shy tigers may
be seen in day light. You'll take thrilling jeep rides in the morning and
evening in search of wildlife. You sometimes chance upon these fleet - footed
and silent creatures, the embodiment of grace. In the afternoon, explore the
lakes on your own and visit the imposing Ranthambore.
Day 05 : Ranthambore - Jaipur
After a morning game drive you leave for Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink
City, was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed in accordance
with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture - Jaipur follows
a grid system.
Day 06 : Jaipur
Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super
example of Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style architecture. A slow elephant ride
takes us to the top of the Fort, which houses several graceful buildings and
temple.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 07 : Jaipur - Bharatpur
This morning travel to Bharatpur for a tour of the world famous bird sanctuary
here. The reserve bosts of river 300 species of resident and migratory birds.
Drive to Bharatpur Morning take a cycle rickshaw ride to watch the birds in
keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary.
Day 08 : Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
This morning drive to the Fatehpur Sikri ( ghost capital) for a tour of the
magnificent and world heritage buildings still in a state of perfect preservation.After
visiting the old mughal capital we continue our drive to the city of Taj Mahal.
Upon arrival we checkinto our prebooked Hotel. Agra was the capital of India
under the Moghuls in the 16th and 17th centuries. Afternoon we see the Agra's
Red Fort, built over three generations by the moghul emperors.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 09 : Agra - Umeria (by overnight train)
Morning we visit for an early morning sunrise to the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum
built by a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
The Building's stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble
and shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking.
Overnight on board the Indian railway.
Day 10 : Arrive Umeria and transfer to Bandhavgarh National Park
Upon arrival at Umeria railway station we are met and transferred to Bandhavgarh
National Park. Bandhavgarh home of white tiger and other species such as Indian
bison, sambar, barking deer & blue bull.Bandhavgarh's large tiger population
offers the best chance to see the elusive cat.
Overnight in the Lodge.
Day 11 : Bandhavgarh
Morning and Afternoon we spent in Game viewing. Here we are able to see the
South Bear, Wild Boar, Leopard and Tiger. The Park is also populated with
India's rare and endangered animals such as Chital , Cinkara, Chowsingha,
Gaur and is rich in Bird.
Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 12 : Bandhavgarh - Kanha National Park
After a morning game drive in Bandhavgarh, travel to Kanha the original country
Kipling so vividly described in his jungle books. Kanha has some 22 species
of mammals; most commonly spotted are languor, jackal, wild pig, spotted deer,
swamp deer, Sambar and black buck.
Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 13 : Kanha
Morning and Afternoon we spent in game viewing.
Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 14 : Kanha - Nagpur (Drive) - Delhi (by flight)
This morning game drive is your last opportunity to enjoy Indian wildlife.
After breakfast, travel to Nagpur, the citrus capital of Maharashtra and a
center for the aboriginal Gond tribes who remained in power until the early
18th Century. After a brief tour of the city, fly back to Delhi.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 15 : Leave Delhi
After what will have been a majestic way to see and experience royal India,
we bid farewell as we are transferred to the airport for our flight back home.
