Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Central India Tiger Tour

Central India Tiger Tour

Destinations Covered:
Delhi – Nagpur – Pench – Kanha – Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho – Jhansi - Agra – Delhi

Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days

DAY 1 : ARRIVAL DELHI
You will be received at the Delhi Airport and greeted by the envoy sent by us, who will also escort you to the hotel.Delhi is the capital of India. The history of the city goes back to the days of the Mughal Emperors. Delhi has a composite culture, a rich blend of ethnicity and modernism blended together. A visit to Delhi opens a door to the kaleidoscopic life in India.Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2 : DELHI

After breakfast, the day’s excursion to Old and New Delhi would begin.Visit Raj Ghat - the place where the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, Jama Masjid - the biggest mosque in India, Red Fort – a splendid fort built by the Mughals, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar, Rajpath. On the way you can also see the India Gate, Parliament House and the President’s House. Spend the night at the hotel.

DAY 3: DELHI – NAGPUR – PENCH

Start the day with breakfast, after which a flight would take you to Nagpur at 0850 hours. Drive to Pench for an Evening Safari.The National Park named Pench has acquired its name from the River Pench that flows through the park. This region is spread across 758 square kilometers.Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 4: PENCH

Enjoy a Morning and Evening Safari at Pench.Established as a Tiger Reserve in 1992, the region is home to Tigers, Chital, Sambhar, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Jackal, Leopard, Porcupine, Jungle Cat, Fox, Striped Hyena and Barking Deer. There are also over 170 species of birds such as Peafowl, Crow Pheasant, Racket-Tailed Drongo, Magpie Robin, Egret and Herons.Retire for the night at the hotel.

DAY 5: PENCH – KANHA
Set out for Kanha after a short Morning Safari at Pench.Kanha National Park covers 940 sq kilometers and is the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s famous work ‘ The Jungle Book’. This British author wrote many books about this region. The park is divided into two sanctuaries Hallon and Banjar.tay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 6: KANHA
There will be a morning and an evening tour to the forest at Kanha. wealth of wildlife can be spotted at Kanha. The park provides a natural habitat to Tigers, Common Grey Langur, Wild Boar, Gaur, Chital, Chousingha, Sambar and Barasingha or Swamp deer and also a wide species of birds to name a few.pend the night at the hotel.

DAY 7: KANHA – BANDHAVGARH
After a brief Morning Safari, set out for Bandhavgarh.Bandhavgarh National Park is situated in Madhya Pradesh and was declared a national park in 1968. It covers an area of105 sq km. The density of the tiger population is said to be highest at Bandhavgarh.Overnight halt at the hotel.

DAY 8: BANDHAVGARH
There will be a Morning and Evening safari at Bandhavgarh.atch Tigers and several bird species like White Throated Kingfisher, Red Rumped Swallow, Pied Kingfisher, Laughing Dove, Bonelli’s Eagle and many more. Also observe the park’s rich biodiversity.Spend the night at the hotel.

DAY 9: BANDHAVGARH – KHAJURAHO
Enjoy the drive to Khajuraho and check into the hotel on arrival. Indulge in sightseeing soon after.agnificent Indian Architectural splendor characterizes the temples at Khajuraho. A world heritage site, its is known for amazing sculptures and erotic statues. Other important tourist destinations here are the Dhanteshwari temple, the Kailash & Kotumsar temple and the Chitrakote Waterfall. Overnight halt at Khajuraho.

DAY 10: KHAJURAHO – JHANSI – AGRA
After Khajuraho your next destination shall be Agra where you will reach via train.gra has been the capital of the nation during the Mughal Era several times. This city is Uttar Pradesh is famous the world over for the beautiful Taj Mahal.each the city during late evening and retire for the night after check in.

DAY 11 : AGRA – DELHI
Explore Agra after breakfast.t the Taj Mahal people come to visit the greatest monument built for love. Emperor Shah Jahan built this tomb in memory of his most beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Agra Fort is also one of the most renowned sites of tourist attraction in India, and is an elegant fort in red sandstone and marble.

After sightseeing, travel back to Delhi. On arrival you shall be transferred to the International airport in order to board a flight to your home country.