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Tiger Safari Tour of India
Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations: Bangalore - Mysore - Nagarhole -
Bandipur - Madumalai - Coonoor - Ooty - Coimbatore - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarokom
- Aleppey - Cochin - Bangalore.
 Day
01 : Delhi:
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international
airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer to your hotel.
Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis
with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect
introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window
to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi - Ranthambore:
By Train 400 km in 4 hr
Transfer to the station for train to SAWAI MADHOPUR after breakfast.
Reach and transfer to the resort. Evening free at the resort and you
can relax or watch some slides on the tiger.
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, at the junction of the Aravalis and the
Vindhyas, is a unique example of natural and historical richness,
standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of
eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur. Get in
tune with nature for a luxury holiday in the heart of the jungle.
Ranthambhore National Park has come to be known as "The land
of the Tiger", where most of the documented footage of this majestic
beast has been recorded.
 It
spreads over a highly undulating topography varying from gentle to
steep slopes; from flat topped hills of the Vindhyas to the conical
hillocks and sharp ridges of the Aravalis, from wide and flat valleys
to narrow rocky gorges. An important geological feature the 'Great
Boundary Fault' where the Vindhya plateaus meet the Aravali hill ranges,
meanders through the Reserve. The National Park is bound by the rivers
Chambal in the south and Banas in the north.
Tiger, at the apex of the food chain, lord over the kingdom in a subtle
way. Solitary by nature, it operates in stealth. Therefore tiger sightings,
frequent as they are, are always a matter of chance. However, even
evidences of tiger's activities are very exciting.
The other kinds of cats found in Ranthambhore are Leopard (Panthera
pardus), Caracal (Felis caracal), Leopard Cat (Felis bengalensis),
Fishing Cat (Felis viverrina) and the Jungle Cat (Felis chaus). Besides
the big cats, the other large predators found in Ranthambhore include
Sloth Bear, Striped Hyena, Wolf, Wild dog (or Dhole), Jackal, Indian
Fox, Palm Civet, Small Indian Civet, Common Indian Mongoose, Small
Indian Mongoose, Ratel (or Honey Badger), Marsh Crocodile and the
Indian Python.
Overnight will be at resort.
Day 03 : Ranthambhore:
Wake up early morning and leave for your safari into the National
Park. Track the tigers and other wildlife through the morning. Return
to the resort / lodge by 1000 in the morning and have breakfast.
Freshen up and either spend time at the pool or visit the town. You
could also go for a nice visit to the temple on top of the fort.
In the afternoon have lunch and then leave again for you afternoon
safari. The safari will be till evening 1700 - 1800 hr and then return
to the resort / lodge.
Dinner will be at the resort and retire early for the night. Overnight
will be at Ranthambhore.
Day 04 : Ranthambore - Agra:
By Road 220 km in 6 hr
Proceed to Agra after breakfast.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed
the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the
Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}.
Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices,
of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies,
and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals
still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects
its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling
streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma
of Mughlai cuisine.
Reach Agra. Check in at hotel.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 05 : Agra - Umaria (Bandavgarh):
By Overnight train
Proceed to visit Taj after breakfast. Enjoy battery van ride to the
Taj.
TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural
wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's
visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial
to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to
be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad
Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry,
the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately
carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
Proceed for sightseeing to the AGRA FORT - Built by the famed
Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red
sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which
is a major tourist attraction.
Visit Itmadullah's Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her
father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).
You will be transferred to station for train to UMARIA. Overnight
will be on train.
Day 06 : Arrive at Bandavgarh:
Reach UMARIA and transfer to Bandavgarh. Reach and enjoy breakfast.
 Bandavgarh
is a new National Park with a very long history. Set among the Vindhya
hills of Madhya Pradesh with an area of 168sq miles (437sq km) it
contains a wide variety of habitats and a high density of game, including
a large number of Tigers. This is also the White tiger country. These
have been found in the old state of Rewa for Many years. Maharaja
Martand Singh captured the last known in 1951. This white Tiger, Mohun
is now stuffed and on display in the Palace of Maharaja of Rewa. Prior
to becoming a National Park, the forests around Bandavgarh had long
been maintained as a Shikargah, or game preserve of the Maharaja of
Rewa. The Maharaja and his guests carried out hunting - otherwise
the wildlife was well protected. It was considered a good omen for
Maharaja of Rewa to shoot 109 tigers. His Highness Maharaja Venkat
Raman Singh shot 111 Tigers by 1914.
There are 32 hills in this part of the park, which has a large natural
fort at its center. The fort's cliffs are 2625 feet (800 meters) high,
1000 feet (300 meters) above the surrounding countryside. Winter temperatures
(Nov-mid-February) vary from almost freezing at night to around 68
degree Fahrenheit in the daytime. Summer nights are also cooler than
the daytime temperatures, which rise to 104 degree Fahrenheit. This
park is closed during the breeding season, which coincides with the
monsoon (July-October). Rainfall in the park averages 50 inches (120cm)
per year.
Bandavgarh is justifiably famous for its Tigers, but it has a wide
range of other game. The undergrowth is not as dense as in some northern
terai forests, but the best time to see the park inhabitants is still
the summer months when water becomes scarce and the undergrowth dies
back.
Proceed for full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris
with lunch break in-between)
Overnight will be in the lodge.
 Day
7 : Bandavgarh:
Breakfast will be in the lodge.
Proceed for full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris
with lunch break in-between)
Trip to the Bandavgarh Fort: The oldest fort in India - considered
to be more than 2500 years. One-hour trek up the fort is worth the
effort. The charm of this trek lies in discovering these monuments
in the jungle, unspoiled and unexplored. Some of the statues lie off
the main path and so it is best to take a guide. Apart from the avatars,
well worth seeing are three small temples of around the 12th century.
These temples are deserted but the fort is still used as a place of
worship. Kabir Das, the celebrated 16th century saint, once lived
and preached here. The natural ramparts of the fort give breathtaking
view of the surrounding countryside. The fort still belongs to the
Maharaja of Rewa and permission is required to visit it. However permission
is available locally and no trip to Bandhavgarh is complete without
making an effort to climb up the fort. The staff of the resort carries
your lunch while you are busy negotiating the trek to the fort.
Overnight will be at the resort.
Day 8 : Bandavgarh - Kanha:
By Road 255 km in 6 hr
After breakfast drive to Kanha.
This is the place that has been described by RUDYARD KIPLING in his
great book "The Jungle Book". Located in the Mandla district
of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha National Park is a tiger reserve that extends
over an area of over 940 square km. A horseshoe shaped valley bounded
by the spurs of the Mekal presents an interesting topography. Steep
rocky escarpments along the edges offer breathtaking views of the
valley. Realizing the danger on the Tiger population in the country,
the Government started the "Project Tiger" at Kanha and
in 1974 the area was declared a Tiger reserve. The park is also the
habitat of the high ground Barasingha.
In 1930s, the Kanha area was divided into two sanctuaries - Hallon
and Banjar of 250kms to 300kms each. Though one of these was subsequently
disbanded .The area remained a protected one until 1947. Depletion
of the tiger population in the year that followed led to the area
being made an absolute sanctuary in 1952.
Patient watching should reward the visitor, with a sight of Indian
Fox, Sloth bear, Striped hyena, Jungle cut, Lepord, Mouse Deer, Chausingha
or four horned antelope, Nilgai, Ratel and Porcupine Kanha has some
200 species of birds. Watchers should station themselves in the hills,
where the mixed and bamboo forests harbour many species and in the
grassy forest clearings. Water birds can be seen near the park's many
rivulets and at Sarvantal, a pool that is frequented by water birds
and the area in front of the museum.
Reach in the afternoon and relax at the resort.
Overnight will be at the Kanha Resort.
Day 9 : Kanha:
Breakfast will be at the resort.
Proceed for full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris
with lunch break in-between)
Overnight will be at the resort.
Day 10 : Kanha:
Breakfast will be at the resort.
Proceed for full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris
with lunch break in-between)
Overnight will be at the resort.
Day 11 : Kanha - Nagpur:
By Road 240 km in 5 hr
Proceed for the morning safari into forest.
Proceed to NAGPUR after breakfast.
Stop at PENCH for lunch and a short safari to spot wild dogs.
Reach and relax at the hotel. Overnight will be at Nagpur.
Day 12 : Delhi:
Nagpur - Delhi: By Air in the morning
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Check in at hotel for the
day.
Start with the sightseeing of Old Delhi. The tour will begin with
a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; drive past
the Red Fort continuing to the Jama Masjid by bicycle rickshaws, one
of Asia's largest mosques. The magnificent Red Fort, overlooking the
river Jamuna was built during the years 1638 - 48 when the Moghul
Empire was at its peak. The tour continues to Jama Masjid, one of
Asia's largest mosques and which is viewed from the outside.
People stream in and out of the mosque continuously and the presence
of a nearby bazaar means that the area is rarely quiet.
Enjoy the rickshaw ride at Old Delhi.
After visiting Old Delhi, you will be driven to New Delhi, which reflects
the legacy the British left behind. The division between New and Old
Delhi is the division between the capitals of the British and the
Mughals respectively. The division in the walled city and New Delhi
also marks the division in the life-styles. The walled city is all
tradition where one will be able to glean a past life-style in all
its facets, colours and spells. New Delhi in contrast, is a city trying
to live up to the best of 21st century standards.
 Imperial
Delhi will include the Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower in India.
The tour also includes a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament
building and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the President's residence. If
time permits then visit the Lotus temple located in south of Delhi.
It is lotus shaped and has rightly been given the name. It is made
of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. It is open to all faiths and
is an ideal place for meditation and obtaining peace and tranquility.
Its founder, Bahaullah (1817-1892), is regarded by Bahai as the most
recent in the line of Messengers of God that stretches back beyond
recorded time and that includes Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Zoroaster,
Christ and Muhammad.
Enjoy the FAREWELL DINNER with DANCES SHOW and proceed to the airport
in time for flight home.
TOUR ENDS
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
- DOUBLE SHARING ACCOMMODATION AT MENTIONED HOTELS,
- GUIDED SIGHTSEEING TOURS OF AGRA AND DELHI,
- ALL AIR-CONDITIONED CAR TRANSFERS WITH DRIVER,
- ASSISTANCE AT THE AIRPORTS/STATIONS,
- DAILY BUFFET BREAKFASTS,
- ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES,
- SAFARIS INCLUDED AT ALL NATIONAL PARKS,
- ALL MEALS AT RANTHAMBHORE, BANDAVGARH AND KANHA,
- AIR-CONDITIONED TRAIN FARES INCLUDED,
- ELEPHANT JOY RIDE AT BANDAVGARH,
- ECONOMY CLASS AIRFARE FROM NAGPUR TO DELHI,
- NATIONAL PARK PERMITS INCLUDED AND
- ALL MEET AND ASSIST SERVICES.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:
| CITY |
1ST CLASS HOTELS & LODGES |
NIGHTS |
| DELHI |
THE PARK |
01 |
| RANTHAMBHORE |
SHERBAGH |
02 |
| AGRA |
TAJ VIEW |
01 |
| BANDAVGARH |
ROYAL TIGER RESORT |
02 |
| KANHA |
TULI TIGER RESORT |
03 |
| NAGPUR |
TULI INTERNATIONAL |
01 |
| DELHI |
THE PARK |
01 |
PRICE: (PER PERSON IN US$)
| OCCUPANCY DETAILS |
TOUR PRICE |
| Double Occupancy |
1999 |
NOTE:
1. Please note that personal expenses, tips, etc. are not included
along with camera charges at the monuments or parks. All rates are
per person.
2. Monument entrances are not included.
3. The journey between Ranthambhore and Bharatpur could be by fast
express train in 3 hr depending on the day of the week.
4. All hotels suggested are subject to availability.
5. There are two safaris everyday.
6. The elephant rides at Kanha and Bandavgarh are subject to National
Park regulations.
7. TIGER SHOW will be included if available.
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