India Big Cat Tiger Project 15 days

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This tour of India is a blend of views of wildlife and historical monuments. In this tour, you will see Royal Bengal Tiger and other wild animals while doing jeep safari in Bandhavgarh National Park and Kanha National Park. Apart from this, you will see wildlife in Ranthambore National Park which was once the hunting ground of Maharajas. At Ranthambore Sanctuary you will also see ruins of ancient palaces in which wildlife now roam. You will also visit the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary where you will be able to see hundreds of species of birds and also see rare species of Siberian Crane. Apart from wildlife, you will also see the monuments associated with the oldest history of India including Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, the beautiful Taj Mahal of Agra, Orchha Fort, and the beautifully sculpted temples of Khajuraho, etc. This tour will provide you an opportunity to see both the wildlife and ancient heritage of India.

Day 1 Delhi

Today you will set foot on the great land of India. You will be welcomed at your arrival at Delhi International Airport and you will be provided with the necessary support. Full stop after that you will be transferred to your hotel in a comfortable car. If time allows after this, you can visit the beautiful markets around or you can relax in the hotel and prepare yourself for a beautiful journey starting the next day.

Day 2 Delhi

Today you will spend the whole day visiting the sightseeing of Delhi, which will start from Old Delhi. You will get a panoramic view of the Red Fort in Old Delhi and then visit the Jama Masjid. You will visit the narrow streets of the traditional traders' market called Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi and then visit Rajghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. In the afternoon, he will visit Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb located in New Delhi and will also see India Gate, Parliament House, and ancient government buildings.

Day 3 Delhi - Jaipur (260 Kms/06 Hrs)

This morning we will have breakfast and travel to Jaipur and will see the countryside on the way. By reaching Jaipur in the afternoon, we will be check-in in the hotel. Afternoon, you will visit the sightseeing places located in Jaipur City, which include the Jaipur City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal, etc. All these beautiful monuments are made of pink sandstone and are very beautiful. In this ancient city, you will get a glimpse of Indian history, heritage, and beautiful culture.

Day 4 Jaipur - Ranthambore (170 Kms/04 Hrs)

After breakfast in the morning, you will walk to visit Amber Fort. To reach this huge fort on a hilltop, you will go riding a decorated elephant. Behind the high walls of this fort are beautiful palaces whose inside walls are beautifully painted with beautiful carvings, precious stones, and mirror settings. The lake situated in front of the fort gives a very breathtaking view of this fort. In the afternoon you will go to Ranthambore and reach there and check-in the hotel. The Ranthambore National Park Sanctuary is considered to be the best place for tiger sightings and photographs. The sanctuary is spread over 352 square kilometers and more than three hundred species of birds are found in it. This wildlife sanctuary also has ruins of kilos and palaces built in the 10th century, in which you will see animals like tigers, hyenas, jackals, and foxes roaming around.

Day 5 Ranthambore

Today you will go to Jungle Safari at Ranthambore Sanctuary. The sanctuary is filled with ancient banyan and peepal trees and is a large dry deciduous forest with grasslands. In this forest, you will see the ruins of the palaces flowing in the forest, which are a testimony to the forgotten memories of ancient war yogi. Riding to victory you will be able to enjoy seeing tigers, leopards, bears, crocodiles, sambar, chital, nilgai, wild boar, chinkara, hyena, jackal, etc. in the park and you can capture these beautiful creatures in your camera. Once in the evening, you will go for a jungle safari.

Day 6 Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra (280 Kms/06 Hrs)

You will travel from Ranthambore to Agra in the morning. On the way, you will stop for sightseeing in Bharatpur. Bharatpur was Matsya Desh 5000 years ago in the Mahabharata period and according to mythological history, the Pandavas spent the 13th year of exile. Some of the best relics of ancient times are preserved in the Bharatpur Museum. Bharatpur has Keoladeo National Park, which is the finest bird sanctuary in India. Here migratory birds of hundreds of species are seen. You will see the birds of this sanctuary riding here and take pictures of them. After this, you will reach Agra in the evening and check-in at the hotel.

Day 7 Agra

Today's excursion will start from the Taj Mahal after having breakfast. This beautiful monument is a white marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The marble of the Taj Mahal looks like shining silver with the first ray of dawn. The fine and beautiful Nakasha built on the walls here is very beautiful. In the afternoon you will go to see the Red Fort of Agra. This huge fort made of double walls has four entrances, beautiful palaces, courts, mosques, bathrooms, gardens, and many grand pavilions. The most beautiful palace here is the Jahangiri Palace, built by Emperor Akbar for his Hindu queen Jodha Bai. All the structures here are made of red sandstone.

Day 8 Agra - Jhansi - Orchha - Khajuraho (175 Kms/04 Hrs)

In the morning you will be transferred to the railway station from where you will take a train to Jhansi. You will travel from Jhansi to Khajuraho and stop to see the sights of Orchha on the way. Orchha was founded in the 11th century by the kings of the Chandel dynasty. The main scenic spot here is the Orchha Fort Complex which is situated on an island on the Betwa River. Apart from this, Rajaram Temple is another interesting place in Orchha. After visiting Orchha, reach Khajuraho and check-in at the hotel.

Day 9 Khajuraho

Today is a day dedicated to the beautiful temples of Khajuraho. The temples of Khajuraho were founded by the Chandela dynasty in 959 A.D. These temples have the most closed form of Hindu architecture and sculpture. In the morning, you will walk to visit groups of Eastern and Western temples. The beautiful sculptures built in the temples here are a tribute to the value of life. In these temples, there are also past images related to the life of the Chandel dynasty. The idols here celebrate the kings of the Chandela dynasty. Afternoon you will go for a tour of the southern temple groups.

Day 10 Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh (270 kms/06 hrs)

After having breakfast in the morning, we will travel to Bandhavgarh and pass through the countryside on the way. Bandhavgarh National Park is a 400-square-km sanctuary located on the Vidyanchal hills. The region has dense forests and open grasslands that structure a favorable environment for the Bengal tiger. You will check in the hotel by reaching here in the evening.

Day 11 Bandhavgarh

Today is a day dedicated to the wild environment and wildlife viewing. You will board your jeep for a jungle safari in the morning. The naturalist will take you to places where you will be able to easily see Royal Bengal Tiger and other wild animals. After the morning jungle safari is over, you will return to the hotel and have breakfast. After this, in the late afternoon, you will once again go for a jungle safari and see the wild animals again. Here you will get to see the white tiger beside the Bengal tiger.

Day 12 Bandhavgarh - Kanha (230 kms/5 Hrs)

This morning you will travel to Kanha National Park and stop in some rural areas on the way and meet the local people and throw light on their lives. Kanha National Park is one of the finest sanctuaries in India spread over 940 square kilometers. This park is not only famous for its wildlife but besides, the beautiful natural scenery here is equally attractive. The most famous place here is Bummy Dadar which is the most famous sunset point here.

Day 13 Kanha

The jungle safari will start early in the morning. This national park has the highest tiger population and apart from this, there are other animals like sand leopard, hyena, deer, wild boar, wild ca, jackal, and monkey of many species. Kanha National Park also has over 200 species of birds. After returning from the jungle safari in the morning you will have breakfast at the hotel. And after resting in the day, you will go back to the forest for an evening safari again in the late afternoon.

Day 14 Kanha - Jabalpur (165 kms/4 hrs)

After having breakfast, spend some time in the morning in Kanha National Park while looking at the surrounding natural scenery. Later you will travel to Jabalpur and see the views of the countryside on the way. After reaching Jabalpur, in the evening you can tell about your choice while walking around and shopping.

Day 15 Jabalpur - Delhi

After breakfast in the morning, you will be transferred to Jabalpur airport to board the flight for Delhi, where you will board your flight back to your country.

What's included

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Inclusions

  • 14 nights' accommodation
  • 14 breakfasts, 6 lunch, 6 dinner
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle including railway station/airport transfer, journey as per the itinerary
  • Rickshaw ride in Delhi
  • Local Naturalist during the jeep safaris
  • Morning & evening shared jeep safaris at Ranthambhore National Park
  • Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur bird sanctuary
  • 02 private jeep safaris at Bandhavgarh National Park
  • 02 private jeep safaris at Kanha National Park
  • Agra - Jhansi train ticket in an air-conditioned chair car
  • Monuments fees for one visit in each monument as per the itinerary
  • Language speaking guide for sightseeing in each city
  • Current Govt. Service tax

Exclusions

  • Entry visa
  • International flights
  • Domestic flight from Jabalpur to Delhi
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Laundry
  • Alcohol beverages

Details

Available in

Dutch, English, French, German, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Japanese
(Suahili, Arabic, Korean)


Available for

Children, Students, Adults, Seniors



Departure & Return

Start city: New Delhi , India

Pick up times available: 12:00

Pick up location: Delhi International Airport

Ends at: Delhi International Airport

Nearest airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)



Eco Features:

  • Education & exploration
    Education & exploration
    The product is educational rather than entertainment focused - it respects and gives insight into local traditions and/or environment
  • Interaction with locals or nature
    Interaction with locals or nature
    The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing the nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and environment
  • Licensed tour guide

Cancellation policy

0% cancellation fee - 7 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 3-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-2 days before the travel date

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from £1141 per person