Tiger Trails in India
Mumbai-Nagpur-Kanha-Bandhavgarh-Khajuraho-Jhansi-Agra-Sawai Madhopur-Jaipur-Delhi
Day 1: Mumbai
Begin your trip right at the Mumbai Airport where you are accorded a traditional welcome to mark your arrival in this beautiful country. After check in and some rest at the hotel, gear up to explore the modern yet traditional beauty of Mumbai
Board the morning flight to arrive into the city of Nagpur from where you shall be driving into the wilderness of Kanha National park (260 kms- 5.5 hrs.). Popular for being the inspiration of the Rudyard Kipling novel, “Jungle Book”, the park is home to the rare hard ground swamp deer in addition to the tigers that live
Transcend back into the time when the barefooted Mowgli padded along the dusty trails of Kanha in Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book with the day’s jungle safari. The thrilling ravines and lush sal and bamboo forests of the jungle make for a compelling home for a large number of Royal Bengal Tigers, sloth bear, leopards, Indian wild hogs and Barasinghas. Spend the day in the wilderness with an adventurous jungle safari among the wild habitants of the forest.
Day 4: Kanha
Today, the morning starts with a thrilling jungle safari in the Kanha woods. Therein get ready for a relaxing drive to the Bandhavgarh wildlife area. The day is spent in the morning safari as well as the drive itself. Located in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, the place is said to have the highest density of
Day 5: Kanha
Today, the day is all about exploring the wild of Bandhavgarh. The original home of the white tigers, Bandhavgarh has often been called as the best place in the world to view tigers. The place was named after the highest hill named Bandhavgarh located right in the centre of the same. Once the seat of Rewa rulers, the place degraded after independence of India and abolition of the
Day 6: Kanha - Bandhavgarh
After a thrilling wildlife safari in the morning, its time for a relaxing drive to the famous cultural destination of India- Khajuraho. Located in the Chattarpur District of Madhya Pradesh, the place is home to the largest group of medieval Jain and Hindu temples containing the famous erotic sculptures that are a modern proof of India’s Kamasutra past. Depicting the erotic desires, the place was built by the Chandela monarchs so as to give boys living in hermitages a start on the worldly desires. Also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as one of the seven wonders of India, the temples are home to erotic art outside the temples or near the deities. Overnight in an exciting Khajuraho hotel. Meals: B
Day 7: Bandhavgarh
Often referred to as the Kamasutra Temple, the erotic
Day 8: Bandhavgarh
Home to the famous <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A09','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Taj Mahal</a>, Agra was one of the premier cities of India under the last Lodhi sultan as well as the Mughal empire. Visit the stunning Agra Fort famous for its royal pavilions, grand courtyards and palaces that offer a fitting testimony of the Great Mughal Empire in the country. The city is also home to one of the world’s greatest monuments that embodies the true spirit of love- <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A09','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Taj Mahal</a>. No trip to the city is complete without a visit to these landmark monuments that make for the best of Indian history. There is also the abandoned city of <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A11','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Fatehpur Sikri</a> on the cards that conjure the mystery of India’s past with its glorious courtyards and majestic palaces. Built in 1569 by Emperor Akbar and later deserted due to the failure of its water supply system, the place is still a true historical city with all the trappings. Meals: B
Day 9: Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho
Breakfast is followed by drive to one of the most famous national parks of the country- Ranthambore National Park. Located in the Sawai Madhopur region of Rajasthan, the place was once the hunting grounds for the Maharajas of Jaipur. Famous for its tigers, the place is counted among one of the best places in the country to catch these majestic predators in action in their natural surroundings. A treat for every nature as well as wildlife lover, the place brings you up close and personal with a gamut of chirpy birds, verdant greenery and wild animals in addition to the priceless sighting of tigers roaming round freely.
Day 10: Khajuraho
Explore more of the former princely hunting grounds of Ranthambore which are considered to be one of the best places to see the majestic tigers. Sprawling over an undulating and varying landscape, the place has a kaleidoscope of sceneries ranging from sharp conical Aravali hills to gentle slopes of Vindhyas. Tigers are not the only attraction of this place. Several other attractions of the park that you will be exploring during your safaris include a tenth century fort located in the heart of the park, the great Boundary Fault where the Vindhyas meet the Aravallis as well as Rivers Banas and Chambal located on the two corners of the park. To add more to the wilderness of the place, there are marsh crocodiles, hyenas, jackals, ubiquitous langurs, bears, leopards and various other wildlife species.
This morning, after breakfast, depart for the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur. Once in this historic city, head out for a sightseeing tour of the city. This capital city of Rajasthan has all the trappings of a modern day metropolis but still retains the age old charm that surprises the travellers with its historic flavour. Stunning forts and havelis lining up every lane and corner make the place a standing reminder of the lingering romance and chivalry of the bygone era. Overnight stay in the city.
Head out for a visit to the honey coloured fortress of Amer Fort located in the Aravali Hills, north of the town centre. Built in a unique hybrid Hindu Muslim style, this massive fort complex was once the royal palace of Kachwahas dating back to the time of Raja Man Singh. Some of the memorable views of the place include the Sheesh Mahal that has thousands of mirror tiles adorning its tiles and ceiling. The majesticity of the place has the ability to grip the imagination of any seasoned traveler. Afternoon leaves you free to explore the colourful lanes of Jaipur and its bustling markets where you can get some ethnic jewelry and traditional handicrafts that the place is famous for.
Day 13: Agra
Breakfast is followed by departure to the capital city of Delhi that
Day 14: Agra
The end of your adventure comes in the capital city of Delhi
Day 15: Agra - Sawai Madhopur
Trip ends in Delhi with transfers to airport to board flight for
