Tiger Tour Packages- 1 (Best of India With the Tiger)
Duration : 14 nights & 15 days.
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore Tiger Reserve - Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Umaria - Bandhavgarh National Park - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi.
Day 01. Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport our representative will you at the airport arrival lounge, and will provide you transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02. Delhi
Morning after breakfast full day city sightseeing tour Old Delhi & New Delhi. In the evening return to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Old Delhi - the 350-year-old walled city was built by Emperor Shah Jehan in 1648 as his capital. Opposite the fort are the black and white onion dome and minarets of the Jama Masjid, the most elegant mosque in India. Raj Ghat is worth a visit where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948.
New Delhi - the new capital designed by Sir Edward Lutyens. An interesting drive in the one passing through the impressive Rajpath from the World War I memorial arch, the India Gate towards the Presidential Palace. Visit Humayun’s Tomb built in 1565 AD, Safdarjung’s Tomb, the Qutub Minar, 72 meters high and the most curious antique, the uncorroded Iron Pillar, whichdates back to the 4th century AD.
Day 03. Delhi - Jaipur (270 km)
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur, On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening city sightseeing tour of the pink city visit, including the massif City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Natural Observatory), Hawa Mahal (The Palace of winds). Overnight at hotel.
Jaipur, the picturesque capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur, is color washed pink - the color associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. Built in 1727 A.D. by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur displays a remarkable harmony and architectural splendor. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy-tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues that dot the entire city. The only planned city of its time, a formidable wall encircles Jaipur. There is a timeless appeal to Jaipur’s colorful bazaars where one can shop for Rajasthani handlooms and trinkets. Beautiful laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels, once the residence of Maharajas, are worth admiration. Not to mention the ambling camels and cheerful people in multi-hued costumes make your trip to the pink city a memorable one.)
Day 04. Jaipur - Ranthambore (180 km)
Morning an excursion tour to Amber fort. At a short distance of 11 kms . from Jaipur, the Amber Fort complex stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway, with its forbidding ramparts reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake below. One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made later by Sawai Jai Singh. Within the palace are the Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas or the "Hall of Private Audience" and the Sukh Niws where a cool breeze blows across channels of water for the purpose of air-conditioning. Here are the private chambers of the queens with windows having latticed screens so that the ladies could watch the proceedings of the royal court in privacy. There is also the Jai Mandir or the "Temple of Victory", with its famed Sheesh Mahal, the scintillating "Hall of Mirrors". In the afternoon drive to Ranthambore National Park. On arrival check in at the wildlife resorts. Overnight at resorts.
Day 05. Ranthambore National Park
Morning and evening game drive to the national park. 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.
Ranthambore national Park : It spread over 400 sq kms of dry deciduous forest. A perfect natural habitat for tigers, and is set in the Aravalli and Vindhya hills, dotted with pavilions and dominated by a hilltop fort. Ranthambore was one of the hunting preserves of the former rulers of Jaipur and because of this the Maharajas ensured the environment was preserved and the forest and their inhabitants well protected. It has a good population of tiger and their prey species, and has been declared a "Project Tiger" reserve. Wildlife includes blue bull, black buck, spotted deer or cheetal, wild boar, a large variety of bird species and, if very lucky, the rarely seen leopard.
Overnight will be at resort.
Day 06. Ranthambore National Park
Morning and afternoon game drive in to the national park for wildlife viweing. Overnight stay at resort.
Day 07.Ranthambore National Park / Bharatpur (200 km)
Morning after breakfast drive to the Bharatpur national park. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the afternoon bird watching tour to the sanctuary. In the evening enjoy rickshaw ride. Overnight at hotel.
The famous Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary which is a wonder of the natural world and no less worth seeing than the marble mausoleum of the Taj. Here over 350 species of birds find refuge in the 29 sq kms of shallow lakes & wood lands of the park. A third of them are migrants many of whom spend winter in Bharatpur before returning to their breeding grounds as far away as Siberia and Central Asia.
Day 08. Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (70 km)After breakfast drive to Agra, enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Drive to the impressive sandstone fortress of Fatehpur Sikri was built in the 16th century and only occupied for a few years before being abandoned, leaving the buildings in virtually perfect conditions. On arrival in Agra, check into the hotel.
Day 09. Agra / Umaria
visit the Taj Mahal at dawn, Taj is the mausoleum of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved spouse of Shah Jahan, who died in 1630. The Taj complex comprises a forecourt, a lofty entrance, a charming formal Mughal garden with canals and a central tank with a series of fountains, the tomb proper, and an attached mosque on the west and its symmetrical counterpart on the east. The Taj is remarkable for its perfect proportion and rich pietra dura, with minute details executed with great skill. The building, often styled "a dream in marble" is said to have taken at least 22 years (1631-1653) to build.
In the afternoon transfer to the railway station to board the train for Umaria. Overnight on board.
Day 10. Umaria - Bandhavgarh (35 km)
Morning arrive Umaria on arrival meet at the station with our representative and transfer to the Forest resort. Morning free at leisure, in the afternoon we will take you for the safari into the national park. Overnight stay at Forest resort.
Bandhavgarh National Park: Bandhavgarh National Park is spread at vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh National Park consists of a core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km of topography varies between steep ridges, undulating, forest and open meadows. Bandhavgarh National Park is known for the Royal Bengal Tigers. The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known.
in India.
Bandhavgarh National Park was the former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa and at present is a famous natural hub for White Tigers. White Tigers, now a major attraction around the world's zoos, were first discovered in Rewa, not far from here. The terrain is broken, with rocky hill ranges, running roughly east west, interspersed with grassy swamps and forested valleys. Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the finest national park in the India and has the distinction of harboring the highest concentration of tigers per unit area of forest. The Bandhavgarh National Park is spread over on area of 448 sq km with a cross area of 105 sq km. At the center of the park is the bandhavgarh hill, rising 811 meters above sea level and surrounding it are a sloping valleys, These valleys end in small, swampy meadows locally known as “bohera”.
Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968. Since then many steps have been taken to retain Bandhavgarh National Park as an unspoilt national habitat for a variety of wildlife peculiar to the area. These includes gaur (Indian bison), sloth bear, leopard, porcupine, wild boar, sambhar and spotted deer, among others and of course, the tiger.
Day 11. Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning and evening drive into the national park for wilderness experience. Overnight stay at resort.
Day 12. Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning and evening jeep/elephant safari to the national park to explore the wildlife. Overnight stay at resort.
Day 13. Bandhavgarh / Khajuraho ( 275 km)
Drive to Morning after breakfast at the resort drive to Khajuraho. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit the famous Erotic temples. The legendary temples of Khajuraho are an incomparable experience. Acknowledged as one of the world's greatest artistic wonders. Temple dedicated to the Hindu pantheon of Gods are covered in carvings that are a paean to life and love. Built within a short span of a hundred years by the Chandela Rajputs, the 10th century temples lay forgotten until they were discovered in the present century. Of the 85 original temples, 22 have survived till today. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14. Khajuraho - Varanasi
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Varanasi, on arrival check in at the hotel. In the afternoon temple tour of Varanasi. Overnight at hotel.
Varanasi or Banaras is one of the oldest cities of India. This city has found place in the Buddhist scriptures as well the epic of Mahabharata. In Pali language Varanasi was called Banarasi hence it got the name 'Banaras'. Varanasi is also called 'Kashi' or the city of spiritual light. Kashi is the place where Shiva and Parvati stood when the "time started ticking".
This ancient city of India is located on holiest river of India--Ganga. This relation is unique and has attracted thousands of pilgrims. One theory also goes that Varanasi is located on the land between the river Varuna and Assi hence the name Varanasi.
Day 15. Varanasi / Delhi / Departure
Morning enjoy boat cruise on the holy Ganges. In the afternoon transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival transfer to the hotel for fresh - n - up. Late in the afternoon transfer to the international airport time to board flight for onward destination.
Tour and Services Ends.
Tiger Tour Packages- 2 (Tiger Watching Tour With Golden Triangle)
Duration : 05 nights & 06 days.
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Ranthambore National Park - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi.
Day 01: Delhi - Ranthambore
Trasfer to the railway station to board the train for Sawai Madhopur, on arrival meet at the staion and drive to ranthambore National park. On arrival in Ranthambore, check into the wildlife resort. In the afternoon Jeep safari into the national park for animal viewing. Overnight at resort.
Ranthambore national Park : It spread over 400 sq kms of dry deciduous forest. A perfect natural habitat for tigers, and is set in the Aravalli and Vindhya hills, dotted with pavilions and dominated by a hilltop fort. Ranthambore was one of the hunting preserves of the former rulers of Jaipur and because of this the Maharajas ensured the environment was preserved and the forest and their inhabitants well protected. It has a good population of tiger and their prey species, and has been declared a "Project Tiger" reserve. Wildlife includes blue bull, black buck, spotted deer or cheetal, wild boar, a large variety of bird species and, if very lucky, the rarely seen leopard.)
Day 02: Ranthambhore
Morning and evening safari in open trucks and jeeps to Ranthambore national Park and spend time tracking Tigers and viewing other wildlife attractions of the park. Overnight at the resort.
Day 03: Ranthambore - Jaipur (180 km)
Morning safari into the national park to view the wildlife. In the afternoon drive to Jaipur. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Jaipur, the picturesque capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur, is color washed pink - the color associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. Built in 1727 A.D. by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur displays a remarkable harmony and architectural splendor. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy-tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues that dot the entire city. The only planned city of its time, a formidable wall encircles Jaipur. There is a timeless appeal to Jaipur’s colorful bazaars where one can shop for Rajasthani handlooms and trinkets. Beautiful laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels, once the residence of Maharajas, are worth admiration. Not to mention the ambling camels and cheerful people in multi-hued costumes make your trip to the pink city a memorable one.
Day 04: Jaipur
Morning an excursion tour of Amber Fort, In the afternoon Visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Observatory, Hawa Mahal etc.
(At a short distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, the Amer Fort complex stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway, with its forbidding ramparts reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake below. One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made later by Sawai Jai Singh.
Optional - Chokhi Dhani
An evening excursion to Chokhi Dhani complex, ethnic village resort located at a distance of 15 km from Jaipur. Rajasthani village atmosphere is recreated on the sprawling ground & includes the entertainment by folk dancers & musicians. Later drive back to hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra (250 km)
Today we drive to Agra, en route we will visit Fatehpur Sikri (Ghost Capital), the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from the year 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. We visit Emperor Akbar's Residential complex, Mosque & Tomb of Salim Chisti. Continue drive to Agra, on arrival at Agra check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Agra / Delhi (203 km)
Today we visit Taj Mahal, symbol of eternal love, which stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jehan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was completed in 22 years. Further we visit Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white marble & intricate decorations.
We will also visit Sikandara, Akbar's tomb. His son Jahangir completed the construction of the tomb in the year 1613. Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, built by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628. It belongs to the father of Nur Jahan, Ghiyas-ud-Din Beg. He was the Wajir (Chief Minister of Emperor Jehangir). This white marble tomb was. This tomb was the first complete marble Mughal structure. Later in the afternoon drive to Delhi.
Tour and Services Ends
Tiger Tour Packages- 03 (Tiger Search in Central India)
Duration : 08 Nights & 09 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Umaria - Bandhavgarh - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Nagpur - Delhi.
Day 01 : Delhi / Umaria
In the afternoon transfer to the railway station to board the train for Umaria. Overnight on board.
Day 02 : Umaria / Bandhavgarh (30 km)
On arrival at Umaria meet with our representative and drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. On arrival check in at the wildlife resort. Morning free at leisure. In the afternoon Jeep/elephant safari to the national park for wildlife viewing. Overnight at resort.
Bandhavgarh National Park: Bandhavgarh National Park is spread at vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh National Park consists of a core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km of topography varies between steep ridges, undulating, forest and open meadows. Bandhavgarh National Park is known for the Royal Bengal Tigers. The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India.
Bandhavgarh National Park was the former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa and at present is a famous natural hub for White Tigers. White Tigers, now a major attraction around the world's zoos, were first discovered in Rewa, not far from here. The terrain is broken, with rocky hill ranges, running roughly east west, interspersed with grassy swamps and forested valleys. Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the finest national park in the India and has the distinction of harboring the highest concentration of tigers per unit area of forest. The Bandhavgarh National Park is spread over on area of 448 sq km with a cross area of 105 sq km. At the center of the park is the bandhavgarh hill, rising 811 meters above sea level and surrounding it are a sloping valleys, These valleys end in small, swampy meadows locally known as “bohera”.
Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968. Since then many steps have been taken to retain Bandhavgarh National Park as an unspoilt national habitat for a variety of wildlife peculiar to the area. These includes gaur (Indian bison), sloth bear, leopard, porcupine, wild boar, sambhar and spotted deer, among others and of course, the tiger.
Day 03 : Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning jeep/Elephant safari to the national park for Tiger tracking. In the afternoon Jeep safari inside park. Overnight stay at jungle lodge.
Day 04 : Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning and evening Jeep/elephant safari to the national park for wildlife viewing. Overnight stay at resort.
Day 05 : Bandhavgarh / Kanha National Park ( 250 km)
Morning after breakfast at the resort drive to Kanha Natioanal Park. On arrival check in at Kipling camp. Overnight at Kipling camp.
Kanha National Park : Kanha's sal and bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and meandering streams stretch over 940 sq km in dramatic natural splendor. This is original Kipling country, of which he wrote so vividly in his Jungle Book. The same abundance of wildlife species exists today in Kanha National Park, which forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve created in 1974 under Project Tiger. The park is the only habitat of the rare hardground barasingha (Cervus Duvaceli Branderi). In the 1930s, the Kanha area was divided into two sanctuaries: Hallon and Banjar, of 250 sq km and 300 sq km each. Though one of these was subsequently disbanded, the area remained a protected one until 1947. Depletion of the tiger population in the years that followed led to the area being made an absolute sanctuary in 1952. By a special statute in 1955, Kanha National Park came into being. Since then, a series of stringent conservation programmes for the protection of the park's flora and fauna has given Kanha its deserved reputation for being one of the finest and best administered National Parks in Asia, an irresistible attraction for all wildlife lovers and a true haven for its animal and avian population.)
Day 06 : Kanha National Park
Morning and evening jeep/elephant safri to the national park. Overnight at kipling camp.
Day 07 : Kanha National Park
Morning and evening jeep/elephant safri to the national park. Overnight at kipling camp.
Day 08 : Kanha National Park - Nagpur (270 km) - Delhi
Morning after breakfast at the resort, drive to Nagpur airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Departure
Morning after breakfast full day city sightseeing tour Old Delhi & New Delhi.
Old Delhi - the 350-year-old walled city was built by Emperor Shah Jehan in 1648 as his capital. Opposite the fort are the black and white onion dome and minarets of the Jama Masjid, the most elegant mosque in India. Raj Ghat is worth a visit where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948.
New Delhi - the new capital designed by Sir Edward Lutyens. An interesting drive in the one passing through the impressive Rajpath from the World War I memorial arch, the India Gate towards the Presidential Palace. Visit Humayun’s Tomb built in 1565 AD, Safdarjung’s Tomb, the Qutub Minar, 72 meters high and the most curious antique, the uncorroded Iron Pillar, which dates back to the 4th century AD.
Late in the evening transfer to the international airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Tour and Services Ends.
Tiger Tour Packages- 04 (Tiger and Himalaya)
Duration-10 nights & 11 days.
Destinations Covered : Delhi- Corbett National Park- Ranikhet- Kausani- Almora -Nainital -Delhi
Day 01. Delhi - Corbett National Park (280 km)
Morning drive to Corbett National park, on arrival check in at the wildlife resort.
Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.Corbett National park is known for its varied wildlife, and as the site for the launching of Project Tiger. Corbett National Park was one of the nine tiger reserves created at the launch of the Project Tiger in 1973. The original area ofthe Corbett National Park was 323.75 sq. km. to which 197.07 sq. km. was added later. In 1991, an area of 797.72 sq km was added as buffer area of the Corbett Tiger Reserve. It area includes kalagarh forest division and Ramnagar forest division.
The Main animals found in the national park wildlife found in the Corbett National Park include the tiger, elephant, chital, sambar, nilgai, gharial, King Cobra, muntjac, wild boar, hedgehog, common musk shrew, flying fox, Indian Pangolin, and nearly 600 species of birds.)
Day 02. Corbett National Park:
Morning nature walk to the national park, then return to the hotel for breakfast, after a short rest visit to Garjiya Temple along with river Cosi, after lunch game drive to the national park. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03. Corbett - Ranikhet
Morning after breakfast drive to Ranikhet, Situated at 1829 mtrs this sylvan retreat offers an interesting mix of hill & military cultures. According to legends, a queen, in the course of a journey came by this spot & was so enchanted by it that she settled down here. Ranikhet has forest of oak & pine and is a fine place to enjoy a panoramic view of the Himalayas, from the Bhagiriti peaks in the west to the Nanda kot in the east. It is an ideal holiday for nature lovers and its main attractions, apart from it's natural beauty are a golf course, the orchids of Chaubatia and the Jhoola Devi temple. Ranikhet discovered by Lord Mayo in 1869 and developed as a cantonment for the Imperial Soldiers, Ranikhet is perched at an altitude of 1829 meters. Even today it boasts as the home of the Kumaon regiment. Here, time stands still. On arrival check in at the hotel. overnight at hotel.
Day 04. Ranikhet
Morning after breakfast, visit the ridge which offers a breathtaking view of Mt. Nanda Devi. Later continue to the Golf course at Upat, the government fruit garden and the Research Station at Chaubatia. O/N stay at Hotel.
Day 05. Ranikhet - Kausani (60 km)
Morning after breakfast drive to Kausani, on arrival check in at the hotel. Kausani offering excellent views of the Trishul, Nanda Devi and Pancha Chulli, there are very few places in the Himalayas which can compare with the beauty of Kausani - A picturesque hill station famous for its scenic splendor and its spectacular 300 km-wide majestic view of the Himalayas. It has its everything for a nature lover. Kausani is frequented by tourists for the panoramic views of the Himalayas. Frozen in time, this backdrop makes Kausani the perfect place for a holiday with the family. rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06. Kausani
Early morning starts your day with the view of Sunrise on the Himalayan range and after breakfast visit to Baijnath Temple. In the evening return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Well known for the beauty of its landscape and the warmth of its welcome, Kausani offers the mind-boggling panoramic view of the Kumaon Himalayas. View the changing moods of the high Himalayan peaks like the Nanda Devi, Trishul, and the Nandakot.
Tours to Bajinath Temple The hill resort of Kausani offers several vantage points from where one can have a mesmerizing view of the vistas and photogenic scenery of the landscape including the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. Another major attraction of the hill resort of Kausani is the Anashakti Ashram. The Anashakti Ashram has the proud privilege of being associated with Mahatma Gandhi, who is considered to be one of the greatest personalities of the 20th century.
Today the Ashram serves as the resting place for the tourists who experience complete peace after a sightseeing tour.
Day 07. Kausani - Almora
Morning after breakfast drive to Almora. on arrival check in at the hotel. rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08. Almora
Morning after breakfast sightseeing tour of Almora. visit including Public Museaum, Nanada Devi Temple, Chetai Temple, Deear park. Overnight at hotel.
Public Museum in Almora (Collecation of art and crafts of Uttaranchal) Near Almora bus stand is the Govind Vallabh Pant Public Museum. This museum provides a deep insight of the development of art, culture, life style of this region. It has a very rich collection items relating to Archaeological, Historic and cultural significance.
Nanda Devi Temple - Almora This ancient temple is one of the main attractions of Almora town. This temple is hundreds of year old and carries deep faith of many people from this area. The images and statues on walls of this temple are intricately and delicately carved. They are very attractive and almost true to life depiction has been done. Every year a fair, Nanda Devi Fair, is organized in Almora.
Day 09. Almora - Nainital (75 km)
Morning after breakfast drive to Nainital, on arrival check in at the hotel. rest of the day free at leisure. Overnigh at hotel.
Day 10. Nainital
Morning after breakfast lake tour visit Including Sattal, Bhimtal, Naukuchiyatal, Nainital, in the afternoon enjoy boat ride on Naini Lake. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11. Nainital - Delhi (382 km)
Morning after breakfast drive back to Delhi.
Tours and travel services end.