Discovering Tigers
Tour: Discovering Tigers
Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi, Agra, Gwalior, Orcha, Khajuraho, Ken Wildlife Sanctury, Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park, Jabalpur
Arrive late evening at New Delhi International airport. Upon arrival at International Airport, you will be met by our representative, after a traditional 'Swagat' (Indian welcome consisting of Aarti-Tikka and garlands) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for two nights.
Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would introduce the tour to you and hand over the documents to you.
Welcome to India, or as we say ‘atithi devo bhava’ (the guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!
Day 02: Delhi
Enjoy full day sightseeing of New & Old Delhi.
(Including the Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb and Lutyen's buildings, Jama Masjid, Red Fort and the bazaars of Chandni Chowk)Old Delhi pulses with the energy and colour, the hustle and bustle of thronged bazaars and is laced by a maze of narrow lanes which twist and turn between tall, leaning houses full of the sights, sounds and aromas of the Indian sub-continent. In Old Delhi you will see the famous Red Fort surrounded by shops, and bazaars (built by the Emperor Shah Jehan – the builder of Taj Mahal), the Jama Masjid mosque with its tapering minarets and wonderful marble domes, Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi's business nerve center), the hustle-bustle of everyday Indian life all around you and chattering voices.
Note: The Red Fort is closed on Mondays
New Delhi stands in formal splendour, like a lone sentry guarding an outpost of a long-gone empire. It is a city of wide boulevards, which offers ever-changing perspectives of Lutyen's landscaped city. It is a city rich with formal parks and you will see the magnificent Parliament Building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of the President of India in the 330 acres of land and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens), once the awe-inspiring residence of the British Viceroys and now the Presidential Palace, India Gate (a majestic 42-mts high arch, built as a memorial to the Indian Soldiers killed in World War I), Qutub Minar (the 72.5 mts high tower dating back to 13th century and one of the greatest bequests of Islamic Culture), Humanyun's Tomb (built in the 16th century and architecturally the fore runner of the Taj Mahal, has Mughal Architecture at its graceful best).After finishing the sightseeing tour we drive back to our hotel for Overnight stay
Day 03: Delhi – Agra
Morning drive to Agra (203 kms)
Upon arrival in Agra – check into the hotel
Afternoon visit to witness incomparable Taj Mahal with its’ speculative view, Taj Mahal, the architectural modern day wonder of the world; this monument is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Taj, endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world. The tour continues with a visit to the Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort, which lies, across the river Jamuna..
Overnight at hotel
Day 04: Agra – Gwalior (By Train)
You will be transferred to Agra Cantonment railway station to board the train to Gwalior.
Dep: 08:12 AM / Arr: 09:27 AM (By: Bhopal Shatabdi)
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for two nights stay.
Visit the Jai Vilas Palace in the afternoon.
The Museum boasts of a remarkable collection of artifacts, culled from all over the world. A crystal staircase winds its way up to the spectacular Durbar Hall. The arched ceiling, with stunning gold leaf work, carries two of the world’s largest and most magnificent chandeliers, each weighing over three tons and holding 248 candles. The roof was tested in advance by getting 10 elephants to climb upon it via a two-kilometre ramp.
Day 05: Gwalior
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Gwalior city in the morning.
Gwalior Fort built by Raja Man Singh Tomar, is one of the biggest and best Forts in India. The sights in the city include the Chhatris or Cenotaphs commemorating the rulers of the Scindia dynasty, which ruled the region till independence. The Mansingh Palace built between 1486 to 1517 AD, the Gujari Mahal built by Raja Mansingh in the 15th century for his favourite queen, is interesting sites. The latter now houses an archaeological museum. Sas Bahu ka Mandir is an 11th century temple of Lord Vishnu, while the Teli ka Mandir is an over 300 meter high Vishnu Temple of the 9th century.
Afternoon is at leisure.
Day 06: Gwalior – Orchha
Drive from Gwalior to Orchha, approx two and half hours drive. Check in at your hotel for overnight stay.Afternoon enjoy a walking tour of Orchha city .
Orcha, Once the capital city of Bundela, Orchha is now just a village, set amongst a complex of well-preserved palaces and temples. It’s definitely worth a visit. Orchha was founded in 1531 and it’s golden age was during the first half of the 17th century. A special palace, Jehangir Mahal was built when Jehangir visited the city in 1606. It is of impressive size and there are good views of the countryside from the upper levels.
Visit Raj Mahal nearby has superb murals. Dinman Hardaul’s palace is also interesting palace. Orchha’s worth visiting temples date back to the 17th century. They are still in use today and are visited regularly by thousands of devotees. Ram Raja Temples with its soaring spires. The Lakshmi narayan temple is worth the walk for its well-preserved murals. The walled Phool Bagh gardens, a cool summer retreat, are also worth visiting Other places to see include the dilapidated Sundar Mahal and Chhatris (memorials) of Orchha’s rulers, down by the betwa river.
Day 07: Orchha – Khajuraho
Drive from Orchha to Khajuraho, approx four hours drive.
Check in at your hotel for two nights.
Visit the famous Chandela Dynasty temples in the afternoon.
A thousand years ago, this was the seat of the Chandela Kings who built 85 temples, of which 22 remain in eloquent testimony to the glory of the reign. The famous Chandela Dynasty Temples built between 950 and 1050 AD immortalized in stone is a wealth of sensuous and erotic sculptures, an exquisite depiction of human life and emotions, equating passion with spiritual union.
The sculptures considered most perfect figures achieved in stone, depicts Gods and Goddesses and amorous couples.
Day
08: Khajuraho
Morning walk in the Ken River Wildlife Sanctuary (approx four hours drive)
After lunch at Jungle Lodge, drive back to Khajuraho.
Afternoon is at leisure.
Day 09: Khajurhao – Bandhavgarh
Drive from Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh, approx six hours drive, enroute stop for lunch.
Check in at your hotel for three nights.
Afternoon enjoy a game drive to the National Park by jeep.
Days 10:& 11: Bandhavgarh
OPTIONAL: Morning birding walk in the jungle for 03 hours.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives to the National Park by jeep.
Bandhavgarh National Park with an area of 105 sq km is in the Vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh. There are 32 hills in 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. Over half the area is covered by Sal forest although on the upper slope it is replaced by mixed forest of sali, saj, dhobin, and saja. The marshes support a vast grassland savanna. Before becoming a National Park in 1968, it was the game preserve of the Maharajas of Rewa, a place close by where the White tiger (Albino) originated. Though it involves quite a journey, it has a wide variety of game. Its main wild beasts are tiger, leopard, sloth bear, gaur, sambar, chital, muntjac, nilgai, chinkara, wild pigs. The flowering and fruit trees attract woodland birds, which include green pigeon, jerdon’s leaf bird, crested serpent eagle and variable hawk eagle. There are also interesting cave shrines scattered around the park.
Day 12: Bandhavgarh – Kanha
Drive from Bandhavgarh to Kanha, approx five hours drive.
Check in at your hotel for three nights.
Optional afternoon walk in the Park’s buffer zone.
Days 13 & 14: Kanha
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives to the National Park by jeep.
Kanha is one of India's largest and most remote national parks, covering 1945 sq km of forest and lightly wooded grasslands. An extensive network of rivers and streams supports it. The setting of Kipling’s “Jungle Book”, Kanha National Park has an excellent variety of wildlife including Leopards, Chital, Sambar, three striped palm squirrel, common langur, jackal, wild pig, chital or spotted Deer, Barasingha or swamp Deer, (The park is the only habitat of the rare hardground Barasingha), Blackbug. Indian Hare, Dhole or Indian wild dog, barking deer, Indian Bison or Gaur, Indian Fox, sloth bear, striped hyena, Jungle Cat, Panther, Mouse Deer, Chausingha or four horned antelope, Nilgai or blue bull, Ratel, Indian Porcupine, wolf, Chinkara, Indian Pangolin, the smooth Indian otter, small Indian Civet and, most famously, the tiger. It's possible to make elephant-back excursions into the park in the early morning and evening to see tigers. Although wildlife can be seen throughout the season, sightings increase during the hotter months of March and April, because the animals move out of the tree cover in search of water. The park is closed from July to October.
Afternoon walk in the Park’s buffer zone.
Day 15: Kanha – Jabalpur – Delhi
Early morning drive to Jabalpur airport for flight to Delhi.
You will be met on arrival in Delhi and transferred to your hotel for overnight stay.
Afternoon is at leisure.
Day 16: Departure Delhi
Tour concludes. T4U thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual transfer to International Airport to catch the flight back home
Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi, Agra, Gwalior, Orcha, Khajuraho, Ken Wildlife Sanctury, Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park, Jabalpur
Arrive late evening at New Delhi International airport. Upon arrival at International Airport, you will be met by our representative, after a traditional 'Swagat' (Indian welcome consisting of Aarti-Tikka and garlands) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for two nights.
Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would introduce the tour to you and hand over the documents to you.
Welcome to India, or as we say ‘atithi devo bhava’ (the guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!
Day 02: Delhi
Enjoy full day sightseeing of New & Old Delhi.
(Including the Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb and Lutyen's buildings, Jama Masjid, Red Fort and the bazaars of Chandni Chowk)Old Delhi pulses with the energy and colour, the hustle and bustle of thronged bazaars and is laced by a maze of narrow lanes which twist and turn between tall, leaning houses full of the sights, sounds and aromas of the Indian sub-continent. In Old Delhi you will see the famous Red Fort surrounded by shops, and bazaars (built by the Emperor Shah Jehan – the builder of Taj Mahal), the Jama Masjid mosque with its tapering minarets and wonderful marble domes, Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi's business nerve center), the hustle-bustle of everyday Indian life all around you and chattering voices.
Note: The Red Fort is closed on Mondays
New Delhi stands in formal splendour, like a lone sentry guarding an outpost of a long-gone empire. It is a city of wide boulevards, which offers ever-changing perspectives of Lutyen's landscaped city. It is a city rich with formal parks and you will see the magnificent Parliament Building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of the President of India in the 330 acres of land and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens), once the awe-inspiring residence of the British Viceroys and now the Presidential Palace, India Gate (a majestic 42-mts high arch, built as a memorial to the Indian Soldiers killed in World War I), Qutub Minar (the 72.5 mts high tower dating back to 13th century and one of the greatest bequests of Islamic Culture), Humanyun's Tomb (built in the 16th century and architecturally the fore runner of the Taj Mahal, has Mughal Architecture at its graceful best).After finishing the sightseeing tour we drive back to our hotel for Overnight stay
Day 03: Delhi – Agra
Morning drive to Agra (203 kms)
Upon arrival in Agra – check into the hotel
Afternoon visit to witness incomparable Taj Mahal with its’ speculative view, Taj Mahal, the architectural modern day wonder of the world; this monument is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Taj, endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world. The tour continues with a visit to the Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort, which lies, across the river Jamuna..
Overnight at hotel
Day 04: Agra – Gwalior (By Train)
You will be transferred to Agra Cantonment railway station to board the train to Gwalior.
Dep: 08:12 AM / Arr: 09:27 AM (By: Bhopal Shatabdi)
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for two nights stay.
Visit the Jai Vilas Palace in the afternoon.
The Museum boasts of a remarkable collection of artifacts, culled from all over the world. A crystal staircase winds its way up to the spectacular Durbar Hall. The arched ceiling, with stunning gold leaf work, carries two of the world’s largest and most magnificent chandeliers, each weighing over three tons and holding 248 candles. The roof was tested in advance by getting 10 elephants to climb upon it via a two-kilometre ramp.
Day 05: Gwalior
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Gwalior city in the morning.
Gwalior Fort built by Raja Man Singh Tomar, is one of the biggest and best Forts in India. The sights in the city include the Chhatris or Cenotaphs commemorating the rulers of the Scindia dynasty, which ruled the region till independence. The Mansingh Palace built between 1486 to 1517 AD, the Gujari Mahal built by Raja Mansingh in the 15th century for his favourite queen, is interesting sites. The latter now houses an archaeological museum. Sas Bahu ka Mandir is an 11th century temple of Lord Vishnu, while the Teli ka Mandir is an over 300 meter high Vishnu Temple of the 9th century.
Afternoon is at leisure.
Day 06: Gwalior – Orchha
Drive from Gwalior to Orchha, approx two and half hours drive. Check in at your hotel for overnight stay.Afternoon enjoy a walking tour of Orchha city .
Orcha, Once the capital city of Bundela, Orchha is now just a village, set amongst a complex of well-preserved palaces and temples. It’s definitely worth a visit. Orchha was founded in 1531 and it’s golden age was during the first half of the 17th century. A special palace, Jehangir Mahal was built when Jehangir visited the city in 1606. It is of impressive size and there are good views of the countryside from the upper levels.
Visit Raj Mahal nearby has superb murals. Dinman Hardaul’s palace is also interesting palace. Orchha’s worth visiting temples date back to the 17th century. They are still in use today and are visited regularly by thousands of devotees. Ram Raja Temples with its soaring spires. The Lakshmi narayan temple is worth the walk for its well-preserved murals. The walled Phool Bagh gardens, a cool summer retreat, are also worth visiting Other places to see include the dilapidated Sundar Mahal and Chhatris (memorials) of Orchha’s rulers, down by the betwa river.
Day 07: Orchha – Khajuraho
Drive from Orchha to Khajuraho, approx four hours drive.
Check in at your hotel for two nights.
Visit the famous Chandela Dynasty temples in the afternoon.
A thousand years ago, this was the seat of the Chandela Kings who built 85 temples, of which 22 remain in eloquent testimony to the glory of the reign. The famous Chandela Dynasty Temples built between 950 and 1050 AD immortalized in stone is a wealth of sensuous and erotic sculptures, an exquisite depiction of human life and emotions, equating passion with spiritual union.
The sculptures considered most perfect figures achieved in stone, depicts Gods and Goddesses and amorous couples.
Day
08: KhajurahoMorning walk in the Ken River Wildlife Sanctuary (approx four hours drive)
After lunch at Jungle Lodge, drive back to Khajuraho.
Afternoon is at leisure.
Day 09: Khajurhao – Bandhavgarh
Drive from Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh, approx six hours drive, enroute stop for lunch.
Check in at your hotel for three nights.
Afternoon enjoy a game drive to the National Park by jeep.
Days 10:& 11: Bandhavgarh
OPTIONAL: Morning birding walk in the jungle for 03 hours.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives to the National Park by jeep.
Bandhavgarh National Park with an area of 105 sq km is in the Vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh. There are 32 hills in 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. Over half the area is covered by Sal forest although on the upper slope it is replaced by mixed forest of sali, saj, dhobin, and saja. The marshes support a vast grassland savanna. Before becoming a National Park in 1968, it was the game preserve of the Maharajas of Rewa, a place close by where the White tiger (Albino) originated. Though it involves quite a journey, it has a wide variety of game. Its main wild beasts are tiger, leopard, sloth bear, gaur, sambar, chital, muntjac, nilgai, chinkara, wild pigs. The flowering and fruit trees attract woodland birds, which include green pigeon, jerdon’s leaf bird, crested serpent eagle and variable hawk eagle. There are also interesting cave shrines scattered around the park.
Day 12: Bandhavgarh – Kanha
Drive from Bandhavgarh to Kanha, approx five hours drive.
Check in at your hotel for three nights.
Optional afternoon walk in the Park’s buffer zone.
Days 13 & 14: Kanha
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives to the National Park by jeep.
Kanha is one of India's largest and most remote national parks, covering 1945 sq km of forest and lightly wooded grasslands. An extensive network of rivers and streams supports it. The setting of Kipling’s “Jungle Book”, Kanha National Park has an excellent variety of wildlife including Leopards, Chital, Sambar, three striped palm squirrel, common langur, jackal, wild pig, chital or spotted Deer, Barasingha or swamp Deer, (The park is the only habitat of the rare hardground Barasingha), Blackbug. Indian Hare, Dhole or Indian wild dog, barking deer, Indian Bison or Gaur, Indian Fox, sloth bear, striped hyena, Jungle Cat, Panther, Mouse Deer, Chausingha or four horned antelope, Nilgai or blue bull, Ratel, Indian Porcupine, wolf, Chinkara, Indian Pangolin, the smooth Indian otter, small Indian Civet and, most famously, the tiger. It's possible to make elephant-back excursions into the park in the early morning and evening to see tigers. Although wildlife can be seen throughout the season, sightings increase during the hotter months of March and April, because the animals move out of the tree cover in search of water. The park is closed from July to October.
Afternoon walk in the Park’s buffer zone.
Day 15: Kanha – Jabalpur – Delhi
Early morning drive to Jabalpur airport for flight to Delhi.
You will be met on arrival in Delhi and transferred to your hotel for overnight stay.
Afternoon is at leisure.
Day 16: Departure Delhi
Tour concludes. T4U thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual transfer to International Airport to catch the flight back home
