Tigers In India

Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi, Ranthambore, Bharatpur, Agra, Bandhavgarh, Pench

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
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 – Sawai Madhopur (Kota Jan Shatabdi 1310/1800) – Ranthambore
Morning after breakfast time at leisure. Later we checkout from hotel and transfer to New Delhi Railway station to catch the shatabdi Express train to Sawai Madhopur
Ranthambore National Park, Located at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range, this is one of the finest places to view animals, especially as they are used to being stared at here.The park covers an area of Approximately 400 sq Km and if combined it with the area of sawai man singh sanctuary area, it is around 500 Sq. km. Ranthambore national park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957 and in 1974 it gained the protection of "Project Tiger". It got it's status of a National Park in 1981. Ranthambore National Park is dotted with structures that remind you of bygone eras. Tigers at Ranthambore National park have been known to even hunt in full view of human visitors. These tigers are famous for being seen in the daytime too, due to their lack of fear of human presence in vehicles. This lack of fear of humans is excellent for tourists, as they get to see the tigers often. Arrive Ranthambore and check-in at prebooked hotel/Resort for 03 nights.

Day 04 & 05: Ranthambore
Morning and afternoon, jungle safaris inside the park in a jeep/canter.

Day 06: Ranthambore – Bharatpur
Morning jungle safari inside the park in a jeep/canter.Later drive to Bharatpur - renowned the world over for the Keoladeo Ghana National Park or-as many people prefer to call it-the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Bharatpur hosts a variety of bird species from across the globe. Close to 380 species of birds are found in this 29 sq km stretch, approximately 10 sq km of which comprises of marshes and bogs. Rest of the area comprises of scrublands, grasslands and more than 44,000 trees that are used for nesting by birds each year. This rather intriguing blend of marshes, woodland and flora found here represents and, at the same time, substantiates the density and diversity of the region's forest cover.Arrive Bharatpur & check-in at prebooked Hotel.

Day 07: Bharatpur – Agra
After breakfast, rickshaw ride at Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary. Later, leave for Agra en route visit Fatehpur Sikri Fatehpur Sikri the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world. Upon arrival in Agra we check in at our hotel. Evening at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel

Day 08: Agra – Umaria (Kalinga Utkal Express Dep: 1615)
Post breakfast we check out from hotel and we visit to witness incomparable Taj Mahal with its’ speculative view at the time of Sunrise. 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. Evening transfer to Agra Railway station to catch the overnight train to Umaria..

Day 09: Arrive Umaria (Kalinga Utkal Express Arr: 0612hrs) – Bandhavgarh
Arrive Umaria at 0612 hours. Upon arrival You will met by our representative and transfer to Bandhavgarh (32 kilometres, approximately 1hour driving distance) and Chcek in at your pre-arranged hotel Resort for for three nights.
Afternoon enjoy a game drive in the Bandhavgarh National Park. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is relatively high. The possibility of spotting Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Leopard and Tiger is very good. The park is also densely populated with animals like the Chital (Spotted Deer), Sambhar, Barking Deer, Nilgai (Blue Bull), Chowsingha (Four Horned Antelope) and is rich in bird life. The terrain is rocky, rising sharply from the swampy and densely forested valley. The finest of these hills is Bandhavgarh which is bound~1 by great cliffs and eroded rocks. The Bandhavgarh Fort, believed to be 2000 years old, stands at the highest point. There is a temple at the fort that can be visited by jeeps. Scattered throughout the park, particularly around the fort, are numerous caves containing shrines with ancient Sanskrit inscriptions. The ramparts of the fort provide a home for vultures, blue rock thrushes and crag martins.

Day 10: Bandhavgarh National Park
The Forest Department has devised an ingenuous system of tracking the tiger at this Park. Every day, early in the morning, elephants and their "Mahouts" (drivers) are sent out into the jungle, in search of the Tiger. Once it has been sighted, a radio message is flashed to the Forest Ranger, who in turn informs the visitors In their jeeps, who are then taken on elephant back, into the bush, to see the elusive Tiger.
Enjoy full day of jungle activities. (Including a game drive and an elephant safari)

Day 11: Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning and afternoon game drive to view the wildlife. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Bandhavgarh National Park - Pench National Park
Morning enjoy a game drive in the National Park. Return to your lodge for breakfast. Later travel bycar to Pench National Park (38O kilometres, approximately 7 hours driving time) Check into Pench Jungle Camp for three nights.

Day 13: Pench National Park
Pench, setting of Kiplings Jungle Book, it is a beautiful area of forest and lightly wooded grassland with many streams and Pench river. It is the home of a variety of animals Including tiger, panther, and many species of deer, wild boar, bison, wild dogs, a variety of monkeys and other animals besides some 250 species of birds. It is also part of Project Tiger, one of Indias most important and successful conservation efforts. Enjoy full day of jungle activities. (Including a game drive and an elephant safari).

Day 14: Pench National Park
Enjoy full day of jungle activities, including Boating in Pench river, walking safari, try your hand at Golf in the Camp premises.
(Including a game drive and an elephant safari).

Day 15: Pench National Park - Nagpur - Delhi
Morning after breakfast travel by car to Nagpur (95 kilometres, approximately 2 hours driving distance) to board your flight to New Delhi. Met upon arrival and transferred to your pre-booked hotel for the day.

Day 16: Depart Delhi
Tour concludes. T4U thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual transfer to International Airport to catch the flight back home