Exploring the beauty of wildlife sanctuaries in India has its own appeal. This comprehensive safari gets you far away from the bustle of India's cities and into its natural realm, a landscape of powerful rivers, fabled jungles and intriguing wildlife. This is the native territory of the majestic Bengal tiger, whose numbers are on the rise again after decades of decline. This programme has been designed to let you explore the length and breadth of three prominent National Parks in India- Ranthambhore National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park and Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary.
Distant India Journeys representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
After Breakfast at hotel proceed for Full day guided sightseeing of Delhi. Visit the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire. Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
Overnight will be in Delhi.
This morning drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur late afternoon and check in. Later proceed to the city centre for photographs. Watch the daily life of the Pink City, which truly is a photographer’s delight.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.
After Breakfast at hotel, Leave for Amber Fort to enjoy the elephant ride.
Sightseeing tour of Jaipur will cover Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and the City Palace.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.
This morning drive from Jaipur to Sawai Madhopur, arrive check in and relax. Afternoon proceed for a jungle safari ride into the Ranthambhore Wildlife reserve. Rajasthan’s most renowned wildlife sanctuary - The Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, is 400 sq kms of dry forest, perfect natural habitat for tigers, and is set in the Aravalli and Vindhyachal hills, dominated by a hilltop fort. Ranthambhore was one of the major hunting grounds of the former rulers of Jaipur and so the Maharajas ensured the environment was preserved and the forest and their inhabitants well protected. It has a good population of tigers and their prey species, and has been declared a “Project Tiger” reserve. Wildlife includes blue bull or Nilgai, 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 in Ranthambhore.
Early morning and late afternoon, game viewing in the sanctuary.
Overnight will be in Ranthambhore.
After breakfast leave for the Bird Sanctuary at Bharatpur.
On reaching the bird’s paradise check into your hotel. The famous Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary has over 350 species of birds that find refuge in the 29sq 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.
Overnight will be in Bharatpur.
Early in the morning visit the ornithological reserve at Bharatpur - Keoladevi National Park. See the varied varieties of birds and animals during your tour inside the park. This is the only National Park where you get to see the rare species of the Siberian Crane during winter season.
After breakfast continue towards Fatehpur Sikri. Visit this abandoned city built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century. Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar after his Hindu wife bore him the long awaited son who was born after the renowned Sufi saint Salim Chisti blessed Jodhabai: Akbar’s Hindu wife with a son. Also visit Jodhabai’s palace the biggest palace in Fatehpur Sikri even bigger than the emperor’s palace himself as this was the queen who bore him his heir to the throne.
After lunch proceed for Agra. Reach & check in to hotel.
Overnight will be in Agra.
After breakfast proceed for Taj Mahal, Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial that houses the tomb of his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed.
Visit Agra Fort and Itmadullah’s Tomb also.
Return to hotel and relax in the evening.
Overnight will be in Agra.
After breakfast transfer to the railway station to board your train for Jhansi. On arrival in Jhansi, drive to Khajuraho via Orchha.
Reach Khajuraho and relax.
Overnight will be in Khajuraho.
In the morning a guided tour introduces you to the eastern and the western group of temples.
After lunch drive from Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh wildlife reserve. Arrive in the afternoon check in and proceed for a jungle ride.
Overnight will be in Bandhavgarh.
Full day is reserved for game viewing (Morning and evening safari to Bandhavgarh National Park).
Overnight will be in Bandhavgarh.
This morning drive to another interesting wildlife reserve - Kanha. Arrive check in and relax.
Overnight will be in Kanha.
Drive into the forest this morning by jeep. Afternoon return to the hotel
Go for another jungle safari in late afternoon.
Overnight will be in Kanha.
This morning drive from Kanha to Nagpur, arrive Nagpur airport and fly to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, you will board your International flight back home.