On the Tiger’s Trail

On the Tiger’s Trail

Welcome to India. Arrive at Delhi airport. On arrival you will be greeted at the Airport and transferred to hotel in chauffeur driven vehicle. Check in at the hotel and overnight stay at your hotel in Delhi

This morning enjoy a tour of Old and New Delhi including visits to Jama Masjid mosque, Raj Ghat – a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Later in the afternoon drive to Jaipur. Overnight stay at your hotel in Jaipur

Today visit Amer Fort. Ascend by painted elephant up to fort with its huge gateways and pillared pavilions. The fort was originally built by Raja Mansingh and is one of the finest examples of Rajput Architecture. Afternoon enjoy a city tour of Jaipur visiting the ornate Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) which is five stories high and is decorated with delicate screens carved from stone which allowed royal ladies to view the city and bazaar from there without being seen. City Palace - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. Also visit Jantar Mantar, magnificent stone observatory built in 1728. This is still equipped with immense brick and mortar instrument including a very accurate 90 feet sundial. You have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the bazaars of Jaipur. Jaipur is a city of vibrant colours and markets (bazaars) of Jaipur verify this fact. Jaipur is the perfect place to shop for Handicrafts, antiques, jewellery, gems, pottery, carpets, textiles, metalwork and leatherwear. Overnight stay at your hotel in Jaipur

After breakfast drive to Ranthambore National Park. Once the hunting ground of Maharajas, the park is best known for its population of the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger. Covering an area of 410 sq. km., Ranthambore used to be the private hunting ground of the Royal family of Jaipur. In 1972, it was declared a Sanctuary and brought under Project Tiger Conservation platform Overnight in Ranthambore

Enjoy an early morning safari and evening safari in an open top shared canter. Dry deciduous forest covers open valleys with lush vegetation around the lakes in this park. This varied flora supports a large number of animals including a variety of deer, the sloth beer, the shy caracal, leopards and of course, the tiger. Enjoy wild Overnight stay in Ranthambore

This morning drive to Agra which was once the capital of Mughal India and centre of great power and glory. Enroute visit the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri. Visit the enchanting "Taj Mahal", the monument of love immortalized in marble and the highlight of any journey to India. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his Queen Mumtaj. Also visit Agra Fort, a massive 16th century sandstone and Sikandara, where lies the Tomb of the Emperor "Akbar the Great" Overnight stay at your hotel in Agra Note : Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays

Today transfer to the railway station to board your train to Jhansi. On arrival drive to visit the historic riverside town of Orchha, with its huge palace-fort. Continue on to the city of Khajuraho, renowned for its amazing array of medieval Hindu temples and a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site. Overnight stay at your hotel in Khajuraho

Morning visit the temples which are exemplary for their architecture and bold artistic statement. The temples are also famous for erotic sculptures. Overnight stay at your hotel in Khajuraho

Today drive to Bandhavgarh which is situated in Shahdol district among the outlying hills of the Vindhya range. The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. Upon arrival check in at resort. Overnight stay

Early in the morning set out for the adventurous trial on the Jeep Safari and spot the tigers in the national park you can witness more than 22 species of mammals and 250 species of birds. Common Langurs and Rhesus Macaque represent the primate group. Carnivores include the Asiatic Jackal, Bengal Fox, Sloth Bear, Ratel, Gray Mongoose, Striped Hyena, Jungle Cat, Leopard and Tiger. The artiodactyls frequently sighted are Wild Pigs, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Chausingha, Nilgai, Chinkara and Gaur. Mammals such as Dhole, the small Indian Civet, Palm Squirrel and Lesser Bandicoot Rat are seen occasionally. Take second ride in the afternoon. Overnight stay at resort

Continue by road to Kanha National Park, the setting for Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book and one of India’s finest wildlife reserves. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax in the comfort of your hotel.

Morning and afternoon jeep safari in the forest. You can see the Cattle Egret, Pond Heron, Black Ibis, Common Peafowl, Crested Serpent, Racket-Tailed Drongo, Hawk Eagle, Woodpecker, Pigeon, Dove, Parakeet, Babbler and Mynah, Indian Roller, White-Breasted Kingfisher and Gray Hornbill apart from the Tiger. Overnight stay.

This morning drive to Nagpur airport to board your domestic flight to Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai, transfer to your hotel

Today enjoy a half day city tour of Mumbai with visit to Gateway of India and Mani Bhavan, once Mahatma Gandhi’s Mumbai residence. Overnight stay at your hotel in Mumbai

After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Holiday Concludes! Let’s stay in touch on Facebook/email and meet again on another memorable Holiday. See you soon!