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Wildlife Tour Of North India

Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights

Destination Cover: Delhi / Jaipur / Ranthambore/ Agra/ Umaria/ Bandhavgarh/ Kanha/ Nagpur



Wildlife Tour Of North India includes all major National Parks of North India and brings the best of experience of the wildlife tours of India. It caters to the need of people who seek adventure, sightseeing and jungle stays, eventually turning up to be a fascinating trail.
Day 1 - Delhi Arrival
Highlights:
This day you arrive at Delhi. Our tour guides receive you at the Indira Gandhi International Airport of Delhi. You are then driven to the hotel from the airport on a vintage car. As the car plies on the roads of Delhi, you find it very mesmerising to see the city renovated for the upcoming common wealth games. The construction of metro rails, commonwealth village, introduction of new buses on roads, may make your mind wander at the enormous potential of growth in India. You may also find it to be strange for in this metropolitan city there are also autos and rickshaws plying on the roads of Delhi. It is also very joyous to see Delhitees enjoying themselves in roadside shopping malls and spending time in delight on evenings. As the car reaches the gates of the hotel, the guard opens the gate for the car to enter into the hotel premises. You are then greeted by our hotel authorities and your lugguage is transferred to your room. The dinner is very sumptuous with all eclectic dishes included in the menu. Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 2 - Delhi Sightseeing
Highlights:
Red Fort DelhiSightseeing of Delhi is amazing with monuments and nature presenting themselves in a way so as to blend with the mood of touring this amazing metropolitan city of Delhi. Our tour starts with Qutub Minar and this majestic tall minaret enthralls everyone with its red bricks and a large iron pillar built by the pandavas. Following this is a visit to Lotus Temple where meditation in the silence of the temple elevates the mind and spirit. Our next vissit is to Akshardam temple enrouting Humayun tomb. A walk in the plush gardens of these monuments is fascinating as soft breeze of wind dashes against you in the green lawns. The monuments are also famous for their huge domes, huge pillars and beautiful carvings on its walls. We then continue drive to Rashtrapati Bhawan and simultaneosly visit India Gate as these monuments are located very close to each other. It is time for a break and so we retire for lunch in a restaurant. After lunch, we visit Rajghat to see the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. We then drive straight to Old Delhi, to experience a rickshaw ride while shopping in the bazaars of Dariba Kalan for exclusive jeweleries. Evening is at Red Fort where beside the interiors of the fort, a 'light and sound show', is very entertaining.
Day 3 - Delhi – Jaipur (260km)
Highlights:
Morning, after breakfast, we drive you to Jaipur – the pink city of India. Driving to Jaipur is a phase change from hilly regions to deserts of India. On arrival, our representatives take you to the hotel for a check in. Take some rest and fill yourself with delicacies that are the best in Rajasthan. Then, we start sightseeing of Jaipur. This day we take you to Amber Fort of Jaipur. It is very fascinating to visit the fort as a caparisoned elephant takes you to the interiors of the fort. Once in the fort, listen to your tour guides, as this fort is huge and the guides can give you the best guidance. Having seen the fort we take you to Jauhari Bazaar where you can shop for exclusive jeweleries and precious stones that are world famous. Also buy items made out of camel skin. Then return back to the hotel for the night's rest.
Day 4 - Jaipur Sightseeing
Highlights:
Jantar Mantar JaipurJaipur offers monuments that are the best in Rajasthan. So, this day is kept for sightseeing of Jaipur. We start with City Palace – a sprawlingly built palace spread over a huge area. This palace has beautifully carved interiors and so every wall and monuments of the fort are beautifuly decorated. We continue drive towards Hawa Mahal and on the way we visit havelis of the nawabs of Jaipur. In Hawa Mahal, you will be astonished to find innumerabe small windows meant for viewing of processions on the road below. We then take you to Jantar Mantar, an ancient monument conveniently built for locating the position of stars and planets. Here, we take a short break and after lunch we continue drive towards Chokhi Dhani Village Resort. This place has magnificently built huts that ensures a comfortable stay with village aura. Drive to the village is a comfortable sojourn to peaceful village life where everything is made in consonance with village lifestyle. Overnight at the village resort.
Day 5 - Jaipur - Ranthambore (180 km )
Highlights:
Morning, we drive you to Ranthambore National Park. This park is situated in Eastern Rajasthan at the confluence of Aravali Hill ranges and Vindhyan plateau. On arrival to the park we take you to the resort inside the park. The park is guarded by two rivers that flow through it. Chambal River in the South and the Banas River in the North are the ones that have their paths traced through Ranthambore Forest. Besides this Jungle is also famous for its Fort placed on the center of the park. In the resort of the jungle, have some cuisines that are solely found here, as they are made from vegetation of the forest. Later, we take you for a jeep safari in the park. Watch sunset between thick vegetation as we drive you through the forest. Make use of cameras to capture this moment for it is going to be some of your best collections. Return back to the resort for over night stay.
Day 6 - Ranthambore Sightseeing
Highlights:
Elephant SafariEarly in the morning, we take you for a drive through the core areas of the forest. Watch the animals yawn with the break of daylight. It is very fascinating to hear the birds chirp in the morning, the lakes glitter with the morning rays of the sun and insects twitter. Then we continue drive toward Ranthambore Fort. It is amazing to see this mightly fort built in midst of the forest. There are nerve-jerking tales of this fort, and the guide will relate you to some of the tales. We then bring you back to the resort for breakfast. As the day starts to linger, we start with yet another safari and this time on an elephant. The elephant takes us right in front of wild animals. It is surprising to have a frequent encounter with tigers, lions and other wild beasts of the jungle. Watch the animals bathe in the rivers that flow through Ranthambore. Use binoculars to bring into view, close sights of the wild. Later return back to the resort for lunch. In the evening, we take you for an interaction with the local tribes of the jungle. Our guides will translate the language of the tribes for your convenience of understanding. It is very exciting to learn about the lifestyle of the tribes. Overnight is at the resort admist a bonfire when the tribal perform their cultural shows.
Day 7 - Ranthambore – Agra (220 km)
Highlights:
Morning, we drive you to Agra – the city of Taj Mahal. On arrival, we take you to the hotel for a check in. rest fpor some time and get yourself refreshed. Have meals that are a surfeit for your belly. Then in the evening, we take you to Taj Mahal to see Taj shimmering in the silver rays of moon. The sight of Taj is extra-ordinary at this hour. The white marble of Taj seem to reflect the rays of moon and so Taj glitters in its extra-ordinary magnificence. Take pictures of Taj with your cameras as this is a occasion when you should never miss taking pictures. Walk on the couryards of Taj where the fountains sprinkle water under the different shades of light. Then return back to the hotel and enjoy the dinner. Retire to your room for overnight's rest.
Day 8 - Agra Sightseeing - Umaria (Bandhavgarh)
Highlights:
Taj MahalMorning, we take you to Taj Mahal once again to see the beautiful Taj bathing in the morning rays of the sun. Enjoy battery van ride to reach Taj mahal. Also, visit Oswal Emporium to buy mini Taj that are sold in the emporium made out of marble stone. Return to the hotel for breakfast and then check out of the hotel. We then take you to Agra Fort when you get the opportunity to see this huge fort from close quarters. This fort is similar to Red fort of Delhi. So, you get the opportunity to understand the might of mughal rulers of India. We then drive you to Railway Station where you board the train to reach Umaria (Bandhavgarh). Overnight is in the train.
Day 9 - Umaria (Bandhavgarh)
Highlights:
Morning, we arrive at the Umaria Railway Station where a jeep takes us to the Bandhavgarh National Park. On arrival, check in the resort of the jungle.Rest for some time and then we take you for a sightseeing of the jungle. The jeep drives beside many lakes and lagoons. As you drive into the forest , you can many varieties of shrubs and bushes that cover the spaces between various species of trees. As we continue drive, you will see temples, ruined monuments and caves dug in sandstones inside the jungle. We then take you to a fort located inside the jungle. This fort is named as Bandhavgarh fort that is believed to be 2000 years old. While entering into the fort be the tour guides as this fort is haunted with deadly snakes. The fort, however, gives a mesmerising view of the surrounding forest. Return back to the resort for overnight rest.
Day 10 - Bandhavgarh Sightseeing
Highlights:
Morning we start with a jeep safari into the jungle. Bandhavgarh is famous for its tigers so it is not at all surprising if you are confronted with a tiger. The sun rays pose an impeccable beauty, in morning, for every leaf seams to glisten with its light and mass evaporation of water vapours can be sensed from the trees and water bodies. This gives a serene look to the forest when the bird's chirping and the animals howl blend in a perfect symphony of gay living. As we continue drive, we can see the animals moving around nonchalently preparing to start with their days schedule. We then return back to the resort for breakfast. Take your bath and freshen up as now we are going to start with another major safari. Mount on an elephant and start tour of the forest. It safe to be on elephant except the fact that the sun sometimes becomes scorching. So, make sure that you carry your caps and umbrellas to overcome the heat of the sun.Also carry your binoculars to get close image of wildlife of the jungle. Do not panick on the sight of tigers as they won't come by the side of elephants. Take pictures of using your cameras and then return back to the resort for lunch. Evening is an interaction with the locals of the place along with some tribal cultural programme organised in the resort. Overnight is at the resort.
Day 11 - Bandhavgarh – Kanha (255 km)
Highlights:
Chital Bandhavgarh Morning, we drive to Kanha that is located at a distance of 255 km and it takes around 6 hrs to reach Kanha from Bandhavgarh. On the way to Kanha, watch out for the change of vegetation and the undulating landscape that pose a beautiful sight for travellers to rejoice in. On arrival to Kanha, we take you to Kanha National Park where you get to check in the jungle resort. Take rest as you must be tired by the time you reach the resort for it is long journey. In the evening, we take you to meet the tribals of the Village. Interact with the tribes and learn about their culture and lifestyle. The Tribals also perform cultural programmes in the resort where you are staying. So, enjoy the delight of watching the tribal folk dance and songs.
Day 12 - Kanha Sightseeing
Highlights:
Morning we take you for sightseeing of this famous National Park of Madhya Pradesh. This park is among the finest and richest National Parks of India. Kanha National Park has exceptional natural beauty that has inspired author Rudyard Kipling to write his classic 'Jungle Book'. So, once in the Park, explore its nature and get inspired to write down novels and stories narrating your experiences of the jungle tour. We take you on elephant's back to the see the flora and fauna of the forest. The elephants make their way through forest terrains and water bodies, sprinkling water all around with their long trunk. It is a pleasure to take a safari of Indian Elephants as they are known to be very caring unlike the African elephants that are nasty and wild. Also, make use of your cameras to click pictures of the nature, forest and animals that you get to cross by while undertaking the safari in the jungle. Later, return back to the resort and rest for a while. In the evening, we take you to meet the local people of the forest. These people have their own culture and are known to collect a lot of forest products that can be used in decorating homes or can just serve as an antique piece. You can buy these items from them at very cheap prices. Then, return back to the resort where beside a bonfire you will be entertained by the tribals with their cultural programmes. Overnight is at the jungle resort.
Day 13 - Kanha – Nagpur (240 km)
Highlights:
Jeep Safari KanhaMorning, we once again take you for a jeep Safari in the jungle of Kanha. Watch the jungle and its inhabitants in the morning just when the dawn breaks. Everything would seem to get booted and getting slowly prepared for the day's Schedule. It is fun to see the older animals caressing the younger ones and awaking them for the day. It is a dream to be in such a place as it rejuvenates the body, mind and spirit. Return back to the resort and have your lunch. Then, check out in time and start a drive to reach Nagpur. The journey to Nagpur takes 5 hours as you have to cover a distance of 240 kms. As we drive watch out for the changing phase from forests, to villages and then finally to the city of Nagpur. On arrival, check into the hotel at Nagpur. Overnight is at the hotel in Nagpur.
Day 14 - Nagpur – Delhi
Highlights:
Morning, we take you for Sightseeing of Nagpur. We first drive you to Sitabuldi Fort – that stands in the heart of Nagpur. Watch out the war memorial within the fort and take pictures of it. We then take you to Tekdi Ganapathi Temple – the most famous of the temples of Nagpur. Offer floral tributes to the deity to the temple and then we take you to Raman Science Center – Famous for its museum. There are lot more to see in the Raman centre and so explore every bit of it. Later, return back to the hotel for a final check out when we take you to the airport to board the flight to Delhi. On arrival to Delhi, our representatives guide you to the international airport where you board the flight that takes you back home. Our services end with your departure.

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