Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places Covered: : Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Agra - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Nagpur - Mumbai
Day 1. Arrive Delhi.
Arrive Delhi and meet the our representative at the arrival hall and transfer
to hotel. In the afternoon proceed on a tour of the capital city. In Old
Delhi visit majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk, besides Raj
Ghat and Shanti Vana. In New Delhi visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time
imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised
in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxminarayan
Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India's leading industrial families;
Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped
Baha'i Temple. Delhi is just not a city but it is a book-- a book which
narrates the history of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times
and has been witness to the various events which has brought India through
the history books. Seven times this city went through the pain of being
built and rebuilt. Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration
and the monuments which tell the saga of a bygone era stand there. These
icons are testimony to the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the
tourists. With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full
statehood. The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor
in equally. It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for
people with heart. This phrase acquires a true colour when one goes around
the lanes of Delhi.
Day 2. Jaipur.
Morning drive to Jaipur in between. Visit Neemrana Fort Palace for lunch.
Later continue your drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival check - in at hotel. There
are many dinner options available to dine in one of the finest Palace hotels
that Jaipur boasts of. Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is popularly
known as the ' Pink City ' because of the pink-coloured buildings in its
old city. It sits on a dry lake bed in a somewhat arid landscape, surrounded
by barren hills surmounted by forts and crenellated walls. This buzzing
metropolis is certainly a place of wild contrasts and a feast for the eyes.
All through, Jaipur has retained its strong Rajputana flavour tempered by
several influences - the mughal being the most prominent. The region's strong
cultural heritage is distinctly evident even today. The city is a visitor's
delight. From the intricate, delicate looking Hawa Mahal to the graphic
forms of the Jantar Mantar - an open air observatory of outsized astronomical
instruments, the Badi Chaupar lined with shopsand business establishments
on both sides to the majestic fort-palace at Amber; from the colorful fountains
of life to the sublime Birla Temple; from the architectural delight of the
City Palace to the serene Jal Mahal.
Day 3. Jaipur.
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, is perhaps
the most beautiful example of Rajasthani forts. You can have the unique
experience of traveling on elephant back to and from the top of the hill
on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur including,
City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani
and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum with its large
collection of woodwork, Another monument near the City Palace, Jantar Mantar,
is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa
Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch
the royal processions without being seen.
Day 4. Ranthambore .
Morning drive to Ranthambore National Park, the former hunting ground of
the Maharaja of Jaipur. Arrive Ranthambore and check - in at hotel. Generally
a visit to Ranthambore means a visit to the tiger reserve here. Afternoon
visit Park in jeep in search of tiger with your naturalist. Ranthambore
National Park is in Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan state.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.
Day 5. Ranthambore .
Morning and afternoon jeep safari. The park, which is one of the finest
tiger reserves in the country is the main attraction of Ranthambore.
Day 6. Agra.
Early morning leave for Agra visiting Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, Bharatpur
enroute. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park is home to an astonishing range
of flora and fauna. A bike or rickshaw ride through the length and breath
of this sanctuary is an unforgettable experience. Also visit Fatehpur Sikri,
the red sandstone city of yesteryears. Continue journey to Agra. Arrive
Agra by late afternoon and check - in at hotel. Agra is famous as the home
to one of the Seven Wonders of the World -the Taj Mahal. The architectural
splendor of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces in Agra is a vivid
reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire. Agra was their
capital for nearly a hundred years from 1564. A pleasant town, with a comparatively
easy pace, Agra is known for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone
by artisans who are hereditary craft persons. The city is also famous for
its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.
Day 7. Agra.
Morning city sightseeing tour visiting The Taj Mahal, which is entirely
made of white marble and its walls are decorated with exquisite pietra dura
(stone inlay) work. Also visit Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort), which
retains the irregular outline of the demolished mud-wall fort of the Lodis.
The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula is located in a walled garden overlooking the
Yamuna. Akbar's tomb at Sikandra, located in a large walled garden on the
road to Delhi.
Taj Mahal
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the
memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took
22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000 craftsmen and master builders,
who came from all over Asia to join in this great work from Baghdad, Shiraz,
Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble, India s finest; was quarried at
Makrana near Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones were imported from
distant lands : Jasper from Punjab, Jade & Crystal from China, Turquoise
from Tibet, Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrysolite from Egypt, Amethyst
from Persia, Agate from Yemen, Malachite from Russia, Diamonds from Golconda
and Mother of Pearl from the Indian Ocean. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8. Khajuraho.
Intime transfer to Railway Station to board Shatabdi Express for Jhansi.
Arrive Jhansi and drive to Khajuraho visiting Orchha enroute. The Chaturbhuj
Temple and Laxmi Narayan Temple are two important religious attractions
in Orchha. Arrive Khajuraho by afternoon and check - in at hotel. Later
sightseeing tour of Khajurhao Temples. The Western Group, has 14 temples.
The Chaunsath Yogini, Lalguan Mahadev, Parvati, Varaha, Matangesvara, Lakshmana,
Vishvanath and Nandi, Chitragupta, Devi Jagdamba and Kandariya Mahadeo.
The Eastern Group consists of seven temples (four Jain and three Hindu).
The Parsvanath, Adinath, Shantinath, and Ghantai temples belong to the Jains
while the Vamana, Javari and Brahma are Hindu temples Khajuraho, once the
great Chandela capital, is today a village of about a few thousand people
in the interiors of central India, in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
Tradition records the existence of eighty five temples, of which only twenty
five, strewn amidst lakes and fields, have survived. The temples at Khajuraho,
brilliant examples of medieval Indian architecture, were built under later
Chandela kings between AD 950 and AD 1050. Each ancient structure in India
has a fascinating story to tell. But few match the temples of Khajuraho.
Day 9. Bandhavgarh.
Early morning drive to Bandhavgarh. Arrive Bandhavgarh and check - in at
hotel. Bandhavgarh National Park is a premier wildlife preserve in the Vindhya
mountain range of Central India. Afternoon jeep safari in Park. Bandhavgarh
is spread at vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh consists of a
core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km of topography
varies between steep ridges, undulating, forest and open meadows. Bandhavgarh
is known for the Royal Bengal Tigers The density of the Tiger population
at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India Bandhavgarh National Park was
the former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa and at present is a
famous natural hub for White Tigers. White Tigers, now a major attraction
around the world's zoos, were first discovered in Rewa, not far from here.
The terrain is broken, with rocky hill ranges, running roughly east west,
interspersed with grassy swamps and forested valleys.
Day 10. Bandhavgarh.
Morning and afternoon jungle safari. The flora of Bandhavgarh is mainly
comprised of moist deciduous forest, though at higher altitudes one may
also come across mixed forests.
Day 11. Kanha.
Morning jeep safari and later drive to Kanha National Park. The Kanha National
park is one of the many fascinating natural destinations of Madhya Pradesh.
In the afternoon go on a Safari in the park.
Kanha: There are numerous Tiger reserves in India, that are preserving
this ferocious beast, but nowhere can you see them as often, and as regularly
as in Kanha National Park. Located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh,
Kanha national park cum Tiger reserve extends over an area of over 1,940-sq-kms.
The major feature of this region's interesting topography is the horseshoe
shape valley and the whole park area is surrounded by the spurs of the Mekal.
The Surpan River meanders through Kanha's central Maidans, grasslands that
cover the extensive plateau. Steep rocky escrapments along the edges offer
breathtaking views of the valley.
Day 12. Kanha.
Morning and afternoon jeep safari in Park. The Kanha National Park is the
natural habitat of a number of rare species of plants and animals. The park
houses 22 species of mammals and an approximate of 200 species of birds.
Day 13. Nagpur
Proceed to Nagpur by surface & stay overnight. In 1861, Nagpur became
the capital of the Central Provinces. The advent of the Great Indian Peninsula
Railway (GIP) in 1867 spurred its development as a trade centre. After Indian
independence, Nagpur became the capital of Madhya Bharat state (C.P. and
Berar). In 1960, the marathi majority Vidarbha region was merged with the
new state of Maharashtra and Nagpur was designated the second capital of
Maharashtra state, alternating with Mumbai (Bombay) as the seat of the Maharashtra
state legislature.
Day 14. Leave Mumbai.
Morning drive to Nagpur airport to board flight for Mumbai. You will be
accompanied by a our representative to airport to board flight for onward
destination