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Central India Tours with Tigers
Duration: 9 Nights - 10 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Agra - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh National Park
- Kanha National Park - Nagpur - Delhi
Bandhavgarh National Park, formed in 1968, is unequalled by any other park
in India as far as tiger sightings are concerned. With a core area of 105
sq.km. and a buffer zone of 437 sq kms, this reserve forest is home to leopards,
sloth bears, various deer and wild pigs apart from tigers. In the centre
of the park is a huge granite outcrop that until 1726 housed the great fort
of the Maharaja of Rewa at the top. This magnificent fort which covered
the whole of the plateau is now a deserted ruin that looks down on the park
some 500m below and provides a fantastic backdrop to the national park.
An excellent extension of this adventure trip is a visit to Khajuraho with
its world famous temples. The temples of Khajuraho were built under Chandela
kings between 950 and 1050 AD. Only 25 of the original 85 temples are intact
and are among the finest in India. Lost among the forests for centuries,
they were accidentally discovered by a British army engineer in 1838. The
sculptures inside the temples supposedly illustrate the Kama Sutra and the
sensuality outside the temple contrasts with the serenity within. Best time
- November to April.
Day 1: Delhi
Begin your tour
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Central India Tours with Tigers"!
On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel. 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. Relax for the remaining part
of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2: Delhi
After breakfast leave for city tour of New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan,
Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana,
the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive
past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi. Enjoy the cycle rickshaw
ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include
a Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu
Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught
place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
On the day 3 of your our drive to the Romantic City of Taj Mahal-Agra.
En-route you will visit the SIKANDRA. Upon arrival, checkin at your hotel.
Relax for a while and later visit Agra City. Proceed for visit to the
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmadullah's Tomb
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the
little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire
- giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor
to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone
and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies,and that irresistible
charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not
surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously.
A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the
visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which
is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built
by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife
Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed,
and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design
balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its
elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work
ever seen.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 4: Agra - Jhansi-Khajuraho
Morning transfer to railway station to board train for Jhansi
0825 hrs. - Leave for Jhansi by Shatabdi Express
1100 hrs. - Arrive Jhansi and drive to Khajuraho. Check into your hotel
upon arrival. Relax for a while and later visit Khajuraho
Visit the world famous Khajuraho temples were built by the Chandela kings
between 950 AD and 1050 AD. The most important are the Chaunset Yogini
Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, The Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatji
Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanath and Nandi Temples,
Lakshmana Temple, Visha Temple of Shiva, which is the largest & most
typical of temples. Visit the Eastern group of temples that consist of
the Parasvanath Temple - the only Jain Temple surviving at Khajuraho and
has excellent sculptures on the outer walls of the Sanctum, the Javeri
Temple dedicated to Vishnu. The other temples in this group are those
dedicated to Brahma, Yamuna and Adinath. Overnight: Hotel
Day 5: Khajuraho-Bandhavgarh National Park
This morning after breakfast drive to Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya
Pradesh. Arrive Bandhavgarh by noon. Check into your hotel upon arrival.
Afternoon jungle visit in jeeps for tiger tracking. After lunch, a jeep
safari into the National Park. The park offers first class game viewing
and is considered one of the best for tigers. Formerly part of the princely
state of Rewa, where the rare white tiger originated, the forests of Bandhavgarh
were protected as a royal hunting reserve.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 6: Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park: It is one of the most exotic wildlife destinations
in India. An erstwhile game reserve of the royal family of Rewa, Bandhavgarh
got recognition as a wildlife park in 1968, when the Maharaja of Rewa
bequeathed the park to the Government. Initially the park stretched to
105.40-sq-kms in area, with 25 resident tigers forming its prime attraction.
Visiting Bandhavgarh and trailing tigers on Elephant Safari or cutting
through the jungle tracks in a jeep (Jeep Safari) promises to give you
one of the best wildlife experiences in the state.
A full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 7: Bandhavgarh National Park-Kanha National Park
Morning drive to Kanha National Park - a tiger reserve that extends over
1945 sq. km. of undulating country in Madhya Pradesh. Evening at leisure.
A full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 8: Kanha National Park
Full day free to visit the Kanha national Park for wildlife viewing.
Kanha is also famous for it's animal conservation efforts made in collaboration
and cooperation with the local resident communities. One of the famous
success stories of the park is the survival of the Barasingha population
in the park, which went down to as low as 66 animals in 1970 from the
earlier 3000 and which through huge efforts have now revived to a respectable
number of around 1000. Kanha boasts of many such success stories of which
this is only an example.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 9: Kanha National Park-Nagpur
Morning free to visit Kanha National Park. Later transfer to Nagpur. Upon
arrival check into your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Nagpur-Delhi
This morning transfer to Nagpur airport to catch flight for Delhi domestic
airport. Transfer to Delhi International airport (through Shuttle service
available free of cost at the airport) to board flight for your onward
destination to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of your
"Central India Tours with Tigers" tour escorted by Vardhman
Vacations.
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