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Tiger Special Tours
Duration: 19 Nights - 20 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Kolkatta - Sunderbans - Kanha National Park
- Bandhavgarh National Park - Agra - Bharatpur - Ranthambore - Jaipur -
Corbett National Park - Delhi
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Begin your tour
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Tiger Special Tours"!
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 a while and later proceed
on a city tour of 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 2: Delhi-Kolkata - Sunderban
On arrival at Dum Dum airport, you will be received and transferred
to Sunakhali by our representative. On arrival drive straight to the embarkation
jetty for going to Sunderbans. The boat ride will take around 2 ½
hrs). On arrival transfer to your camp. Evening boat excursion in the Sunderbans.
Overnight : Camp
Day 3: Sunderban
Sunderban
Spend the day cruising through the creeks looking for the seven species
of kingfishers, including the Brown-winged, Collared and Ruddy Kingfisher.
SUNDERBANS, UNESCO World Heritage Site: Formerly SUNDERBUNDS, the dense
forest of the Sunderbans is one of the largest mangroves in the world and
the only kind with tiger habitat. The forest covers an area of about 10,000
sq.km. of mangrove forest and water (40% of which lies in West Bengal, India
and the rest in Bangladesh). The Sunderbans are a part of the world's largest
delta formed by the rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. Sunderban got
its name from the predominance of the tree species, locally known as Sundari,
because of its elegant look.
The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO inscribed the Sundarbans in the world
Heritage list by a decision taken in its 21st session in December 6, 1997.
Tigers reign in the land and Crocodile over the waters along with Sharks.
The Tiger Reserve holding more tigers than any other tiger reserve and as
per latest census the tiger population is 287.
Overnight : Camp
Day 4: Sunderban
The day is spend cruising through the creeks of the Reserve and in the
villages looking for Loten's, Purple and Purple-rumped Sunbirds etc.
Overnight : Camp
Day 5: Sunderban- Kolkatta-Gondia
Early morning transfer to Howrah Railway station in Kolkatta to board
night train for Gondia.
Overnight : Train
Day 6 : Arrive Gondia - Kanha National Park
Arrive Gondia Railway station in the morning. On arrival transfer by
our representative to Kanha National park. Check in to the hotel on arrival.
Day free for orientation.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 7: 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 - Bandhavgarh National Park
This morning after breakfast drive to Bandhavgarh National Park in
Madhya Pradesh. Check into your hotel upon arrival.
Evening jungle excursion to explore the wildlife, flora and fauna within
the national park.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 9: 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 10: Bandhavgarh National Park - Katni -Agra
Morning free to visit the Bandhavgarh National Park. Afternoon transfer
to Katni Railway station to board overnight train to Agra.
Overnight : Train
Day 11: Arrive Agra-Fatehpur-Sikri-Bharatpur
Arrive Agra railway station and on arrival transfer to a hotel for
freshen-up. Later visit Taj Mahal (Closed on every Friday) & Agra
Fort. After lunch depart for Bharatpur enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Upon
arrival, check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12: Bharatpur
Morning leave for Full day birding in the Sanctuary.
Bharat Pur Wildlife Sanctuary: Originally a duck shooting preserve of
Maharaja Suraj Mull of Bharatpur, the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary of Rajasthan
was declared a national park in 1982. Later, in 1985, it was listed as
a World Heritage site by Unesco. At present, the Rajasthan Keoladeo Ghana
National Park serves as one of the chief breeding and feed grounds for
the birds around the world. The Bharat Pur Wildlife Sanctuary, of Rajasthan,
houses approximately 300 species of birds. Amongst them, the most prominent
ones are Painted Storks, Open and Spoon Bills, Egrets, Cormorants, White
Ibis, Jacanas, While Harriers, Fishing Eagles, Pied Kingfisher, etc. However,
the most awaited species of birds is the Siberian Crane. Apart from Iran,
India is the only place where this bird migrates in winter. Bharatpur
sanctuary remains open throughout the year from sunrise to sunset.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13 : Bharatpur- Ranthambore
Morning birding in the Sanctuary. Later take train for Sawai Madhopur.
On arrival transfer to your hotel. Afternoon jungle excursion in the Ranthambhore
National Park.
Ranthambore National Park: One of the best places to witness the rich
wildlife of India. Situated at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya
hill range, the park is spread over an area of approximately 400 sq km.
As far as the origin of the park is concerned, it was declared a wildlife
sanctuary in 1957. Later, in 1981, it was given the status of a National
Park.The Ranthambhore Wildlife Sanctuary of India remains open every year
from October to Mid June.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 14: Ranthambore
Full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 15: Ranthambore-Jaipur
After breakfast drive to the beautiful Pink City- Jaipur. Check into
your pre-booked hotel upon arrival. Evening at leisure or you can visit
Choki Dhani Village (Optional).
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16: Jaipur- Delhi
This morning you will experience the wonders of this magicial pink
city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort (optional: Elephant Safari).
Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with mirrors,
Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the
Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential and business areas
of Jaipur.
In the noon, drive back to Delhi. Arrive Delhi & transfer to the hotel
for overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 17: Delhi- Corbett National Park
On the day 17 of your tour drive to CORBETT National Park. On the
way visit Ramnagar and look for the fabulous IBISBILL amongst the riverside
boulders. Later proceed for an afternoon to KOSI riverbanks. Rest of the
day at leisure.
Jim Corbett National Park used to be just another Himalayan forest until
in 1936 it was demarcated as a reserve area by the British Government.
Jim Corbett Park is spread over 520 sq kms and is covered with huge stretches
of Savannah type grasslands and Sal forests. In 1957 this place was renamed
as Jim Corbett National Park from Hailey national Park. It was declared
as an almost exclusive Tiger Reserve on 1st April 1973 with the help of
World Wildlife Fund. Since the place is situated on the lower Himalayan
belt of vegetation, it is an eco-tourism spot too.
Overnight: Hotel/Camp
Day 18: Corbet National Park.
After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing inside the Corbett
National Park. (Two safaris )
Overnight: Hotel/camp
Day 19: Corbet National Park.
After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing inside the Corbett
National Park. (Two safaris )
Overnight: Hotel/camp
Day 20: Corbet - Delhi.
Morning free to visit the Park. After breakfast drive back to Delhi
International airport to catch flight for your onward journey to back
home with sweet and pleasant memories of your "Tiger Special Tours"
escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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