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Wildlife Adventure Tour
Duration: 20 Nights - 21 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Corbett National Park - Ranthambore - Keoladeo
Ghana National Park - Agra - Jhansi-Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Nagpur
- Mumbai - Bangalore - Bandipur - Nagarhole -Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary-
Bangalore.
Day 01: Delhi
Begin your Tour
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Wildlife Adventure Tour"!
On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel. Rest for a while and later proceed on a city tour.
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.
Also visit main attraction like 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 02: Delhi - Corbett National Park
On the day 2 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 03: Corbett National Park
After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing inside the Corbett
National Park. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel/camp
Day 04: Corbett National Park
After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing inside the Corbett
National Park. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel/camp
Day 05: Corbett - Delhi
Morning drive back to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Evening
free for leisure activities.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 06: Delhi - Ranthambore
Next morning transfer to the railway station to catch a train for
Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. On arrival transfer to Ranthambore Tiger
Reserve. Rest of the day at leisure.
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 07: Ranthambore
The National Park is rich in wildlife and is famous for its tigers.
Full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 08: Ranthambore - Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Bharatpur)
Morning drive to Keoladeo Ghana National Park, popularly known as
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. 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.
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 09: Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur) - Agra
Morning visit the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. Afternoon drive to the
"Romantic city of Taj Mahal"- Agra.
On arrival check into your hotel. Later Visit Taj Mahal, Red fort &
Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship
store in Agra which offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable
wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop!
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Agra -Jhansi- Khajuraho
This morning transfer to Railway station to board your train for Jhansi
On Arrive at Jhansi, proceed to Orchha, 12 km away.
Proceed for sightseeing of ORCHA sites within the Fort Complex.
Continue drive to Khajuraho.On arrival transfer to hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh
Half day city tour of 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
Afternoon drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. Upon arrival, check into
your hotel. Bandhavgarh National Park, wildlife reserve set amidst the
Vindhyan ranges in Madhya Pradesh. This is where the famous white tigers
of Rewa were discovered.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12: Bandhavgarh
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 13: Bandhavgarh - Kanha
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 14: Kanha
Full day free to visit the Kanha national Park for wildlife viewing.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 15: Kanha - Nagpur - Mumbai
By Road 240 km in 5 hr
This morning after breakfast transfer to Nagpur airport to catch flight
to Mumbai. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Spend day relaxing at the hotel or spending time at local markets.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16: Mumbai-Bangalore
This morning proceed on a half day city tour of Mumbai.
Visit Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar
Hill offering a panoramic view of Marine drive, Chowpatty Beach. Later
transfer to Mumbai airport to catch flight to Bangaore. Upon arrival you
will be met and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16: Bangalore
This morning after breakfast proceed to visit Bangalore.
Visit the Lal Bagh with a variety of old trees, fountains, lotus pools,
terraces & an assortment of tropical and sub-tropical herbs. Also
see the Maharaja's Palace & Government Buildings.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 17: Bangalore - Bandipur
On the day 17 of your tour drive to Bandipur. On arrival, check into
your hotel. Fresen-up and then visit Bandipur National Park.
Nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats mountains, the Bandipur
National Park is well-known for its expansive tracts of virgin forest.
Once a popular game reserve of the Mysore Maharajas, today Bandipur National
Park is part of the Niligiri Biosphere Reserve encompassing the Nagarhole
National Park, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala and Mudumalai Wildlife
Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.
In 1973 Bandipur wildlife sanctuary was conferred the status of a designated
tiger reserve as per the ambitious Project Tiger Scheme launched by the
World Wide Fund (WWF). In 1974, the Bandipur wildlife sanctuary was declared
a National Park under the Wildlife Protection Act. Since then stringent
anti-poaching measures have resulted in a steady increase in the big cat
population.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 18: Bandipur - Nagarhole
This morning after breakfast drive to Nagarhole. Reach and check into
your hotel. Later visit Nagarhole National Park.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 19: Nagarhole
Morning and Evening visit wildlife park.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 20: Nagarhole- Ranganthittu
This morning after breakfast drive to Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary.
Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Later visit Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary.
Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary: It is located on the banks of the Cauvery
river and is spread over a group of six islets. The islets were formed
when a dam was constructed across the Cauvery River in the 1700s. It covers
an area of only 0.67 km² -- the isolated islets and the abundance
of aquatic insects during the monsoon make Ranganthittu a favorite destination
for the avian species. Due to the visionary efforts of noted ornithologist
Dr. Salim Ali, Ranganthittu became a designated bird sanctuary in 1940.
During his survey of the birds of Mysore, Dr. Ali advocated for the establishment
of such a sanctuary and eventually impressed upon the Woodeyar kings of
Mysore to declare the area a wildlife sanctuary.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 21: Ranganthittu- Bangalore
This morning after breakfast transfer to Bangalore airport to board
flight for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories
of "Wildlife Adventure Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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