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Central India Tours with Tigers
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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