A superb opportunity to visit some of the main nature reserves in India – Ranthambore’s tigers; Bharatpur, an ornithologist’s delight; Bandhavgarh, a key Tiger Project reserve; and Kanha, an outstanding park that inspired Kipling. Plus an unforgettable visit to the Taj Mahal. The combination of India’s three premier national parks makes the probability of one or more tiger sightings extremely high.
Day 01: To Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Half day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi including the Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Humayan’s Tomb.
Day 03: To Ranthambore
Morning train to Sawai Madhopur. Afternoon game safari at Ranthambore National Park, one of the main Project Tiger reserves. This spectacular setting is the home to hundreds of species of birds, mammals and reptiles. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 04: Ranthambore
The diversity of terrain – hills, boulder-strewn plateau, lakes and forests provide a magnificent backdrop for the wildlife population. A full day’s game safari gives the opportunity to see some of the 25 species of wild life including tigers, leopards and sloth bears. This park is a nature lover’s paradise.
Day 05: To Bharatpur
A farewell dawn game viewing. This afternoon, depart by train to Bharat-pur. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 06: To Agra
An early start to watch the birds– quite spectacular when they rise from their roosts into the azure sky. This wetland sanctuary has been declared a World Heritage site and is home to over 380 species of resident and migrant birds – including rare Siberian crane, side by side with storks and heron. Watch out for enormous python idly basking in the Sun. Afternoon drive to Agra stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri, the imposing deserted city built by Akbar. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 07: Night train to Bandhavgarh
Unforgettable morning visit to the Taj Mahal, dedicated to eternal love. Also visit the Red Fort – a World Heritage site – and tomb of Itmad-ud- Daulah. Late afternoon train for a night journey to Bandhavgarh. Overnight at your hotel. Day 08: Bandhavgarh
Morning arrival at Umaria railway station and drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. The park has 30 species of mammals and about 240 species of birds. Afternoon game drive to get an initial flavour of the park. Overnight at the Resort.
Day 09: Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon safaris. Bandhavgarh is considered to be one of the premier parks for tiger sightings. The broken hilly terrain, grassy swamps and forested valleys provide the perfect camouflage for this predatory beast.
Day 10: Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon safaris by elephant and jeep. The park was a former hunting reserve of the Maharaja of Rewa - today, a sanctuary, with more than 35 tigers roaming the jungle.
Day 11: To Kanha Drive to Kanha National Park (250 kms 7 hrs). Famously known as Kipling Country and a dedicated Tiger Reserve, Kanha and the nearby forests were the setting for Rudyard Kipling’s delightful Jungle Book. Imagine the mighty Sher Khan prowling close by as you watch and wait, secreted in your ‘hide’! Kanha is India’s outstanding National Park with about 30 species of mammals and 240 species of birds. Overnight at Resort. Day 12: Kanha Morning and afternoon game viewing. The variety of habitat gives rise to a wonderful mix of animals to spot – the grassland plateau is home to the Gaur (Indian Bison) and four-hornedAntelope, whilst in dense clumps of forest shy jungle cat and civet roam. Here Project Tiger is actively pursuing conservation projects in the park, increasing the chance to see tigers.
Day 13: Kanha Another day of game safaris looking for sloth bears, swamp deer, bison and the elusive leopard. Feel the echoes of Kipling’s books as you drive through the lightly wooded grassland where wolves and dhole lie in wait.
Day 14: Night train to Delhi A farewell morning safari before driving to Jabalpur to catch the overnight train to Delhi.
Day 15: Delhi
Early morning arrival in Delhi. Transfer to airport for onward journey.
A superb opportunity to visit some of the main nature reserves in India – Ranthambore’s tigers; Bharatpur, an ornithologist’s delight; Bandhavgarh, a key Tiger Project reserve; and Kanha, an outstanding park that inspired Kipling. Plus an unforgettable visit to the Taj Mahal. The combination of India’s three premier national parks makes the probability of one or more tiger sightings extremely high.
home to hundreds of species of birds, mammals and reptiles. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 05: To Bharatpur
ding rare Siberian crane, side by side with storks and heron. Watch out for enormous python idly basking in the Sun. Afternoon drive to Agra stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri, the imposing deserted city built by Akbar. Overnight at your hotel.
sightings. The broken hilly terrain, grassy swamps and forested valleys provide the perfect camouflage for this predatory beast.
Reserve, Kanha and the nearby forests were the setting for Rudyard Kipling’s delightful Jungle Book. Imagine the mighty Sher Khan prowling close by as you watch and wait, secreted in your ‘hide’! Kanha is India’s outstanding National Park with about 30 species of mammals and 240 species of birds. Overnight at Resort.
Bison) and four-horned Antelope, whilst in dense clumps of forest shy jungle cat and civet roam. Here Project Tiger is actively pursuing conservation projects in the park, increasing the chance to see tigers.
Day 14: Night train to Delhi