Land of Tiger Tour (13 Days / 12 Nights)
India is famous for the three "Ts". The Taj, the Train network and the Tigers! A short visit to the two metro cities of India, Mumbai and Delhi, a visit to the Taj, an overnight train journey and siting a Tiger in its natural habitat.... this itinerary really shows you the real India in a nutshell. Tigers of various breeds are found all around India in their natural habitats. Combining the three Ts, gives you an experience of a lifetime.
P.S : The jungle safaris in all the national parks in India are close from July to Septemeber for census counting of the wild. This period also being the mating time for most of the animals, the parks choose to curtail the safaris.
Day 1: Mumbai
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - Friday, May 24, 2024
On your arrival in Mumbai, you will be received by our representatives who will help you to check into your hotel, where you can relax and stay overnight.
Day 2: Mumbai
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Saturday, May 25, 2024
After breakfast, leave for a sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Visit the famous
Buildings of Mumbai, like the
Gateway of India, the Victoria Terminus and the Rajabai Tower. Visit the
Elephanta caves, situated on an island, away from the city. Take a boat to visit the caves. Later visit the
Prince of Wales Museum. Drive pass the Marine drive and the Haji Ali. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.
Day 3: Mumbai - Nagpur - Kanha
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
Leave for the airport to board the flight to Nagpur. Arrive at Nagpur and drive to Kanha National Park. (275 kms / 7 hrs). Check into the wildlife resort where you stay overnight.
Day 4: Kanha
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024
Post breakfast in the morning transfer to the Jungles of Kanha for the safari tour. Sighting a tiger is sheer luck, but your day is made if you come across the royal beast in its natural habitat. A wonderful experience... no doubt!
Post lunch once again visit the jungles. Evening return to the hotel for overnight stay and rest.
Day 5: Kanha
Monday, May 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Post breakfast in the morning, again take the safari to the jungles. one of the most well maintained national parks of India, Kanha is the pioneer in protecting the Barasingha or the hardground Swamp Deer. This rare species of deer is nearing extinction due to paoching, which can be found in abundance at the Kanha national park. Other animals like the elephants and monkeys with innumeraous species of birds can be spotted at the Kanha.
In the evening visit the Bamni Dadar, popularly known as Sunset Point that offers the most awe-inspiring backdrop of the sunset against grazing Sambhars and Gaurs, magnifying the natural splendor of the area.
Overnight stay at Kanha.
Day 6: Kanha - Bandhavgarh
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Post an early breakfast at the Knha, leave for another National park in the region, Bandhavgarh. The distance of 325 kms will be covered in 8 hours. Upon arrival at Bandhavgarh, rest and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Bandhavgarh
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Bandhavgarh was once upon a time the hunting ground for the rules of the Rewa kingdom, which was turned into a national park in late 20th century.
Bnadhavgarh was once upon a time famous for its population of while tigers, however none of them are found in the wild anymore.
post breakfast in the morning take the jungle safari to spot the tiger. Evening relax at the hotel. Overnights stay at the hotel.
Day 8: Bandhavgarh
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024
Post breakfast in the morning visit the fort of Bandhavgarh. Mostly in ruins now, the fort was also the resting place for the roylaties of rewa, when they came in for the hunting game.
Later take an elephant or a jeep safari into the jungle. Other than the tiger you may also come across, the Nilgai, the wild boar and the Chausingha.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9: Bandhavgarh - Umaria - Agra
Friday, May 31, 2024 - Saturday, June 1, 2024
In the morning if the time permits once again visit the national park. later post lunch, transfer to Umaria, the nearby railhead. At a distance of 35 kms, you reach Umaria within an hour.
Experience the life of the indian railway. Umaria is small junction city and the railway station has its own charm. Just a few trains stopping here, the station comes to life and jostles before the arrival of the train.
Take the overnight train to Agra. You will provided with a bed roll in the train. Meals can be served at a meagre amount of rupees 30 to 50, depending on the choice of meals.Overnight on the train.
Day 10: Agra
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
You can take brekafast on the train wit payment of rupees 20. Upon arrival at Agra, transfer to the hotel assigned. After some rest, visit the city.
visit the massive and magnificent Agra fort which was built with red sandstone. An ancient monument which was built and rebuilt a several times over centuries. Last but not the least visit the most coveted monument, the Taj. Marvel in white, the taj is an awe inspiring sight. The beauty of the Taj is inits simplicity and the fact that it has been built by a person for his true love.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 11: Agra - Sawai Madhopur
Sunday, June 2, 2024 - Monday, June 3, 2024
Post breakfast at the hotel in the morning, transfer to Ranthambore. It takes around 3 hours to cover the distance of 140 odd kms. Its is famoust for its National park, which is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country. Upon arrival, check in to the Hotel. Later, take the safari to the park. The tiger sightings here are quite frequent due to the sparse and dry vegetation of the forest.In the evening enjoy the barbecue dinner and bonfire at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12: Sawai Madhopur - Jaipur
Monday, June 3, 2024 - Tuesday, June 4, 2024
take an early breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Jaipur. The drive through the arid areas takes about 4 hours. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.Later in the day visit the pink city of Jaipur. visit the
City Palace and the observatory. Evening is free to wander around the handicraft and jewellery showrooms that the city is famous for.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13: Jaipur - Delhi
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Post breakfast in the morning, transfer to Delhi, te capital of the country. En-route visit the Amber city which falls on the outskirts of the Jaipur city.
Upon arrival at Delhi visit the
Qutub Minar, the tallest building of the country built in the 12th century. Drive pass the President and the
Parliament House. Take a stop for photography at the
India Gate. Later in the evening watch the folk dance show and have Indian dinner. Post dinner transfer to the International airport to take the flight back home.
