INDIAN WILDLIFE SAFARI
14 days / 13 nights
day 1 - Begins in: mumbai
day 14 - ends in: new delhi
*** what you must do to join the program is just TO arrangE your own transportation FOR arrivING " MUMBAI " on time to catch the program according to vacation date alternatives that may seen from "form fill in" section right below of THE vacation program. ***
vacation program
Day 1 : ARRIVE MUMBAI
Upon your arrival in Mumbai, the fast paced commercial and celluloid capital of India, you will be greeted by our representative at the International Airport. After a warm welcome, you will be escorted to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 : DAY IN MUMBAI
This morning, embark for an excursion tour to the rock cut Elephanta Caves (located 10 Km from the Gateway of India, Mumbai). A short ferry ride takes you across the harbour to the island of Elephanta for a visit to the Great Cave Temple, which dates back to 550 A.D. Elephanta’s most striking figure represents the three aspects of Shiva – the creator, preserver and destroyer.
This afternoon enjoy a city tour of Mumbai visiting the Gateway of India, built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India ; Prince of Wales Museum, built in early 20th century in Indo-Saracenic style architecture, housing a priceless collection of art, sculptures, china and other antiques; Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, Mahatma Gandhi’s home during his stay in Mumbai, which shows glimpses of Gandhi’s life and houses a library of books written by or about Gandhi; Dhobi Ghat, the open air launderette, Nariman Point and Marina Drive Queens Necklace view.
Overnight stay at hotel in Mumbai.
Day 3 - 4 : Fly Mumbai to Nagpur – Drive to Pench (90 Kms / 2.5 Hrs)
This morning you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Nagpur.
Upon arrival at Nagpur airport, drive to Pench National Park (approx 2.5 hrs drive). Enjoy two nights at Pench, exploring the beauty and mystique of Pench National Park on daily game drives (jeep safari) and nature walks.
Day 5 - 6 : Pench – Kanha (200 Kms / 4.5 Hrs)
A four-hour drive deeper into Madhya Pradesh will bring you to Kanha National Park. Kanha national park was the backdrop of Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’. Spread over 1,945 sq. km of dense Sal forests, the national park is interspersed with extensive meadows and trees and clumps of wild bamboo. Kanha is best known as the natural habitat of the Tiger.
Spend 2 nights in Kanha, enjoying twice daily game drives (jeep safari) into the national park
Day 7 - 8 : Kanha to Bandhavgarh (250 Kms / 6 Hrs)
From Kanha, you will be driven to Bandhavgarh National Park. Set amongst the Vindhya mountain range, Bandhavgarh is a small national park, but with the highest known density of tiger population in India. This is also known as White Tiger territory.
Spend 2 nights in Bandhavgarh, enjoying twice daily game drives (jeep safari) into the national park
Day 9 - 10 : Bandhavgarh to Panna (200 Kms / 4.5 Hrs)
This morning a vehicle will be waiting to take you to Panna National Park (approximately 6 hr drive).
Spend 2 nights in Panna, enjoying twice daily game drives (jeep safari) into the national park
Day 11 : Panna - Khajuraho (30 Kms / 1 Hr)
This morning, drive to Khajuraho - a UNESCO world heritage site in central India, famous for its erotic sculptured temples. Upon arrival in Khajuraho, check in to your hotel and freshen up.
This afternoon, visit the enchanting temples of Khajuraho with sculptures that draw their inspiration from the ancient art of Kama sutra. Khajuraho Temples were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD.
Culture Connection Experiences:
Option to watch the famous Khajuraho Dance Show: Enjoy the evening watching a live Indian classical dance show at an auditorium at Khajuraho (at extra charge and subject to operation)
Option to watch the famous Khajuraho Sound and Light Show: Enjoy the evening watching a spectacular sound and light show at the historic temples of Khajuraho (at extra charge and subject to operation)
Day 12 : Drive Khajuraho – Orchha – Jhansi (200 Kms / 4,5 HOURS) ; Train Jhansi - Agra
This morning, embark on a short drive to Orchha, a medieval riverside town known for its palaces and temples. The word Orchha literally means 'hidden place'. Today, we visit ruins of old palaces such as the tiered Jahangir Mahal, the erstwhile palace of Emperor Jahangir, a fine example of medieval Indo Islamic architecture decorated with paintings and frescoes built in 17th century and the Raj Mahal, which features colorful murals and frescoes from the life of Lord Rama and Krishna and incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Also visit popular temples of the region such as Ram Raja temple, Chaturbhuj temple and Lakshmi Narayan temple. You will also see a spread of Bundela Chhatris (Royal Tombs) of erstwhile rulers of Orchha.
Later, drive to the Jhansi railway station to experience a short train ride that will take you to Agra, city of the world famous Taj Mahal.
Upon arrival in Agra, check in to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13 : Day in Agra
Today, experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the eternal symbol of love, with a sunrise visit to Taj Mahal. Often referred to as a poem in white marble, Taj Mahal displays the saga of love between Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal
Later, visit the Agra fort, lying across the River Yamuna, built in red sandstone with magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and beautiful gardens.
Enjoy rest of the day at leisure in Agra.
Day 14 : Agra to Delhi (204 Kms / 4 Hrs) - Departure
After breakfast, embark on your return drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to the International airport to catch your flight back home.
day 14 - ends in: new delhi
*** what you must do to join the program is just TO arrangE your own transportation FOR arrivING " MUMBAI " on time to catch the program according to vacation date alternatives that may seen from "form fill in" section right below of THE vacation program. ***
vacation program
Day 1 : ARRIVE MUMBAI
Upon your arrival in Mumbai, the fast paced commercial and celluloid capital of India, you will be greeted by our representative at the International Airport. After a warm welcome, you will be escorted to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 : DAY IN MUMBAI
This morning, embark for an excursion tour to the rock cut Elephanta Caves (located 10 Km from the Gateway of India, Mumbai). A short ferry ride takes you across the harbour to the island of Elephanta for a visit to the Great Cave Temple, which dates back to 550 A.D. Elephanta’s most striking figure represents the three aspects of Shiva – the creator, preserver and destroyer.
This afternoon enjoy a city tour of Mumbai visiting the Gateway of India, built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India ; Prince of Wales Museum, built in early 20th century in Indo-Saracenic style architecture, housing a priceless collection of art, sculptures, china and other antiques; Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, Mahatma Gandhi’s home during his stay in Mumbai, which shows glimpses of Gandhi’s life and houses a library of books written by or about Gandhi; Dhobi Ghat, the open air launderette, Nariman Point and Marina Drive Queens Necklace view.
Overnight stay at hotel in Mumbai.
Day 3 - 4 : Fly Mumbai to Nagpur – Drive to Pench (90 Kms / 2.5 Hrs)
This morning you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Nagpur.
Upon arrival at Nagpur airport, drive to Pench National Park (approx 2.5 hrs drive). Enjoy two nights at Pench, exploring the beauty and mystique of Pench National Park on daily game drives (jeep safari) and nature walks.
Day 5 - 6 : Pench – Kanha (200 Kms / 4.5 Hrs)
A four-hour drive deeper into Madhya Pradesh will bring you to Kanha National Park. Kanha national park was the backdrop of Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’. Spread over 1,945 sq. km of dense Sal forests, the national park is interspersed with extensive meadows and trees and clumps of wild bamboo. Kanha is best known as the natural habitat of the Tiger.
Spend 2 nights in Kanha, enjoying twice daily game drives (jeep safari) into the national park
Day 7 - 8 : Kanha to Bandhavgarh (250 Kms / 6 Hrs)
From Kanha, you will be driven to Bandhavgarh National Park. Set amongst the Vindhya mountain range, Bandhavgarh is a small national park, but with the highest known density of tiger population in India. This is also known as White Tiger territory.
Spend 2 nights in Bandhavgarh, enjoying twice daily game drives (jeep safari) into the national park
Day 9 - 10 : Bandhavgarh to Panna (200 Kms / 4.5 Hrs)
This morning a vehicle will be waiting to take you to Panna National Park (approximately 6 hr drive).
Spend 2 nights in Panna, enjoying twice daily game drives (jeep safari) into the national park
Day 11 : Panna - Khajuraho (30 Kms / 1 Hr)
This morning, drive to Khajuraho - a UNESCO world heritage site in central India, famous for its erotic sculptured temples. Upon arrival in Khajuraho, check in to your hotel and freshen up.
This afternoon, visit the enchanting temples of Khajuraho with sculptures that draw their inspiration from the ancient art of Kama sutra. Khajuraho Temples were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD.
Culture Connection Experiences:
Option to watch the famous Khajuraho Dance Show: Enjoy the evening watching a live Indian classical dance show at an auditorium at Khajuraho (at extra charge and subject to operation)
Option to watch the famous Khajuraho Sound and Light Show: Enjoy the evening watching a spectacular sound and light show at the historic temples of Khajuraho (at extra charge and subject to operation)
Day 12 : Drive Khajuraho – Orchha – Jhansi (200 Kms / 4,5 HOURS) ; Train Jhansi - Agra
This morning, embark on a short drive to Orchha, a medieval riverside town known for its palaces and temples. The word Orchha literally means 'hidden place'. Today, we visit ruins of old palaces such as the tiered Jahangir Mahal, the erstwhile palace of Emperor Jahangir, a fine example of medieval Indo Islamic architecture decorated with paintings and frescoes built in 17th century and the Raj Mahal, which features colorful murals and frescoes from the life of Lord Rama and Krishna and incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Also visit popular temples of the region such as Ram Raja temple, Chaturbhuj temple and Lakshmi Narayan temple. You will also see a spread of Bundela Chhatris (Royal Tombs) of erstwhile rulers of Orchha.
Later, drive to the Jhansi railway station to experience a short train ride that will take you to Agra, city of the world famous Taj Mahal.
Upon arrival in Agra, check in to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13 : Day in Agra
Today, experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the eternal symbol of love, with a sunrise visit to Taj Mahal. Often referred to as a poem in white marble, Taj Mahal displays the saga of love between Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal
Later, visit the Agra fort, lying across the River Yamuna, built in red sandstone with magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and beautiful gardens.
Enjoy rest of the day at leisure in Agra.
Day 14 : Agra to Delhi (204 Kms / 4 Hrs) - Departure
After breakfast, embark on your return drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to the International airport to catch your flight back home.
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cities of accommodation
MUMBAI (2 nightS) NAGPUR/PENCH (2 nightS) KANHA (2 nights) BANDHAVGARH (2 nights) PANNA (2 nights) KHAJURAHO (1 night) ORCHA/agra (2 nights) |
hotels
TRIDENT THE ROYAL TIGER RETREAT KANHA JUNGLE LODGES BANDHAVGARH JUNGLE LODGES jewel of jungle radisson JAYPEE PALACE |
Note: Above hotel list is indicative only. If any of the above mentioned hotels are not available, an alternative hotel of similar standard shall be suggested
pricing double room per person
SINGLE ROOM triple room per person |
usd ($)2,990
4,430 2,890 |
euro (€)2,290
3,395 2,215 |
gbp (£)1,860
2,755 1,795 |
note: You may find additional child pricing on payment section.
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program price INCLUDEs
>Daily breakfast included >All meals included at Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh only. >dOMESTIC AIR FARE MUMBAI-NAGPUR >Local English-speaking guide shall be provided for the sightseeing & excursion tours. >Exclusive Jeep Safari as per the program. >Meeting and assistance on arrival and departures >Chauffeured air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours Elephant ride at Amber fort, Jaipur, subject to availability. Else, Jeep ride will be provided >MONUMENT ENTRANCE FEES >All currently applicable taxes |
program price NOT INCLUDEs
>Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone, fax, internet, beverages, camera / video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc. >Local payments in domestic currency, such as entry fees to monuments, tips and gratuities >International air fare >Indian Visa Fees >Optional excursion tours at supplement charge >Any other services not mentioned in Price Inclusions above |
remarks
>Taj Mahal is closed on Friday >Check-in, check-out time at hotels is usually 12:00 noon >Domestic flights in the Indian subcontinent impose a baggage restriction of 20kgs for check in and 07kgs for cabin baggage >In case of any significant foreign exchange fluctuations or amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly |