Tour Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Kanha National Park - Bandhavgarh National Park - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Sarnath - Varanasi - Delhi
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport, you'll be greeted by our local representative, who'll help you in completing the boarding formalities. He'll then accompany you to the plush hotel pre-booked by you. Make a check in and make yourself comfortable in the deluxe room. Enjoy the lavish dinner served and call it a day thereafter.
Day 02: Delhi
You'll be pampered with healthy delicacies for breakfast in your room. Henceforth, you'll be taken on a guided tour of the city of dreams, Delhi. This city oozes out energy and color. Divided into two parts - the Old and the New, each section has its effervescence intact. While Old Delhi has its own flavor, the New Capital City is known for sheer energy and panache. Masterpieces like Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Chandni Chowk, and architectural marvels, such as Parliament Building, Rashtrapati Bhawan, and India Gate, boast of the bygone era. Also, pay a visit to monuments like Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03: Delhi - Kanha National Park
Your day early will start with a sumptuous breakfast. Afterwards, you'll be driven to the airport to catch a flight to Jabalpur. On arrival, our representative will escort you to Kanha National Park. The drive to Kanha National Park will take you through the serene jungles, with ample opportunities of sighting some commonly found animals on the way. After four hours of journey, you'll reach Banjaar Tola, where you'll spend the night in camps. The contemporary tents alongside Banjaar River will offer you a heavenly abode, away from home. Post dinner, you'll retire to your camps to get rid of the jetlag.
Days 04 - 05: Kanha National Park
Spend the next days in exploring Kanha National Park. Start the day with a wholesome morning meal at the camp, after which you'll go out on a morning safari. Spread over 1945 sq km of lush green land, Kanha is renowned as an abode for over 22 species of mammals and 22 species of birds, especially the tiger. Keep your cameras ready in case you spot one walking nearby. Jungle cat, leopard cat, striped hyenas, wild dog, sloth bear, hawk eagle, peafowl, wild boar, swap deer, and gaur are some other fauna you might come across. Return back to the camp for lunch and head out again for a second game. Come back late in the evening, have dinner and retire to your modernized tents.
Day 06: Kanha National Park - Bandhavgarh National Park
You will be taken to an early morning safari to spot game, after which you'll be served breakfast at the camp. Henceforth, continue your tour to Bandhavgarh National Park, your next destination. Cocooned in the midst of the mountain ranges of Vindhyachal, this small park is a beautiful spot to retire and freshen up. The area is mostly grassland with greater chances of spotting game. You'll be taken on an evening safari, returning from which you'll retire to your beds at the camp or luxury tourist lodge.
Days 07 - 08: Bandhavgarh National Park
You'll spend the next two days exploring this beautiful and serene park, secluded from all major channels of communication. Spending more time here will improve your chances of spotting game. The safari guides and naturalists accompanying you are quite knowledgeable and hence, will acquaint you with the jungle. Your night stay will be at the beautifully designed and printed tents.
Day 09: Bandhavgarh National Park - Khajuraho
Post a flavorsome breakfast at the camp, you'll head out to Khajuraho. Upon arrival after five hours of journey, you'll be accommodated in a luxurious hotel where you can relax for sometime before stepping forward to discover this ancient city. After lunch, you'll be taken on a guided city tour, visiting the rock carved temples of Khajuraho, which have depictions of Hindu gods and goddesses, along with figurines of amorous couples. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel upon your return.
Day 10: Khajuraho - Varanasi
Enjoy the early morning breakfast served at the hotel, after which you'll be transferred to the airport to board a flight to the temple city of Varanasi. On your arrival at the airport, you'll be met by our local tour guide who'll escort you to the hotel. After unwinding, you'll be taken to Ganges River to see the evening Aarti at the Ghats. Drive back to the hotel thereafter for dinner and night's rest.
Day 11: Varanasi - Sarnath - Varanasi
The traditional delicacies offered at breakfast will take you back to the old times. Get ready and head out to explore the holy city. This Religious Capital of Hinduism is colored saffron with Hindu chants and anecdotes. It is a labyrinth of big and small streets with one of the oldest cultures flourishing in abundance. Your first stop will be Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Siva. From here, you'll tread to the aisles of Banaras Hindu University, which is perhaps the largest residential university in Asia. Later during the day, a visit to Sarnath will be planned. This place is worldwide famous, especially among the Buddhists, because it is believed to be the place where Buddha preached his first sermon. Transfer back to the hotel in Varanasi for overnight stay.
Day 12: Varanasi - Delhi
Rise before the sun and board a boat on Ganges River to witness the morning rituals and Aarti, apart from the beautiful sun rising from within the pristine waters. The Ghats are spectacular during mornings; the sight of the morning Aarti is extravagant. Board down from the boat and set off to discover the city on foot. Later, you'll be transferred to the airport to board a flight to Delhi. As you arrive at Delhi airport, our tour facilitator will escort you to the hotel. Finish off any last minute shopping and return to the hotel for dinner and night stay.
Day 13: Delhi Departure
Enjoy the palatable breakfast served at the hotel, after which you'll yet again be accompanied to the airport. Complete the boarding formalities and walk down the aisle to wait for your flight to your destination back home.
