Total Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Sawai Madhopur - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Pench - Nagpur - Mumbai
Day 01: Delhi - Sawai Madhopur - Ranthambore
Upon arrival in Delhi, you'll be met by our tour representative who'll assist you in making a check in at the hotel. Stay till noon at the hotel, after which you'll travel by train to Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. After arriving at Sawai Madhopur Railway Station, you'll be transferred to a lodge in Ranthambore National Park, about 11 km away from the station. Spend the night at the lodge.
Day 02: Ranthambore
Starting from early morning till noon, you'll hop on to the game drives by canters in the Ranthambore National Park, hoping to catch a sight of the various rare species of whom the park is a home. The park is one of the largest in Northern India and is famous as one of the "Project Tiger" reserves. It is also one of the best places to see these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Other wild attractions include leopard, nilgai, wild boar, hyena, sloth bear, and chital. Later in the evening, you'll be driven back to the lodge for overnight stay.
Day 03: Ranthambore - Sawai Madhopur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Early in the morning, you'll be transferred to Sawai Madhopur Railway Station to catch a train to Bharatpur for a visit to the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to thousands of birds. Thereafter, you'll journey by road to Agra, en-route Fatehpur Sikri. Upon your arrival in Agra, you'll be ushered in the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04: Agra
Start the day with an early morning visit to the strikingly beautiful Taj Mahal. The faint slanting morning rays falling on the Taj offer an extremely breathtaking view. From here, proceed for a full day's city tour visiting the Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-daulah's Tomb, Akbar's Tomb in Sikandra and Mehtab Bagh. Return back to the hotel and call it a day.
Day 05: Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho
In the morning after breakfast, you'll leave for Jhansi via train, and henceforth travel by road to Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. Upon your arrival by afternoon, you'll proceed to the hotel for check in. After a freshening up session, you'll proceed forth to visit the magnificent collection of temples, which have been listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Later in the evening, you'll be driven to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 06: Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh
In the morning, you'll journey by road to Bandhavgarh National Park, located in the Umaria District of Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1968, Bandhavgarh is one of the most popular national parks in India and contains the largest density of population of tigers. Upon your arrival in Bandhavgarh, you'll be transferred for check in at a lodge in the sanctuary to spend the night.
Day 07: Bandhavgarh
Take game drives that start from morning through afternoon to explore the heart of the park. The steep cliffs and rocky hills, covered with dense Sal and Bamboo forests, make the place an ideal terrain for tigers. Apart from tigers, the park also has a large breeding population of leopards and deers. A total of 37 species of mammals, more than 250 species of birds, and about 80 species of reptiles, and many species of reptiles are known to dwell in Bandhavgarh. Indulge in wildlife photography and make the best of this opportunity. Head back to the lodge later in the evening for overnight stay.
Day 08: Bandhavgarh
You can yet again embark on a full day jungle safari or divide your time between visiting the wild and exploring the history and culture of the place by paying a visit to the Bandhavgarh Fort. The surrounding monuments and life in the villages that surround the national park also form great tourist attractions. Drive back to the lodge to spend the night in the evening.
Day 09: Bandhavgarh - Kanha
Before you leave, you can take a last morning game drive into the forests. After that, you'll be travelling to Kanha National Park in Mandala and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh. Spread over an area of 940 square kilometer, it is the largest national park in Central India. The lush green forests and the grassy meadows of Kanha National Park formed the main inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's "Jungle Book." Overnight stay will be at the jungle lodge.
Day 10: Kanha
Day ten will begin with an early morning and afternoon jeep safari in the hugely varied terrains of Kanha National Park, which is home to many different animal species and superb flora and fauna. Apart from the wildlife attractions like the Royal Bengal Tiger, leopard, sloth bear, barasingha, and Indian wild dog; the park is also a refuge for a plethora of species of birds, reptiles, and mammals. Indulge in wildlife photography and enjoy nature at its best. Travel back to the lodge later in the evening for dinner and night stay.
Day 11: Kanha - Pench
Start your day with game viewing at Kanha National Park. Return back to the hotel and get prepared to continue your trip to the next level. Pench National Park is the next destination on your itinerary. You'll be journeyed to Pench via road, about 70 km from of Nagpur. Upon reaching there, you'll be transferred to a lodge for overnight stay.
Day 12: Pench
Beginning from early morning until afternoon, you'll set out on a game drive in this beautiful reserve covered in prime teak forests and grasslands of the Satpura Range. Named after the Pench River, the national park is the 19th "Project Tiger" reserve in India. Apart from sighting tigers in their natural habitat, you are likely to come across many other animals like Leopard, Wild Dog, Wolf, Sloth Bear, Chousingha, Chinkara, Barking Deer, and Jackal. End the day with a drive back to the lodge for dinner and good night's sleep.
Day 13: Pench - Nagpur - Mumbai
In the morning, you'll be transferred to Nagpur's Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport to board a flight to Mumbai. As you reach Mumbai, you'll be escorted to the hotel for check in. The rest of the day will be at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 14: Mumbai
Post breakfast, you'll proceed to explore the city of Mumbai replete with Victorian architecture. Places of interest include Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Juhu Beach, Rajabai Clock Tower, and many more. Evening will be at leisure; spend the way you want to.
Day 15: Mumbai Departure
Early in the morning, you'll be transferred to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to board the flight for onward journey. Complete the formalities and head towards the gate as you end the tour with sweet memories of an adventurous and exciting jungle safari.
