Places Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Agra -Umaria - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Jabalpur - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi
Begin your tour
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Wildlife Tour in India"!
On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to the beautiful Pink City- Jaipur. Check into your pre-booked hotel upon arrival. Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03: Jaipur
After breakfast visit Amber fort and ride the hill on the back of painted elephant. Nearby is the ornate Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds). Afternoon city tour of Jaipur. Visit the unique Jantar Mantar Observatory situated in the heart of the city. The old city Palace & its museum.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04: Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur
After breakfast drive to Sawai Madhopur. Arrive Sawai Madhopur and check in at your hotel. Rest of the day free to visit Ranthambhore National Park.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 05: Ranthambhore
Ranthambore National Park: One of the best places to witness the rich wildlife of India. Situated at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range, the park is spread over an area of approximately 400 sq km. As far as the origin of the park is concerned, it was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957. Later, in 1981, it was given the status of a National Park.The Ranthambhore Wildlife Sanctuary of India remains open every year from October to Mid June.
Full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 06: Ranthambhore
Full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07: Ranthambhore
Full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 08: Ranthambhore - Bharatpur
After breakfast drive to Bharatpur. On arrival check in at your hotel. Relax for a while and then take a visit to the National Park.
Bharat Pur Wildlife Sanctuary: Originally a duck shooting preserve of Maharaja Suraj Mull of Bharatpur, the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary of Rajasthan was declared a national park in 1982. Later, in 1985, it was listed as a World Heritage site by Unesco. At present, the Rajasthan Keoladeo Ghana National Park serves as one of the chief breeding and feed grounds for the birds around the world. The Bharat Pur Wildlife Sanctuary, of Rajasthan, houses approximately 300 species of birds. Amongst them, the most prominent ones are Painted Storks, Open and Spoon Bills, Egrets, Cormorants, White Ibis, Jacanas, While Harriers, Fishing Eagles, Pied Kingfisher, etc. However, the most awaited species of birds is the Siberian Crane. Apart from Iran, India is the only place where this bird migrates in winter. Bharatpur sanctuary remains open throughout the year from sunrise to sunset.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 09: Bharatpur
Full day free to visit the Bharatpur bird sanctuary.
Overnight: Hotel .
Day 10: Bharatpur - Agra
Morning visit the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. Afternoon drive to the "Romantic city of Taj Mahal"- Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, built by Akbar the Great to commemorate the birth of his son. Visit the red stone mosques, courtyards and the palace where Akbar once played chess using slave girls as pawns.
On arrival check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Agra - Umaria
Early in the morning proceed to visit the one of the Seven Wonders of the World -Taj Mahal (Closed on every Friday) during Sunrise. Return back to the hotel for breakfast and then proceed on a city tour of Agra.
Visit Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop!. In the evening trasnfer to Agra railway station to catch overnight train for Umaria.
Overnight: Train
Day 12 : Umaria - Bandhavgarh
Reach Umaria railway station & you will be met and directly drive to Bandhavgarh. Check in at your hotel upon arrival. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13 : Bandhavgarh
Bandhavgarh National Park: It is one of the most exotic wildlife destinations in India. An erstwhile game reserve of the royal family of Rewa, Bandhavgarh got recognition as a wildlife park in 1968, when the Maharaja of Rewa bequeathed the park to the Government. Initially the park stretched to 105.40-sq-kms in area, with 25 resident tigers forming its prime attraction. Visiting Bandhavgarh and trailing tigers on Elephant Safari or cutting through the jungle tracks in a jeep (Jeep Safari) promises to give you one of the best wildlife experiences in the state.
A full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 14: Bandhavgarh
A full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 15: Bandhavgarh - Kanha
Morning drive to Kanha National Park - a tiger reserve that extends over 1945 sq. km. of undulating country in Madhya Pradesh. Evening at leisure. A full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16: Kanha
Full day free to visit the Kanha national Park for wildlife viewing.
Overnight: Hote
lDay 17: Kanha
Full day free to visit the Kanha national Park for wildlife viewing.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 18: Kanha - Jabalpur
Day free to visit Kanha National Park.
Later in the afternoon transfer to Jabalpur railway station to board overnight train for Delhi.
Overnight: Train
Day 19: Jabalpur - Delhi
Morning arrive Delhi railway station. You will be met and transferred to hotel for freshen-up and then check out from the hotel and proceed to visit the city.
Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.
Later in the evening transfer Delhi International airport to board flight for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Wildlife Tour in India" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
