Duration: 13 Nights - 14 Days
Places Covered: Delhi -Khajuraho -Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho -Orchha-Shivpuri - Ranthambore- Jaipur - Bharatpur & Fatehpur Sikri -Agra -Delhi

Day 1: Delhi
Begin your tour
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Wildlife Safari Tour in India"!
On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel. Relax for a while and then proceed on a city tour.
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.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 02: Delhi - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh
Next day, early morning transfer to the Delhi airport to catch flight to Khajuraho. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Bandhavgarh wildlife sanctuary. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
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.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 03: Bandhavgarh
A full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel
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Day 04: Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho
We proceed further on this wildlife tour; where our next destination is Khajuraho, built by the warrior Chandela dynasty that rose to power in Central India between 10th & 11th centuries, the 25 odd surving temples display different facets of life, including the sensual. These erotic carvings on some panels have given rise to much speculation since Khajurahoâ's re-discovery by a British officer in 1838. To preserve it for posterity, Khajuraho has been declared a World Heritage Site.
Upon arrival check into hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 05: Khajuraho
Full day sightseeing of east and west Chandela Group of Temples. The world famous temples of Khajuraho are evident of the influence of Vaishnaism, Jainism, and tantrism. Each temple stands on a high and solid masonry terrace. Though none of the temples are very large, they are still imposing structures because of their elegant proportions and rich surface sculpture. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 06: Khajuraho - Orchha - Shivpuri
Next day from Khajuraho early morning drive to Shivpuri. En-route visiting monument of Orchha. Upon arrival check into your hotel for an overnight rest. It is situated on an elevated watershed from which streams radiate in all directions. It formerly served as a summer capital of Gwalior princely state. In 1804 the town was captured from the Narwar Rajput chief by the Sindhia Family, whose palace still stands. Nearby are marble cenotaphs of the Sindhia rulers. Shivpuri, which was constituted a municipality in 1904, has a hospital, a forestry training school, and a college affiliated with Jiwaji University. A national park and wildlife sanctuary surround the city, which is connected by road and rail with Gwalior.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 07: Shivpuri
Enjoy early morning and late afternoon two safaris in the jungle, to have a better view of the animals in their natural habitats.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 08: Shivpuri - Ranthambore
Next morning depart for the Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary. Check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
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.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 09: Ranthambore
Full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel

Day 10: Ranthambore - Jaipur
Morning depart for the beautiful Pink City-Jaipur. Upon arrival check into your pre-booked hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 11: Jaipur
City tour of Pink City-Jaipur
This morning you will experience the wonders of this magicial pink city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort (optional: Elephant Safari). Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.
Optional: Lunch at a Heritage hotel with Tonga ride or explore the market & shop for special bargains!
Overnight: Hotel

Day 12: Jaipur - Agra via Bharatpur & Fatehpur Sikri
This morning after a leisurely breakfast proceed to the Romantic City of Taj Mahal-Agra. Enroute visit Bharatpur and Fatehpur Sikri.
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.
Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri:built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Mughals, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory.
Arrive Agra by later evening and check into your hotel for an overnight rest.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 13: Agra
Early morning visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) during Sunrise. Return back to the hotel, take breakfast and then proceed for the local sightseeing 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!
Overnight: Hotel

Day 14: Agra-Delhi
This morning after a leisurely breakfast drive back to Delhi Airport/railway station to board the flight/train for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Wildlife Safari Tour in India" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.