- || Wildlife of East India Tour ||-
Duration: 14 Nights
/ 15 Days
Places to Visit:
Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh - Kanha
- Nagpur - Kolkata - Guwahati - Kaziranga - Guwahati - Delhi
Day 01 ARRIVE DELHI
Company representative will receive you on arrival at the international airport
in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with
a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction
to the composite culture of an ancient land.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 DELHI
After breakfast, start a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat
- the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest
mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of
the Moghul Empire.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit
to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue
- Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence
and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 DELHI / VARANASI
In the morning transfer to airport to connect flight for Varanasi. Met on arrival
in Varanasi and transfer to hotel.
VARANASI, known to the devout as Kashi, is said to have been founded by Shiva,
Lord of the Universe. One of the oldest living cities in the world, as also
one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India, Varanasi is a major tourist
attraction. Situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges, the city has been a
centre of learning and civilisation for over 2000 years.
Proceed for a half day city tour of Varanasi visiting Benares Hindu University,
Durga temple & Bharat Mata temple (Mother India Temple).
After hotel check-in, excursion to Sarnath, the spiritual centre of Buddhism.
SARNATH, once of the most sacred places for Budhhist, where Lord Buddha gave
first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Visit famous Dhamaekha Stupa, Moolgandha
Kuti Vihar and famous Sarnath museum having rich collection of antiques from
Ancient India.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 VARANASI / KHAJURAHO
Visit to Dasaswamedh Ghat early in the morning and take a boat ride on the sacred
river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of
one of the world's oldest and most important religions. (Start at 0500 hrs.
for the best lifetime experience) For you to appreciate this remarkable city,
transfer to the banks of the River Ganges before the sun rises. Board a boat
with your guide and proceed to the middle of the river, where at sunrise the
sight unfolds before you. Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe
and pray while in the background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from the
water's edge. Return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks
of "Ganga". As shops are opening, the place now becomes a beehive
of activity as the faithful are coming and going.
Return to hotel and later fly to Khajuraho.
KHAJURAHO is well known for its magnificent temples, were built between 950
and 1050 A.D. Khajuraho derives its name from the Khajur tree (the date palm
tree) which can be found in abundance in the area.The divine sculptures in these
temples, are a tribute to Life itself, embodying everything that is sublime
and spontaneous about it. The murals depict the life and times of the Chandelas,
and celebrate the erotic state of being. They not only testify to the mastery
of the craftsman, but also to the extraordinary breadth of vision of the Chandela
Rajputs under whose reign, these temples were constructed.
After check-in visit the Eastern group of temples.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 KHAJURAHO / BANDHAVGARH
After breakfast, visit Western group of Temples. Later drive to Bandhavgarh
Check in at Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge.
BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK:Set amongst The Vindhya Hills in Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh
consists of 168 sq miles of Sal & a mixed forest with large stretches of
Bamboo and Grassland to The North. One is generally lucky to view The Tiger,
Gaur ( Indian Bison) Chital, Chansingha ( Four horned antelope). This Park houses
some 150 species of birds including the Blue Bearded bee eaters, White Browed
Fantails, and The Malabar Hornbill. The Bandhavgarh Fort , besides offering
breath taking views, houses a 35 ft reclining statue of Lord Vishnu and 10th
Century Rock Images of the incarnation of the Lord.
Overnight at Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge.
Day 06 BANDHAVGARH
Early morning game rides by 4x4 open jeep in the Park. Rest of the morning at
leisure. Late afternoon game rides in the park.
Overnight at Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge.
Day 07 BANDHAVGARH
Early morning game rides by 4x4 open jeep in the Park. Rest of the morning at
leisure. Late afternoon game rides in the park.
Overnight at Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge.
Day 08 BANDHAVGARH / KANHA
Morning game rides in the jungle After breakfast, drive to Kanha Arrive Kanha
and check in at Kanha Jungle Lodge.
KANHA NATIONAL PARK:Set on The Chhota Nagpur Plateau in Madhya Pradesh, Kanha
provides breath taking vistas of grassy plains and strands of mixed sal / teak
forests. This 366 sq mile preserve was set to save two endangered species i.e.
Tiger and The Barasingha. You would also have an opportunity to see Swamp Dear,
Black Buck, Cheetal, Indian Bison, Barking Dear, Sambhar, Leopard and Tiger.
Overnight at Kanha jungle Lodge.
Day 09 KANHA
Early morning game rides by 4x4 open jeep in the Park. Rest
of the morning at leisure. Late afternoon game rides in the park.
Day
10 KANHA / NAGPUR / KOLKATA
After breakfast drive to Nagpur to catch flight for Kolkata, the capital of
West Bengal.
Arrive Kolkata and transfer to hotel.
Over night at hotel.
Day 11 KOLKATA / GUWAHATI (or JOTHAT) / KAZIRANGA
Morning fly to Guwahati (or Jorhat).Arrive Guwahati and drive to Kaziranga National
park, famous as the only natural habitat of the Great Indian Rhinoceros.
KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK:Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River
in the far North East of India, Assam, Kaziranga National Park covers an area
of approximately 430-sq-kms with its swamps and tall thickets of elephant grass
making it the ideal habitat for the Indian One-Horned Rhino. Due to limitless
poaching of this prehistoric survivor, the Kaziranga National Park was declared
a wildlife sanctuary in 1940.
Major Wildlife Attractions of Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary-Beside ofcourse the
great one horned Indian Rhino, the other major wild attractions include a large
population of Indian Elephants, Indian Bison, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Hog
Deer, Sloth Bears, Tigers, Leopard Cats, Jungle Cats, Otters, Hog Badgers, Capped
Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Buffalo, Pythons, Monitor
Lizards, etc.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 KAZIRANGA
Morning and evening jungle rides, either Jeep safari or an
Elephant safari or nature walks to observe the wildlife in
Kaziranga National Park. Either opt for safari in the Western
Range followed by lunch or then take another safari trip in the
Central Range or safari tour in either of these two ranges followed
by safari tour in the Eastern Range.
Day 13 KAZIRANGA
Morning and evening jungle rides, nature walks and Elephant rides within the
sanctuary to closely observe the impressive Rhino.
Day 14 KAZIRANGA / GUWAHATI / DELHI
After breakfast drive to Guwahati airport to take flight to Delhi, arrive Delhi
and after farewell dinner transfer to the International airport for return flight.
If your return flight is late in the evening we would be organizing a hotel
for day use which can be used for relaxing
Later transfer to the International Airport to catch a flight for your onward
destination.
Day 15 DELHI
Depature Delhi.
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