Itinerary

Day 01

Arrive Delhi

Welcome to India! Upon your arrival at New Delhi Airport, our local representative will receive you at the arrival hall and escort you to your Hotel in an air-conditioned Car.  Our representative will help you with check-in process, brief you about your tour program and handover your entire tour related documents.
This day you would spend acclimatising yourself with the new time zone to begin your exciting journey from next day.
Overnight: Delhi
Meals:       Breakfast 

Day 02

Delhi

Delhi – Capital of modern India “The Heart  of India” . Many dynasties and rulers have flourished on its regal soil over the last 3000 years. The legacy still survives in many monuments varying from the 13th century mausoleum of the Lodi King to that of imperial India’s Parliament House and the President House. Where medieval palaces and bazaars exist beside a modern metropolis. Delhi is the city waiting to be explored, so enjoy!        
Morning Old Delhi city sightseeing visiting the Raj Ghat, the site where  Mahatma  Gandhi  was cremated;  Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India; and drive past Red Fort - once the most  opulent  fort and palace of the Mughal Empire. (Red Fort is closed on Monday)       
Afternoon New Delhi city sightseeing visiting the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar. Drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and the President’s Residence and end the tour with a drive through Diplomatic Enclave.        
Overnight: Delhi
Meals:       Breakfast

Day 03

Delhi – Jaipur (258 kms/6 hrs)

Morning drive to Jaipur (258 kms/6 hrs). On arrival check in at Hotel.
Overnight: Jaipur
Meals:       Breakfast

Day 04

Jaipur

Jaipur - The capital of Rajasthan, this picturesque city is a symphony in pink, a color which symbolises hospitality in Rajput culture. Built by Raja Jai Singh in the 18th century it is surrounded by hills topped with rugged fortresses and dotted with fairy tale palaces. Ambling camels and brightly dressed peasants, reflect Jaipur’s desert heritage while teeming markets display a profusion of handlooms and crafts. Come visit the city of love, legends and lore.       
Morning enjoy an excursion to Amer Fort 12 kms outside Jaipur. The original palace was   built by Raja Mansingh the additions were made by Sawai Jai Singh. One of the finest example of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of Kaisshawah rulers. Make your ascent to the palace fortress on the gaily caparisoned elephant back. Tour the chamber and hallways of the palace which are famous for their design and decorations. This unique capital of the erstwhile warrior kings is a must on every tourist itinerary to the state.
Afternoon city tour of Jaipur including the unique Jantar Mantar magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728. The Hawa Mahal, the intriguing “Palace of Winds” is really a facade built in 1799, to allow royal ladies to view the city from the windows. Visit the City Palace, former royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal style and its museums an excellent collection of miniature paintings, costumes and armory.
Overnight: Jaipur
Meals:       Breakfast

Day 05

Jaipur to Ranthambore (162 Kms / 03 ½ Hours Approx)

After breakfast drive for Ranthambore.
Upon arrival in Ranthambore, you are met and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Ranthambore / Sawai Madhopur

Meals:       Breakfast

Day 06

Ranthambore

Ranthambhore wildlife sanctuary is known for its Bengal tigers, and is one of the best places in India to see these animals in their natural jungle habitat. Tigers can be easily spotted even in the daytime. The park's deciduous forests are characteristic examples of the type of jungle found in Central India. Other fauna include the Indian leopard, nilgai, wild boar, sambar, striped hyena, sloth bear, southern plains gray langur, rhesus macaque, mugger crocodile and chital. The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of trees, plants, birds and reptiles, as well as one of the largest banyan trees in India.
Closed: Monsoon season (July - September).

Morning and Evening Game safari at Ranthambore national Park
Overnight: Ranthambore / Sawai Madhopur
Meals:       Breakfast

Day 07

Ranthambore

Morning and Evening Game safari at Ranthambore national Park
Overnight: Ranthambore / Sawai Madhopur
Meals:       Breakfast

Day 08

Ranthambore – Agra

Later you will drive to Agra. Afternoon sightseeing of the Taj Mahal (Friday closed) – one of the Seven Wonders of the World built by Emperor Shah Jehan in memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took 22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000. Craftsmen and master builders came from all over Asia to join in the great work – from Baghdad, Shiraz, Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble, India’s finest, was quarried at Makrana near Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones were imported from distant lands: Jasper from the Punjab, Jade & Crystal from China, Turquoise from Tibet, Lapis Lazuli from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrysolite from Egypt, Amethysts from Persia, Agates from Yemen, Malachite from Russia Diamonds from Golconda and Mother of Pearl from the Indian ocean.
Overnight: Agra
Meals:       Breakfast

Day 09

Agra – Khajuraho

Agra – Jhansi Shatabdi Express Train (0800/1040 hrs)
Jhansi – Khajuraho By Surface En-Route visiting Orchha 176 kms 4 hrs
Buffet Breakfast at Hotel
Morning in time transfer to train station to connect train to Jhansi. On arrival Jhansi you met and transferred to Khajuraho en-route visiting Orchha.
Overlooked by the modern era, this beautiful medieval town was once the capital of Bundela Kings. Built along the banks of the river Betwa, through a rugged century side, it still retains the captivating air of a bygone era. Amongst the various imposing  edifices, of  particular  interest  are  the Jahangiri Mahal, built by  Raja  Bir  Singh  Deo to commemorate the visit of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, the Raj Mahal and the  Laxminarayan  temple,  both noted for their fine frescoes and mural paintings.
Continue drive to Khajuraho. On arrival check in at Hotel.
Evening Dance Show At Khajuraho.
Overnight: Khajuraho
Meals:       Breakfast

Day 10

Khajuraho

Morning, sightseeing tour of the famous Chandela Dynasty Temples which are set in a lovely grassy park. These temples are really amazing - rising in  many  peaks and  spirals,  intricately  carved  and  designed  with  statues  and  friezes. These temples are also known for their renowned erotic carvings.
Afternoon visit to Panna. Panna Tiger Reserve is just 25 km from Khajuraho - a mere half an hour drive. Tiger sighting is always a matter of chance but regular sightings are reported. Cheetal, Sambar, Nilgai, Chinkara, Chowsingha, Langoor, Wildboar, Jackal, are frequently sighted.

Overnight: Khajuraho
Meals:       Breakfast

Day 11

Khajuraho – Bandhavgarh

After breakfast at hotel, drive for Bandhavgarh  230kms approx 6-7Hrs.

Upon arrival transfer to hotel.

Bandhavgarh National Park falls within one of India’s last remaining traces of substantial forest. Originally part of the princely state Rewa, from where the few captive white tigers came, the forests around Bandhavgarh were protected for shoots and hence exist today. The National Park abounds in many of India’s rarer and endangered animals; Cheetal or spotted deer, Sambar, Barking Deer, Nilgai, Black Buck, Chinkara, fore horned antelope, Gaur (the largest of the world’s wild oxen), Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Leopard and the Royal Bengal Tiger. The park and surrounding forests have a rich and varied bird life; hornbills, partridges, golden orioles, blossom headed parakeets, golden eagle, falcons, hawks and sun birds.

As a park for game viewing, Bandhavgarh is considered by many as one of the best in India. The park is undulating and situated in the Vindhya Range of hills, which stretch across central India. Many of the valleys are grasslands with bamboo clumps along the forest edge and these meadows offer amazing opportunities to the photographer, while in the jungle each encounter is an unexpected thrill.

Overnight: Bandhavgarh
Meals:       Breakfast

Day 12

Bandhavgarh

Morning and Evening Game Safari at the national Park

Overnight: Bandhavgarh
Meals:       Breakfast

Day 13

Bandhavgarh

Morning and Evening Game Safari at the national Park

Overnight: Bandhavgarh
Meals:       Breakfast

Day 14

Bandhavgarh – Kanha

Morning Game Safari at the national Park, after breakfast drive for Kanha. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel.

Overnight: Kanha

Meals:       Breakfast

Day 15

Kanha

Kanha National Park. The forest depicted in the famous novel by Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book is said to be based on the jungles of this reserve. Among the best known Tiger Reserves in the country and one of the best areas where one can observe the majestic tiger in it’s natural habitat. The lush green heavily, wooded forests (Sal/Bamboo/other deciduous forests) interspaced with meadows provide the flourishing animal-life with an ideal habitat, to live and breed. The Park was created in 1974, under Project Tiger, and is the only habitat of the rare hard ground Barasingha. Kanha has around 22 species of mammal. The more commonly seen ones are the striped palm squirrel, common langur, barking deer, gaur, jackal, wild pig, chital (spotted deer), barasingha, blackbuck and the sambar. Some careful viewing will reward the watcher with glimpses of the tiger, Indian hare, dhole (Indian wild dog), barking deer and gaur (Indian bison). The more elusive are the Indian fox, sloth bear, striped hyena, jungle cat, panther, mouse deer, chausingha (four-horned antelope), nilgai, ratel and porcupine. And approximately 230 species of birds consider Kanha National Park as their home.

Morning and Evening Game Safari at the national Park

Overnight: Kanha

Meals:       Breakfast

Day 16

Kanha – Nagpur

Morning Game Safari at the national Park, after breakfast drive for Nagpur. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel.

Overnight: Nagpur

Meals:       Breakfast

Day 17

Nagpur – Delhi

After breakfast transfer to Airport to connect your flight for Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to relax.

Overnight: Delhi

Meals:       Breakfast

Day 18

Depart Delhi

In time transfer to Airport to connect flight for onward destination, with mesmerizing memories of Incredible India