Tiger Tops
Tiger Tops
VISITING: DELHI - CORBETT NATIONAL PARK - DELHI - JAIPUR - AMBER - RANTHAMBORE - FATEHPUR SIKRI -AGRA - KHAJURAHO - BANDHAVGARH - KANHA - JABALPUR
| DAY 01 / DELHI - CORBETT NATIONAL PARK BY SURFACE (280 KMS / 6.5 HRS) |
Morning proceed to Corbett National Park enroute visiting countryside. On arrival transfer to your hotel. Check-in time is 12 noon.
Jim Corbett National Park is the first wildlife reserve of India, extending over an area of more than 500 sq km in the Himalayan foothills. Corbett national park was established in 1936, as the Hailey National Park. In 1955-56 it has changed to Ramganga National Park and finally Jim Corbett National Park in the honor of legendary hunter-turned- conservationist, best known for hunting man-eating tigers and leopards in the Kumaon and lower Garhwal in the 1920s.
Corbett National park is known for its varied wildlife, and as the site for the launching of Project Tiger. Corbett National Park was one of the nine tiger reserves created at the launch of the Project Tiger in 1973.
Afternoon proceed for Jeep safari into Jim Corbett Park for wildlife viewing.
Overnight at your hotel.
| DAY 02 / CORBETT NATIONAL PARK |
Today proceed for Jeep / Elephant safari in morning and afternoon.
Corbett Natiobal Park - The heavenly abode for adventure lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, Corbett National Park is set in the Shivalik foothills of the Himalayas in Uttaranchal. River rafting and elephant rides are the favorite activities of the tourists here across the 520 sq km of India's first national park along the bank of Ramganga river. It is also known for Sal tree as its main flora. It is named after the hunter-naturalist Jim Corbett, who suggested the conception of this wildlife sanctuary, Over 50 mammals, 600 birds and 25 reptile species have been spotted here but the highlight of course is the Indian Tigers, Leopards and Gharials, the rare fish eating, long-nosed crocodiles.
Overnight at your hotel.
| DAY 03 / CORBETT NATIONAL PARK - DELHI |
Morning proceed for Jeep safari.
Later drive back to Delhi and transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
| DAY 04 / DELHI - JAIPUR |
Morning proceed to Jaipur enroute visiting countryside and on arrival transfer to your hotel.
Afternoon guided city sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting the Maharaja’s City Palace, the Observatory, the Museum, and the impressive Palace of Winds with the intricate facade carved out of pink sandstone.
Jaipur is about 275 km from Delhi and 250 km from Agra and forms the most chosen tourism golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It a bustling capital city and a business centre with all the trapping of modern metropolis but yet flavored strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveler.
Overnight at your hotel.
| DAY 05 / JAIPUR - AMBER - RANTHAMBORE |
Morning guided excursion to fabled Amber Palace situated atop a hill overlooking the city. Amber (pronounced Amber) is situated about 11 kilometres from Jaipur and was the ancient citadel of the ruling Kachhawa clan of Amber, before the capital was shifted in the plains to present day Jaipur.
The Amber Fort set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and completed by Sawai Jai Singh I the fort is made in red sand stone and white marble. The rugged forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise with a beautiful fusion of art and architecture. Amber is the classic and romantic fort- palace with a magnificent aura. The interior wall of the palace depicts expressive painting scenes with carvings, precious stones and mirror settings. In the foreground is the Maota Lake providing a breathtaking look. Built mainly for the warring enemies as a safe place, the heavily structured walls could defend the residents within the ramparts of the fort.
Later proceed to Ranthambore and on arrival transfer to your hotel.
SAWAI MADHOPUR – A city named after its founder, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. Visiting Ranthambhor National Park, where in are located the ruins of a 10th century fort. This wildlife sanctuary is considered the country’s best for observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. The park, covering an area of 392 sq. kms. is home to more than 300 species of birds. The tiger, hyena, ratel, jackal and fox are among those constituting the carnivorous population here. Sawai Madhopu is known for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and costumes.
Overnight at your hotel.
| DAY 06 / RANTHAMBORE |
Morning proceed for Jeep safari.
Ranthambhore National Park is one of the most popular parks of North India. Dotted with lakes and ponds, the National Park sprawls over an area of 410 sq. kms. The park is covered with belts of dry deciduous forests with ancient banyans and peepal trees and large areas of grassy meadows. It is also studded with small covered pavilions, ancient summer palaces and crumbling guard posts that bear mute testimony of erstwhile kingdoms and long forgotten battles. The wildlife species that are found inside the park include tigers, leopards, sloth bears, Marsh Crocodiles, sambars, Chital, Nilgai (blue bull), wild boars, Chinkara, Jackals, hyenas etc
Afternoon again Jeep safari.
Overnight at your hotel.
| DAY 07 / RANTHMBORE |
Morning and afternoon proceed for Jeep safari. Overnight at your hotel.
| DAY 08 / RANTHAMBORE - BHARATPUR - AGRA |
Morning proceed for Jeep safari. Later drive to Agra enroute visiting Bharatpur.
Bharatpur, like Alwar, was once a part of the Matsya Desh of old. History binds itself inextricably linked with mythology; for it was here that the Pandava brothers are supposed to have spent their 13th year of exile some 3500 years back (see Mahabharata for the full story) and all of it is not hogwash, for there're some fine archaeological remains of this ancient civilization preserved in the Bharatpur Museum.
On arrival in Agra transfer to your hotel.
AGRA – Home of the world-famous TAJ MAHAL, best described as “poetry in marble’, because of its beauty, grace and exquisite workmanship. Also visit AGRA FORT, standing opposite the TAJ on the banks of the Yamuna River, which contains a wealth of palaces and monuments that recall the days of Mughal splendors.
Overnight at your hotel.
| Day 09 / AGRA |
Morning guided city sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Taj Mahal (Close on Friday) stands serene and awesome, on a raised marble platform, by the banks of the Yamuna, testifying to the timelessness of art and love. Its pure white marble shimmers silver in the soft moonlight, exudes a shell - pink glow at dawn, and at the close of the day, takes on the tawny, fiery hue of the majesticsun.Shahjahan built the monument in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the 'lady of the Taj'. It has been called the most extravagant monument ever built for the sake of love. The construction of the Taj commenced in 1631, and was completed in 1653. Workers were gathered from all over the country and from Central Asia, and about 20,000 people were recruited to translate this wild dream into a reality.
Among the other monuments that Agra takes pride in is the Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this massive structure began in 1565, under Akbar, and continued till the time of his grandson, Shahjahan. Armed with massive double walls, punctuated by four gateways, the fort houses palaces, courts, mosques, baths, gardens and gracious pavilions within its premises. Among the fascinating structures that are to be found within the fort is the red sandstone Jehangiri Mahal built by Akbar for his Hindu queen, Jodhabai, was one of the earliest constructions illustrating the fort's change from a military structure to a palace.
Overnight at your hotel.
| DAY 10 / AGRA - JHANSI- ORCHHA - KHAJURAHO |
Morning departure transfer to railway station to board train for Jhansi.
Assistance on arrival and drive to Khajuraho enroute visiting Orchha.
ORCHHA: The history of Orchha is linked with the local Bundela rulers. The Bundela dynasty was founded by one of the local Rajput princes in the 11th century. The main attraction of Orchha is the Orchha fort complex, located on an island on River Betwa, having a number of palaces to visit within it. There are a number of interesting temples to visit in Orchha. The Raja Ram Temple, which was formerly a palace, is an important tourist spot.
On arrival in Khajuraho transfer to your hotel.
KHAJURAHO: - once the capital of a powerful dynasty of Hindu kings called the chandelles (959 A.D.) it is today famous for its magnificent temples, considered to be among the most vibrantly original words of Hindu architecture and Sculpture. Visit the western and eastern Group of temples. The temples built by the Chandela dynasty are undeniably the main sightseeing attractions. . The temples are split into three groups: the western group, the eastern group and the southern group. Of these, the western group is perhaps the most notable.
Overnight at your hotel.
| DAY 11 / KHAJURAHO |
Morning guided city sightseeing tour visiting the Eastern and Western temples.
The fascinating temples of Khajuraho, were built between 950 and 1050 A.D. is India's unique gift of love to the world. Khajuraho is situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh. 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.
Overnight at your hotel.
| DAY 12 / KHAJURAHO - BANDHAVGARH BY SURFACE (270 KMS / 06 HRS) |
Morning proceed to Bandhavgarh enroute visiting countryside and on arrival transfer to your hotel.
Bandhavgarh National Park is spread at vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh National Park consists of a core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km of topography varies between steep ridges, undulating, forest and open meadows. Bandhavgarh National Park is known for the Royal Bengal Tigers. The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India.
Overnight at your hotel.
| DAY 13 / BANDHAVGARH |
Full day guided visit of Bandhavgarh National Park.
The biggest attraction of this land is the Tiger and its sightings. Bandhavgarh has a very high density of Tigers within the folds of its marvelous Jungles. Probably the highest in the world! The 105 sq kms of park area, open for tourists is reported to have 22 Tigers, a density of 1 Tiger for every 4.7 sq kms. This is also the White tiger country. These have been found in the old state of Rewa for many years. Maharaja Martand Singh captured the last known in 1951. This white Tiger, Mohun is now stuffed and on display in the Palace of Maharaja of Rewa.
Overnight at your hotel.
| DAY 14 / BANDHAVGARH - KANHA BY SURFACE (230 KMS / 5.5 HRS) |
Morning proceed to Kanha enroute visiting countryside. On arrival transfer to your hotel.
Kanha National park is located in Banjar and Halon valleys in the Mandla / Balaghat districts of the state of Madhya Pradesh. Kanha National Park is one of the India’s finest tiger reserves. It is spread more than 940 sq km in a horse shoe shaped valley bound by the spurs of the Mekal range the park presents a varies topography.
Kanha national park is more famous for its wildlife; the natural beauty of its landscape is just as fascinating. One of the best locations to enjoy that bounty is Bammi Dadar, also known as the sunset point..
Overnight at your hotel.
| DAY 15 / KANHA |
Full day guided visit of Kanha National Park.
Kanha also shelters one of the largest populations of the tigers in the country. Some of the other larger animal species found in the park are sloth bear, leopard, striped hyena, spotted dear, wild boar, jungle cat, jackal and a variety of monkeys. Over 200 spices of birds have been spotted in the park.
Overnight at your hotel.
| DAY 16 / KANHA - JABALPUR BY SURFACE (165 KMS / 4 hrs) |
Morning guided visit of Kanha National Park and later proceed to Jabalpur enroute visiting countryside.
Evening free for independent activities. Overnight at your hotel.
| DAY 17 / JABALPUR OUT BY AIR |
Morning transfer to airport in time to board flight for onward destination. Check-out time is 12 noon.
| Monuments Fees - are subject to change (Per Person) |
Amber Fort
= USD
4
City Palace
= USD 6
Observatory
= USD
4
Hawa Mahal
= USD 2
Taj Mahal
= USD 15
Agra Fort
= USD 6
Orchha fort
= USD 5
Eastern & Western Temple (Kajuraho)
= USD 5
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Note: all the above arrangements are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. |