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| Taj Tiger and Temple Tour |
| 14 Nights / 15 Days |
| Delhi - Corbett - Agra - Bharatpur - Kanha - Bandavarh - Khajuraho - Delhi |
| Tour Price : US$ 1440 AUD 1675.44 € 988.848 £ 870.624 |
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Description:
A fantastic tour that combines the vivid and varied perspective of India. From the buzzing energy of Delhi, we head out for a tour of some of India's finest wildlife destinations, taking in jungle safaris, bird-watchers' havens and, a highlight, the tiger reserve that was the setting for Rudyard Kipling's fantastic children's novel, The Jungle Book. It is a chance to become immersed in the natural history of India and spend some wonderful time in the beautiful untouched wilderness. |
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| 01 DELHI |
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On arrival in Delhi we settle you into your hotel and welcome you to our tour. |
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02 DELHI |
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After breakfast at the hotel, we head out by car for a comprehensive tour of Delhi. We visit the beautiful Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. From here we go to the imposing Moghul Red Fort and Ghandi Samadi (the hallowed cremation ground of Ghandi), before taking a walk through the labyrinth of frenetic streets that make up Chandni Chowk, the vivid, colourful bazaar abuzz with the life and soul of Old Delhi.
After Old Delhi, the tree-lined boulevards of New Delhi seem startlingly spacious. We stop for lunch in Connaught Place, which houses many famous restaurants with a good choice of different cuisine. After lunch we start our tour of New Delhi at the enchanting Laxmi Narayan Temple, and take a drive past The Presidents House to India Gate. We spend time enjoying the peace and tranquillity of Humayan's Tomb, and marvelling at the Bhai Temple (a perfect lotus-shaped temple) and Qutab Minar.
In the evening there is time for shopping before viewing a spectacular light and sound show at the Red Fort. We return to the hotel for dinner and rest. |
| 03 DELHI - CORBETT NATIONAL PARK |
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We drive north to Corbett National Park, one of India’s finest wildlife parks, where our tour begins on elephant back as we ride through the impressive park. We stay overnight at the park lodge. |
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04 CORBETT |
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The best time to view the wildlife is at dawn, so we rise early and begin our game viewing. |
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05 CORBETT - AGRA |
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Optional early morning game ride, and the rest of the day is taken up with our journey to Agra. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Evening time is a magical time to see the Taj Mahal in all its glory, especially under a full moon. |
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06 AGRA - BHARATPUR |
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Morning city tour of the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. Afternoon departure for Ghana National Park at Bharatpur. On our way from Agra we will stop and wander around the deserted city of Fatephur Sikri. On arrival in Bharatpur we settle into the Park Lodge. |
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07 BHARATPUR |
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Ghana National Park is one of Asia’s largest bird sanctuaries and is a world heritage site. Dawn is the best time to bird watch here, as the birds wake up their song drifts over the Park. We take a boat and wonder at the great variety of bird life - over 400 different species have been recorded. We spend the day walking and cycling through the park. |
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08 BHARATPUR - JABALPUR - KANHA (Agra to board train to Jabalpur) |
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Another relaxed day at the park before a late evening transfer to the station at Jabalpur to board the overnight train to Kanha. Your sleeping berths are comfortable 1st class cabins. |
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09 KANHA |
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On arrival in Jabalpur, transport awaits us to drive to Kanha National Park. We settle into the park's accommodation. |
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10 KANHA |
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This National Park is one of the original Project Tiger Reserves. We spend the day on safari, travelling by jeep through the park, which is one of India’s largest game parks. Kanha was the setting for Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. The tiger population in this area has risen in recent years, largely thanks to efforts by Project Tiger to protect this endangered species from extinction. As a result, sightings are becoming more common and tourists are frequently lucky enough to glimpse the tiger in his natural habitat. |
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11 KANHA - BANDAVGARH |
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Today we drive to another great National Park at Bandavgarh. After checking in to our lodge accommodation you are free to take a jeep safari and explore the park. |
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12 BANDAVGARH |
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It is up early once again to view the wildlife. Then we take an afternoon siesta before joining an evening jeep safari. The night-time jungle is a different world - its a wonderful end to a great day. |
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13 BANDAVGARH - KHAJARAHO |
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Today we leave the wildlife behind and drive to the rural backwater of Khajaraho, a small village that is famed because of its intricately carved erotic temples. We stay in Kharjarho overnight at a hotel. |
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14 KHAJARAHO - DELHI |
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We spend the day in awe of the impressive rock temples that draw visitors from around the world. The erotic carvings on the temple walls have been the subject of decades of speculation and mystery. A late afternoon transfer takes us to the airport for the flight to Delhi. You are met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. |
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15 DELHI |
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Transfer to the airport or station for your onward journey. Tour ends. |
| Cost Include |
| Accommodation on an all-inclusive basis at Corbett National Park, Ghana National Park (Bharatpur), Khana National Park and Bandavgarh National Park. Accommodation with Breakfast in Delhi, Agra and Khajuraho.
Flight as specified in economy class: Khajuraho - Delhi.
All transfers and Sight seen tours by car, Jeep and Coach including pick-ups and drop-offs at airport or station.
All travel by train in first (sleeper) class cabins: AGRA - JABULPUR -
All sightseeing and safari tours as specified.
International Airfare on request or Contact your travel agent
Group Size: [Min 4 pax-Max 15 pax] |
| Cost Does Not Include - |
| Monument Fee, Lunch & Dinner, Personal Nature Items, Camera Fee at Monuments, Hot & Soft Drinks, Traveling Insurance. |
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