| Tiger Hunt in the Kipling Country |
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12 Days |
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01 October 2007 - 30 April 2008 |
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Delhi - Kanha National Park - Bandhavgarh National Park - Khajuraho – Agra |
| Holiday Theme : |
Wildlife Tours |
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| Itinerary |
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DAY 01:
You are met on arrival in Delhi and transferred to your Hotel.
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DAY 02:
After breakfast proceed for a sight seeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Our itinerary takes off from Red Fort built by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan when he shifted his capital from Agra. A short drive brings us to the Great Mosque - The Jama Masjid. Drive on to see the memorial built for Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
Afternoon Sightseeing tour of New Delhi includes a visit to the Qutub Minar - the tallest stone tower in India built in 1191 AD. Chhatarpur Temple - the most popular Hindu temple with blissful tranquility and serene ambience. Continue to Humayun's Tomb believed to have been designed by his widow. Its plan is based on the description of Islamic paradise gardens and is known to have inspired the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs. Also visit the Bahai Temple - a lotus shaped structure. It is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. It is open to all faiths and is an ideal place for meditation and obtaining peace and tranquility. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi. |
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DAY 03:
Delhi - Overnight Train to Gondia for Kanha National Park
In the afternoon you proceed to board a train for Gondia (Kanha National Park).
Overnight in train.
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DAY 04:
Arrive Gondia and transfer to Kanha National Park. Arrive Kanha National park and check in at the resort. P.M.: Game Viewing by Elephant / Jeep in Kanha National Park famous for variety of wildlife and one of the most well maintained wildlife park in India. Overnight stay at resort in Kanha.
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DAY 05:
A.M. & P.M.: Game Viewing by Elephant / Jeep in Kanha National Park. Overnight stay at resort in Kanha.
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DAY 06:
Morning Game Viewing in Kanha National Park, later drive to Bandhavgarh, arrive Bandhavgarh and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at resort in Bandhavgarh.
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Day 07:
EA.M. & P.M.: Game Viewing by Jeep in the Park. Both times hunt for the Tiger by Camera in one of the most densely populated park in the World for the Tigers. Overnight stay at resort in Bandhavgarh.
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Day 08:
A.M. & P.M.: Game Viewing by Jeep in the Park. Overnight stay at resort in Bandhavgarh.
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Day 09:
A.M.: Game Viewing in Bandhavgarh National Park, after Breakfast drive to Khajuraho and check in at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Khajuraho.
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Day 10:
Morning sightseeing tour of temples. The Khajuraho temples were built in the span of a hundred years, from 950 - 1050 AD, in a truly inspired burst of creativity. Of the 85 original temples, 22 have survived till today to constitute one of the worlds great artistic wonders.
Kandariya Mahadeo Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Other temples in the group are Chausath Yogini, Chitragupta, Vishwanath, Lakshmana, Matangeshwara, Devi Jagadamba, Parvati, Lakshmi and Varaha temples, each with its own history, presiding deity and points of interest.
The eastern group consists of three Jain temples in an enclosure and four others scattered around the old village of Khajuraho. The southern group has two temples the Duladeo, which is fairly close to the Jain (eastern) group, and the Chaturbhuj temple, adorned with a huge, intricately carved image of Lord Vishnu. later drive to Jhansi railway station to board train for Agra. Arrive Agra and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Agra. |
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Day 11:
Morning sightseeing tour of Agra and visit Taj Mahal - built by a grief-stricken emperor, Shah Jahan, as a memorial of eternal love for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, Agra Fort which perhaps offers the most moving view of the Taj Mahal from its octagonal tower situated across the River Jamuna. Afternoon visit Fatehpur Sikri - A fascinating deserted capital of Emperor Akbar. Abandoned in a few years for lack of water. Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.
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Day 12:
Breakfast at the hotel. In the afternoon drive to Delhi, en-route visit Sikandra Emperor Akbars tomb at Sikandra is a magnificent gateway, covered with floral and geometrical arabesque decoration in white and coloured marble. Four elegant Minarets surround the tomb. Continue to Delhi and drop at international airport for flight to onward destination.
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Accommodation for 11 nights/12 days in the above mentioned hotels.
All the transfers and sightseeing by AC Vehicle.
Daily breakfast at the hotel.
All meals at Kanha & Bandhavgarh.
02 Jungle Safari at Kanha National Park.
03 Jungle Safari at Bandhavgarh National Park.
Light & Sound show at Khajuraho.
Train Delhi to Gondia, Godwana Express.
Train Jhansi to Agra NDLS Shatabdi by CC.
English speaking guide as per the itinerary.
All applicable taxes. |
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Expenses of personal nature such as meals other then specified, soft/hard drinks, mineral water, camera/video fee, film rolls.
Any air fare.
Entrance fees of monuments.
Any tips, travel insurance fee.
Any other item not specifically mentioned above. |
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| Validity |
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Rates are valid from 01 October 2007 - 30th April 2008
Rates are not valid from 22 DEC 2007- 05 JAN 2008 |
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Since 1981
