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Delhi
Meet & greet at the airport by our representative and get transferred to your hotel.
Delhi is the Capital of India. Delhi is not a city but it is the book, which narrates the history of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness to various events which has brought India through history books. This city went through the pain of being built and rebuilt, seven times. Today as the capital of India, Delhi is the seat of administrators and monuments which tell the saga of bygone era. These icons are testimony to the grandeur of the past and now attractions for the tourists. Enjoy is the rest of the day at leisure.
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Delhi Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast, proceed to see Old and New Delhi . Visit the Red Fort built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan. Raj Ghat is a memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948.
Later, you will be taken to New Delhi which includes Humayun’s Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Qutub Minar built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Further we drive past India Gate, a memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. Drive past the President’s House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as the Viceroy’s House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India.
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Delhi- Nagpur – Pench
A day to visit one of the seven wonders of the world, the spectacular Taj Mahal. It is a three hours drive from Delhi to Agra. We start early in the morning, reach Agra and check into the hotel. Later we will visit the Taj Mahal. Any picture does not truly justify the actual beauty of the monument. You can spend some time here admiring the intricate work and the wonderful detailing. You can then opt to walk in the beautiful lawns as you enjoy the beauty of the fountains. You may also wish to take some professional pictures on the marble benches just like some world known celebrities. After visiting the Taj Mahal, we head towards the Agra Fort made of red sandstone and learn about its history. Agra was capital of Mughal Empire for a long time and it’s quite obvious from its lavish palaces and the attention to detail visible in every aspect of the construction. After breakfast, fly to Nagpur (4 hours.) On arrival, drive to Pench National Park. Upon arrival in Pench, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Pench.
Pench National Park is named after River Pench and comprises of total 758 SQ Kms. The tiger reserve carries a glorious history. A description of its natural wealth and richness occurs in Ain-i-Akbari. Pench Tiger Reserve and its neighborhood is the original setting of Rudyard Kipling’s most famous work, The Jungle Book. The Reserve is located in the southern part of the Satpura Hill range in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts in Madhya Pradesh. The terrain is undulating, with most of the area covered by small hills and mounds. The undulating topography supports a mosaic of vegetation ranging from moist, sheltered valleys to open, dry deciduous forest. |
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Pench National Park
Early in the morning, enjoy a Jungle safari at the park. Later return to the hotel for breakfast. Evening after lunch enjoy another Jungle Safari in at the Park.
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Pench – Kanha
After breakfast, drive to Kanha National Park (136kms.) Upon arrival in Kanha check into the hotel.
Overnight stay in Kanha.
Kanha National Park located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh came into existence in 1955. It extends over an area of over 1,940-sq-kms. The park’s landmark achievement is the preservation of the rare hard ground Swamp Deer (Barasingha), saving it from nearly extinction. The major feature of this region’s interesting topography is the horseshoe shape valley and the whole park area is surrounded by the spurs of the Mekal. The Surpan River meanders through Kanha’s central Maidans, grasslands that cover the extensive plateau. Steep rocky escarpments along the edges offer breathtaking views of the valley. |
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Kanha National Park
Early in the morning, enjoy a Jungle Safari in the Park. Later return to the hotel for breakfast. Evening after lunch enjoy another Jungle Safari at the Park.
Overnight stay in Kanha. |
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Kanha – Bandhavgarh
After breakfast, drive to Bandhavgarh National Park (254kms.) Upon arrival in Bandhavgarh check in at hotel.
Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.
Bandhavgarh National Park is spread out at Vindhya Hills in Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh National Park consists of a core area of 105 sq. kms. and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq kms. of topography varies between steep ridges, undulating forests and open meadows and the very famous Royal Bengal Tiger. The Park was a former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa. The park is covered with fine trees of Sal, while mixed forests are found in the higher reaches of the hills. Stretches of bamboo and grasslands extend to the north. The main wildlife viewing is still done in the core of the park with its 32 picturesque, wooded hills. |
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Bandhavgarh National Park
Early in the morning, enjoy a Jungle Safari at the Park. Later return to the hotel for breakfast. Evening after lunch enjoy another Jungle Safari at the Park.
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Bandhavgarh – Khajuraho
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Khajuraho (268 kms.) Arrive and check into the hotel. Afternoon visit the word famous temples of Khajuraho.
Overnight stay in Khajuraho.
The 9th to 12th century temples of Khajuraho is evidence of the architectural geniuses during the times of the Chandela Dynasty. Situated in Madhya Pradesh, India, Khajuraho oozes with passion, eroticism, dance and music and other finesses of creative arts depicted in sculpture and images of the temples. The 85 temples were built in North Indian ‘Nagara’ style of architecture, though only 20 of them have survived the rough weather conditions over the ages. The two richer distinctive groups are the Western and Eastern group of temples. |
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Khajuraho – Jhansi (180 Km/4 Hrs Approx Drive) : Jhansi – Agra (By Train)
Breakfast at the hotel and then drive to the Jhansi railway station to board the train to Agra. After 180kms. arrive in Agra check into the hotel.
Overnight stay in Agra
Agra is situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughals Emperors between 1526 to 1628. It remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri, all three, UNESCO World Heritage sites. |
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Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur (235 Km/5 Hrs Approx Drive)
Morning after breakfast, tour the city of Agra. Visit the Agra Fort, designed and built with barricaded walls of red sand stone by Akbar in 1565 A.D. It houses beautiful and numerous palaces including the Jahangir Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am, Macchhi Bhawan, Nagina Masjid, Moti Masjid, Sheesh Mahal, Musamman Burj where from one side of the fort the Taj Mahal is visible in all its beauty. Emperor Shah Jehan, prisoner of his son Aurangzeb in his old age, was put in a cell from where he could gaze at the Taj Mahal.
The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World is surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan’s beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
In the afternoon drive to Jaipur and en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned city of the Mughal Empire. The city boasts of some of the magnificent monuments built during the Mughal Era, which include the Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza and Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chisti.
Later continue your drive to Jaipur, arrive in Jaipur and check into the hotel.
Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Jaipur is also known as the Pink City of India. With its rich and colorful past, resplendent with tales of valour and bravery, Jaipur is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. Jaipur was founded in the year 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer. |
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Jaipur
Today after breakfast explore the Pink City with an excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, enjoy the experience of a ride on an elephant’s back to the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum. Jantar Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds a facade was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen. All monuments are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of Jaipur.
Later, visit the famous markets of textiles, gems, carpets, and handicrafts. Jaipur is an ideal place for buying souvenirs.
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Jaipur – Delhi (265 Km/6 Hrs Approx Drive)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Delhi (265kms.) to catch your onward. |