Realm of Temples & Tigers
Duration: 12 Days & 11 Nights
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Khajuraho - Panna - Bandhavgarh - Agra - Delhi
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Khajuraho - Panna - Bandhavgarh - Agra - Delhi
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi late in the evening. On arrival you will be received by our representative for transfer to hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 Delhi
Morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi Former centre of Mughal Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the ‘rickshaw ride’ for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through “Chandni Chowk” or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue-heading west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan.
This afternoon you will be taken to visit New Delhi drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayun’s tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 Delhi – Khajuraho
Moring youw ill be transferred to the airport for your flight to Khajuraho. Upon arrival in Khajuraho, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.
Thereafter visit the most important and fascinating Western group of temples. The temples of Khajuraho have been declared a 'world heritage' site by UNESCO in order to preserve the rich legacy of architecture, bequeathed to future generations by the Kings of the Chandela dynasty. These temples are famous for their intricate sculptures and erotic carvings that are one of the outstanding achievements of Indian art.
Visit the Eastern group of temples which consists of 3 Hindu and 3 Jain temples, their proximity attests to the religious tolerance of the times in general and of the Chandela rulers in particular.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 Khajuraho – Panna National Park
Morning drive to Panna National Park (40 kms). Upon arrival in Panna, check into your hotel.
Panna National Park is one of India's least explored parks, and is located in central India in the state of Madyha Pradesh, 28 kilometres from Khajuraho. The park is home to Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Jungle Cat, Rusty-Spotted Cat, Desert Cat, Civet, Spotted Deer, Nilgai, Four-Horned Antelope, and both Marsh Mugger and Gharial Crocodiles. For bird lovers over 300 species of birds have been recorded in the park. Panna is prime Tiger country with an estimated 35 tigers, and the big cats have made a big comeback in the last seven years due to the efforts of Project Tiger. Game-viewing is by jeep, Elephant back safari and boat.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 Panna National Park
Enjoy wildwatching.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 Panna National Park – Bandhavgarh National Park.
Morning drive to Bandhavgarh National Park (200 kms). Upon arrival in Bandhavgarh, check into your hotel.
Bandhavgarh National Park is situated in the Vindhya range of hills which offers a good variety of cover from Bamboo forest to open grassland and a wide range of animals including sambar, barking deer, chinkara, chowsingha, gaur (the largest of the world's wild oxen), wild boar and leopard. Bandhavgarh also holds a good population of tiger and is particularly noted for daylight sightings.
Afternoon enjoy game viewing excursions by jeep.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07, 08 & 09 Bandhavgarh National Park
Enjoy wildwatching.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 Bandhavgarh National Park – Umaria - Agra
Enjoy wildwatching in the morning.
Later you will be transferred to Umaria railway station (01 hr - Ukal Exp dept 2050 arrival 1045 ) for your overnight train to Agra.
Onboard train.
Day 11 Arrive Agra
You will be met upon arrival in Agra and transferred to the hotel.
Later visit the famous Taj Mahal -This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday).
Also visit the Red Fort built by three generations of Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of design and construction. It housed both the residential Palaces of the Royal family, and the military quarters
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 Agra – Delhi – Onward Destination
Morning is at your leisure. Later you will drive to Delhi International Airport (203 kms) for your flight to onward destination.
The above cost includes:
Arrive Delhi late in the evening. On arrival you will be received by our representative for transfer to hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 Delhi
Morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi Former centre of Mughal Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the ‘rickshaw ride’ for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through “Chandni Chowk” or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue-heading west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan.
This afternoon you will be taken to visit New Delhi drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayun’s tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 Delhi – Khajuraho
Moring youw ill be transferred to the airport for your flight to Khajuraho. Upon arrival in Khajuraho, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.
Thereafter visit the most important and fascinating Western group of temples. The temples of Khajuraho have been declared a 'world heritage' site by UNESCO in order to preserve the rich legacy of architecture, bequeathed to future generations by the Kings of the Chandela dynasty. These temples are famous for their intricate sculptures and erotic carvings that are one of the outstanding achievements of Indian art.
Visit the Eastern group of temples which consists of 3 Hindu and 3 Jain temples, their proximity attests to the religious tolerance of the times in general and of the Chandela rulers in particular.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 Khajuraho – Panna National Park
Morning drive to Panna National Park (40 kms). Upon arrival in Panna, check into your hotel.
Panna National Park is one of India's least explored parks, and is located in central India in the state of Madyha Pradesh, 28 kilometres from Khajuraho. The park is home to Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Jungle Cat, Rusty-Spotted Cat, Desert Cat, Civet, Spotted Deer, Nilgai, Four-Horned Antelope, and both Marsh Mugger and Gharial Crocodiles. For bird lovers over 300 species of birds have been recorded in the park. Panna is prime Tiger country with an estimated 35 tigers, and the big cats have made a big comeback in the last seven years due to the efforts of Project Tiger. Game-viewing is by jeep, Elephant back safari and boat.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 Panna National Park
Enjoy wildwatching.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 Panna National Park – Bandhavgarh National Park.
Morning drive to Bandhavgarh National Park (200 kms). Upon arrival in Bandhavgarh, check into your hotel.
Bandhavgarh National Park is situated in the Vindhya range of hills which offers a good variety of cover from Bamboo forest to open grassland and a wide range of animals including sambar, barking deer, chinkara, chowsingha, gaur (the largest of the world's wild oxen), wild boar and leopard. Bandhavgarh also holds a good population of tiger and is particularly noted for daylight sightings.
Afternoon enjoy game viewing excursions by jeep.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07, 08 & 09 Bandhavgarh National Park
Enjoy wildwatching.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 Bandhavgarh National Park – Umaria - Agra
Enjoy wildwatching in the morning.
Later you will be transferred to Umaria railway station (01 hr - Ukal Exp dept 2050 arrival 1045 ) for your overnight train to Agra.
Onboard train.
Day 11 Arrive Agra
You will be met upon arrival in Agra and transferred to the hotel.
Later visit the famous Taj Mahal -This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday).
Also visit the Red Fort built by three generations of Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of design and construction. It housed both the residential Palaces of the Royal family, and the military quarters
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 Agra – Delhi – Onward Destination
Morning is at your leisure. Later you will drive to Delhi International Airport (203 kms) for your flight to onward destination.
| Validity: October 16, 2011 till April 15, 2012 – Standard Hotels | ||
| Cost based in EURO | 2 – 3 Guests | 4 – 6 Guest |
| Land cost | Euro 1355 per person | Euro 1235 per person |
| Supplement for single room | Euro 585 | |
| City | Hotel name | Category of room | No. of nights |
| Delhi | Hotel Park Land Grand | Executive room | 02 |
| Khajuraho | Hotel Ramada | Standard room | 01 |
| Panna | Ken River Lodge | Cottage | 02 |
| Bandhavgarh | Infinity Wilderness Resort | Deluxe room | 04 |
| Umaria – Agra | Overnight Train | ||
| Agra | Hotel Marina | Standard room | 01 |
| Validity: October 16, 2011 till April 15, 2012 – Superior Hotels | ||
| Cost based in EURO | 2 – 3 Guests | 4 – 6 Guest |
| Land cost | Euro 1500 per person | Euro 1385 per person |
| Supplement for single room | Euro 965 | |
| City | Hotel name | Category of room | No. of nights |
| Delhi | Hotel Crowne Plaza | Deluxe room | 02 |
| Khajuraho | Hotel Radisson | Standard room | 01 |
| Panna | Ken River Lodge | Cottage | 02 |
| Bandhavgarh | Hotel Tiger Den | Standard room | 04 |
| Umaria – Agra | Overnight Train | ||
| Agra | Hotel The Trident | Standard room | 01 |
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing basis for Ten nights + one night in Train.
- Based on room plus Breakfast basis at all the cities except Panna & Bandhavgarh which are on full board basis.
- Transfers and sightseeing by air-conditioned transport as per the itinerary,
- Entrances at monuments & national parks at all cities as per the itinerary.
- Services of an English speaking local guide for sightseeing tours as per the itinerary.
- Best available class Train fare where ever mentioned in the itinerary.
- Economy class airfare where ever mentioned in the itinerary.
- Road tax, parking fees and driver’s overnight wages
- Validity as mentioned along with the quotations.
- Service tax levied by the government of 2.576%.
- Any personal expenses such as laundry bills, telephone bills, alcoholic beverages and airport tax.
- Tips and other such cost which is to be paid to the drivers, guides, porters etc.
- International flight tickets and insurance.
