TAJ MAHAL & ICONIC WILDLIFE & BIRD SANCTUARIES
This itinerary takes you the stalwarts of tiger hotspots within India. Starting from Ranthambore to Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha, Pench and Bandhavgarh, the trip is sprinkled with ample opportunity to spot wildlife, especially the tiger. The elusive animal lurks in these corridors more frequently than the others, so chances are that you might catch a glimpse of it. Kanha National Park, one of the first areas to be protected under Project Tiger, aimed at preserving this magnificent animal. Kanha is a renowned and picturesque conservation area that boasts the ideal habitat for both tigers and their prey species. Explore the sal and bamboo forests of Kanha on twice-daily game drives accompanied by a trained naturalist, who will point out and explain details about the fascinating animals and plants of the jungle. Explore the exceptional Bandhavgarh National Park, which is home to a large number of India’s tigers. An essential stop on any serious tiger safari, Bandhavgarh National Park is renowned for one of India’s highest concentrations of this magnificent animal. A relatively small park with a thriving tiger population, it offers guests a good chance of encountering the king of the jungle, as well as a selection of other exotic wildlife. Two weeks is also a great time to immerse in the heart of India, watching local life pass by. Along with the wildlife spotting, another highlight lies in the train travel in this journey. The Indian railway network is one of the longest in the world and the pulse of India’s travel is dependent on it.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 01: Delhi
Day 02: Delhi
Day 03: Delhi – Jaipur (258 Kms – 4½ Hrs)
Day 04: Jaipur
Day 05: Jaipur – Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhore National Park) (180 Kms – 3 Hrs)
Day 06: Sawai Madhopur
Day 07: Sawai Madhopur – Bharatpur (Keoladeo National Park) (236 Kms – 4 Hrs)
Day 08: Bharatpur (Keoladeo National Park) – Agra (60 Kms – 1 Hr)
Day 09: Agra – Umariya (OVERNIGHT TRAIN)
Day 10: Umariya – Bandhavgarh (35 Kms – 1 Hr)
Day 11: Bandhavgarh National Park
Day 12: Bandhavgarh National Park – Kanha National Park (235 Kms – 5½ Hrs)
Day 13: Kanha National Park
Day 14: Kanha National Park – Pench National Park (207 Kms – 4½ Hrs)
Day 15: Pench National Park
Day 16: Pench National Park – Nagpur (90 Kms – 2 Hrs) – Mumbai