Amazing Wildlife Tour of India

Tour Destination: Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra - Umaria - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Jabalpur - Nagpur- Delhi

Travel Duration: 15 nights/16 days

DAY 1: DELHI

Arrive in Delhi and later transfer to the hotel. Evening free for local activities and shopping the local markets.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: DELHI

After breakfast, enjoy full day city tour of Old Delhi & New Delhi visiting

RED FORT- This is a magnificent fort with beautiful artwork of red sandstone on the banks of river Yamuna. It is a huge complex of gardens and pavilions and marble palaces.

JAMA MASJID- This is the largest mosque in India, located opposite to the Red Fort, it was again the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan behind this architectural masterpiece.

RAJ GHAT- Built on the banks of the legendary Yamuna, which flows past New Delhi, Raj Ghat-the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation.

INDIA GATE- Built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931. The green, velvety lawns at India Gate, particularly, are a popular evening and holiday rendezvous for young and old alike.

PRESIDENT'S HOUSE- New Delhi, centers around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. It is architecturally a very impressive building standing at a height, flowing down as it were to India Gate. 

HUMAYUN'S TOMB- The emperor's grieving widow, Haji Begum, built Humayun's Tomb the first mature example of Mughal architecture in India, in 1565 AD.

LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE- Also called the Birla Mandir it was built in 1938; the temple is an ideal introduction to some of the gods of the India pantheon.

LOTUS TEMPLE- The Bahai's Temple, is shaped like a lotus. It is an eye-catching edifice worth exploring. Built by the Bahai's community, it offers the visitor a serenity that pervades the temple and its artistic design.

QUTAB MINAR- It is among the tallest and famous towers in the world. Qutab Minar is famed as the highest brick minaret of the world, located amidst the lush greens of South Delhi. 

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: DELHI - JAIPUR

Today, drive towards Jaipur- the pristine jewel in the desert sands of Rajasthan. Transfer to hotel and evening time to relax.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 4: JAIPUR

After breakfast visit the Pink City viewing

HAWA MAHAL- One of the most common and popular tourist attractions in Jaipur. This five-storey building was used as a veil by the royal women folk to watch the proceedings on the road below. 

CITY PALACE- In the heart of the old city is former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The palace also has an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin and Sanskrit, acquired by Sawai Jai Singh II to study astronomy in detail.

JANTAR MANTAR- A stone observatory, largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. The observatory was built to study the movement of stars. The observatory is built in stone and marble.

Other tourist attractions are Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Govind Deoji Mandir, Rambagh Palace, Kanak Valley and Laxmi Narayan Temple.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 5: JAIPUR - RANTHAMBORE

After breakfast, visit the Pink City viewing 

AMER FORT- A beautiful complex of palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens and temples built by Raja Man Singh. Tourists often ride on the elephant back to the Singh pool and the Jaleb Chowk. 

JAL MAHAL- The water palace is a large dimension palace designed using architectural and painting patterns of the Indian culture, as it was a few centuries ago. It is situated right in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake.

In the afternoon, drive towards Ranthambore- the largest national park of Rajasthan. Transfer to hotel and evening time to relax.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 6: RANTHAMBORE

After breakfast visit

RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK- this wildlife sanctuary is famous for its Tigers and is favorite with photographers. Tigers, the park's pride makes it one of the best places in the country to observe them. Apart from that a large numbers of Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Gazzelle, Boars, Mongoose, Indian Hare, Monitor Lizards and a large number of birds.

For the wildlife savvy, Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary has an intense diversity of flora and fauna with 300 trees, 50 aquatic plants, 272 birds, 12 reptiles and 30 mammals to count a few.

Best time to visit- the ideal time to visit the sanctuary is during the months of October-March and April-June.

RANTHAMBORE FORT & JOGI MAHAL- The park got its name from the Ranthambore Fort, which sits on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the Park. The fort, which dates back to the 10th century and is probably the oldest existing fort in Rajasthan, was a vital citadel for control of Central India and particularly the Malwa plateau. The entry point to the Ranthambore National Park goes straight to the foot of the fort and the forest rest house, Jogi Mahal. Also it has the second-largest Banyan tree in India. 

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 7: RANTHAMBORE

After breakfast do morning and evening safaris at Ranthambore National Park.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 8: RANTHAMBORE - BHARATPUR

Today, drive towards Bharatpur- one of the finest Bird Sanctuaries in the World. Transfer to hotel. 

In the evening walk around the sanctuary.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 9: BHARATPUR

After breakfast spend the whole day enjoying Bird Watching, Boating and rickshaw rides at the sanctuary. 

BHARATPUR BIRD SANCTUARY- One of the best and famous wildlife sanctuaries in India. It is the only wildlife sanctuary artificially made by a Maharaja. Indigenous water birds and many migratory water birds can be seen in this sanctuary along with larger animals such as Sambhar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar. The major tourist attractions of the park are the numerous migratory birds from Siberia and Central Asia, who spend their winters in the sanctuary. The other migratory birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary include several species of Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Warblers, Wheatears, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails and Pipits, etc.

The best way to visit the forest is on foot or cycle. Also rickshaws and boats are on hire for bird watching. A boat trip early morning or in late evening here is worth watching. 

Later visit Bharatpur Government Museum and Bharatpur Palace.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 10: BHARATPUR - FATHEPUR SIKRI - AGRA

Drive towards The Land of culture and heritage- Agra enroute visiting Fathepur Sikri

FATHEPUR SIKRI- Once the capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar, a deserted, red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century.

Continue further to Agra, transfer to hotel. Evening free for leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 11: AGRA - UMARIA (BY TRAIN)

After breakfast at the hotel, visit Agra viewing

TAJ MAHAL- It is the most beautiful monument in Agra. The beauty and grandeur of the Taj Mahal has made it one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife-Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the most beautiful monuments in the world. A beautiful gift from a Mughal emperor to his deceased wife, the Taj Mahal is a symbol of love and beauty. 

AGRA FORT- Built in red sandstone, this huge fortress on the bank of the Yamuna. The fort house has many beautiful palaces and mansions, which include Jahangiri Mahal, Khass Mahal, Diwan-i-Khass and Diwan-i-Aam.

ITMAD-UD-DAULA TOMB- Also known as Baby Taj, this tomb is a daughter's tribute to her father. Built in 1628 by Nurjahan in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.

In the evening, transfer to Agra Railway Station to catch train to Umaria. 

DAY 12: UMARIA - BANDHAVGARH

Welcome at Umaria Railway Station and drive to Bandhavgarh National Park, a home to a large number of tigers. Transfer to the resort, and if time permits go on for the evening safari at the park. Rest day free for leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 13: BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK

Today do morning and evening safaris at Bandhavgarh National Park.

BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK- The National Park is located in Vindhya mountain range of central India it is a famous wildlife heritage. It is renowned for serving as a shelter to Royal Bengal Tigers, Cheetals, Leopards and many migratory birds. In summer months one has the best chances to cross path with tigers. Experience the forest in full glory and feel the adrenaline rush spike up as the beautiful beast inches close to your vehicle.

BANDHAVGARH FORT- The fort was constructed in the 14th century. It is dotted with numerous caves that belong to the pre-historic era.

KALCHURI ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM- This stunning attraction in Bandhavgarh is popular for archeological remainders of Kalchuri period.

JEEP AND ELEPHANT SAFARI- These are hot favorite ways to explore the beauty of Bandhavgarh National Park. These have earned so much popularity among tourists that now they are also counted as the noted tourist attraction in Bandhavgarh.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 14: BANDHAVGARH - KANHA

After breakfast drive to Kanha National Park. Transfer to the resort. The evening is free to explore the bird watching experience in and around the resort & local area.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 15: KANHA

Today do morning and evening safaris at Kanha National Park.

KANHA NATIONAL PARK- Kanha National Park is one of India's top national parks to see the country's majestic Big Cat in the country's rural heart. Located in Central India, the National Park offers one of the enjoyable wildlife tours in India. The large bird population in the park is also an integral part of the wildlife in Kanha National Park. Bird lovers also flock this place in large numbers, especially in winter to witness a number of rare bird varieties.

BAMNI DADAR- This place is known as Sunset Point and gives visitors a spectacular view of the sunset. This is one of the most beautiful areas of the park.

KANHA MUSEUM- The Kanha museum is located near the Kisli gate inside the park. The place is worth visiting by people interested in animal history.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 16: KANHA - JABALPUR - DELHI

Early in the morning, get ready for the last jungle ride through jeep safari to capture different wild animals both in your eyes as well as camera and later depart to Jabalpur to catch your flight/train towards onward destination.