 Wildlife
In South India Tour
Duration
:15 Days / 14 Nights
Destinations cover : Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh
- Kanha - Nagpur - Mumbai - Nagarhole - Mysore - Bangalore - Mumbai
Day
01 ARRIVE DELHI
Company representative will receive you on arrival at
the international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer to
your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling
metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect
introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land.
Overnight at
hotel.
Day 02 DELHI
After breakfast, start a full-day tour
of Old and New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail
visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama
Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent
fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing
tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar,
a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament
House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic
Enclave.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 DELHI / VARANASI
In
the morning transfer to airport to connect flight for Varanasi. Met on arrival
in Varanasi and transfer to hotel.
VARANASI, known to the devout as Kashi,
is said to have been founded by Shiva, Lord of the Universe. One of the oldest
living cities in the world, as also one of the most important pilgrimage sites
in India, Varanasi is a major tourist attraction. Situated on the banks of the
sacred Ganges, the city has been a centre of learning and civilisation for over
2000 years.
Proceed for a half day city tour of Varanasi visiting Benares Hindu
University, Durga temple & Bharat Mata temple (Mother India Temple).
After
hotel check-in, excursion to Sarnath, the spiritual centre of Buddhism.
SARNATH,
once of the most sacred places for Budhhist, where Lord Buddha gave first sermon
after attaining enlightenment. Visit famous Dhamaekha Stupa, Moolgandha Kuti Vihar
and famous Sarnath museum having rich collection of antiques from Ancient India.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 VARANASI / KHAJURAHO
Visit
to Dasaswamedh Ghat early in the morning and take a boat ride on the sacred river
Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of
the world's oldest and most important religions. (Start at 0500 hrs. for the best
lifetime experience) For you to appreciate this remarkable city, transfer to the
banks of the River Ganges before the sun rises. Board a boat with your guide and
proceed to the middle of the river, where at sunrise the sight unfolds before
you. Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe and pray while in
the background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from the water's edge. Return
for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganga".
As shops are opening, the place now becomes a beehive of activity as the faithful
are coming and going.
Return to hotel and later fly to Khajuraho.
KHAJURAHO
is well known for its magnificent temples, were built between 950 and 1050 A.D.
Khajuraho derives its name from the Khajur tree (the date palm tree) which can
be found in abundance in the area.The divine sculptures in these temples, are
a tribute to Life itself, embodying everything that is sublime and spontaneous
about it. The murals depict the life and times of the Chandelas, and celebrate
the erotic state of being. They not only testify to the mastery of the craftsman,
but also to the extraordinary breadth of vision of the Chandela Rajputs under
whose reign, these temples were constructed.
After check-in visit the Eastern
group of temples.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 KHAJURAHO / BANDHAVGARH
After breakfast, visit Western group of Temples. Later drive to Bandhavgarh
Check in at Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge.
BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK:Set amongst
The Vindhya Hills in Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh consists of 168 sq miles of Sal
& a mixed forest with large stretches of Bamboo and Grassland to The North.
One is generally lucky to view The Tiger, Gaur ( Indian Bison) Chital, Chansingha
( Four horned antelope). This Park houses some 150 species of birds including
the Blue Bearded bee eaters, White Browed Fantails, and The Malabar Hornbill.
The Bandhavgarh Fort , besides offering breath taking views, houses a 35 ft reclining
statue of Lord Vishnu and 10th Century Rock Images of the incarnation of the Lord.
Overnight
at Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge.
Day 06 BANDHAVGARH
Early morning
game rides by 4x4 open jeep in the Park. Rest of the morning at leisure. Late
afternoon game rides in the park.
Overnight at Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge.
Day
07 BANDHAVGARH
Early morning game rides by 4x4 open jeep in the Park.
Rest of the morning at leisure. Late afternoon game rides in the park.
Overnight
at Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge.
Day 08 BANDHAVGARH / KANHA
Morning
game rides in the jungle After breakfast, drive to Kanha Arrive Kanha and check
in at Kanha Jungle Lodge.
KANHA NATIONAL PARK:Set on The Chhota Nagpur Plateau
in Madhya Pradesh, Kanha provides breath taking vistas of grassy plains and strands
of mixed sal / teak forests. This 366 sq mile preserve was set to save two endangered
species i.e. Tiger and The Barasingha. You would also have an opportunity to see
Swamp Dear, Black Buck, Cheetal, Indian Bison, Barking Dear, Sambhar, Leopard
and Tiger.
Overnight at Kanha jungle Lodge.
Day 09 KANHA
Early
morning game rides by 4x4 open jeep in the Park. Rest
of the morning at leisure.
Late afternoon game rides in the park.
Overnight at Kanha Jungle Lodge.
Day
10 KANHA / NAGPUR / MUMBAI
Drive down to Nagpur from where you will catch
a flight to Mumbai.
Arrive Mumbai and transfer to hotel.
Over night at hotel.
Day
11 MUMBAI / BANGLORE / Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary/NAGARHOLE
After breakfast
board flight for Banglore.Arrive Banglore and drive for Nagarhole
, passing
through a fascinating landscape mixed with vast, rock-studded hillsides and lush
farmland supporting rice, sugar-cane, and millet.
En route, visit Ranganathittu
Bird Sanctuary.
NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK : This 634 sq. km wildlife sanctuary
is in the southeast of Coorg and was, until recently, one of the country's finest
deciduous forests and home to tigers, elephants, panthers, sloth bears, bisons,
barking deer and smabars. The Forest is home for herds of Elephants, Gaur, Chital,
Sambar and Barking Deer, Sloth Bears and Langur. Crocodiles and over a hundred
species of Birds. And the elusive Cats - the Leopard and the Tiger.
Overnight
at hotel.
Day 12 NAGARHOLE
Morning/evening elephant ride/coracle
ride (subject to availability of elephants/favourable weather conditions) and
jeep safari into Nagarhole forest.
and wildlife-watching opportunities. Look
for some of the park's 250 bird species, including
Overnight at hotel.
Day
13 NAGARHOLE / MYSORE
After an early morning another wildlife viewing
expedition into the Park. Later drive to Mysore via Shri Rangapatnam -The island
fortress of Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan is picturesquely located in the
River Cauvery. Within the fort walls that still carry the poignant scars of Tipu's
last stand against the British, are a mosque and the Ranganathaswamy Temple. The
'Daria Daulat', Tipu's summer palace with a beautifully gilded and painted interior
and the majestic 'Gumbaz' his mausoleum, are located close to the river.
Arrive
Mysore and check into your hotel. Afternoon a half-day tour of Mysore City. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 14 MYSORE / BANGLORE / MUMBAI
Morning city tour
of Mysore.Visit palace of the Maharaja Palace built in 1911 - 1912.
The palace
is of harmonious syntheses of the Hindu and saracenic styles of architecture with
archways, domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures which are magnificent. Visit
the Art Gallery.
Later drive for Banglore enroute visit Somnathpur-The star
shaped temple at Somnathpur is a splendid example of Hoysala architecture. It
is embellished with a profusion of finely sculpted friezes and panels. The temple
is well preserved and not to be missed.
Arive Banglore and catch flight for
Mumbai.
Later transfer to the International Airport to catch a flight for your
onward destination.
Day 15 DEARTURE MUMBAI
Departure Mumbai.
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