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On the Tiger's Trail in India's central parks
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Overview
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A country by name, but a continent in scale, India in one word is diversity. To guide you where to go when faced with such rich variety, our India specialists use the experience of their own travels to create your tailor-made holiday to India.
The north is banded by the snow-crowned peaks of the Himalaya. Moving south, you pass through Rajasthan, a microcosm of India with its forts, palaces and temples, as well as the Taj Mahal. Central India shelters leopards, elephants and the Bengal tiger. In India’s northeast corner, Calcutta still exudes its colonial heritage in a landscape of Bengali mansions and neo-Gothic architecture. West-coast Mumbai is an improbable proposition — a hub of manufacturing where you can wander among Art Deco architecture or through a teeming bazaar. Down in India’s south, cruising Kerala’s backwaters on a converted rice barge is a suitably relaxed way to embrace this region’s laid-back approach to life.
Itinerary
Day 1 : International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Delhi.
Day 2 : Delhi
On arrival you will be met by our local representatives who will transfer you to your hotel in New Delhi. In the afternoon you will have a guided tour of the highlights of Old Delhi. Starting off in the Old City, you will experience the sights, smells and people of Chandi Chowk Bazaar.
Day 3 : Agra
Today you will be driven by private car from Delhi to Agra. Your driver will be able to suggest places to visit along the way, including small local villages or recommended restaurants.
Day 4 : Array
Rise early to visit the Taj Mahal to enjoy the most beautiful monument in India as it awakens at sunrise. Your guide will then take you on a tour of the city's other sites which include the impressive Red Fort and I'timad ud Daulah, popularly known as the Baby Taj. This evening you board the overnight sleeper train to Katni, the nearest railhead to Bandhavgarh National Park.
Day 5 : Bandhavgarh National Park
Transfer from the railway station to your lodge in Bandhavgarh. In the afternoon you will go on your first jeep safari in the park.
Day 6 : Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in the park today. You should be able to see many of the spotted deer, sambar and birdlife in the park as well as keeping an eye out for the illusive tiger.
Day 7 : Bandhavgarh National Park
A further morning and afternoon jeep safari today. It's possible to spot wild boar and mongoose as well as the rare sloth bear.
Day 8 : Kanha National Park
Today you will drive south to Kanha, not only the biggest park in India, but a very scenic one too with many vegetation and habitat types. Time permitting you may take your first game drive in Kanha in the afternoon.
Day 9 : Kanha National Park
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Kanha. Large numbers of swamp deer have been recorded here and with some luck you will see herds of them in the meadows.
Day 10 : Kanha National Park
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris. With some expert guiding from your naturalist you may be lucky enough to spot a tiger.
Day 11 : Nagpur
Final morning game drive in Kanha. After the chance to freshen up you will drive to Nagpur.
Day 12 : International return flight
Morning flight from Nagpur to Mumbai. Board your international flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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On the Tiger's Trail in India's central parks
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I contacted Audley as they came recommended by Wilderness Travel, the company we traveled with previously.
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Group Size
Intimate Group - 12 max
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