Best of India Safaris with Tajmahal

Destinations Covered: Destinations Covered: Delhi, Agra, Jhansi, Panna, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench, Nagpur, Mumbai & Back

Duration: 12 Nights/ 13 Days

Tour Cost: Per Person (On Twin Sharing) Starting From US$ 2960

Panna - Barely 36 km from the temple city of Khajuraho lies the town of Panna, known for its temples and now disused diamond mines. About 20 km from the town is the Panna National Park, lying along the river Ken. It contains large areas of un-spoilt forest and a variety of wildlife spread over almost 543 sq. km.
The tiger can be glimpsed here, though rarely, with other rare species such as the leopard, wolf and gharial. Herds of bluebells, chinkara and sambhar are a common sight.
There are a number of waterfalls in the area, which are popular picnic spots. On the road to Panna are the spectacular Pandav Falls.
Some interesting places around Panna are Benisagar Dam, Raneh Falls and Rajgarh Palace, now being converted into a heritage hotel.

Bandhavgarh - Cradled between the Vindhyan ranges and the eastern flanks of Satpura ranges of Central Indian Highlands, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve lies mostly in Umaria and partly in Katni districts of Madhya Pradesh. It is best known as the ‘tiger land’ of India, because of the highest density of tigers, as compared to rest of the country. The scenic beauty of the Reserve is unique owing to the presence of vast grasslands – bahs – together with high cliffs, extremely rugged terrain, sharp crested hills and narrow valleys all in one single landscape. Some part of the area is generally plain with a few scattered undulating hillocks. The highest hill of the Reserve – the Bandhavgarh hill (highest point-811.40 m above MSL) is adorned by the 2000-year old ruins of the majestic Bandhavgarh Fort.

Kanha - Located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha national park cum Tiger reserve extends over an area of over 1,940-sq-kms. The major feature of this region's interesting topography is the horseshoe shape valley and the whole park area is surrounded by the spurs of the Mekal. The Surpan River meanders through Kanha's central Maidans, grasslands that cover the extensive plateau. Steep rocky escrapments along the edges offer breathtaking views of the valley.
There are numerous Tiger reserves in India, that are preserving this ferocious beast, but nowhere can you see the tigers as often, and as regularly as in Kanha National Park

Pench National Park - The Pench National park is a well-known Tiger reserve of India. The area of this national Park is almost 758 sq km. the river Pench is flowing across the territory of this park stretching from north to the south dissecting the park into two different parts. The name of this park too is named after the Pench River. Pench National Park is located in the lower foothill of the great Satpura Range. It belongs to the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. The specialty of this wildlife sanctuary is the Tiger of this park. The Project Tiger as their 19th Project in undertook this Park in the year 1992 shortly.

Tour Programme

Day 1. ARRIVE DELHI (Taj Mahal Hotel)
Arrive tonight in India’s bustling capital city of Delhi, where you will be greeted with a traditional Indian welcome and escorted to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 02: DELHI SIGHTSEEING (Taj Mahal Hotel)
Embark on your tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Old Delhi covering the Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Ashoka Pillar and the mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar. In the afternoon, tour New Delhi as you drive along Rajpath to view the Parliament House, the President’s House and India Gate. Visit the Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple. Overnight stay in Delhi

Day 03: DELHI / AGRA (4hours drive) (Taj Gateway Hotel)
Drive this morning drive to Agra, en route stopping at Sikandra to visit the tomb of Emperor Akbar.
In the afternoon, explore the 16th century Agra Fort with its battlements, apartments, gardens and audience halls.
Enjoy an extended visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal and witness the transformation as the monument reflects the warm glow of sunset. Overnight stay in Agra. (Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday)

Day 04: AGRA / PANNA (Taj Pashan Garh)
Agra / Jhansi (By Train- Shatabadi Express – 0817/1045 hours)- Jhansi / Panna (Road Travel – 6hours drive)
After breakfast, transfer to train station to board train for Jhansi. Arrive at Jhansi train station and drive to Panna enroute stopping at Khajuraho to visit Eastern Group of Temples. Arrival Panna in the evening. Overnight stay in Panna.

Day 05: PANNA (Game Drive) (Taj Pashan Garh)
Early morning and afternoon, game drive in Panna. Overnight stay at Panna National Park.

Day 06: PANNA / BANDHAVGARH (5 hours drive) (  Taj Mahua Kothi)
After breakfast, drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. Arrival Bandhavgarh & check-in. Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.

Day 07: BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK (Game Drive) (Taj Mahua Kothi)
Early morning and afternoon, game drive in Bandhavgarh. Overnight stay at Bandhavgarh National Park.

Day 08: BANDHAVGARH / KANHA (6 Hours drive) (Taj Banjaar Tola)
After breakfast, depart for Kanha National Park. On arrival, check-in. Overnight stay at Kanha National Park.

Day 09: KANHA NATIONAL PARK (Game Drive) (Taj Banjaar Tola)
Early morning and afternoon, game drive in Kanha . Overnight stay at Kanha National Park.

Day 10: KANHA / PENCH (4hours drive) (Taj Baghvan Jungle Lodge)
After breakfast, depart for Pench National Park. On arrival, check-in. Overnight stay at Pench National Park.

Day 11: PENCH NATIONAL PARK (Game Drive) ( Taj Baghvan Jungle Lodge)
Early morning and afternoon, games drive in Pench. Overnight stay at Pench National Park.

Day 12: PENCH / NAGPUR & FLY TO MUMBAI (2hours 30minutes drive) (Taj Mahal Hotel)
Nagpur / Mumbai (Air Travel: By Kingfisher Airlines, IT 3130 – 1830/1945hrs)
Morning game drive. After lunch transfer to Nagpur airport in time to board flight for Mumbai. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Day 13: MUMBAI SIGHTSEEING & FLY OUT OF MUMBAI
After breakfast, full day tour in Mumbai - India’s most cosmopolitan city. Your tour of Mumbai includes the British-built arch “Gateway of India,” the Hanging Gardens and the Malabar Hills where Mumbai’s rich and famous live, the Prince of Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, the Gandhi Memorial Museum and Jain Temple. Transfer to airport in time to board flight back home or to onward destination. END OF OUR SERVICES

Tour Includes

» Accommodation with private facilities in Taj Jungle Lodges
» All meals
» Arrival & departure transfers by Private Air-conditioned transport
» Road travel, excursions and sightseeing tours by Private Air-conditioned transport as per the itinerary
» Local English-speaking guides for sightseeing
» Entrance fee to monuments (Only for the places mentioned in the itinerary) and cultural events
» Train Travel from Agra to Jhansi in AC 1st Class
» 02 Game drives each in Panna, Kanha and Bandhavgarh and 03 game drives in Pench with local Naturalists.
» Government Service Tax.

Tour Exclusions

» Any airfare or airport tax.
» Camera fee.
» Any expense of personal nature such as hard / soft drinks, laundry, phone/fax calls, tips etc.
» Any other expense not mentioned in the "Inclusions".