Lions and Tigers Plus India's Golden Triangle & Udaipur (21
nts).
Why not cover the 3 major wildlife parks in North
& West India (2 in Madhya Pradesh both noted for spotting tigers
as they contain the higher densities in India and the third one in
Gujarat noted for the asiatic Lion). Add to this a trip to Delhi,
Agra, Jaipur & Udaipur to make it a complete tourism/wildlife
experience.
Some of the sights within are listed below:-
Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itamadh-Udh-Dhaula, Fatehpur sikri.
Jaipur: The Palace of Winds, City Palace, Observatory, Amber
Palace, Jaigarh fort and many more.
Varanasi: Bathing ghats of Varanasi are one of greatest images
of India. Taking a boat ride along the Ganges in the morning is an
experience not to be missed. Other sights include: Kashi Vishwanath
temple, Benares Hindu University and a visit to Sarnath (the buddhist
pilgrimage point).
Kanha Wildlife Reserve: This is one of the best wildlife parks
in India. Excellent for spotting the elusive tiger.
Bandavgarh Wildlife Reserve: This is one wildlife park withone
of the highest densitiies in India for tigers. Excellent for spotting
the elusive tiger.
Ranthambore: Excellent wildlife park containing varied forms
of wildlife including Nilgai Antelope, wild boa, Langur & the
elusive tiger. Note: Ranthambore wildlife park is closed in the
summer, however, you can visit ManSingh Sanctuary where you can spot
varied wildlife excluding tigers. Rathambore park is also a great
place for walks to the Fort and nature trails and excellent place
to view sunsets & sunrises in a quiet retreat area in the wildlife
off-peak season time.
Bharatpur: Excellent Keoladeo Ghana National Park, bird sanctuary
, Lohagarh Fort
Detailed itinerary is given below:
|
| Day |
Itinerary |
| 01 |
DELHI. Arrival transfer from Delhi
airport to hotel for two night's stay. |
| 02 |
DELHI.Full day sightseeing of
Old & New Delhi. |
| 03 |
DELHI - JAIPUR.Train to Jaipur.
0610 - 1040. One night stay. |
| 04 |
JAIPUR - JABALPUR. Catch overnight
train from Jaipur - Jabalpur:1725 - 0915*. |
| 05 |
JABALPUR - KANHA. Arrive in Jabalpur
by train. Transfer from Jabalpur to Kanha Jungle Reserve
for three night's stay. Ist night stay is on a room only
basis. The next two night's stay in hotel on a full board
basis. |
| 06 & 07 |
KANHA. Stay at Kanha on a JP basis. |
| 08 |
KANHA - BANDAVGARH. Drive from
Kanha to Bandavgarh. Stay for 3 nights. Ist night stay
is on a room only basis. The next two night's stay in
hotel on a full board basis. |
| 09 & 10 |
BANDAVGARH. Stay at Bandavgarh
on a JP basis. |
| 11 |
BANDAVGARH - UMARIA. Transfer
from hotel in Bandavgarh to Umaria Railway station.
Catch overnight train to Agra: 2020 - 0935 *. |
| 12 |
AGRA. Arrive in Agra. Overnight
stay at hotel. |
| 13 |
AGRA - MATHURA - UDAIPUR. Take
local train from Mathura to Agra. 1855 - 1950. Catch
overnight train from Mathura - Udaipur: 2100 - 0700*.
Two night's stay at hotel.
|
| 14 |
UDAIPUR. Arrive in Udaipur. Two
night's stay in hotel. |
| 16 |
UDAIPUR - AHMEDABAD - JUNAGARH.
Ovrnight train to Ahmedabad. 1945 - 0420*. |
| 17 |
AHMEDABAD - JUNAGARH. Take connecting
train from Ahmedabad - Junagarh: 0815 - 1537. Three night's
stay at hotel in Sasan Gir. |
| 20 |
JUNAGARH - AHMEDABAD. Train from
Junagarh - Ahemadabad: 1133 - 1825. Overnight stay in
hotel. |
| 21 |
AHMEDABAD - DELHI. Take overnight
train back to Delhi: 1725 - 0735*. |
| 22 |
DELHI. Arrive in Delhi. Trip concludes
on arrival in Delhi. |
KEY TO AID UNDERSTANDING OF TABULAR ITINERARY ABOVE.
Alphabets in red represent car + driver
itineraries for individuals for that section.
Alphabets in green means train travel
for that section (generally in AC 2 Tier or AC 3 Tier unless
stated otherwise).
Alphabets in blue indicate flights
between sections.
|
Rates given above are based on standard rooms on a twin share
basis. If
you require costing based on single rooms or triple rooms or superior
rooms at the properties, please email us and we shall get back to
you with a costing.
Standard hotels: Grand Park Inn, Delhi; Umaidh Bhawan/ Bharat
Mahal Palace, Jaipur; Krishna Jungle Resort, Kanha; Nature Heritage,
Bandavgarh; Amar/ Residency Royale, Agra; Jagat Niwas/ Rampratap
Palace, Udaipur; Lion Safari Camp, Sasan Gir; Sarovar Portico, Ahmedabad.
Note: Hotels in Delhi are now very expensive as Delhi is enjoying
a corporate boom. Grand Park Inn is a simple basic hotel but with
AC rooms & attached shower/toilet facilities. If you are looking
for superior standard, please contact us but it would be considerably
more.
Superior hotels: Parkland/ Connaught, Delhi; Samode Haveli,
Jaipur; Krishna Jungle Resort, Kanha; Nature Heritage, Bandavgarh;
Clarks Shiraz, Agra; Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur; Lion Safari
Camp, Sasan Gir, Fotrune Landmark.
Cost Includes: rail travel between destinations by AC
2 Tier or AC 3 Tier class; stay at hotels mentioned on twin share
room only basis inclusive of local taxes; transfers by non AC car
with driver & AP basis in Kanha & Bandavgarh only (from
Day 05 - Day 11).
Cost Excludes: transfers except as mentioned above; meals
except at Kanha & Bandavgarh; sightseeing; guides; entrance
& camera fees to monuments; jeep rides & safaris at Kanha,
Bandavgarh & Sasan Gir.
Note: Prices are valid for trip conclusion by 29 Jun 2012. There
is likely to be a peak season supplement for travel dates which
fall between 20 Dec 2011 - 20 Jan 2012.
| Day |
Itinerary |
| 01 |
DELHI - RAMNAGAR: Catch
overnight train to Ramnagar: 2245 - 0500*. |
| 02 |
RAMNAGAR. Arrive at Ramnagar.
Transfer onto Accommodation at Corbett. Two night's stay on
AP basis (i.e. overnight stay inclusive of meals. Jeep rides
& park entry fees to be arranged locally and not included
in the cost.). |
| 04 |
RAMNAGAR - DELHI.
Departure transfer from accommodation in Corbett to Ramnagar.
Take overnight train back to Delhi:
2110 - 0440*. Trip concludes on arrival in Delhi. |
Standard & Superior Hotel names in Corbett to be advised. Jeep
rides & safaris not included in Corbett. Prices are on request.
Not included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could
procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers".
(London - Delhi, Goa - Bombay - London). |