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Lions and Tigers Plus India's Golden Triangle & Udaipur (21 nts):
From £ 919 (Prices are valid for conclusion by 15 June 2008).
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:
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| 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 JP basis. Jungle Plan
includes: stay on a full board basis inclusive of 2 jeep rides
per night stay, park entry fees & the services of a naturalist
for nature walks. It excludes: camera fees at park, mineral
water and personal drinks, elephant rides on tiger sightings,
laundry, items of a personal nature etc. |
| 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 JP 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.
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| 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.
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Cost per person in £'s on a twin share basis.
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Standard |
Superior |
| Ground Arrangements |
£ 919 |
£ 1235 |
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: Welcome Palace/ Garden View, Delhi; Shahpura
House/ Bharat Mahal Palace, Jaipur; Krishna Jungle Resort, Kanha; Nature
Heritage, Bandavgarh; Athithi/Howard Park Plaza, Agra; Jagat Niwas/Lake
Pichola, Udaipur; Lion Safari Camp, Sasan Gir; Sarovar Portico, Ahmedabad.
Note: Hotels in Delhi are now very expensive as Delhi is enjoying
a corporate boom. Welcome Palace & Garden View are simple basic
hotels but with AC rooms & attached shower/toilet facilities and well
located (close to New Delhi Railway station). If you are looking for
superior standard, please contact us but it would be considerably more.
Superior hotels: Connaught/Oberoi Maidens, Delhi; Park Plaza/
Holiday Inn, 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
& jungle plan 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 Sasan Gir.
Note: There is likely to be a peak season supplement for travel dates
which fall between 20 Dec 2007 - 10 Jan 2008.
| 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).
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