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Wildlife Sampler Plus Agra, Jaipur & Varanasi (15 nts): From £
742 (Prices are valid for conclusion by 31 May 2008).
Why not cover the 3 major wildlife parks in North India
(2 in Madhya Pradesh both noted for spotting tigers as they contain the
higher densities in India and the third one in Rajasthan) and add the
Bharatpur bird sanctuary for viewing birds. Add to this a trip to Agra,
Jaipur & Varanasi 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 - VARANASI. Independent travel
section begins. Catch overnight train from Delhi to Varanasi:
1825 - 0700*. |
| 02 |
VARANASI. Arrive Varanasi. Two night's
stay at hotel. |
| 04 |
VARANASI - JABALPUR. Catch overnight
train from Varanasi - Jabalpur: 2330 - 0945*. |
| 05 |
Jabalpur - Kanha. Arrive in Jabalpur
by train. Transfer from Jabalpur to Kanha Jungle Reserve for
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 |
KANHA. Stay at Kanha on a JP basis. |
| 07 |
KANHA - BANDAVGARH. Drive from Kanha
to Bandavgarh. Stay for 2 nights on jungle plan basis. |
| 08 |
BANDAVGARH. Stay at Bandavgarh on
a JP basis. |
| 09 |
BANDAVGARH - UMARIA. Transfer from
hotel in Bandavgarh to Umaria Railway station.
Catch overnight train to Agra: 2020 - 0935 *. |
| 10 |
AGRA. Arrive in Agra. Overnight stay
at hotel. |
| 11 |
AGRA - BHARATPUR: Catch train from
Agra - Bharatpur: 1800 - 1900. Overnight stay at hotel. |
| 12 |
Bharatpur - Sawai Madhopur: Train
from Bharatpur - Sawai Madhopur: 1950 - 2210. Two night's
stay in hotel. |
| 14 |
SAWAIMADHOPUR - JAIPUR. Train to Jaipur.
Two night's stay in Jaipur. |
| 16 |
JAIPUR - DELHI. Take express train
back to Delhi: 1650 - 2150. 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 |
£ 742 |
£ 892 |
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: Pallavi International, Varanasi; ; Krishna Jungle
Resort, Kanha; Nature Heritage, Bandavgarh; Athithi/Howard Park Plaza,
Agra; Kadamb Kunj, Bharatpur; Ranthambore Regency, Ranthambore; Shahpura
House/ Bharat Mahal Palace, Jaipur.
Superior hotels: Clarks, Varanasi; Krishna Jungle Resort, Kanha;
Nature Heritage, Bandavgarh; Clarks Shiraz, Agra; Laxmi Vilas, Bharatpur;
Nahargarh Fort, Ranthambore; Park Plaza/ Holiday Inn, Jaipur.
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 09).
Cost Excludes: in Delhi at the beginning and at the end;
transfers; meals except at Kanha & Bandavgarh; sightseeing; guides;
entrance & camera fees to monuments; jeep rides & safaris at
Ranthambore.
Note: There is likely to be a peak season supplement for travel dates
which fall between 20 Dec 2007 - 10 Jan 2008.
Advise to wildlife enthusiasts: If you are availing of the above
trip, it is most likely that you would like to go on jeep safaris in
Ranthambore. This is not included in the cost as the choice of cantor
rides exist on payment locally. There is usually a shortage of jeeps.
It is well worth booking this in advance or at the same time as booking
the trip.
| 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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