Wildlife Sampler Plus Agra, Jaipur & Varanasi (15 nts).

Detailed itinerary is given below:

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 full board basis. 06 KANHA. 07 KANHA - BANDAVGARH. Drive from Kanha to Bandavgarh. Stay for 2 nights ona full board basis. 08 BANDAVGARH. 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.

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: Alka/ Pradeep, Varanasi; ; Krishna Jungle Resort, Kanha; Nature Heritage, Bandavgarh; Raj Mahal/ Residency Royale, Agra; Birders Inn, Bharatpur; Ranthambore Bagh, Ranthambore; Umaidh Bhawan/ Bharat Mahal Palace, Jaipur.

Recommended upgrade on standard grade hotels are: Suite rooms at Shahpura House in Jaipur; Palace on Ganges in Varanasi.

Superior hotels: Radisson/ Clarks, Varanasi; Krishna Jungle Resort, Kanha; Nature Heritage, Bandavgarh; Clarks Shiraz, Agra; Laxmi Vilas, Bharatpur; Nahargarh Fort, Ranthambore; Samode Haveli, 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 & full board basis in Kanha & Bandavgarh only (from Day 05 - Day 09).
Cost Excludes: hotels in Delhi at the beginning and at the end; transfers; meals except at Kanha & Bandavgarh; jeep rides, park entry fees, elephant rides in Kanha & Bandavgarh; sightseeing; guides; entrance & camera fees to monuments; jeep rides & safaris at Ranthambore.

Note: Price are valid for trip conclusion by 30 Jun 2012. There is likely to be a peak season supplement for travel dates which fall between 20 Dec 2011 - 10 Jan 2012.

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, Kanha & Bandavgarh. 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.