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| Places Covered | About Delhi
Perhaps there is no other capital city in the world so steeped in history and legend as the Indian capital Delhi. It was the magnet, which drew the Mongols, Turks, Persians, Afghans, Mughals and the British, all of whom contributed to its glorious but turbulent past. The fascination with Delhi was such that even though it was abandoned many times, its rulers returned to it again and again rebuilding it at least seven times. Today, the twin cities of Old and New Delhi still intrigue Indians and tourists alike as the cultural and political capital of the largest democracy in the world. This city owes much to Great Muslim rulers who gifted it world heritage monuments. About Kanha Kanha’s sal and bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and meandering streams stretch over 940 sq km in dramatic natural splendour which form the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve created in 1974 under Project Tiger. This was the park that the Central Indian Barasingha, also known as the hardground barasingha, was brought back from the virtual edge of extinction. By a special statute in 1955, Kanha National Park came into being. Since then, a series of stringent conservation programmes for the protection of the park’s flora and fauna has given Kanha its deserved reputation for being one of the finest and best administered National Parks in Asia, an irresistible attraction for all wildlife lovers and a true haven for its animal and avian population. About Kanha The original home of all the white tigers alive, today, Bandhavgarh was the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Rewa: their old fort still dominates a hill rising out of the forest. These have been found in the old state of Rewa for many years. The last known was captured by Maharajah Martand Singh in 1951. This White Tiger, Mohan, is now stuffed and on display in the palace of the Maharajas of Rewa. |
Day 1 : ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Meet and assist at the airport. Transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 : DELHI
After breakfast, leave for sightseeing of New Delhi and Old Delhi.
New Delhi is built in a typically British colonial style with tree-lined avenues and colonial bungalows. See India Gate, the 42 m high War Memorial Arch. Drive past the Parliament House, the Secretariat buildings and the Vice Regal Palace, now the official residence of the President of India. You will also visit Qutab Minar – what was intended to be the most glorious tower of victory in the world and was to be the prototype of all minars in India.
Visit the Lotus Temple. Then, go down to Old Delhi to visit the 17th century Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. See Chandni Chowk, the shopping center of old Delhi and drive past the Red Fort for a photo stop. Visit Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : DELHI – JABALPUR / JABALPUR – KANHA
Breakfast at hotel.
In-time transfer to airport for flight to Jabalpur. Arrive Jabalpur and road transfer to Kanha (approximately 3 hours drive).
Upon arrival in Kanha, transfer to hotel and check in.
Enjoy your lunch and later proceed for jungle safari.
Return to hotel in evening.
Spend two nights in hotel on full board basis.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : KANHA
Morning safari to Kanha National Park.
Return to hotel for Breakfast.
Lunch and mid day rest.
After lunch, proceed to afternoon safari.
Back to hotel carrying the amazement of wildlife in Indian Jungle.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : KANHA - BANDHAVGARH
After breakfast drive to Bandhavgrh (approx. 5 hours drive).
Upon arrival in Bandhavgarh, check in at hotel.
Move to games drive of afternoon, post lunch.
Spend two nights in hotel in Bandhavgarh on full board basis.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : BANDHAVGARH
Morning safari to Bandhavgarh National Park.
Return to hotel for Breakfast.
Lunch and mid day rest.
After lunch, proceed to afternoon activities.
(Kindly note: National Parks in Madhya Pradesh are closed on every Wednesday afternoon)
Back to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 : BANDHAVGARH – KHAJURAHO
Enjoy breakfast at hotel.
In-time, transfer to Khajuraho airport for flight to Delhi.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : KHAJURAHO-VARANASI
We undertake a sightseeing tour of the Western group of Temples with the largest temple being Kandariya Mahadeo. Perfectly symmetrical, it soars 31 metres high and the main shrine has an exquisitely carved entrance arch with a multitude of themes: celestial beings, lovers, serenading musicians – movement captured in stones and frozen in time, yet retaining the warmth of pulsating life.
Later fly to Varanasi which is located on the west side of the Holy Ganges. It has been the centre of the Hindu religion, lzaearning and civilition for over 3,000 years, thus making it one of the oldest living cities in India.
In the evening proceed for aarti on the river Ganges.
Overnight at hotel
Day 9 : VARANASI / DELHI
Early morning return to the Ganges for a boat ride during which you will have the privilege of witnessing the incredible scene as thousands of pilgrims and other devotees immerse themselves in the holy water of the Ganges River to pay homage to the revered sun god.
Return to hotel for breakfast before flying to Delhi.
Arrive Delhi and connect on wards International flight back home.