Central India Tiger Tour


Duration

13 Nights / 14 Days


Destinations

Mumbai - Nagpur - Pench - Kanha - Bandavgarh - Panna - Khajuraho - Agra – Delhi

The center of India is famous for Tiger wildlife sanctuaries and must to be visited place for Tiger lovers. There are high chances for sighting a tiger at a close range.

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrive Mumbai Reception upon arrival and transfer to the hotel
Mumbai formerly known as Bombay) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial, commercial and entertainment capital of India. It is also one of the world's top ten centres of commerce in terms of global financial flow,
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 : Mumbai

Breakfast at the hotel
Morning excursion to Elephanta Caves. (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Buddhist god Gautam Buddha.They are located on Elephanta Island, 10 kilometers the east of the city of Mumbai (the trip to the island is by boat only ). It consists of five Shaivite caves and a few Buddhist stupa mounds that may be dating to the 2nd century BCE, as well as a small group of two Buddhist caves with water tanks
Afternoon city tour of Mumbai visiting Gateway of India, the entrance to the port of Mumbai. We also drive through the Marine Drive, which runs along the shore of the Arabian Sea from Nariman Point past Chowpatty Beach to the foot of Malabar Hill. Also visit Dhobi Ghat (open air laundry)., Mani Bhavan (home of Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai), and Hanging Gardens.
Overnight at the hotel

Day 03 : Mumbai-Nagpur-Pench

Breakfast at the hotel
In time transfer to Mumbai Airport for flight to Nagpur.
Reception upon arrival and drive to Pench National park (2.5 hrs)
Pench national park derives its name from the Pench River that flows through the park from north to south dividing the park into almost equal western and eastern halves, It is one of premier tiger reserve in India and recorded highest number of Tigers . The fictional works of Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book, are set in the region. Kipling himself never visited the area, instead basing his descriptions on other locations in India.
Afternoon safari into the national park in an open Jeep, accompanied by an experience naturalist. It is the best way to observe wildlife at the thick forest
Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 : Pench – Kanha

Early morning safari into the national park in an open Jeep, accompanied by an experience naturalist. It is the best way to observe wildlife at the thick forest.
Return to hotel and have breakfast.
Check out and drive Kanha ( 5 hrs ) and upon arrival check in at the hotel Spread across 940 sq.km, Kanha National Park is one of the largest parks in Madhya Pradesh where the majestic royal Bengal tigers are found in good numbers. The Park is respected globally for saving the Barasingha from near extinction. No doubt, it is one of the best managed parks in Asia and a part of Project Tiger. National Geographic's award winning 'Land of the Tigers' was shot here, but the park is home to leopards, wild dogs and Barasingha as well. A safari in Kanha will surely get you thrilled, the way you were on your first trip to the zoo, as a child. Has a significant population of royal bengal tigers. Over 350 species of birds and flora are found in this national park. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 : Kanha 1

Early morning safari into the national park in an open Jeep, accompanied by an experience naturalist . It is the best way to observe wildlife at the thick forest.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Rest of the day free for own activities till we go for another safari.
Afternoon another safari into the national park in an open Jeep, accompanied by an experience naturalist . It is the best way to observe wildlife at the thick forest.
Return back to the hotel.
Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 : Kanha - Bandavgarh
Bandhavgarh National Park Tiger

Bandhavgarh National Park

Early morning safari into the national park in an open Jeep, accompanied by an experience naturalist . It is the best way to observe wildlife at the thick forest.
Return back to the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Later drive to Bandavgarh National park (5 hrs)
Bandhavgarh the land of tigers. This is the place to visit if you want to spot the big cat. India’s top dwelling for tigers, Bandhavgarh National Park has the highest density of Royal Bengal tigers in the world. The sight of the majestic tiger, up close and personal, is said to trigger a sense of awe in you, of the kinds you would have only experienced in your childhood.
Rest of the day free for own activities.
Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 : Bandavgarh

Early morning safari into the national park in an open Jeep, accompanied by an experience naturalist . It is the best way to observe wildlife at the thick forest.
Return back to the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Rest of the day free for own activities till we go for another safari.
Afternoon another safari into the national park in an open Jeep, accompanied by an experience naturalist . It is the best way to observe wildlife at the thick forest.
Dinner and Overnight at the hotel

Day 08 : Bandavgarh – Panna

Breakfast at the hotel
Later drive to another national park- Panna National park (4.5 hrs)
Mines shining with diamonds within a national park that's home to some of the biggest predators and waterfalls of dizzying heights; Panna has the amazing superpower to, both, calm you and thrill you! You can spot the majestic tiger, the Gghariyal - a huge reptile found only in the Indian subcontinent, and a variety of flora and fauna in Panna, Madhya Pradesh. A visit to Panna will surely bring alive the child-like awe in you. On arrival check in at the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Afternoon safari into the national park in an open Jeep, accompanied by an experience naturalist . It is the best way to observe wildlife at the thick forest .
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 : Panna - Khajuraho

Morning safari into the national park in an open Jeep, accompanied by an experience naturalist . It is the best way to observe wildlife at the thick forest .
Breakfast at the hotel
Later visit Khajuraho
Khajuraho is one of the most popular tourist spots in Madhya Pradesh. It is famous for its ancient temples that depict some of the finest art in the world. These temples depict various forms like meditation, spiritual teachings, kinship, wrestling, royalty and most significantly, erotic art. Based on their geographical location, the temples are categorised into three groups: Eastern, Western and Southern. Beautiful, intricate and expressive, the sculptures of the Khajuraho temples will leave you in awe and wonder.
Most Khajuraho temples were built between 950 and 1050 by the Chandela dynasty. Historical records note that the Khajuraho temple site had 85 temples by the 12th century, spread over 20 square kilometers. Of these, only about 25 temples have survived, spread over six square kilometers. Of the surviving temples, the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is decorated with a profusion of sculptures with intricate details, symbolism and expressiveness of ancient Indian art.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 : Khajuraho – Agra

Breakfast at the hotel .
In time transfer to the Jhansi Railway station for train Agra ( 5 hrs ) visiting enroute Orchha
The historic town of Orchha, nestled on the banks of river Betwa, was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput Chief, Rudra Pratap. The ancient town seems frozen in time, with its many monuments continuing to retain their original grandeur even to this day. Here you will find some of the most fascinating temples and palaces that will help you realise a childhood fantasy – travelling back in time!
Visit Ram Raj Temple , Chaturbhuj Temple and other important monuments.
Post visit drive to Jhansi railway station to board train to Agra
(Depart at 1841 hrs and arrive Agra at 2111 hrs )
Upon arrival transfer to the hotel and check .
Located 220 kms from Delhi, Agra is a must visit city on any Tour of India. Home of the World famous Taj Mahal, Agra provides avid glimpses of Mughal architecture. To be in Agra is like taking a walk-through India's Mughal period history.
Overnight at the hotel .

Day 11 : Agra – Delhi

Breakfast at the hotel
Later proceed to visit the one of the seven wonders of world , The famous Taj Mahal ….The grace of perfection of proportions and grandeur of geometrical patterns of well-appointed gardens enhancing the poise of the whole complex together add magnificence to the delicacy of this adorable monument of love, dedication and purity, ‘The Taj’! . continue visit another UNESCO heritage monument, the famous Agra fort. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers.
Post tour; spend some time in shopping the world's best Marble products and the famous Gems &Jewellery.
Return back to the hotel and check out.
Drive to Delhi (4 hrs) and on arrival check in at the HOTEL

Delhi has been continuously inhabited since the 6th century BCE.[23] Through most of its history, Delhi has served as a capital of various kingdoms and empires. It has been captured, ransacked and rebuilt several times, particularly during the medieval period, and modern Delhi is a cluster of a number of cities spread across the metropolitan region
Overnight at the hotel

Day 12 : Delhi

Breakfast at the hotel Proceed for a city walk through the old parts of Delhi . This English guided tour of almost 2 hours conducted by kids who used to live in the streets of Delhi .City Walk gets the children's stories heard, gives people a view of their world through their eyes.led by a child who was once living and working on the streets will experience special tour far from the tourist main attractions.
Post city walk , we proceed the guided city tour of Old Delhi visiting Jama Masjid -the biggest mosque in India . Drive past Redfort . Later visit Raj Ghat the memorial of Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi, continue with the visit to famous Gurudwara (Sikh Religious place)
Afternoon continue the tour of Delhi visiting the New Delhi ; Start the tour with a stop at India Gate – a war memorial built in the memory of thousands of British India army killed during First World . Continue the tour driving past Presidents house and Parliament house .Visit to Humayun's Tomb - a UNESCO World Heritage site , and Qutub Minar a 73 meter tall tower built in the year 1192AD.
Overnight at the hotel .

Day 13 : Delhi

Transfer to the international airport for onward flight