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Rajasthan Wildlife Tours >> Ranthambore Tiger Tour
Duration :- 11 Nights/12 Days
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Day 01: Arrive Delhi:
Namaste! We are welcomed the traditional Indian way with hands clapped together. After immigration and custom formalities, we are assisted and driven through the city to our hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Delhi (B).

Day 02: Delhi:
As India's capital, Delhi is a political and business hub, as well as one of the country's major travel gateways. It also has a throng of semi permanent foreigners who work as news correspondents, at embassies (you can identify a diplomat's car by it's blue number plate), or at other organizations that have foreign associations. Spacious and planned, New Delhi was built as the imperial capital of India by the British while Old Delhi was the capital of the Muslim India between the 17th and the 19th centuries - there is a rich legacy of mosques, and monuments and forts that testifies to this. Delhi hasn't always been India's capital, but it has played a paramount role in Indian history. Many have invaded Delhi through the ages, including the Persian emperor, Nadir Shah, who sacked the city in 1739 and carted the Kohinoor Diamond (now part of the British royal family's crown jewels) and the famous Peacock Thrown off to Iran. The British Captured Delhi in 1803, but during the Indian Uprising of 1857 it was centre of resistance against them. The capital of India is a true reflection of the old and new of India. We start our morning tour with New Delhi and visit the famous India Gate followed by the Houses of Parliament, Connaught Place and the Qutub Minar - a perfect minaret towering 102 meters / 112 yards into the sky. New Delhi is a blend of Moghul India, Hindu India, and British India and certainly of modern independent India. Our afternoon concentrates on Old Delhi, starting with the famous Red Fort. Built by Shah Jehan, this was once the most opulent fort of the Moghul Empire. Next we visit another Moghul majesty, the Jama Masjid that is India's largest mosque, followed by the Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. We end our tour with a bazaar experience at Chandni Chowk, the street of silver and goldsmiths. Also visit a Kashmiri handicraft emporium where skillful craftsmen from Kashmir will show you how "The World famous Persian carpets" are weaved. These craftsmen have resettled down in Delhi after the uprising in Kashmir and are trying to earn their livelihood.
Overnight: Hotel in Delhi (B).

Day 03: Delhi/ Ranthambore: (Drive 383 km/ 08 Hrs):
Today we leave for Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, at the junction of the Aravali and the Vindhyas, is a unique example of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan. The Ranthambore National Park has had more Tiger sightings than any other National Park in the country. It has come to be known as "The land of the Tiger", where most of the documented footage of this majestic beast has been recorded. It spreads over a highly undulating topography varying from gentle to steep slopes; from flat-topped hills of the Vindhyas to the conical hillocks and sharp ridges of the Aravali, from wide and flat valleys to narrow rocky gorges. An important geological feature the 'Great Boundary Fault' where the Vindhya plateaus meet the Aravali hill ranges meanders through the Reserve. On arrival in Ranthambore we are transferred to our hotel. Rest of the day is free for relaxation.
Overnight: Hotel in Ranthambore (B).

Day 04: Ranthambore:
Today we explore the Ranthambore National Park.
Overnight: Hotel in Ranthambore (B).

Day 05: Ranthambore/Bharatpur: (Drive 400km/08 Hrs):
After breakfast we proceed to Bharatpur, famous for the Keoladeo Ghana National Park- One of the most important bird sanctuaries in the world. The Maharaja of Bharatpur artificially created the lake and wetland in the 19th century. By building small dykes and dams and diverting water from an irrigation canal, he converted this low-lying area into a fine wild fowl shooting preserve. In a few years, the new wetland surrounded by marginal forests was able to support thousands of water birds. On arrival in Bharatpur we check in our hotel. Rest of the day is free for relaxation.
Overnight: Hotel in Bharatpur (B).

Day 06: Bharatpur/Agra (Drive 51km/02 Hrs):
Today morning we explore the Keoladeo Ghana National Park by walking, bike buggy or by cycle rickshaws. Later we proceed to Agra, Home of the world-famous TAJ MAHAL en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's Capital where phantoms of ancient pomp and splendor fill a deserted city, silent witnesses to a vanished dream. The capital had to be abandoned by the emperor for lack of adequate water supply. The marble tomb of the Saint 'Salim Chisti' and the Bulland Durwaza, the highest gateway in the world, are some of the highlights of the place. From here we continue our journey to Agra. On arrival in Agra we check in our hotel. Rest of the day is free for relaxation.
Overnight: Hotel in Agra (B).

Day 07: Agra/Umaria: (By Train):
Our morning start with wonders of the world Taj Mahal, best described as 'poetry in marble' because of its beauty, grace and exquisite workmanship, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 as a memorial to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Surely it is the greatest monument of love, and truly one of the wonders of the world. We also visit Agra Fort, built by Emperor Akbar, standing opposite the Taj on the banks of the Yamuna River, which contains a wealth of palaces and monuments that recall the days of Mughal splendors. Agra is famous for it's inlay work on marble, later we visit some of the local factories in Agra to see, how the inlay work on marble in done. In the evening we are transferred to railway station in time to catch our train for Umaria.
Overnight: On Train

Day 08: Umaria/ Bhandavgarh:
Today morning we reach on Umaria railway station & transferred to Bhandavgarh. Bhandavgarh National Park is located among the Vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh with an area of 168sq miles (437sq km) it contains a wide variety of habitats and a high density of game, including a large number of Tigers, black-faced langur and rhesus monkeys, and many other animals roam this park. This is also the White tiger country. These have been found in the old state of Rewa for Many years. Maharaja Martand Singh captured the last known in 1951. This white Tiger, Mohun is now stuffed and on display in the Palace of Maharaja of Rewa. The park also has a fort still owned by the Maharajah of Rewa. On arrival in Bhandavgarh we check in our hotel. Later we explore the national Park.
Overnight: Hotel in Bhandavgarh (B).

Day 09: Bhandavgarh/ Kanha National Park:
After breakfast we leave for Kanha National Park. This is the place that has been described by RUDYARD KIPLING in his great book "The Jungle Book". This is located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh. Kanha National Park is a tiger reserve that extends over an area of over 940 square km. On arrival in Kanha National Park, we check in our Resort. Rest of the day is free for Relaxation.
Overnight: Resort in Kanha (B).

Day 10: Kanha:
A full day is free for explore the Kanha National Park.
Overnight: Resort in Kanha (B).

Day 11: Kanha/ Jabalpur (Drive 170 Km/ 05 Hrs) Jabalpur/ Delhi: (By Train):
After breakfast we proceed to Jabalpur railway station in time to catch our train for Delhi.
Overnight: On Train

Day 12: Delhi/ Back Home:
On arrival in Delhi railway station we are transferred to our hotel. A full day is free for enjoyment & shopping in Delhi. In the evening we are transferred to International Airport in time to connect our flight back Home.