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Day 1: Arrive Delhi |
Arrive Delhi. Transfer to hotel. Rest of the day rest and relax. Overnight Delhi.
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Day 2: Delhi Sighseeing |
This day proceed for tour of Delhi. In Old Delhi visit the Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi , Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. In New Delhi visit the Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch ), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings & Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight Delhi.
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Day 3: Delhi - Agra |
Later after breakfast proceed to Agra, See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. Afternoon visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Overnight Agra.
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Day 3: Delhi – Jaipur |
Morning drive to Jaipur. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon free. Overnight Jaipur.
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Day 4: Jaipur |
Morning visit Amber Fort. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince and ever since, it has retained this colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, & the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight Jaipur.
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Day 5: Jaipur – Ranthambore Tiger Reserve |
A wildlife enthusiast and photographer’s dream! One of India’s finest wildlife destinations and included in Project Tiger, this National park derives its name from the 11th century Ranthambhore Fort; overrun by vegetation, remnants of palaces, temples and guard stones. Today, it is famous for its majestic predators -the Tigers. Evening safari this day.
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Day 6: Ranthambore Tiger Reserve – Agra |
Drive to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 kms from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. Later in the evening visit world famous Taj Mahal built by Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Overnight Agra.
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Day 7: Agra – Jhansi (Train) and drive to Orchha. |
This morning board the train for Jhansi and drive to Orchha. Afternoon city tour. Orchha's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time & a rich legacy to the ages. For, on this medieval city, the hand of time has rested lightly: the palaces and the temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th century retain much of their pristine glory. Jahangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatris has a spectacular view of soaring temple spires & cenotaphs. Overnight Orchha.
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Day 8: Orchha – Khajuraho |
Colors of earthy human emotion! A UNESCO World Heritage site, legend has it that the Moon God fell in love with a mortal woman.To atone for this sin, their offspring constructed the Khajuraho temples.Sensual and erotic carvings give credibility to the theory…Khajuraho’s erotica were meant to test devotees!
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Day 9: Khajuraho – Bandhavgarh |
Wilderness overloaded! Once the hunting ground of the Maharaja of Rewa, the Bandhavgarh National Park is now one of India’s finest National Parks harboring the highest concentration of tigers in the country besides the Royal Bengal Tiger. The Bandhavgarh fort is thought to be some 2,000 years old. Evening tiger safari.
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Day 10: Bandhavgarh |
Morning and evening safari this day.
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Day 11: Bandhavgarh – Kanha |
Drive to Kanha. Kanha is a wild country where huge trees of bija, haldu, dense sal, and bamboo thickets form lush forests. The forest is home of a variety of wildlife and offers unrivaled scope to keen photographers of Indian wildlife. The magnificent gaur and the rare barasingha are prime attractions. With its large population, the tiger is easily sighted from elephant back or open jeeps. Overnight Kanha. Evening Safari this day.
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Day 12: Kanha |
Morning and evening Safari this day.
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Day 13: Kanha – Pench |
This morning drive to Pench tiger reserve, and later go for evening safari.
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Day 14: Pench |
This day morning and evening Safari.
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Day 15: Pench – Nagpur |
This day after morning safari, go for breakfast. Later drive to Nagpur and overnight at Nagpur.
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Day 16: Nagpur - Delhi |
This day after breakfast proceed to Domestic airport to board the flight for Delhi. Later connect with your international connection.