Cultural Aspirations and Wildlife Inspirations Tour Package

Delhi (2 nights)

International arrival

Delhi:

Shrouded in mysteries yet vibrant with an imperial past and pulsating present! India's capital Delhi, a product of over 5000 yrs history, houses two World Heritage sites and the finest museums. Shops offer traditional and contemporary handicrafts. Its plethora of fine dining restaurants and a throbbing nightlife add zest to this historical city.

Activities:

Visit the lofty Red Fort, Humayuns Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chandini Chowk, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Laxminarayan Temple; ISKCON Temple, the Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat; Parliament Street, Parliament Museum, India Gate, Bangla Sahib; explore Delhi in a metro journey. Explore the Lodhi Gardens; the National Museum; experience cultural and ethnic diversity at the ‘Dilli Haat.’

Jaipur (2 nights)

Drive from Delhi to Jaipur (260km, 5hrs)

Jaipur:

The 'eternal Pink city' is encircled within hills, this' rose pink' city founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II, is Rajasthan's capital. The whole city was painted pink by Man Singh when the Prince of Wales and later Edward VII, visited Jaipur in 1876. Today, every home is obliged by law to maintain this frontage.

Activities:

Explore the Amber Fort; Govind Devji Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, Lakshmi Narayan and Ganesh Temples; Albert Hall; City Palace, Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal) and the world’s largest stone observatory – Jantar Mantar. Visit the amazing Jaigarh and Nahargarh Forts; Raj Mandir Cinema.

Ranthambore (2 nights)

Drive from Jaipur to Ranthambore (200km, 4hrs)

Ranthambore:

A wildlife enthusiast's and photographer's reverie! 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.

Activities:

Enjoy morning and evening jeep safaris into the jungle.

Agra (1 nights)

Drive from Ranthambore to Agra (300km, 6hrs)

Agra:

Discover the realm and sheer charm of white marble! Layers of history are peeled away to reveal an amazing tapestry of life, for hiding behind the heat and chaos is a stunning monument etched in cool white marble...the wonder that is called the Taj Mahal; a World Heritage site, an architectural marvel and a testimony of undying love.

Activities:

Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset, the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, the Agra Fort, the Akbar Mausoleum in Sikandra and Fatehpur Sikri. Enjoy a decorated Tonga ride through the fabled city.

Orchha (1 nights)

Take the Train from Agra to Jhansi (243 kms, 2.5 hrs)

Drive from Jhansi to Orchha (16 Kms)

Orchha:

Orchha town was established by Maharaja Rudra Pratap Singh in 1501, as the seat of former princely state of central India, in the Bundelkhand region. Orchha lies on the Betwa River, 80 km from Tikamgarh & 15 km from Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh which has been surrounded by a battlement wall, stands a huge palace-fort.

Activities:

The fort consists of several connected buildings erected at different times, the most noteworthy of which are the Raja Mahal and the Jahangir Mahal. The Ram Raja Temple is built on a square base and has an almost entirely plain exterior, relieved by projecting windows and a line of delicate domes along the summit. The Jahangir Mahal, Chaturbhuj Temple is an old temple from the 9th century.

Khajuraho (2 nights)

Drive from Jhansi to Khajuraho (180km, 3.5hrs)

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 was meant to test devotees!

Activities:

Visit to the stunning stone temple complexes, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; enjoy the educational sound and light shows and the impressive Raneh Falls.

Bandhavgarh (2 nights)

Drive from Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh (300km, 6hrs)

Bandhavgarh:

Wilderness overfull! Once the hunting ground of the Maharaja of Rewa, the Bandhavgarh National Park is now one of India's finest National Parks contains 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.

Activities:

Enjoy morning and evening safaris with a trained naturalist.

Kanha (2 nights)

Drive from Bandhavgarh to Kanha (250km, 5hrs)

Kanha:

The original 'Kipling country'! Kanha is the undisputed king of wildlife parks, being the largest park in Central India having a landscape with an amazing diversity of sal and bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and twisty streams. This dramatic natural splendor forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve.

Activities:

Experience morning and evening jeep safaris into the jungle accompanied by trained naturalists to observe the rich wild animal and avian population.

Mumbai (1 nights)

Drive from Kanha to Nagpur (300km, 6hrs)

Flight from Nagpur to Mumbai

Mumbai:

The nocturnal city! For generations, Mumbai (formerly Bombay) has welcomed travellers from around the globe. This bustling port has many faces: financial capital, entertainment capital and booming metropolis with over 13 million people calling it home. Admire its colonial heritage, try one of its myriad restaurants, or experience its world class nightlife and shopping avenues.

Activities:

View the historic landmark - Gateway of India; Stroll scenic Marine Drive (Pearl's Necklace); Visit Hanging Gardens and see sunsets over the Arabian Sea, Prince of Wales Museum, Flora Fountain, Dhobi Ghat, Jain Temple, Mani Bhavan; Pass by Victoria Terminus Railway Station, Mumbai University; Explore vibrant Markets and Bazaars; Visit to Banganga includes the Sacred Tank, Holy Ganges, seeing villages and settlements.