Grand Wildlife Tour of India & Nepal
Duration : 28 Nights / 29 Days
Places to Visit : Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Bandavgarh - Kanha - Nagpur - Kolkata - Guwahati - Kaziranga - Guwahati - Delhi - Kathmandu - Chitwan - Kathmandu - Delhi
This tour that attempts and usually succeeds in seeing Indian Tiger, the Leopard, the Indian Rhino, Guar, Wild Elephant, Blue Bull, Black buck, Chinkara gazelle, Barasingha, Sambhar, Wild dogs, Jackals, Crocodiles , many species of birds and a lot more because the Jungle is full of surprises. This tour covers a variety of National Parks and reserves in Bio zones and diversified habitat, each one different from the others but no less interesting. Various modes of transport are used to view the animal, ranging from elephants, quite often jeeps, variety of boats and rickshaws are very interesting. While accommodation varies from erstwhile hunting lodges and palaces to true Jungle Lodge, that are set in the forest in natural setting. The Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Khajuraho, Jaipur and other historical & Cultural sites are all along the way to our natural Wonders.
Day 1 : Arrive at DelhiArrive at Delhi in the evening. On arrival meeting and transfer to hotel.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 2 : Delhi / Jaipur
260 km in 5 hr
Drive to Jaipur visiting the Amber Fort on your way. Take afternoon city tour of Jaipur and see City Palace, Jantar Mantar and observatory.
Day 3 : Jaipur / Ranthambhore
180 km in 3 hr
Drive to Sawai Madhopur in the morning for Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Take afternoon Jungle safari.
Day 4 : Ranthambhore
Enjoy the full day at Ranthambhore taking (morning and evening) jungle safaris.
Day 5 : Ranthambhore
Enjoy the full day at Ranthambhore taking (morning and evening) jungle safaris.
Day 6 : Ranthambhore / Bharatpur
180 km in 4 hr
Proceed for jungle drive in the morning. Later drive on to Bharatpur to visit the Keoladeo Bird National Park. Proceed for a short walk to the bird park during early evening.
Day 7 : Bharatpur
Take a boat ride to the nesting colonies of birds.
Day 8 : Bharatpur / Agra
55 km in 1 hr
Drive on to Agra after breakfast. En - route you will visit FATEHPUR SIKRI. Sightseeing of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort will be in the afternoon.
Day 9 : Agra / Jhansi / Khajuraho
After breakfast proceed to the station for a superfast two hour train to Jhansi. On arrival our car and driver will meet you to take you to Khajuraho.
Reach and relax. Proceed for the Temples sightseeing.
Day 10 : Khajuraho / Varanasi
By Air
In the morning proceed for sightseeing of the temples.
Transfer to the airport for flight to Varanasi. Reach and proceed fir sightseeing of the city. Overnight will be at Varanasi.
Day 11 : Varanasi / Bandavgarh
Proceed early morning for sunrise tour on river Ganges. Soak in the culture of the ancient city and then walk on the Ghats. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Later in the morning you will be transferred to station for overnight train to Bandavgarh. (It will be at 1130 hr).
Reach Bandavgarh in the late evening and you will be transferred to the resort.
Day 12 : BandavgarhTake morning and evening excursions into the National Park.
Day 13 : Bandavgarh
Take morning and evening excursions into the National Park.
Day 14:Bandavgarh / Kanha
Proceed for the morning drive into the forest tracking the tigers.
Drive on to Kanha National Park. Relax in the evening watching a film on wildlife and meet the game expert based at the resort.
Day 15 : Kanha
Take morning and evening excursions into the National Park.
Day 16 : Kanha / Nagpur
Take morning and evening excursions into the National Park. Proceed to Nagpur in the evening and stay overnight in hotel at Nagpur.
Day 17 : Nagpur / Mumbai / Kolkata
By Air
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed to airport for flight to Kolkata. Reach and relax. Take a tour of Old Calcutta and DAKSHINESHWAR. In the afternoon proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city covering KALI TEMPLE, HOWRAH BRIDGE, VICTORIA MEMORIAL AND HOME OF LATE MOTHER TERESA.
Overnight will be in Kolkata.
Day 18 : Kolkata / Guwahati / Kaziranga
By Air Morning fly to Guwahati and drive to Kaziranga National Park to see the one horned Rhino.
Day 19 : Kaziranga
Morning and evening jungle rides (Jeep/Elephant), nature walks.
Day 20 : Kaziranga
Morning and evening jungle rides (Jeep/Elephant), nature walks.
Day 21 : Kaziranga / Guwahati / Delhi
By Air
Drive back to Guwahati for flight to Delhi. Check in at hotel and relax for the evening.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 22 : Delhi - Kathmandu
Transfer to airport for flight to Katmandu. Reach Katmandu.
The Katmandu Valley, the political, commercial and cultural hub of Nepal, is the first for the majority of visitors to Nepal. Once a separate kingdom in itself, it contains three fabled cities - Katmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Each is an artistic exposition of graceful temples, elegant palaces, brick paved courtyards and quaint streets. There are seven UNESCO World Heritage sites in the valley.
Relax for the rest of the day. Overnight will be at Katmandu.
Day 23 : Katmandu - ChitwanBreakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed to Chitwan - one of the most fascinating forests in Asia.
For a country known for its beautiful mountains, the Gangetic flat lands of the Terai that stretches through out the southern part of Nepal provide a wholly different experience. (See the separate section on the Terai for more details.) A visit to Nepal remains incomplete without seeing the beauty of the Terai.
And Chitwan is the best place to do so. The Royal Chitwan National Park, established in 1973, provides a great wildlife experience with its rich flora and fauna -read further for more details. The wildlife and the landscape are not as breathtaking as those found in Africa but still, the experience will stand out.
Chitwan is only 150m above the sea level. The place gets steamy from March-June, with peak temperatures reaching 43°C in the shade. Short grass makes Feb-May the best game-viewing season, but the autumn months are gorgeous, with Himalayan views, and in winter (December-January), Chitwan is pleasantly warmed compared to Kathmandu. The monsoon season (July-August) is intense, with pounding rain, swollen rivers, and luxuriant vegetation. While the rain isn't constant, the humidity is all pervasive.
You will be driven to the lodge situated in the heart of the jungle where, the rooms are assigned and are briefed by the guest relation officer (or the lodge manager) about the programs that are to be done. Generally, activities start at around 3:30 pm, with Elephant ride. You will ride on an elephant to explore the jungle & the wildlife to see the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours.
At 6:30 pm, you will be retreated with the Slide show. With the dinner at the central dining hall at 7:00 pm, we end our day for tonight. Or if you are in the junglee mood, you can enjoy with the glass of different wines or beers available there.
Overnight will be in Chitwan.
Day 24 : Chitwan
Today you have to wake up early at 5:30 am, (its hard for you if you are lazy!), and start your day with the tea or coffee and proceed for the elephant ride/bird watching at 6:00 am. This encounter on foot with the environment will introduce the main features of the eastern Chitwan, Sal forests, open grassland and reverie jungle. The expert naturalist there will help you to identify the seen birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter.
Have breakfast at 8:00 am and prepare yourself for the elephant briefing, Learn more about these fascinating animals during a visit to our elephant stable. (For the brave ones there is even a crash course in riding and leading the elephants).
Have your lunch at 1:00 pm, and prepare yourself for the canoeing - a traditional dugout canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti River to view aquatic birds and the animals of the riverbanks. Back to resort through the Jungle.
Enjoy your evening with the Stick dance of the ethnic group, the tharus at 7:00 pm., which is the dance performed by the farmers of the nearby villages showing their traditional skills and dances.
End your day with the dinner at 8:00 pm around the campfire.
Overnight will be in Chitwan.
Day 25 : Chitwan
Proceed for safari into the forest and other activities in the resort.
Overnight will be at Chitwan.
Day 26 : Chitwan - KathmanduBy domestic flight
Transfer to airport after breakfast for flight to Kathmandu.
Reach and proceed for sightseeing of DURBAR SQUARE. Overnight will be at Kathmandu.
Day 27 : Kathmandu
Proceed for sightseeing of the PATAN & BHAKTAPUR DURBAR SQUARES.
Relax in the evening or take a walk in the Thamel area - one of the main attractions and markets in the Kathmandu city.
Day 28 : Kathmandu - Delhi
By Air
Leave for sightseeing of the other WORLD HERITAGE SITES - Swambhunath and Pashupatinath after breakfast.
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Reach Delhi and will be received at international airport.
Check in at hotel for the day and freshen up. Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 29 : Delhi - Home
Proceed for morning sightseeing tour of Old and New & Old Delhi visiting the Red Fort, Qutub Minar Jantar Mantar etc. Proceed for last minute shopping in the afternoon.
Proceed for FAREWELL DINNER in the evening and then check out for flight home.
TOUR ENDS
NOTE:
» Please note that personal expenses, etc. are not included.
» The journey between Ranthambhore and Bharatpur could be by fast express train.
» All hotels suggested are subject to availability.
» There are two safaris everyday by jeep. One extra safari or ride will be provided in BANDAVGARH, KANHA & KAZIRANGA subject to availability of elephants and prevalent wildlife park rules at that time.
» Note that there are no elephants in Ranthambhore due to water shortage.
» Nepal Visa Fees and airport departure taxes are not included.
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