India Safari Adventure
10 days - Delhi, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench
10 days - Delhi, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench
A fun and fascinating look at India's exotic wildlife, featuring safaris in three of India's premier national parks. Begin the adventure in Delhi, capital of modern India. Here you can see the mingling of the old and new India, the ancient and the modern. New Delhi is a city of wide boulevards, green parks and gardens; while Old Delhi, an ancient walled city with impressive Red Fort and bustling Chandni Chowk market. Bandhavgarh, set amongst the Vindhan Hill of Madhya Pradesh, has the highest density of Bengal tigers known in the world. The moist deciduous Bandhavgarh Forest is covered by Sal Trees on the upper slopes, and in the north large stretches of Bamboo and open grasslands. Here there are many chances to see tiger, leopard, slothbear, gaur, wild boar, jackal and many other animals. Kanha National Park, situated amidst dense bamboo forests and stately groves of sal trees, provided inspiration to Rudyard Kipling for his famous novel "The Jungle Book." Tigers, panthers, cheetal, black buck can all be found here. The park's landmark achievement is the preservation of the rare hardground swamp deer, or Barasingha, saving it from near extinction. Our final park in Pench. Located on a lovely stream surrounded by forest, Pench offers a beautiful experience as one of India's rich yet lesser known parks. The teak jungle here, with hilly terrain and jungle streams, supports a rich variety of wildlife. The park's open habitat not only lends weill to wildlife viewing, but it also offers striking views of the area's sheer beauty.
Private tour itinerary
Day 1: Delhi. Arrive at Delhi's Indira Ganghi International Airport and transfer by sedan to your hotel.
Day 2: Delhi. A full-day tour explores Old and new Delhi. Start the day with a cycle rickshaw ride, followed by a visit to Red Fort, the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughal Empire. Across from the fort's main gate is Chandni Chowk, the perpetually congested avenue filled with twisting lanes, small streets, and crowded bazaars. If you peer through a portico you may see a man getting shaved, silver being weighed, or any other conceivable form of intense commerce. Rounding out the morning are visits to Raj Ghat, memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi; and Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. In New Delhi visit two monuments from Delhi's past; Qutab Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret built from red sandstone, and Humayun's Tomb, built by Emperor Humayun's wife, it is an example of early Mughal architecture. From here drive along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, passing the imposing India Gate and Parliament House. In the evening enjoy a performance of Indian classical dances followed by dinner. (breakfast, dinner).
Day 3: Bandhavgarh. Fly to Jabalpur and proceed by road (approx. 4 hours) to Bandhavgarh National Park; famous for its tiger population, extensive wildlife, flower and fauna. (breakfast, dinner).
Day 4: Bandhavgarh. Embark on an early morning game drive by open jeep with your naturalist to search for tiger and other exotic wildlife. After lunch back at the lodge depart on second game drive. (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Day 5: Kanha. Enjoy a final game drive this morning at Bandhavgarh. Later proceed by road to Kanha National Park, located some 170 miles from Bandhavgarh. Kanha is one of India's premier wildlife reserves, and the original "Kipling country" that is so well illustrated in "The Jungle Book." Upon arrival the balance of the day is free to relax at your stylish lodge. (breakfast, dinner).
Day 6: Kanha. Rise early to depart on a game drive, searching for tiger, panther, black buck, and indigenous Barasingha, or twelve-horned deer. Follow with a second game drive in the afternoon. (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Day 7: Pench. This morning is a final game drive in Kanha before continuing by road to the teak jungle and Pench National Park. (breakfast, dinner).
Day 8: Pench. Pench is known for its rich variety of wildlife, including tiger, leopard, wild dog, and brilliant birdlife. Today will feature two games drives, in the early morning and late afternoon. (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Day 9: Delhi. Embark on a final game drive this morning. Later proceed by road to Nagpur and board your flight to Delhi. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 10: Depart Delhi. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Eight breakfasts, four lunches, and seven dinners.
Cost per person, double occupancy from $3,950.
Day 1: Delhi. Arrive at Delhi's Indira Ganghi International Airport and transfer by sedan to your hotel.
Day 2: Delhi. A full-day tour explores Old and new Delhi. Start the day with a cycle rickshaw ride, followed by a visit to Red Fort, the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughal Empire. Across from the fort's main gate is Chandni Chowk, the perpetually congested avenue filled with twisting lanes, small streets, and crowded bazaars. If you peer through a portico you may see a man getting shaved, silver being weighed, or any other conceivable form of intense commerce. Rounding out the morning are visits to Raj Ghat, memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi; and Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. In New Delhi visit two monuments from Delhi's past; Qutab Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret built from red sandstone, and Humayun's Tomb, built by Emperor Humayun's wife, it is an example of early Mughal architecture. From here drive along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, passing the imposing India Gate and Parliament House. In the evening enjoy a performance of Indian classical dances followed by dinner. (breakfast, dinner).
Day 3: Bandhavgarh. Fly to Jabalpur and proceed by road (approx. 4 hours) to Bandhavgarh National Park; famous for its tiger population, extensive wildlife, flower and fauna. (breakfast, dinner).
Day 4: Bandhavgarh. Embark on an early morning game drive by open jeep with your naturalist to search for tiger and other exotic wildlife. After lunch back at the lodge depart on second game drive. (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Day 5: Kanha. Enjoy a final game drive this morning at Bandhavgarh. Later proceed by road to Kanha National Park, located some 170 miles from Bandhavgarh. Kanha is one of India's premier wildlife reserves, and the original "Kipling country" that is so well illustrated in "The Jungle Book." Upon arrival the balance of the day is free to relax at your stylish lodge. (breakfast, dinner).
Day 6: Kanha. Rise early to depart on a game drive, searching for tiger, panther, black buck, and indigenous Barasingha, or twelve-horned deer. Follow with a second game drive in the afternoon. (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Day 7: Pench. This morning is a final game drive in Kanha before continuing by road to the teak jungle and Pench National Park. (breakfast, dinner).
Day 8: Pench. Pench is known for its rich variety of wildlife, including tiger, leopard, wild dog, and brilliant birdlife. Today will feature two games drives, in the early morning and late afternoon. (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Day 9: Delhi. Embark on a final game drive this morning. Later proceed by road to Nagpur and board your flight to Delhi. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 10: Depart Delhi. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Eight breakfasts, four lunches, and seven dinners.
Cost per person, double occupancy from $3,950.
Our deluxe India tours are carefully designed to provide a unique experience in the destination, promote cultural understanding and exchange, flow smoothly from place to place, allow time for relaxation and exploration on your own, provide maximum value, and very importantly to be enjoyable. The itinerary can be modified to suit your tastes, time frame, budget, and special interests.
