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GOLDEN TRIANGLE & WILD LIFE
15 Day Itinerary
Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Kanha - Bandhavgarh
The Golden Triangle is a perfect way to begin your travel to India, which includes the major sights of Delhi, Taj Mahal in Agra and the pink city of Jaipur and then you can continue and discover the wildlife of India. Bandhavgarh, a key Tiger Project reserve; and Kanha, an outstanding park that inspired Kipling.
Day 01: London to Delhi
Depart London Heathrow on your overnight flight to Delhi.
Day 02: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 03: Delhi
Full day guided tour the city, The tour will include major land marks of Old and New Delhi, The sights include Humayun’s Tomb, The Red Fort, Qutab Minar and India Gate. Overnight stay.
Day 04: Delhi to Jaipur by road 260 Kms / 05 Hrs 30 Mins Approx
Morning drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival check in at your hotel. Afternoon half day guided tour of Jaipur visiting the delightful Palace of Winds, City Palace Complex and the fascinating Astronomical Observatory. Overnight stay.
Day 05: Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, slowly meandering up the steep ascent perched atop and elephant. Time to relax in the afternoon with an opportunity to visit the colourful bazaars. Overnight stay.
Day 06: Jaipur to Agra by road 237 Kms / 06 Hrs Approx
Morning drive to Agra. En-route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital city of the great Mughal Emperor Akbar. Upon arrival check-in at your hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 07: Overnight Night Train to Bandhavgarh
Unforgettable morning visit to the Taj Mahal, dedicated to eternal love. Also visit the Red Fort – a World Heritage site – and tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah. Late afternoon train for a night journey to Bandhavgarh.
Day 08: Arrive Bandhavgarh
Morning arrival at Umaria railway station or Katni Railway station(Depending upon the train in which we get the reservation) and drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. Afternoon game drive to get an initial flavour of the park. Overnight stay.
Day 09: Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris. Bandhavgarh is considered to be one of the premier parks for tiger grassy swamps and forested valleys provide the perfect camouflage for this predatory beast. Overnight stay.
Day 10: Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon safaris by jeep safaris. The park was a former hunting reserve of the Maharaja of Rewa – today, a sanctuary, with more than 35 tigers roaming the jungle. Overnight stay.
Day 11: Bandhavgarh to Kanha by road 250 Kms / 5 Hrs Approx
Drive to Kanha National Park. Famously known as Kipling Country and a dedicated Tiger Reserve. Kanha and the nearby forests were the setting for Rudyard Kipling’s delightful Jungle Book. Imagine the mighty Sher Khan prowling close by as you watch and wait, secreted in your ‘hide’! Kanha is India’s outstanding National Park with about 30 species of mammals and 240 species of birds. Overnight stay.
Day 12: Kanha
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris. The variety of habitat gives rise to a wonderful mix of animals to spot – the grassland plateau is home to the Gaur (Indian Bison) and four-horned Antelope whilst in dense slumps of forest shy jungle cat and civet roam. Here Project Tiger is actively pursuing conservation projects in the park, increasing the chance to see tigers. Overnight stay.
Day 13: Kanha
Another day of game safaris looking for sloth bears, swamp deer, bison and the elusive leopard. Feel the echoes of Kipling’s books as you drive through the lightly wooded grassland where wolves and dhole lie in wait.
Day 14: Kanha – Delhi by an overnight train
A farewell morning safari before driving to Jabalpur railway station to catch the overnight train to Delhi.
Day 15: Delhi to London
Early morning arrival in Delhi. Transfer to airport for onward journey.
Total Number of Nights: 11 Nights + 2 Overnight Train Journey’s
ACCOMMODATION:
CITY
No. Nights
4 Star Hotels
5 Star Hotels
Delhi
2
The Hans
The Lalit
Jaipur
2
Royal Orchid
Trident
Agra
1
Clarks Shiraz
Trident
Bandhavgarh
3
King’s Lodge
Bandhav Vilas
Kanha
3
Tuli Tiger Resort
Tiger Corridor
PRICE:
Prices for the land services are as follows Per Person on Double Sharing
Number of Persons Traveling
Using 4 Star Hotels & A/c Indigo Car
Using 5 Star Hotels & A/c Innova Car
Based on Two Adults Sharing
GBP 1,219 per Person
GBP 1,719 per Person
Above quote includes:
* 24/7 services of our own office in New Delhi, India.
* Accommodation on double sharing room at the hotels specified in the itinerary or similar (depending upon availability) on room + breakfast basis throughout the tour except in Bandhavgarh & Kanha where it is on Jungle Plan i.e. Bed, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + Jeep Safaris on shareable basis.
* Meet & assist at all airport/hotels.
* Elephant ride in Jaipur. (Subject to availability)
* Services of local English Speaking Guides.
* Entrance fees to the monuments.
* Train fare for the sector Agra – Katni & Kanha – Delhi in First class air conditioned sleeper.
* All transfers, sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary by Air-conditioned Cars.
* All applicable taxes levied by the Govt. of India.
Quote does not include:-
* International Airfare.
* Travel Insurance
* Expenses of personal nature such as liquor, laundry, tips, telephone calls, camera fees, etc.
* Anything not mentioned in above inclusion.
