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| Days: | 17 Days / 16 Nights | |
| Day 01: | New Delhi | |
On arrival at the Delhi airport, you will be met by our representative who will help you get to your hotel. We advise you to get some good rest today. The next few days will be packed as you plunge into the wilderness of central India! Meals: No Meal Accommodation: Radisson |
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| Day 02: | New Delhi to Pench National Park | |
Today, we take an early morning flight to Nagpur. From Nagpur, we drive for about 2 hours to reach Pench National Park by early afternoon. After lunch, we set out on our first game drive into the park. The beautiful Pench Tiger Reserve is nestled in the southern part of the Satpura Hills and is named after the Pench River that flows through it. In addition to Tigers, the area is famous for large herds of Gaur (Indian Bison), Chital, Sambar, Nilgai, Wild Dog and Wild Pig. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Pench Jungle Camp Included Activity: Afternoon game drive Route: Delhi - Nagpur - Pench |
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| Day 3/4: | Pench National Park | |
Dawn is the perfect time to sight animals in the wild and we start the next two days early in the morning. We set out for a safari into the forest and spend a few hours trying to sight animals. We will return to the camp for lunch, and relax for a while.
The late afternoons are perfect to sight tigers which laze around the waterholes under the shade of trees, to shield themselves from the afternoon heat. We set out on a game drive and come back only well after night fall, when the park closes for the day. A delicious dinner will be waiting for you at the camp after a long and exciting day, hopefully after sighting the wildlife of the national park. If the elephants are able to track a tiger, you may have the opportunity to ride an Elephant to have a closer look at them. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Pench Jungle Camp Included Activity: Morning and Afternoon Game Drives |
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| Day 5: | Pench National Park to Kanha National Park | |
Today, after an early breakfast, we bid goodbye to Pench and travel to Kanha National Park. This is a drive of approximately five hours, we will try to reach around noon in time for lunch. We will then set out on an afternoon game drive to familiarize ourselves with the environment of Kanha National Park and return to the lodge at dusk. Our day ends with a bonfire night, a delicious meal and a display of local culture in the form of the foot tapping Baiga tribal dance. We advise you to end your day soon after dinner because the next 2 days have an early start. Kanha National Park is a beautiful reserve that is rich in wildlife. It encompasses lush meadows, thick forests and water bodies. As you enter, the subtle fragrance of the Sal forest and the incessant sound of cicada will captivate you. Kanha is home to the rare hard ground Barasingha or Swamp Deer. You might also see Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Langurs, Leopards and Dholes (Wild Dogs). If the guides or elephants are able to track a tiger, you may have the opportunity to ride an Elephant to have a closer look at them. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Royal Tiger Resort Route: Pench to Kanha Journey time: Approximately 5 hours |
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| Day 06/7/8: | Kanha National Park | |
The next three days in Kanha National Park will prove to be an excellent opportunity to indulge the wildlife enthusiast in you! We have lots of activities to provide you with a unique jungle experience. We begin the day with early morning safaris into the forest. The best time of the day to sight animals is early morning, especially around sunrise, and you will very likely sight a herd of deer grazing in the morning sunshine! We return to the camp for lunch and relax for a while and maybe you can go on a short walk. We will head into the wilderness once more for a game drive and return to the camp only after dusk. If the elephants are able to track a tiger, you may have the opportunity to ride an Elephant to have a closer look at them. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Royal Tiger Resort |
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| Day 09: | Kanha National Park to Bandhavgarh National Park | |
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Today after an early breakfast, we depart from Kanha and travel to Bandhavgarh National Park. This is a drive of approximately six hours and we will reach sometime in the afternoon. After settling in at the lodge, we move out to the forest for a game drive. Thisis our first drive into the park and we will get acquainted with the environment of the national park. We will return to the lodge at dusk, where dinner awaits you. We suggest you get some good sleep as we start the next day early in the morning. Bandhavgarh is best known for having the highest density of tigers in India. However, the beauty of its forests also lies in the rich wildlife that lives within it Leopard, Sambar Deer, Barking Deer and many more. The park also has a rich variety of birdlife. You are likely to spot beautiful species of Egrets, Hornbills, Kingfishers and Eaglesthat are endemic to the region. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Kings Lodge Route: Kanha to Bandhavgarh Journey time- approximately 6 hours |
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| Day 10/11/12: | Bandhavgarh National Park | |
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Your tryst with Bandhavgarh continues for the next three days. The national park is home to a variety of wildlife and we have plenty of opportunity in the next few days to sight most of it. We also hope to sight a tiger on one these days. We begin our day with an early morning safari and after driving around for a couple of hours return to the lodge for breakfast. Youcan relax until after lunch, maybe go on a short walk and enjoy the wilderness surrounding the lodge. We will head into the jungle once more until dusk, as there is a very good chance of sighting animals in the late afternoons. Most animals come out of the shade for a cool drink of water at waterholes after a long hot afternoon. If the elephants are able to track a tiger, you may have the opportunity to ride an Elephant to have a closer look at them. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Kings Lodge |
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| Day 13: | Bandhavgarh National Park to Panna National Park | |
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Today, after an early breakfast, we depart from Bandhavgarh and travel to Panna National Park. This is a drive of approximately four hours. We will reach sometime around noon, in time for lunch. We will set out for a game drive in Panna and get an idea of the flora of the park, which is mainly teak and dry deciduous forest. We will return to the lodge at dusk, where you can enjoy a delicious Indian dinner. Panna National Park is home to the best of Indias wildlife- Deer, Antelope, Leopard, Wolf and of course, the majestic Tiger. It is situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh and is very close to Khajuraho. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Ken River Lodge Journey time- Approximately 4 hours |
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| Day 14/15: | Panna National Park | |
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Our exploration of Panna continues over the next couple of days. There is a lot to be seen and experienced in Panna national park right from interesting wildlife to the beautiful forest. We begin the day with an early morning safari at dawn and drive around for a few hours in search of the tiger before returning to the lodge for breakfast. You can relax until after lunch, stroll around the lodge to the river. Later we return to Panna once more until dusk falls and it is time for the park to close. If the Elephants are able to track a tiger, you will have the opportunity to ride an elephant to have a closer look at them. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Ken River Lodge |
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| Day 16: | Panna National Park to New Delhi | |
Today we start out early from our lodge in Panna, to visit the famed temples of Khajuraho (approx 1 hour drive). This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a temple complex that is known for its erotic sculptures. Despite their sensual nature, these temple engravings are of great symbolic importance. After lunch, we will head for Khajuraho Airport to catch a flight to Delhi. You will be met by our representative upon arrival at Delhi airport, who will help you get to your hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Route: Panna Khajuraho New Delhi Journey Time approximately 1 hour drive to Khajuraho and an approx 2 hour flight Hotel: Radisson |
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| Day 17: | New Delhi | |
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You can spend the final day exploring Delhi before heading for the airport to catch your flight back home. Delhi, the capital city of India is one of the largest cities of the world. The political capital of the country, it has a vibrant history dating back to the Mughals. It has exquisite architecture belonging to different periods right from Qutub Minar,Parliament building,India Gate, Lotus temple and many more. Experience culture in the old city of Dilli and shop in the dazzling shopping malls of Connaught Place. It is quite a contrast to the calm and beauty of the jungles but a different slice of the Indian experience!! Meals: Breakfast Optional activity: City Tour |
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