A Tryst of Indian Wildlife

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Arrive in Delhi, India’s national capital city, where you’ll be greeted by the tour representative who’s waiting in Airport’s arrival hall. After receiving amiable invocation, you’ll be transferred to the pre-booked luxurious hotel. Complete check-in formalities, and relax for the remaining day. Meanwhile, enjoy delicious meals served at the hotel.

Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing

Discover Charms of Old Delhi                                                                                    Time: 2-3 Hours

After an early breakfast at the hotel, proceed for Delhi Excursion. Begin this Old Delhi tour by first witnessing alluring charms of India’s largest mosque, Jama Masjid. Don’t forget to move along the locals engaged in daily prayer to admire the religious significance of this devotional site. Then, enjoy an exciting rickshaw ride to Chandni Chowk market for fantastic glimpses of Old Delhi. After scrolling narrow alleyways of moonlight marketplace, stop at Raj Ghat for some time and enjoy being at the peaceful site of Gandhi souvenir. Later, move to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Red Fort.  

Touchdown Modernity of New Delhi                                                                          Time: 3-5 Hours

Enjoy lunch at a local eatery before proceeding for New Delhi tour. Continue exploring architectural marvels of Humayun’s Tomb, first garden-concept feretory build by Mughal Empress of that time. Then, move to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qutub Minar and its complex. Also, visit country’s prestigious landmark of India Gate while driving along the Rajpath. Moreover, see the presidential residence of Rashtrapati Bhawan along with other premier sites.

Later, return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Delhi to Bharatpur

                                                                                                             Time: approx. 3.5 Hour; 198 km

After an early breakfast at the hotel, you will be meeting your guide to make your way towards Bharatpur. Situated 198 km from New Delhi, Bharatpur is famous for its wonderful UNESCO-listed Keoladeo National Park, a wetland and significant bird sanctuary. With more than 230 species of birds, 379 species of plants, and around 30 mammals, the sanctuary is stretched over an area of ‎2,873 hectares hosting a series of exciting air shows in winters. En-route, stop for lunch at a local eatery.

After this 3.5 hour on-road journey, you’ll be in Bharatpur. Upon arrival, spend some leisure time at hotel after finishing check-in formalities. Tonight, enjoy traditional Rajasthani cuisine served at dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Bharatpur

Bird Watching at Keoladeo National Park                                                  Time: 1-2 Hours (approx)

After enjoying light breakfast at your hotel, get ready for morning tour to the Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary. Spread over approx 29 square kilometer area, the park is home to over 230 resident species of birds including Bar-headed geese, Brahminy ducks, cranes, peacocks, pelicans and egrets. Once used to be the duck hunting reserve for the erstwhile Maharajas, the sanctuary is now a UNESCO listed world heritage site.  Popular spot for birds from Afghanistan, China and Siberia, the park is paradise for bird watchers and wildlife photographers. After watching the wide fauna at Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, relax for some time and have your lunch.

Afternoon Rickshaw Safari to the Park                                                      Time: 2-3 Hours (approx)

Finish your lunch to again continue to explore fauna at Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary. This time ride a rickshaw to get best views of birds. Apart from birds, you’ll also get a chance to see Sambar (a large deer native to Indian subcontinent), Nilgai (largest Asian antelope), cheetal deer, and other species. After this wildlife excursion, return back for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5: Bharatpur to Ranthambore

                                                                                                        Time: 5-6 Hours; 206 km (approx.)

Today you will be driven to Ranthambore which is a journey of approximately 5.5 hours from Bharatpur. It’s no secret that the lure of Ranthambore lies in its tigers. At Ranthambore, tigers are no strangers to human interaction and they very often venture quite close to jeeps on a safari. Spread over more than 392 sq km, the reserve is also home to sloth bears, black bucks, leopards, hyenas and crocodiles. The golden jackals of Rajasthan also roam the jungles of Ranthambore and you can often see them wrestling each other or hunting prey. En-route, stop at a local restaurant for lunch and then continue to drive back to Ranthambore.

After 5.5 hours of road journey, you’ll reach Ranthambore. Upon arrival, complete hotel check-in formalities and relax. Rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.  

Day 6: Ranthambore

Jeep Safari to Spot Royal Bengal Tiger                                                     Time: 2-3 Hours (approx) 

After enjoying light breakfast at your hotel, get ready to visit Ranthambore National Park. Stretched over an area of 282 sq. km, Ranthambore National Park is considered one among the largest national parks in the entire northern India. A paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, this place was the hunting ground of maharajas of Rewa. Also the home of world-famous tigress Machli, Ranthambhore attracts wildlife admirer from all across the world. Get ready to experience an exciting jeep safari to Ranthambhore National Park spotting royal Bengal tigers on your ways. After watching the wide fauna at the park, relax for some time and have lunch at a local eatery.

Afternoon Jungle Safari to the Park                                                                           Time: 1-2 Hours

After finishing your lunch, again continue to explore fauna at Ranthambore National Park. Again ride the jeep to see best and closest views of the wild animals living peacefully in their natural habitat. Apart from tigers, you’ll also get a chance to see Sambar (a large deer native to Indian subcontinent), wild boar, spotted deer, and other species. After this wildlife excursion, return back for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7: Ranthambore

Explore Other Attractions of Ranthambore                                                               Time: 3-4 Hours

After leisure breakfast at the hotel, checkout from your hotel and get ready to witness 10th-century Ranthambore Fort, a World UNESCO Heritage Site. From a distance, this lavish fort is almost indiscernible on its hilltop perch – as you get closer, it seems almost as if it is growing out of the rock. It covers an area of 4.5 sq km, and its ramparts stretch for more than 7 km, and its seven enormous gateways are still intact. Continue to visit the temple dedicated to Hindu Lord Ganesha. This temple locates inside the fortress area. After exploring this, stop at the local eatery to have your lunch. Here, rest for some time and leave the fortress area.

Ranthambore to Sawai Madhopur Railway Station                    Time: 45 minutes; 14 km (approx)

In the evening, explore the local market near your stay to see the local lifestyle. Afterward, transfer to Sawai Madhopur Railway Station to board train for Katni. Your train will depart at 8:00 pm and arrival is schedule for 7:00 am, next morning. (Dinner & Overnight stay in train).

Day 8: Arrive Katni and Transfer to Bandhavgarh

Morning Transfer to Bandhavgarh                                                 Time: 2-3 Hours; 94 km (approx.)

Today morning arrival is at Katni railway Station around 7:00 am. Upon arrival, have some snacks and continue to drive for Bandhavgarh. This journey is approximately of 2 hours. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and rest for some time.

Afternoon Visit to Bandhavgarh National Park                                                         Time: 1-2 Hours

Get ready for afternoon visit to Bandhavgarh National Park for Safari after lunch. Bandhavgarh has a history of being the abode of white tigers. Although no white tigers have been reported from the wild in the last 50 years, as many as 8 sightings were recorded in the first half of the 20th century. Consisting of a core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km of topography varies between steep ridges, undulating, forest and open meadows. Later, return back to the hotel for dinner & overnight stay.

Day 9: Bandhavgarh

Jeep Safari to Spot Bengal Tiger                                                                Time: 1-2 Hours (approx)

After enjoying light breakfast at your hotel, get ready to visit Bandhavgarh National Park. Stretched over an area of 105 sq. km, Bandhavgarh National Park is known for owing largest biodiversity in India. However, it also has largest breeding population of leopards in the world. A paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, this place was the hunting ground of maharajas of Rewa. Get ready to experience an exciting jeep safari to Bandhavgarh National Park spotting royal Bengal tigers on your ways. After watching the wide fauna at the park, relax for some time and have lunch at a local eatery.

Afternoon Jungle Safari to the Park                                                          Time: 2-3 Hours (approx.)

After finishing your lunch, again continue to explore fauna at Bandhavgarh National Park. Again ride the jeep to see best and closest views of the wild animals living peacefully in their natural habitat. Apart from tigers, you’ll also get a chance to see different species of birds, Sambar (a large deer native to Indian subcontinent), barking dear, nilgai, chital, Indian leopard, and other species. After this wildlife excursion, return back for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10: Bandhavgarh to Kanha

                                                                                                        Time: 5-6 Hours; 250 km (approx.)

Today you will be driven to Kanha which is a journey of approximately 6 hours from Bharatpur. The Kanha National Park is a great spot for spying on tigers, gaur (Indian bison), barasingha, and leopards. However, it’s no secret that lure of Kanha lies in its tigers. Beside this, Kanha is also one among the largest national park of Madhya Pradesh, state in the heart of India.

Spread over more than 940 sq km, it is the largest national park in Central India. On your way to Kanha, stop en-route for lunch at a local eatery, and continue to drive back. After this 6-hour on-road journey, you’ll reach Kanha. Upon arrival, complete hotel check-in formalities and relax. Later, get set for afternoon visit to Kanha National Park. If big cat makes an appearance during your journey, then consider your wildlife quest fulfilled. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel. 

Day 11: Kanha

Kanha National Park is nestled in the Maikal range of Satpuras in Madhya Pradesh, the heart of India that forms the central Indian highlands.

Morning Visit to Kanha National Park                                                         Time: 1-2 Hours (approx)

After enjoying light breakfast at your hotel, get ready to visit Kanha National Park. Stretched over an area of 940 sq. km, Kanha National Park is known for significant population of the Royal Bengal tiger, Indian leopards, the sloth bear, barasingha and Indian wild dog. The forest also depicted in the famous novel by Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book.  Get ready to enjoy safari to Kanha National Park to spot Bengal tigers on your ways. After watching the wide fauna at the park, relax for some time and have lunch at a local eatery.

Afternoon Jungle Safari to the Park                                                          Time: 2-3 Hours (approx.)

After finishing your lunch, again continue to explore fauna at Kanha National Park. Again ride the jeep to see best and closest views of the wild animals living peacefully in their natural habitat. The national park is being popularized as the Tiger reserve and interestingly is being declared as one of the finest wildlife areas in the world. After this wildlife excursion, return back for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12: Kanha to Pench

                            Time: 5 Hours; 234 km (approx.)

After breakfast, today you will be driven to Pench which is a journey of approximately 5 hours from Kanha. In the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh, Pench National Park is located in the districts of Seoni and Chhindwara. Named after the pristine River Pence which flows through the park, Pench National Park is one of the most popular wildlife reserves in India. The park also has its mention in the famous story of 1894, ‘The Jungle Book’, penned down by the renowned English Author Rudyard Kipling. Since then, every year oodles of wildlife buffs flock to this place just to spot the famous characters of the book, Indian wolf, sloth bear, royal bengal tiger.

On your way to Pench, stop en-route for lunch at a local eatery, and continue to drive back. Upon arrival, complete hotel check-in formalities and relax. Later, get set for afternoon visit to Pench National Park for a quick safari. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.  

Day 13: Pench

Explore the real Jungle with real Sher Khans                                           Time: 1-2 Hours (approx)

After enjoying light breakfast at your hotel, get ready to visit Kanha National Park. Sprawls over a massive area of 758 sq km, including the core area, Pench National Park has a rich wildlife which proffers visitors an opportunity to indulge into one of the finest wildlife experiences in India. Since its inception in 1965 as a wildlife sanctuary, the park has serving as the cosy nest of numerous wild creatures including the Royal Bengal tiger, jackal, peafowl, wild dog, wild boar, sloth bear, Indian leopard, and more such enthralling species. After watching the wide fauna at the park, relax for some time and have lunch at a local eatery.

Afternoon Jeep Safari to the Park                                            Time: 2-3 Hours (approx.)

After finishing your lunch, again continue to explore fauna at Pench National Park. Again ride the jeep to see best and closest views of the wild animals living peacefully in their natural habitat. The national park is being popularized as the Tiger reserve and interestingly is being declared as one of the finest wildlife areas in the world. After this wildlife excursion, return back for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 14: Pench to Tadoba

                            Time: 4 Hours; 190 km (approx.)

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel you’ll be driven to Tadoba which is a journey of approximately 4 hours from Bharatpur. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is a Tiger reserves in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra state in central India. Notably Maharashtra's oldest and largest National Park, Tadoba National Park is one of India's 47 project tiger reserves existing in India. On your way to Tadoba, stop en-route for lunch at a local eatery, and continue to drive back.

Upon arrival, complete hotel check-in formalities and relax. Later, get set for afternoon visit to Tadoba National Park to explore wildlife excursion on an open jeep ride. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.  

Day 15: Tadoda

Explore the real Jungle with real Sher Khans                                           Time: 1-2 Hours (approx)

After enjoying light breakfast at your hotel, get ready to visit Tadoba National Park. Sprawls over a massive area of 625.40 sq km, Tadoba National Park has a rich wildlife which proffers visitors an opportunity to indulge into one of the finest wildlife experiences in India. Since its inception in 1955 as a wildlife sanctuary, the park has serving as the cosy nest of numerous wild creatures including the Royal Bengal tiger, Indian leopards, and more such enthralling species walking on the road. After watching the wide fauna at the park, relax for some time and have lunch at a local eatery.

Enjoy Afternoon Jeep Safari                                                                       Time: 2-3 Hours (approx.)

After finishing your lunch, again continue to explore fauna at Tadoba National Park. Again ride the jeep to see best and closest views of the wild animals living peacefully in their natural habitat. The national park is being popularized as the Tiger reserve and interestingly is being declared as one of the finest wildlife areas in the world. After this wildlife excursion, return back for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 16: Tadoba to Nagpur to Mumbai

After breakfast at your leisure, you will be transferred to Nagpur and later transfer to Nagpur Airport to board your flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the hotel. This entire day is at leisure. So, relax and enjoy delicious dinner served at the hotel before going to bed.

Day 17: Departure from Mumbai

This morning, you’ll be transferred to the Mumbai Airport to catch your next flight for onward journey. So, have your breakfast on time. We also advise you to arrive at the airport at least 3 hrs prior to departure and keep your passport and printout of airline ticket handy to avoid last minute hassles. We hope while you finish this 17 day wildlife journey the experience travels with you for the rest of your life. Come back soon….Namaste!