Tiger Safari - 14 nights/15 days
Destinations of Tiger Safari -Delhi - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Pench - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur
A specialist wildlife holiday in search of the elusive Bengal Tiger and including travels into remote and wild areas. Spend your days game viewing in North & Central India's finest tiger reserves - Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench and Ranthambore. There is ample opportunity to see tigers in varying habitats and to enjoy the diversity of India's flora and fauna. In addition, the itinerary covers the acclaimed Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur and the city of Khajuraho, famous for its ruins and erotic sculptures.

Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
You will be met on arrival and transferred to your chosen hotel in Delhi. The country's energetic capital, offers a panorama of fascinating but very conflicting images, from the forts, tombs and ruins in Old Delhi to high-rise buildings and stately homes on wide, tree-lined avenues in New Delhi. Overnight in Delhi.
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Day 02 - In Delhi
A full day's sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi visiting the mighty Red Fort; Friday Mosque -Jama Masjid; silver street of Chandni Chowk; Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi; The Hindu temple - Birla Mandir; IndiaGate & Rajpath; Rashtrapati Bhawan - the President's House; Humayun's Tomb; Qutab Minar - a 73m high victory tower and the Bahai Temple - beautifully shaped to resemble a lotus flower. A second night in Delhi - we can recommend restaurants for dinner tonight, if you would like.

Day 03 - Fly Delhi to Khajuraho
Transfer to Delhi Airport for your flight to Khajuraho where you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel. Later a sightseeing tour of the Eastern and Western Group of temples of Khajuraho includes the Lakshmi and Varaha Temple, the Lakshmana Temple, the Kandariya Mahadev, the Mahadeva Temple; the Devi Jagadamba Temple, the Chitragupta Temple and the Vishwanath Temple. The Western Group also houses the Matangesvara Temple, the only temple where worship continues and the Chausath Yogini Temple, presently in ruins and believed to be the oldest temple in Khajuraho.

Day 04 - Drive Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh (275 kms/05 hrs)
Early morning drive to Bandhavgarh where your wildlife viewing begins. On arrival you will be delivered to your chosen jungle retreat for a 2 night stay. Later head out on your first game drive in Bandhavgarh - the forest is beautiful and there is much to see, your guide will share his excellent local knowledge and hopefully lead you to a wonderful tiger sighting.

Day 05 - In Bandhavgarh
Morning and evening game drives in Bandhavgarh National Park and again overnight in Bandhavgarh.

Day 06 - Drive Bandhavgarh to Kanha (270 kms/06 hrs)
After another early morning game drive in Bandhavgarh National Park, after which you drive to Kanha National Park to spend 2 nights at your selected lodge.

Day 07 - In Kanha
Morning and evening game drives in Kanha National park.

Day 08 - Drive Kanha to Pench (250 kms/05 hrs)
After an early morning game drive in Kanha, depart for Pench National Park, a beautiful park of varied topography, ever-changing vegetation and home to a wide diversity of birdlife and wildlife. Your overnight stay will be at the Pench Jungle Camp. Afternoon game drive in the Park.

Day 09 - Drive Pench to Jabalpur (200 kms/05 hrs) & train Jabalpur to Agra
An early morning game ride in Pench National Park is followed by the drive to Jabalpur Railway Station for the 4pm train for Agra. Overnight onboard the train.

Day 10 - Arrive Agra
Arrive in Agra at 4am and you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel. Agra is the City of the Taj Mahal. Later head out to see the sights, beginning with the Taj Mahal, a monument to love and one of the Wonders of the World, it was created by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Later visit the Agra Fort, offering gorgeous views from its lofty walls, and the Itmad-ud-Daulah - the exquisite tomb of a Persian adventurer who became chief minister at the Emperor Jehangir's court. His grand-daughter Mumtaz married Shah Jehan and her tomb is, of course, the Taj Mahal. Spend the night in in Agra.
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Day 11 - Drive Agra to Bharatpur (55 kms/01 hour) & Train Bharatpur to Ranthambore
Depart Agra early this morning for Bharatpur Railway station, en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar, an almost perfectly preserved 400 year-old Mughal capital. After the visit, continue to Bharatpur Railway Station to board the 11am Express train for Ranthambore. Ariving at 1pm you will be met and transferred to your chosen jungle lodge for your 2 night stay in Ranthambore. In the afternoon head out on a game drive in Ranthambore National Park.

Day 12 - In Ranthambore
Morning and evening game drives in Ranthambore National Park - the diversity of habitats, the ancient ramparts and the variety of flora and fauna are breathtakingly beautiful and your guide will share his intimate knowledge of the Park. Overnight at Ranthambore.

Day 13 - Drive Ranthambore to Jaipur (180 kms/03 hrs)
After an early morning game depart for Jaipur - The Pink City, originally painted pink to welcome Prince Albert in 1853. On arrival, check in at your chosen hotel for a 2 night stay.

Day 14 - In Jaipur
A full day of sightseeing in Jaipur includes the Amber Fort, 11 kms from the city. The Fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture and you can either ride to its lofty heights by jeep or on a gaily-bedecked elephant. Returning to Jaipur, visit the museums, palaces and halls of the City Palace (still a royal residence) and the Palace of the Winds. At the Jantar Mantar Observatory, learn how it was constructed to measure 'the harmony of the heavens', a concept dear to Hindus as they believe their fated souls move to its rhythms. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 15 - Drive Jaipur to Delhi (250 kms/05 hrs) and depart Delhi
Return to Delhi by road, pausing for tea at Neemrana Palace, a most elegant and historical heritage hotel, before being transferred to Delhi's international airport for your flight home.

DAY 01: Arrive Delhi
Reach Delhi. GARHWAL HIMALAYAN EXPEDITION local tour manager will give a warm welcome at the airport. Transfer to your hotel. After having some rest proceed for sightseeing. Dinner & over night stay at hotel.

India's capital and a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient and the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. It is not surprising then, that what constitutes Delhi is a conglomerate of seven cities. Down the ages the region in and around modern delhi saw Lalkot built in the mid 11th century, Siri established by Allauddin Khilji, Tughlakabad and Ferozabad built by the tughlaks followed by the city of the lodhis and then came Shahjahanabad, capital of the mughals under Shah Jehan. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between new and old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes he will invariably confront the city's past.

Day 2: Delhi – Jaipur
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for Jaipur, upon arrival check into the hotel, after having some rest proceed to visit Local market, evening free for rest, dinner & over night stay at hotel.

The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains it's character and history - Beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.

Day 3: Jaipur
Proceed for morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.

Amber Fort Palace
Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.

Proceed for morning sightseeing of Jaipur covering the important palaces and monuments.

City Palace
A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.


Hawa Mahal
The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.


Day 4: Jaipur - Agra
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for Agra, upon arrival check into the hotel, after having some rest proceed for sightseeing and visit Agra Fort / Taj Mahal, etc. Dinner & over night stay at hotel.

Agra
Badal Singh established the city of Taj in 1475. Agra finds mention in the Mahabharat as Agraban. This city in those days was considered to be the sister-city of Mathura, which was more prominent than Agraban. Agra came into its own when the Lodhi Kings chose this place beside the RIVER YAMUNA to be their capital city. Sikander Lodhi made Agra his capital but Babar defeated the Lodhis to capture not only Agra but also laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire.

The coming of Babar heralded a new era, which was to see Agra at its zenith during the reign of Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. It was during Akbar's period that Agra became the center of art, culture and commerce and learning. This trend reached its height when Shah Jahan became the ruler.

In the Mid 16th century and earlier 17th century Agra witnessed a frenzied building activity and it was during this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built. The buildings made during this era were purely in the contemporary Mughal style and of very high quality. The same is still reflected in whatever monuments remain in Agra. The narrow lanes of Agra filled with aroma of Mughlai cuisine, the craftsman who are busy in crating master pieces with their skill all remind of the Mughal royalty which this city had once experienced. Today whatever remains, has become a major tourist attraction which has taken Agra again to the heights of glory but this time as a major tourist destination of India. Proceed for sightseeing.


Taj Mahal
One of the Seven Wonders of the World was built by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in 1651AD. Taj Mahal - The symbol of Love was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal (Shah Jahan' s second Wife).




Agra Fort
Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.



Day 5: Agra – Unchangaon Fort
Morning after breakfast leave for Unchagaon, on the way visit remaining part of Agra Monument and then continue drive to Unchagaon, upon arrival check into the hotel. Dinner & over night stay at hotel.

Arrive Unchangaon and check in at Fort Unchagaon - The Fort Unchangaon stands tall as an ideal gateway to Uttaranchal. Home to the Jat rulers who rose in prominence during the decline of Mugal Empire, it was originally made of mud, but its walls were late replaced by brick and old building inside the fort was totally renovated during the 1930's to give it a distinctly colonial look.

Day 6: Unchangaon - Corbett(210 Kms, 04-05 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast, free. Later, leave for Corbett, Arrive Corbett and check in at pre-booked hotel. After noon after lunch and rest proceed for Nature walk go on foot, with our guide, return back to resort by 6 pm, enjoy the evening Tea/ Coffee with cookies, also enjoy the Indoor Activities, dinner & over night stay at hotel.





Day 7: Corbett
Early morning at 5.30 am proceed for morning jeep safari to Corbett National Park Bijrani/Jhirna zone with expert nature guide. Return back to resort by 8.30 am, upon arrival take breakfast and rest, after that proceed to take some team buildin activities like:-

» ROCK CLIMBING
» RIVER CROSSING
» RAPPELLING

Then return back to resort for lunch, after having some rest proceed for evening Jeep Safari or enjoy the indoor activities at the resort. Evening free for rest, Dinner & over nnight stay at hotel.


Day 8: Corbett - Delhi
Early morning elephant safari at 6 am to the dense forest of Bijrani zone, where you will able to see the grassland known as Chaurs The Reserviour and The Crocodile Pond, elephants, deers, sambhar deers and lots of mammals and birds, after that check out from the hotel and drive back to delhi, upon arrival check into the hotel, dinner and over night stay at hotel.



Day 9: Delhi to Shimla
Arrive Delhi and transfer by road to Shimla (343 kms / 8 hrs) the former summer capital of British India, set amidst the snow capped Shivalik Mountains which offers some of the most stunning views of the mighty Himalayas. Arrive & check in hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Stay overnight.


Day 10: Shimla

This morning you will visit Kufri situated at an altitude of 2500 meters just an hours drive from Shimla. Later this afternoon take a walking tour of Shimla, visit the Jakoo hills that offer a panoramic view of the town visit the Vice Regal Lodge and walk down the Mall Road. Stay overnight.






Day 11: Shimla to Manali
Today you will proceed by road to Manali (274 kms / 7hrs) a picture-perfect hill resort at an altitude of 1,929 metres. Set amidst pine-clad mountains, which gradually close in on both sides of the Beas and nestling in their shade, as though carved out of primeval forest, is a scattered hamlet, which comprises this picturesque summer resort. Arrive & check in hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Stay overnight.

Day 12: Manali
This morning you may take a walking tour of Manali, visiting the 450 years old temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi, which has some excellent woodcarving. You also visit the Tibetan Monastery and the handicraft center. The rest of the day at leisure OR walk to the nearby picturesque village of Vashisht known for its hot sulphur springs.
Stay overnight.

Day 13: Manali
This morning you visit the Solang Valley and the not to be missed Rohtang Pass, 51 km from Manali at an altitude of 3978 meters (subject to weather conditions).
Stay overnight



Day 14: Manali - Dalhousie
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for Dalhousie. Dalhousie was established in 1854 by the British Governor General Lord Dalhousie. Built around five hills Dalhousie is clothed in stately groves of deodar and oak. Its marvelous forests trails overlook vistas of wooded hills, waterfalls, spring and rivulets. afternoon move for local sightseeing in Dalhousie. Dalhousie has charming colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches. Its location presents panoramic views of the plains- and like a long silver line, the river Ravi twists and turns below Dalhousie. The spectacular snow-covered Dhauladhar mountains are also visible form this enchanting town. Overnight stay at Hotel.


Day 15: Dalhousie – Khajjiar ( 26 Kms)
After breakfast we proceed to Khajjiar. Often called India's Switzerland, the exquisite glade of Khajjiar (1960m) has a circumference of about 5 km. Along its fringes, thick forests of deodar climb the slopes, the snow-line rests above these woods and in the centre of the glade, is a small lake fed by streams that traverse the green carpet. Khajjiar was probably a glacial bowl formed during the last Himalayan ice age and left with a lake that gradually withered away. Khajjiar is part of the notified Kalatop – Khajjiar sanctuary. The Monal Pheasant, a bird which was fairly common till recent times has become relatively difficult to spot nowadays. At Khajjiar there is a 12th century temple dedicated to Khajjair. Within the temple are lifesize wooden images of the five Pandav brothers. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 16: Khajjiar – Dharamshala (150kms / 5 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Dharamshala. Dharamshala has everything for a perfect holiday. It is full of life and yet peaceful. Covering a wide area in the form of twin settlement, Lower Dharamshala (1380m) is a busy commercial centre. While upper Dharamshala (1830m) with the suburbs of Mcleodganj and Forsytheganj, retains a British flavour and colonial lifestyle. Overnight stay at Hotel.


Day 17: Dharamshala

After breakfast moveout for local sightseeing. Mcleodganj is a famous little town of Dharamshala also known as “Little Tibet” H. H. The Dalai Lama resides here. At the start of Mcleodganj is a small bazaar filled with variety of Tibetan handicrafts and artifacts. At the end of the spur lies the Namgyal Monastery. The external wall is surrounded by rows of prayes wheels. With in the monastery are large idols of Buddha. A valokteshwara and Padamsambhava and walls lined with Thankas. The charming church of St. John in the wilderness is situated here and this is the final resting place of Lord Elgin, a British Viceroy of India during the 19th century. Numerous ancient temples like Jwalamukhi, Brijeshwari and Chamunda lie on the plains below Dharamshala. Overnight stay at Hotel. Day at leisure Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 18: Dharamshala – Chandigarh
Morning drive to Chandigarh. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon visit city. Chandigarh was Designed by Le Corbusier - The famous French architect. Half day tour includes visit to the Secretariat, High Court, State Library, Assembly Chambers, Rose Gardens, University, Botanical Garden and the beautiful lake.
Overnight Chandigarh.

Day 19: Chandigarh – Amritsar
Morning drive to Amritsar. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon visit city, Visit the Golden Temple - The sacred Sikh sanctuary, marbled, bronzed & covered with gold leaf wherein the Guru Granth Sahib-The Bible of the Sikhs is placed reverently. Also see the Community kitchen where 10000 pilgrims are fed daily on voluntary and complimentary basis. Visit the historic Jallianwala Bagh where Gen. Dyer's bullets killed scores of innocent Indians and the beautiful Ram Bagh Gardens.
Overnight Amritsar

Golden Temple
Har Mandir Saheb, popularly known, as the Golden temple is the holiest shrine for the Sikhs, so called because the entire upper half was inlaid with copper covered over by gold plate. The architecture of the Golden Temple, is a blend of Hindu and Muslim styles.

The principle of universal participation was extended to the planning and execution of the project. All Sikhs in all congregations had a role in building this noble edifice to their faith. Their participation took two forms: voluntary labor (sewa) at the site, and a donation (daswandh) of ten percent of their income to support the construction. In 1589 by Guru Arjun Dev - Nanak V (1563-1606) was laid down the foundation of the temple. Mir Mohammed Muayyinul Islam, popularly known as Mian Mir was requested to lay the foundation stone. The great Sikh secular leader, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, donated 100 kg of gold to the temple and thus gold was applied to the copper sheets on the roof and the exterior of the building. The construction of the temple was completed in late sixteenth century. The Sikh ruler, Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1803, rebuilt it. It is a two stores marble structure, with an imposing dome of pure gold. The architecture of the Temple is a blend of Hindu and Muslim styles. The golden dome is meant to represent an inverted lotus flower and the interior of the temple is decorated with semi precious stones, frescoes and glasswork. The gnarled old Jubi Tree in the northwest corner of the compound is believed to possess special powers. The Golden Temple's first high priest, Baba Buddhaya, planted it. Guru-ka-Langar or the communal canteen is towards the eastern entrance of the temple complex providing free food to all visitors, regardless of colour, creed, or caste.

Jallianwala Bagh
The huge ground, a reminder of the martyrdom of innocent Indians and the brutality of British General Dwyer, is Jalianwala Bagh. A historical monument today, once was the ground smeared with blood of hundreds of inncocent young and old Indians, men, women and children who had gathered on the new year day for the Punjabis on April 13, 1919, to denounce the rowlatt act. As the few of the speeches got over General Dwyer along with his troupes landed there with full force. He ordered his troupes to open fire without any warning. The bullets kept firing and ended only when the ammunition finished.

A memorial to the martyrdom of the innocents and the bullet marks on the wall tell this tragic incident. A must vist place to see the brutality of the British genral Dwyer.


Day 20: Amritsar – Delhi
Early in the morning check into the hotel after breakfast and leave for Delhi, upon arrival drop you at Delhi airport to catch the flight for onward destination.