Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations covered: Delhi - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Pench - Nagpur Day 1 - Delhi / Khajuraho  Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Upon arrival in Delhi then transferred to Domestic airport fro your ownward flight to Khajuraho.
On arrival meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon temple tour of Khajuraho temples which includes Kandaryia Mahadeo Chaunsat Yogini, Chitragupta temple, Vishwanath Temple and Matengeswara Temple.
Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 2 - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh (270 km)  Morning after breakfast drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. On arrival check in at the wildlife resorts. Overnight stay at resorts.
Bandhavgarh National Park: Bandhavgarh National Park is spread at vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh National Park consists 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. Bandhavgarh National Park is known for the Royal Bengal Tigers. The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India.
Bandhavgarh National Park was the former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa and at present is a famous natural hub for White Tigers. White Tigers, now a major attraction around the world\'s zoos, were first discovered in Rewa, not far from here. The terrain is broken, with rocky hill ranges, running roughly east west, interspersed with grassy swamps and forested valleys. Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the finest national park in the India and has the distinction of harboring the highest concentration of tigers per unit area of forest. The Bandhavgarh National Park is spread over on area of 448 sq km with a cross area of 105 sq km. At the center of the park is the bandhavgarh hill, rising 811 meters above sea level and surrounding it are a sloping valleys, These valleys end in small, swampy meadows locally known as "bohera.
Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968. Since then many steps have been taken to retain Bandhavgarh National Park as an unspoilt national habitat for a variety of wildlife peculiar to the area. These includes gaur (Indian bison), sloth bear, leopard, porcupine, wild boar, sambhar and spotted deer, among others and of course, the tiger. Day 3 - Bandhavgarh  The day begins with an early morning game viewing safari. Bandhavgarh is an excellant habitat of tiger and is known for the highest dynasty of tigers in the world. The National Park hosts of an audience of wildlife including Tiger, Leopard, Gaur, Sloth bear, Samber, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, and Chowsigha.
In the evening Jeep/elephant safari to the national park.
You will return to your hotel for breakfast and after a rest embark on an afternoon safari. Upon return, enjoy the evening with dinner at your Lodge.
Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 4 - Bandhavgarh Goa  Morning and evening Jeep/elephant safari to the national park for wildlife viewing.
Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 5 - Bandhavgarh / Kanha National Park ( 250 km)  Morning after breakfast at the resort drive to Kanha Natioanal Park. On arrival check in at Kipling camp. Overnight at Kipling camp.
Kanha National Park: Kanha\'s sal and bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and meandering streams stretch over 940 sq km in dramatic natural splendor. This is original Kipling country, of which he wrote so vividly in his Jungle Book. The same abundance of wildlife species exists today in Kanha National Park, which forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve created in 1974 under Project Tiger. The park is the only habitat of the rare hardground barasingha (Cervus Duvaceli Branderi). In the 1930s, the Kanha area was divided into two sanctuaries: Hallon and Banjar, of 250 sq km and 300 sq km each. Though one of these was subsequently disbanded, the area remained a protected one until 1947. Depletion of the tiger population in the years that followed led to the area being made an absolute sanctuary in 1952.
By a special statute in 1955, Kanha National Park came into being. Since then, a series of stringent conservation programmes for the protection of the park\'s flora and fauna has given Kanha its deserved reputation for being
After sightseeing overnight stay at the hotel. Day 6 - Kanha  You will start your day with an early morning safari. Kanha national park and tiger reserve is considered one of Asia’s finest protected areas and probably the best place in the world to see tigers in wild.
You will enjoy another game safari in the afternoon where you may encounter Indian Bison, Dholas (Indian Wild Dog) and swamp deer of which only about 400 survive.
Return from your safari and overnight at the hotel Day 7 - Kanha / Pench (approx 200 Kms. / 4 ½ hrs.)  Morning Jungle excursion where you can go into the interiors of the deep Sal and Bamboo forests. Afternoon drive to Pench National Park situated along the border of Maharastra. The National park is named after "Pench" river which flows through the park & provides a playground for water bird. The main wildlife of the park is Tiger, Leopard, gaur, Chital, Sambhar, Nilgai, Wild Pig, mountjac, four horned antelope crocodile and freash water turtle. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit the park.
Overnight stay at the hotel Day 8 - Pench  Morning and afternoon jeep/elephant safari (subject to availability) in Pench Forest.
Pench Tiger Reserve, nestling in the lower southern reaches of the Satpura hills is named after Pench river which flows from north to south through the Pench National Park. It is located on the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh.
Recently in 1992, Pench has been included under the umbrella of "Project Tiger" as the 19th Project Tiger Reserve.
A total of 758 Sq. kms of this Southern Indian tropical moist deciduous forest has its extent mingling with the tropical dry deciduous teak. The area is crisscrossed by a number of streams and \'nallahs\' most of which are seasonal. Though the Pench River dries up in April end, a number of water pools locally known as \'dohs\' are found which serve as water holes for the wild animals. However, the water sources are not suitably distributed, hence large area is left unutilized by the wild animals. The Pench Reservoir at the center of the park is the only major water source during the pinch period.
As a prey concentration is high along the Pench River, tiger usually inhabits this belt. Leopard though generally operates in the peripheral areas but are occasionally seen in the deep forest also. Jungle cats are commonly seen. Leopard cats, small Indian civets and palm civets are common but seen rarely.
Heetal, Sambar, nilgai are commonly seen grazing on the open sites on roadsides and banks of river & reservoir. Jackals can be seen in search of food anywhere in the Park. Packs up to 15 of wild dog can be seen near Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala and Pyorthadi areas of the Reserve. Herds of gaur can be spotted near streams and bamboo patches commonly in summer months. Sloth beer occupy hilly, rocky out crops and favour mahul bel infested forest. Chnkara is present in very small numbers and is found in open areas around Turia, Telia and Dudhgaon villages.
Langoors are very common whereas the Rhesus monkeys may be seen occasionally on the fringes. Pench boasts of, more than 210 species of birds that include several migratory ones also. Commonly seen are Peafowl, Red jungle fowl, Crow pheasant, Crimson breasted barbet, Redvented bulbul, Racket tailed drongo, Magpie robin and lesser whistling teal.
Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 9 - Pench / Nagpur After a relaxed morning you will be transferred from Pench to Nagpur airport for the flight back to home. Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations covered: Delhi - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Pench - Nagpur Delhi Introduction  Sprawling on the banks of the river Yamuna, Delhi, the capital of India, typifies the soul of the country. In time the city conceals within its bosom annals of civilisations that flourished for more than three thousand years. Today, the city is a curious blend of the modern and traditional, skyscrapers, beautiful gardens and wide tree-lined avenues perpetuate the Mughal passion of landscaping and architectural excellence.
Delhi is the capital of India. The city is actually consisting of two parts. Old Delhi was capital of the Muslim India in between 17th and 19th centuries. Many monuments, forts, Mosques etc. can be seen in old Delhi. British lately created the other part of the City New Delhi as the capital of India |
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