Temples & Tigers
Duration - 18 nights / 19 days
Places to See -Mumbai, Nagpur, Kanha, Bandhavgarh,Khajuraho,Varanasi,
Puri, Ckilka, Puri,Bhubeneshwar, Delhi
Day
01 : ARRIVE MUMBAI
Arrive Mumbai by International Flight. Meeting upon arrival at Mumbai Airport
and transfer to Hotel Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 02: MUMBAI-NAGPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning sightseeing tour of Bombay. The bustling city
of Bombay now called Mumbai has a lot to offer. Visit the Prince of Wales Museum
Also visit the Gateway of India overlooking the Harbor; and the Dhobi Ghat,
the unique and colorful outdoor 'laundry'. Drive upto the Malabar Hill to the
lovely Hanging Gardens and the Kamla Nehru Park from where you will get a wonderful
view of Bombay and the Arabian Sea spread out before you. Also visit Mani Bhavan,
a small museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi; and the bustling
Crawford Market. Later Transfer in time to Airport for flight to Nagpur.
Lv: Mumbai at 1930 hours by IC-629
Ar: Nagpur at 2045 hours(Dinner on Board the flight)Meeting and assistance upon
arrival and transfer from airport to HOTEL .Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 03: NAGPUR-KANHA
Breakfast at the Hotel.After Breakfast drive to Kanha ( 280 kms/6 hours) with
Packed Lunch from the Hotel.Arrive Kanha and Check-in at Camp Resort.KANHA:
Ideally situated in the sylvan surroundings of Satpura Hill ranges, Kanha national
Park has a core area of 940 sq. kms. Tropical semi-evergreen forests of this
area are quite rich in wild fauna, which provide plentiful food for carnivores
as well as herbivores. Gaur is also common at Kanha, as it inhabits the dense
under growth at higher elevation. Other mammals are the sloth bear, wild boar,
musk shrew, and blue bull, Sambhar, deer, mouse deer, palm squirrel and more
than 150 species of birds.Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 04: KANHA
Morning & afternoon Safari to the ParkBreakfast Lunch and Dinner at the
Camp.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 05: KANHA
Morning & afternoon Safari to the ParkBreakfast Lunch and Dinner at the
Camp.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day
06: KANHA-BANDHAVGARH
Breakfast at the hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel.Drive from Kanha to Bandhavgarh.(212 Kms 5-6 Hrs)Arrive
Bandhavgarh and Check-in at CHURHAT KOTHI, (BANDHAVGARH JUNGLE CAMP)Lunch at
the Camp.
BANDHAVGARH: Formerly private reserve of the Maharaja of Rewa, the princely
state famous for Tigers, this Park is spread in an area of 110 sq kms. It abounds
in a variety of flora and fauna including the Tiger, gaur, Leopard,etc.More
than 150 species of birds. A few Black Buck may also be seen in an 11th century
fort atop the central hill of the park.Dinner and Overnight stay at the camp.
Day 07: BANDHAVGARH
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning and Afternoon Safari to the Park.Lunch, Dinner
and Overnight stay at the Hotel .
Day 08 : BANDHAVGARH
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning and Afternoon Safari to the Park.Lunch, Dinner
and Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 09 : BANDHAVGARH-KHAJURAHO
Breakfast at the CampDrive from Bandhavgarh to Khajuraho (210 kms/5.5 hours).Arrive
Khajuraho and Check-in at Hotel .
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 10 : KHAJURAHO
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning sightseeing tour of the famous Chandela Dynasty
Temples which are set in a lovely grassy park. These temples are really amazing
- rising in many peaks and spirals, intricately carved and designed with statues
and friezes. These temples are also known for their renowned erotic carvings.Afternoon
at leisureOptional Dinner at Ken River Lodge Dinner and overnight stay at the
Hotel.
Day
11 : KHAJURAHO-VARANSI
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning at leisureTransfer from hotel to the airport
in time for:
Lv: KHAJURAHO at 1330 hours by 9 W-334
Arr: VARANASI at 1410 hours
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to HOTEL enroute
visiting SarnathVisit the buried Buddhist city of Sarnath, northeast of Varanasi
- it is as holy to the Buddhists as Varanasi is to the Hindus. Overnight stay
at the Hotel.
Day 12 : VARANSI
Early morning, drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river
Ganges. The best time to visit the ghats is at dawn, when pilgrims take their
morning dip. There are over 100 ghats in all but Dasadwamedh Ghat is probably
the most convenient place to begin the boat ride. Look out as well for the numerous
temples, which spot the banks of the river.Return back to Hotel for Breakfast.Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Varanasi, visit the numerous temples, which spot the banks
of the river. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 13 : VARANASI-PURI
Breakfast at the HotelDay free to explore this fascinating city on your own.Late
Afternoon transfer to Mughal Sarai Railway station to board New Delhi Puri Express
for Puri.
Lv: VARANASI at 11815 hours by #2816 New Delhi Puri Express(Box Dinner will
be provided from the Hotel).Overnight on board the Train.
Day
14 : PURI
(Carry fresh Fruits, Biscuits and Packed Juice from Varanasi for Breakfast on
board the train)
Arr: PURI at 1300 hours Meeting upon arrival and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon
visit Puri, one of the holiest cities for Hindus. It is the principal center
for the cult of Jaganatha, another name for Lord Krishna, whose temple is located
here. Visit Gundicha Mandir, and several other important temples known for their
architectural beauty. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 15 : PURI
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning visit Konark. The Sun Temple here stands among
the sand dunes of the seashore and is the most impressive of the Orissa Temples..
Afternoon visit Raghurajpur (15 Kms) - the artisans village which is the home
for many National award winning artisans specializing in Palm leaf work, rock
sculptures etc.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 16 : PURI-CKILKA-PURI
Breakfast at the Hotel.Visit Chilka Lake, which is the largest salt water lake
in the country and has a magnificent view of migratory birds at Nalabana. Also
enjoy the boat ride on the Lake.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 17 : PURI-BHUBANESHWAR
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning drive from Puri to Bhubaneshwar (56 Kms 1:30
Hrs) enroute visiting Pipli and Dhauli.Afternoon visit the Khandagiri &
Udaigiri Caves. Six kilometers west of Bhubaneswar, in the sandstone outcrops
of the twin hills of Khandagiri & Udaigiri is an important series of Jain
cave temples. The rock cut sanctuaries provides the earliest evidence of the
artistic traditions in this region.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day
18 : BHUBANESHWAR-DELHI
Breakfast at the HotelMorning at leisure.Transfer from hotel to the airport
in time for :
Lv: Bhubaneshwar at 1400 hours by IC-7478
Arr: DELHI at 1610 hours.Delhi - Capital of modern India "The Heart of
India". The legacy still survives in many monuments varying from the 13th
century mausoleum of the Lodi King to that of imperial India's Parliament House
and the President House. Where medieval palaces and bazaars exist beside a modern
metropolis. Delhi is the city waiting to be explored, so enjoy! Arrive Delhi
and transfer to Hotel In time Transfer from hotel to the airport for: flight
to your onward Destination.
Day 19 : DELHI-ABROAD
Lv: DELHI.
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