Transport

All transfers and sightseeing by an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Drivers of our vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 person Air-conditioned medium car such as Sedan or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Guide

Licensed English Speaking/Local Guides as per availability or itinerary We at Memorable India always insist and provide Licensed English-speaking guides as per the Guidelines of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. It’s always in News that touts con the clients which are actually local people who claim themselves to be guides and many operators are promoting them. But we always follow the Guidelines of the Ministry of Tourism to ensure the safety and security of the clients. Yes as some small places and Temples/Monuments when there are No specific Licensed Guides available then only we recommend Local English speaking guides for that particular city or Monuments only.

Meals

Daily Breakfast in all Hotel Bandhavgarh & Kanha Hotel is with Lunch and Dinner

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Accommodation

4 Star Deluxe Hotel having excellent reviews by the clients. Check-in and Check-out Time : General Hotel check-in time is at 14:00 HRS and checkout is at 12:00 HRS in India. If any early check-in is required then we only put a request to the Hotel while booking and the rest is on Hotel Management to decide further to accept or reject. So, this may not be always possible to manage early check-in for you; in that case, you won’t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, you can store your luggage and explore the new destination. • Pre/Post Accommodation : In some cases its seen that client needs to Prepone/postpone the Hotel nights during the trip and for that we try our best to arrange a room but in such cases if we fall under Hotel Cancellation policy and Hotels doesn’t allow that then the client has to bear the cost for the changes on Direct Hotel Payment basis. But still we will try our best to provide you same room for entire stay at whatever extend we can. Internet : India has internet coverage at every city and villages nowadays. But still depending on the areas in which you travel, you may have limited access to the Internet. Hoteliers often charge for the connection (hourly or daily). • The style of accommodation indicated is a guideline. On rare occasions, if the suggested hotels are not available due to high demand, we will book similar alternate hotels for you

Others

All transfers included. 02 Jungle Safari on sharing basis in Bandhavgarh & Kanha All the departures are guaranteed. Even if you are a single person, the tour will still depart. English speaking Guide 01 Day in each city as per sightseeing. 01 Mineral water bottle per person per day. Tonga Ride near Taj Mahal Agra All-inclusive toll, parking, fuel expenses related to the Car. 24X7 assistance during the trip All inclusive Government Service taxes.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:- •There will be Mandatory Gala Dinner Charges for Christmas and New Year which is not included in the package cost. (On 24th December and 31st December) •This tour can be upgraded to 5-star category of hotels considering as a Private tour. •If you want a private tour, then we can customize your itinerary as per your requirements. •During the time of booking, we will require your international flight details so that we can provide you smooth airport transfers. •In case you want a private tour, our departure dates will be flexible. You can choose any travel dates as per your preferences.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company.

Others

• Any airfare (International or Domestic) • Monument entry fees • Any mandatory Gala Dinner on Christmas and New Year Eve • Any item of personal nature viz. Laundry • Charges, telephone bills, drinks, shopping, etc • Any items that is not mentioned under Inclusions • Tips : Tipping is a common custom and we always suggest our travelers to comply. No tip is compulsory, however in case of good services rendered, it is advisable to pay by a few rupees (driver / guide). For example, 200 rupees can be left in restaurants (depending on the bill amount), between 200 and 300 rupees per day per person for a good driver.

Flights

The domestic flight tickets are not included in the package cost. Once you tell us the dates of your travel, we will advise you of the exact flight fare. International flight tickets have to be booked on your own, once you book your flight tickets, please share with us your schedule so that we can arrange your smooth pick-up and drop off from airport to hotel on your arrival day and hotel to the airport on the departure day. Passports and Visas : For India, it’s recommended to opt for Multiple Entry VISA with Proper vaccination (If mandatory) as per the Guidelines by the Embassy. If your itinerary includes travel to any other country besides India, please check on visa requirements for each country that you will visit. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be your sole responsibility.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In Delhi

Welcome to Delhi! Upon arrival at the airport, you will meet your driver who will take you to your city center accommodation. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you wish. You could relax at the hotel after your journey, go for a stroll around the neighborhood to stretch your legs, or even do a spot of shopping or sightseeing in this vibrant metropolis.

Since it was first settled around the 8th century, Delhi has seen the rise and fall of many empires and dynasties, including the Mughals and the British, who transformed this historic city into the administrative capital of British India and one of the hubs of the British Empire. Tomorrow, you’ll take a tour and uncover the different memorials and monuments each individual king and dynasty has left upon the architecture of this fascinating city.
Day 2 Day 2: Delhi City Sightseeing Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Delhi City Sightseeing Tour

Kick-off your trip to India with a full-day sightseeing tour of Delhi, one of the world’s oldest living cities. Your tour begins with a drive from your hotel to the center of Old Delhi, where you’ll pass by ancient monuments, bustling bazaars, and colorful historic buildings, including the dramatic Red Fort, the 17th-century royal residence of the Mughal Emperors. Stop off at the impressively symmetrical Jama Masjid, one of the biggest mosques in India, built in 1650 by Emperor Shah Jahan, who also built the Red Fort and the Taj Mahal, for which he is better known. This iconic mosque has three huge gates, two giant minarets, and three white domes, and overlooks a courtyard that can hold more than 25,000 people.

Next, swing by the famous Chandni Chowk market, where you can lose yourself in the narrow streets and colorful shops that sell everything from household items to silver and sarees. Take a thrilling rickshaw ride through the heart of the market as you make your way to Raj Ghat, the sober memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of India.

After a quick break for lunch, it’s time to explore New Delhi, once the administrative hub for British India. Take a drive along the Rajpath passage in front of the colonial-style government buildings, which were designed by the famous British architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens. From here, make your way to India Gate, a stone archway that was built as a memorial to the tens of thousands of Indian soldiers killed fighting for Britain in World War I. Beneath the gate burns an eternal flame to honor those who lost their lives.

Pass by the Presidential Palace, before rounding off your city tour with a visit to Humayun’s Tomb. Said to be one of the predecessors for the Taj Mahal, this impressive monument is unique and beautiful in its own right and is surrounded by other equally as intricate tombs and memorials in a tranquil garden setting. If you have time, you’ll also pay a visit to the gravity-defying ancient minaret of Qutab Minar. Return to your hotel where you’re free to spend the rest of the evening at leisure before your journey to Agra in the morning.
Day 3 Day 3: Delhi To Agra
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Delhi To Agra

Check out from your hotel after breakfast and settle in for the 4-hour journey from Delhi to the ancient Mughal capital of Agra. The golden age for this historic city came in the 16th century when, under the reign of Emperor Akbar, it became a leading center of arts, culture, science, and commerce, bringing together intellectuals and artists from across India and the world.

These days, however, it’s more famous as the home of the Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan’s famous monument to love. Capture your first glimpses of this epic building from across the river today, first from the upper balcony of the impressive Agra Fort, with its beautiful white marble and red sandstone exterior and interior, and secondly from the banks of the Yamuna River, where you get amazing sunset views over this UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonder.

Today, you’ll go on a guided tour of Agra Fort, where Shah Jahan was imprisoned for the last eight years of his life, destined to forever look at his impressive monument from across the river. After that, the afternoon is free for you to spend as you please. There are plenty of other monuments to see, such as the impressive Jama Masjid fort, and Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb. You could also visit the Mehtab Bagh or Moonlight Garden, with its perfectly manicured lawns and fountains designed to line up with the Taj Mahal’s impressive symmetry.
Day 4 Day 4: Sunrise At Taj Mahal, Agra To Gwalior
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Sunrise At Taj Mahal, Agra To Gwalior

Start the day with a sunrise visit to one of India’s most breathtaking and magical monuments, the Taj Mahal. One of the world’s most iconic buildings, the Taj Mahal took 20,000 craftsmen 22 years to build, from 1632 to 1653. Built in honor of Shah Jahan’s late wife, Mumtaz Mahal, this grand architectural feat is finished in beautiful white marble with exquisite carvings and gemstone inlays. Wake up early to be out here for sunrise, where you can watch the sun rays change the colors of the marble from white to liquid gold.

Stop for breakfast, before beginning the 2-3 hour drive south from Agra to Gwalior. According to legend, this remote fort city was first founded in the 3rd century and was named after a holy man, who cured the local chieftain of leprosy. This afternoon, take a tour of the fortified town and the stunning Gwalior Fort, which is thought to have been built around the beginning of the sixth century CE.

Gwalior Fort is actually 1.2 square miles in size and encases several palaces, including the impressive Gurjari Mahal, which is now a museum, and the 15th century Man Mandir. The fort also encompasses the awe-inspiring Siddhachal Jain Temple Caves, which were carved out of the rocky hill that the fort stands on between the 7th and 15th centuries. The largest rock-cut statue is a super impressive 58-feet (17.6-meter) high idol of Bhagwan Adinatha.

You will also visit the 8th-century Teli ka Mandir Hindu temple in the oldest part of the fort. During its heyday, the fort’s reservoirs would have been able to provide water for a 15,000-person army, the number required to secure the fort, but over the years the fort succumbed and came under the control of many invading armies, including the Muslim dynasties, the Delhi Sultanate, the Tomars, and the Mughals.

Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing and exploring the city of Gwalior on your own, before retiring to your hotel for the night.
Day 5 Day 5: Gwalior To Orchha
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Gwalior To Orchha

After breakfast, leave Gwalior for the 2-3 hour drive southeast to the Lost City of Orchha. Located on an island on the bend of the Betwa River, this gorgeous historic city looks down over its forested surroundings. Once the capital of an independent state, Orchha was founded in the 16th century and abandoned in the 18th century. Now, its evocative palaces, temples, and cenotaphs stand alongside a sleepy, laidback village.

The city complex itself is home to three beautiful palaces, the Raj Mahal, the Rai Parveen Mahal, and the Jahangir Mahal. Built by successive Maharajas, the individual palaces showcase the unique styles of their kings, and together, form an impressive architectural complex.

This afternoon, take a city tour of Orchha and explore the palaces with their delicate trellis work, screens, and statues, before making your way to visit the temples of Ram Raja and Chaturbhuj.
Day 6 Day 6: Orchha To Khajuraho
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Orchha To Khajuraho

Settle in for a long drive this morning as you make your way from Orchha to Khajuraho, which is famous for its magnificent temples and exquisite erotic carvings. Once we arrive, you’ll check into your hotel and freshen up before heading out on an afternoon temple tour.

One of the best examples of Indian Architecture, the Temples of Khajuraho were built over a hundred year period a thousand years ago, and offer a fascinating glimpse into life at the time, with their walls covered in intricate and sensuous carvings depicting everything from fictional creatures like griffins, nymphs, and beasts to demons in revolt and gods in the throes of passion.

A UNESCO World Heritage site, there were once nearly 100 separate temples, each dedicated to a different deity. Now, only 20 remain, and they’re considered some of the best and most detailed examples of erotic art and stone carving in the whole of India. After taking a guided tour through the Western Temples, return to the city where you’ll spend the night before exploring more of these historically important temples in the morning.
Day 7 Day 7: Khajuraho To Bandhavgarh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Khajuraho To Bandhavgarh

Before you leave Khajuraho and begin the journey out to Bandhavgarh National Park, make an early visit out to see the Eastern Khajuraho Temples see these historic world-famous carvings and ancient rocks illuminated by the morning light.

After a short tour of the site, it’s time to settle in for a long drive out to one of India’s most famous national parks. The journey should take between five and six hours, including stops. Once you arrive, check into your hotel and relax. If you have time, you might be able to organize a sunset safari, where you can start your hunt for the park’s most elusive residents, Bengal Tigers, along with wild boar, leopards, spotted deer, jackals, and sloth bears.
Day 8 Day 8: Tiger Safari In Bandhavgarh National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Tiger Safari In Bandhavgarh National Park

One of India’s most popular national parks, Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968 and has one of the highest densities of tigers of all the national parks in India. It is also home to a small hilltop fort which was once the royal residence of the Baghel dynasty.

Start your day early with a guided sunrise safari game drive into the park in a 4WD open jeep. Keep your eyes peeled for tigers, as well as leopards, sloth bears, and many other birds and animals who call this natural sanctuary home. Your guides will also point out signs of historic human influence in the park, such as statues, temples, man-made ponds and wells.

Return to the hotel for lunch and a siesta, before meeting again in the mid-afternoon to head back out on an afternoon wildlife safari. This way, you’ll be able to maximize your opportunities to see tigers, as well as enjoying the natural beauty of the park at different times of the day.
Day 9 Day 9: Bandhavgarh To Kanha
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Bandhavgarh To Kanha

After one last early morning game drive in Bandhavgarh National Park, return to your hotel to freshen up and have breakfast, before hitting the road again for the drive out to Kanha National Park, where you’ll continue on your quest to see Bengal Tigers in the wild.

A National Park since 1955 and a Tiger Reserve since 1973, Kanha is the biggest National Park in India, encompassing over 580 square miles (940 km) of lush jungle, bamboo forests, meadows, and grassland. It is home to Chital and Sambar deer, along with leopards, sloth bears, and Barasingha (swamp deer), which have been brought back from near extinction.
Day 10 Day 10: Kanha National Park Safari
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Kanha National Park Safari

This morning, climb into a jeep and head out on a sunrise jungle excursion into the heart of Kanha National Park. As well as being India’s biggest national park, it is also one of its most beautiful, with plenty of varied scenery and lots of wildlife who call it home.

Return to your hotel for lunch. This afternoon, opt to go on another safari or take a leisurely 3-hour guided walk through the villages of Kanha. Cross over the Banjar River and follow trails through the forest to Chhapri Villages, where you will visit several local tribes and admire their historic settlements, with impressive gatehouses and open courtyards. You can also visit local markets and see how they use bamboo from the forests to create unique artisan products.

From here, make your way to a nearby hill to watch the sun set over the park before returning to your hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: Kanha To Delhi Via Jabalpur
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Kanha To Delhi Via Jabalpur

Head out on one final wildlife safari through Kanha National Park this morning before returning to the concrete jungle of Delhi. Start your long journey back with a 3-4 hour drive through the countryside to Jabalpur, where you will board your afternoon flight back to the capital city.

Upon arrival, you will be met by your driver who will take you to your hotel. It’s up to you how you want to spend your final night in India, with plenty of options including sampling the city’s impressive dining and nightlife scene, going for a wander through a night bazaar, or just relaxing in your hotel before your onward journey tomorrow.
Day 12 Day 12: Departure From Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Departure From Delhi

After an amazing 12-day adventure, your time has come to say goodbye to India. After breakfast, check out from your hotel and make your way to the airport.

Depending on the time of your flight you might be able to squeeze in a touch more sightseeing or souvenir shopping, or just spend the day relaxing and going through your photographs and memories of this once-in-a-lifetime trip before beginning your onward journey.

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Central India Land Of Tigers: Delhi, Agra, Bandhavgarh, & Ka

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Itinerary of your trip Central India Land Of Tigers: Delhi, Agra, Bandhavgarh, & Ka

Day 1: Arrival In Delhi

Day 2: Delhi City Sightseeing Tour

Day 3: Delhi To Agra

Day 4: Sunrise At Taj Mahal, Agra To Gwalior

Day 5: Gwalior To Orchha

Day 6: Orchha To Khajuraho

Day 7: Khajuraho To Bandhavgarh

Day 8: Tiger Safari In Bandhavgarh National Park

Day 9: Bandhavgarh To Kanha

Day 10: Kanha National Park Safari

Day 11: Kanha To Delhi Via Jabalpur

Day 12: Departure From Delhi

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