Tiger Trails

  • 14Nights/15 Days
  • india
  • Delhi – Corbett – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Train – Bandhavgarh – Kanha - Mumbai

About the Tour

The Indian subcontinent is one of the world's most stimulating destinations. While its melange of human cultures has long drawn the attention of historians and travelers, its wild habitats rich with exotic animals offer rare treasures for those who are passionate about nature. This comprehensive safari gets you far away from India's intense cities and into its natural realm, a landscape of powerful rivers, fabled jungles and intriguing wildlife. Ecotourism is integral to conservation in India, and our travels directly benefit the continued existence of tigers and other precious vanishing species, which we go in search of on daily 4x4 wildlife drives.

Highlights

  • Safari at Corbett National Park  
  • Safari at Ranthambore National Park  
  • Safari at Bandhavgarh National Park  
  • Safari at Kanha National Park  

Day 1:    Arrive Delhi
Upon your arrival at Delhi International airport, you will be met by our office airport representative. After a warm welcome at the airport, you will be driven to your pre-booked hotel and our representative will assist you in check-in formalities. Get some rest or explore the city by walk. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2:    Full day sightseeing in Delhi
Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to start your excursion with Qutub Minar, it’s named after Qutub-ud-din Aibak, the first Sultan of the Mamluk Dynasty, This is the victory tower of Mughal, which indicated the beginning of Muslim rule in India. This 72.5 meters high tower truly reflects the brilliance of ancient Indian architects. Later on, drive to Humayun's Tomb, One of the inspirational architecture of its time, the design and layout have inspired many similar structures. Built-in the memory of Humayun, by his Persian widow, Haji Begum, it was the first architectural construction built during Akbar's reign. 

Then drive to visit India Gate, it was built to commemorate the death of India soldiers, who were killed in the North West Province during the First World War and the Afghan Conquest of 1919. Later visit President House, The official residence of the President of India. Drive pass Parliament Street and move to Connaught Place for Lunch. From here you will head to Jama Masjid, it was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656, Jama Masjid is one of the biggest Mosques in India. Drive pass Red Fort and move the head towards Laxmi Narayan Temple located in the heart of Delhi, also known as the Birla Mandir, this beautifully decorated Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi. evening drive back to the hotel for an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: Delhi – Corbett National Park (295 kms / 6 hrs)
Drive to Corbett National Park in the morning and on arrival, you can check-in at a wildlife resort. You can spend the first day at ease, so you can observe the surroundings and local flora and fauna. Later, you can spend an overnight at the resort. 

Day 4: Safari inside Corbett National Park
Wake up early in the morning for a drive to the Bijrani Zone to observe the wildlife followed by breakfast at the Bijrani FRH. After breakfast, you will be taken for a hike across the Bijrani Nature Trail. Lunch at the Bijrani FRH will be served and in the evening you will be taken for a jeep safari in the Bijrani range. In the evening, you will be returned to the resort and dinner will be served with an overnight stay at the wildlife resort. 

Day 5:Drive Corbett – Delhi (295 kms / 6 hrs) | Train Delhi – Ranthambore (KOTA SHTBDI)
Early morning drive back to Delhi railway station to board a train for Ranthambore. 
Upon arrival at Ranthambore, transfer to your pre-booked Jungle Resort. Overnight stay at the resort. 

Day 6:Safari inside Ranthambore
Enjoy morning and evening safari in the Ranthambore wildlife. If you are lucky, then spot an Indian national animal (tiger) in its natural surroundings. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 7: Drive Ranthambore – Jaipur (190 kms / 4 hrs)
Enjoy morning safari in the Ranthambore wildlife. Return back to the hotel for breakfast and then check-out. 

Later drive from Ranthambore to Jaipur. On reaching the pre-decided hotel in Jaipur, check-in and in the evening, explore Bapu Bazar, a famous market in Jaipur and other local markets to enjoy shopping. Later, drive back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 8: In Jaipur 
Breakfast at the hotel, enjoy an elephant ride (upto the hills) to the Amber Fort. Raja Man Singh the Rajput commander of Akbar’s army constructed the fortress-palace at the end of the 16th century. Amber is a superb example of Rajput architecture, situated on a hilltop, overlooking a lake. Casting its surreal reflection in the Maota Lake, the Amer Fort is an architectural wonder. The fort is also counted as the most excellent example of Indo-Islamic architecture.

Then move ahead to the City Palace, with amazing cultural value and architectural excellence. It is adorned with a number of gardens, edifices, and courtyards within the complex of the palace which makes it worth visiting. The next stopover will be at the Jantar Mantar, also known as the Royal Observatory, Jantar Mantar has a collection of astronomical instruments that are meticulously designed to measure the harmony of the heavens.

Later on, visit Hawa Mahal It was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city. The top offers stunning views over Jantar Mantar and the City Palace in one direction and over Sireh Deori Bazaar in the other. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9: Drive Jaipur – Agra (245kms / 5hrs Approx)  | Train Agra – Katni (NZM JBP SF EXP)
Breakfast at the hotel, embark on your drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival visit the Taj Mahal a symbol of love. It was built by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in 1651. This symbol of love was built in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Described as the most extravagant monument ever build for love.  In the evening board an overnight train from Agra to Katni.

Day 10: Arrive Katni | Drive Katni – Bandhavgarh (95 kms / 2.5 hrs)
Arrive at Katni railway station, you will be met by our representative and transfer to Bandhavgarh. Upon arrival, check-in to your pre-booked resort. Afternoon enjoys Jungle safari by Jeep/canter. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11: Safari inside Bandhavgarh National Park
Today we will enter twice to the national park for our morning & afternoon scheduled Jungle safari for its wildlife. 

Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968. Since then many steps have been taken to retain Bandhavgarh National Park as an un-spoilt national habitat for a variety of wildlife peculiar to the area. These includes gaur (Indian bison), sloth bear, leopard, porcupine, wild boar, sambar and spotted deer, among others and of course, the tiger. Overnight stay at wildlife resort.

Day 12: Drive Bandhavgarh National Park – Kanha National Park (265 kms / 6 hrs)
After an early morning jungle safari at Bandhavgarh National Park, drive to Kanha, India's one of the largest national parks covering 1,945 sq. km. including a core zone of 945 sq. km. It is a beautiful area of forest and lightly wooded grassland with many rivers and streams and it supports an excellent variety of wildlife. The park is very well organized and popular place to visit. On your arrival in Kanha check into the hotel of your choice. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13: Safari inside Kanha National Park
We will continue with our scheduled jungle safari to the national park for wildlife viewing both morning & evening. 
Kanha national park is habitat for following wildlife mammals like tiger, bison, gaur, sambar, chital, barasingha, barking deer, black deer, blackbuck, chousingha, nilgai, mouse deer, sloth bear, jackal fox, porcupine, hyena, jungle cat, python, peafowl, hare, monkey, mongoose, tiger, and leopard. Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 14: Drive Kanha – Nagpur (265 kms / 6 hrs)  |  Flight Nagpur – Mumbai (6E 404)
National Parks in India, Wildlife Sanctuaries in India Early morning game ride into the park. Later you will be transferred to Nagpur airport in time connect flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival, check-in hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 15: Leave Mumbai
Today you will be transferred to the International airport to connect your onward flight back home.

 

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on Single / Twin / Double sharing basis in offered hotels or similar. 
  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
  • All transfers and excursions will be covered by air-conditioned vehicle. 
  • Complimentary Mineral water bottle during your tour is provided in the car.
  • Safari at Corbett National Park  
  • Safari at Ranthambore National Park  
  • Safari at Bandhavgarh National Park  
  • Safari at Kanha National Park 
  • Services of Local English Speaking Guide for sightseeing.
  • Currently applicable taxes.

Exclusions

  • Camera charges at any monument to be paid by the guest directly
  • Any airfare international/ domestic
  • Any insurance
  • Lunch or Dinner unless supplement for the same has opted.
  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
  • And anything not mentioned in Inclusions.

Tour Notes

  • Rates are subject to availability
  • Room category in all packages are the base category rooms 
  • The above rates are not applicable from 20th Dec'2019 to 10th Jan'2020.
  • Christmas & New Year gala charges are on a direct pay basis at the hotel by guest.
  • In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.

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