The Call of the Wilds!
Wildlife, comprising the diverse array of plants, animals, and microorganisms inhabiting our planet, forms an intricate web of life essential for the health and balance of ecosystems. This aims to shed light on the significance of wildlife, the challenges it faces, and the collective responsibility we bear in preserving the rich tapestry of biodiversity.
The Call of the Wilds!!
The varied geo-climatic conditions of India support a wide variety of vegetation ranging from arid deciduous forests of Rajasthan to the Indian wildlife sanctuaries, national parks in India, Kaziranga national park tour, Tropical Evergreen forests of Northeast India. This varied habitat supports a diverse range of wildlife unique to the respective forest type.
Day 01: Arrival / Delhi
Welcome to India, or as we say ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ (The guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!!
Meeting and assistance upon arrival as our representatives welcome you and escort you to your car.
Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would introduce the tour to you and hand over the documents to you.
Afternoon is at leisure for your independent activities.
Evening, we would visit an Indian family for dinner. The evening is designed to give a feel and insight into Indian family life, as well as experience typical Indian hospitality and homemade Indian food.
Overnight atClaridges, Delhi (Claridges Cabana Room) (D)
Day 02: Delhi / Agra (Gatimaan Express - 0810 / 0950 Hrs) (Executive Class) Delhi / Agra (Gatimaan Express - 1745 / 1930 Hrs) (Executive Class)
Morning, we will transfer you to Delhi train station to board your train to Agra.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and our representative will welcome you and from here we will proceed for a tour of Taj Mahal, Agra is the city of the Taj Mahal, perhaps the most photographed monument in the world. However, there is a degree of enigma about the Taj. Once you hear about a building so much and once you see so many pictures of a building your expectations are real high; and this is the enigma about the TajMahal. No matter how many pictures you have seen or no matter how high your expectations are the Taj never lets you down – the unparalleled glory and beauty of the building surpasses beyond all human imaginations. We visit one of the greatest sights of one’s lifetime – TajMahal.
Following the tour of the Taj Mahal, we would suggest a nice lunch venue where you can order and pay as you go along.
After lunch (not included), we ride to the massive Agra Fort. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles, built by Emperor Akbar, the maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
Following the tour, we will transfer you to Agra train station to board your train to Delhi.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and our representative will welcome you and transfer you to hotel, Claridges.
Overnight at Claridges, Delhi (Claridges Cabana Room) (B)
Day 02: Delhi / Jabalpur (6E 2089 – 1350 / 1510 Hrs) Jabalpur / Bandhavgarh (172 Kms) (04 Hrs Drive)
After a leisurely breakfast, we will transfer you to the Delhi airport to board the flight to Jabalpur.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival at the Jabalpur airport and from here, we will drive to Bandhavgarh.
Upon arrival in
Bandhavgarh, we will check into the hotel, Bandhav Vilas.
Overnight at Bandhav Vilas, Bandhavgarh (Cottage) (B & D)
Day 03: Delhi / Jabalpur (6E 6788 - 1355 / 1530 Hrs) Jabalpur / Kanha (151 Kms) (04 Hrs Drive)
Following the breakfast, we will transfer you to Delhi airport to board your flight to Jabalpur.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Jabalpur airport and our representative will welcome you and drive you to Kanha.
Upon arrival in Kanha, we will check in to hotel, Singinawa Jungle Lodge.
Overnight at Singinawa Jungle Lodge (Singinawa Cottage) (B & D)
Day 04 - Day 05: Kanha(Afternoon safaris at Kanha does not operate on Wednesday)
Kanha National Park, which is one of the most well known tiger reserves worldwide, is located among the Banjar and Halon valleys in the Mandla / Balaghat districts of the state of Madhya Pradesh. Its creation took place among, and after, a lot of turbulence and storm within concerned circles regarding rampant killing of wildlife in the area at the time. The central Kanha valley was declared a sanctuary way back in 1933 but got its status as a National Park in 1955. It covers a large area of 1,945 square kilometers, out of which 940 square kilometers form the main park. The altitude of the park ranges from 450 meters to 900 meters above sea level. The temperature, depending on the season, ranges from 0 degrees in the winters to 48 degrees in the summers. The park remains open from the 01st of November to the 30th of June. Sometimes, as with most parks of the country, it can be closed earlier if the monsoon season arrives sooner than expected. The park has a heavy monsoon season with an average annual rainfall of 1600mm. The basic infrastructure at the park is well developed and visits can “mostly” be expected to pass without any problems.
Kanha is also famous for its animal conservation efforts made in collaboration and cooperation with the local resident communities. One of the famous success stories of the park is the survival of the Barasingha population in the park which went down to as low as 66 animals in 1970 from the earlier 3000 and which through huge efforts has now revived to a respectable number of around 1000. Kanha boasts of many such success stories of which this is only an example.
Kanha National Park is world famous for its tigers. Tiger sightings are not as rare as in most other parks of the country. The only other reserves in the country that can claim to have as many sightings as Kanha are Ranthambore and Kanha’s own neighbour, Bandhavgarh.
Other than the tiger, some of the more frequently seen animals in the park consist of Leopards, Gaur, Chausinghas, Sloth Bears, Barking Deer, Swamp Deer (Barasingha), Blackuck, Langurs, Wild Boars, Porcupines, Mouse Deer, Hyenas, Jackals and Wild Dogs (Dholes).
The reptile residents of the park consist of Monitor Lizards, Pythons and a large variety of other snakes.
Overnight atSinginawa Jungle Lodge (Singinawa Cottage) (B, L & D)
Other species found here in varying abundance include; Chinkara, Chousingha, Wild Boar, Sambar, Muntjac
and Nilgai. Herds of the Asian Bison, or Gaur, formerly Inhabited the Reserve but impressive beast has not
been seen at Bandhavgarh since 1998 although a closely monitored programmed for the reintroduction of the
Gaur is planned within couple of years. A hunting pack of wild dogs may also be seen on occasions.
Mammal sightings always require a degree of luck, particularly when the species is essentially nocturnal or
reclusive but each outing in the reserve will at least provide a chance to meet one of the rarer inhabitants
such as Sloth Bear, Indian fox, Jackal, Wolf, Ratel, Striped Hyenas, Jungle Cat or Indian Pangolin. More
predictable are the sounders of Wild Boar rooting among the vegetation, Indian Hares, the lively little Palm
Squirrels that seem to be constantly in a state of agitation, and several members of the mongoose tribe.
Common Langurs and Rhesus Macaques are also plentiful, the former enjoying an elevated view of the
forest as they devour their favorite leaves and often the first creature to bark out a warning at the appearance
of a Tiger below.
We are never short of wildlife to watch in this gem of a reserve.
Overnight at Bandhav Vilas, Bandhavgarh (Cottage) (B, L & D)
Day 06: Kanha / Pench (207 Kms) (04 ½ Hrs Drive)
After breakfast, we will drive to Pench. PenchNational park, nestling in the lower southern reaches of the satpuda hills is named after Pench river, meandering through the park from north to south. The area is especially famous for large herds of Gaur (Indian Bison), Cheetal, Sambar, Nilgai, Wild Dog and Wild Pig. The key predator is the Tiger followed by Leopard, Wild Dog and Wolf. Other animals include Sloth Bear, Chousingha, Chinkara, Barking Deer, Jackal, Fox, Palm Civet, Small Indian Civet, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Porcupine etc.
Upon arrival in Pench, we will check into hotel, Pench Jungle Camp
Afternoon, jungle safari in an Exclusive / Private Jeep.
Overnight at Pench Jungle Camp, Pench (Luxury Safari Tent) (B, L & D)
Day 07: Pench / Tadoba (224 Kms) (04 ½ Hrs Drive)
After breakfast, we will drive toTadoba.
Upon arrival in Tadoba, we will check in to hotel, The Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge.
Evening is at leisure for your independent activities.
Overnight atThe Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge, Tadoba (Garden Chalets)(B, L & D)
Day 06 – 07: Kanha
Morning & afternoon, we will proceed on jungle excursions in anExclusive / Private Jeep.
Kanha National Park, which is one of the most well known tiger reserves worldwide, is located among the Banjar and Halon valleys in the Mandla / Balaghat districts of the state of Madhya Pradesh. Its creation took place among, and after, a lot of turbulence and storm within concerned circles
regarding rampant killing of wildlife in the area at the time. The central Kanha valley was declared a sanctuary way back in 1933 but got its status as a National Park in 1955. It covers a large area of 1,945 square kilometers, out of which 940 square kilometers form the main park. The altitude of the park ranges from 450 meters to 900 meters above sea level. The temperature, depending on the season, ranges from 0 degrees in the winters to 48 degrees in the summers. The park remains open from the 01st of November to the 30th of June. Sometimes, as with most parks of the country, it can be closed earlier if the monsoon season arrives sooner than expected. The park has a heavy monsoon season with an average annual rainfall of 1600mm. The basic infrastructure at the park is well developed and visits can “mostly” be expected to pass without any problems.
Day 08: Tadoba
If you love exploring the rich and intense wildlife of India, then this one will give you Goosebumps!! Accompanied by your naturalist, this Morning and Afternoon, we will proceed on an Exclusive / Private Jeep safari into Tadoba Tiger Reserve – Spread over with a core area of 625 sq km and a bigger buffer zone of 1102 sq km. For safari you can also opt for battery operated Eco Rangers, available at the Bamboo lodge.
These safaris are scheduled for tiger sightings and looking for the bigger game. We will also look for the less seen animals like the leopard cat, jungle cat and the rusty spotted cat. Leopards are also a rare sight, and we will try to track one down. Moreover, this amazing national park is an infinite treasure trove of innumerable species of trees and plants. In addition to that, our other highlight includes: sloth bears, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, bison, barking deer, nil gai, sambar, and cheatal.
Overnight atThe Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge, Tadoba (Garden Chalets)(B, L & D)
Day 09: Tadoba / Nagpur (139 Kms) (03 Hrs Drive)
Morning, we will proceed on an Exclusive / Private Jeep safari into Tadoba Tiger Reserve.
In time, we will drive to Nagpur.
Upon arrival in Nagpur, we will check in to hotel, Royal Orchid.
Overnight at Royal Orchid, Nagpur (Deluxe Room – Upgraded) (B)
Day 08: Kanha / Pench (207 Kms) (04 ½ Hrs Drive)
At 08:00 am, we will drive to Pench.
Upon arrival in Pench, we will check into the hotel, Welcome Heritage.
Afternoon, we will proceed on a jungle excursion in an Exclusive / Private Jeep.
Pench National park, nestling in the lower southern reaches of the satpuda hills is named after Pench
River, meandering through the park from north to south. The area is especially famous for large herds of
Gaur (Indian Bison), Cheetal, Sambar, Nilgai, Wild Dog and Wild Pig. The key predator is the Tiger
followed by Leopard, Wild Dog and Wolf. Other animals include Sloth Bear, Chousingha, Chinkara,
Barking Deer, Jackal, Fox, Palm Civet, Small Indian Civet, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Porcupine etc.
Overnight at Welcome Heritage, Pench (Deluxe Room) (B)
Day 10: Nagpur / Kolkata (6E 812 – 0655 / 0835 Hrs) Kolkata / Guwahati (6E 207 – 1005 / 1110 Hrs) Guwahati / Kaziranga (192 Kms) (04 Hrs Drive)
Early morning, we will transfer you to the Nagpur airport to board your flight to Guwahati via Kolkata.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Guwahati airport and our representative will welcome you and drive you to Kaziranga National Park.
Upon arrival at Kaziranga National Park, we will check in to hotel, Diphlu River Lodge.
Overnight at Diphlu River Lodge, Kaziranga (Cottage) (B & D)
Day 11: Kaziranga
Morning and afternoon, jungle excursion in the open top vehicle in Kaziranga National Park. The visit in this park enables one to experience the wetland ecosystem with its tall wet grassland and giant plant-eating animals – mega herbivores such as the Rhino and Asian Elephant. The adaptation of various endemic birds and mammals to this unique and constantly changing ecosystem can be witnessed. With over 490 species being recorded in the Park, Kaziranga is an ideal place for bird watching. The visit in the park enables one to concentrate on wildlife activity. Guides and drivers (who have worked with international wildlife film crews, ornithologists and botanists) constantly go into the Park and are best informed about recent sightings and whereabouts. They will help you to plan your activities. The frequent and prolonged sightings of animals such as the Rhino, Wild Buffalo, Swamp Deer and Elephant give fantastic opportunities to the photographer. The lush landscape, which remains green throughout the year, is an ideal backdrop.
Overnight at Diphlu River Lodge, Kaziranga (Cottage) (B & D)
Day 10: Tadoba
If you love exploring the rich and intense wildlife of India, then this one will give you Goosebumps!! Accompanied by your naturalist, this Morning & afternoon, we will proceed on an Exclusive / Private Jeep safari into Tadoba Tiger Reserve – Spread over with a core area of 625 sq km and a bigger buffer zone of 1102 sq km. For safari you can also opt for battery operated Eco Rangers, available at the Bamboo lodge.
These safaris are scheduled for tiger sightings and looking for the bigger game. We will also look for the less seen animals like the leopard cat, jungle cat and the rusty spotted cat. Leopards are also a rare sight, and we will try to track one down. Moreover, this amazing national park is an infinite treasure trove of innumerable species of trees and plants. In addition to that, our other highlight includes: sloth bears,hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, bison, barking deer, nil gai, sambar, and cheatal.
Overnight at Red Earth, Tadoba (Cottage) (B, L & D)
Day 12: Kaziranga / Guwahati (192 Kms) (04 Hrs Drive) Guwahati / Delhi (AI 890 - 1655 / 1940 Hrs) Delhi / Departure
Following breakfast, we will drive you to Guwahati airport for your flight to Delhi.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival in Delhi, and transfer you to international airport to board your onward flight.
NO HOTEL QUOTED FOR THIS DAY (B)
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We do hope the flavor of India will remain on your taste buds for all times to come and hopefully would kindle an indelible fondness for the country and her people; Thank you for being our guest, and as we say in India ‘Please come back soon”
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!!
*Quotes based on accommodation listed in the above itinerary – (Subject To Availability)
* Please be advised that nothing is held or booked at this stage and the quote is subject to change and availability at the time of booking
*Safaris – Subject to availability at the time of booking
*Above quotes are based on current rate of exchange
COST INCLUDES:
- Accommodation based on Twin Sharing / Double Occupancy basis
- Meals as per the itinerary only (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch & D – Dinner)
- Visit and Dinner with an Indian Family, Delhi
- Exclusive / Private Jungle Safaris in Kanha National Park
- Exclusive / Private Jungle Safaris in Pench National Park
- Exclusive / Private Jungle Safaris in Tadoba National Park
- Exclusive / Private Jungle Safaris in Kaziranga National Park
- All journeys as per itinerary in a fine air-conditioned ToyotaCrysta
- Inner India airfares as per the itinerary based on current schedule(subject to change and cancellation charge)
- Park / Monument Entrance feesas per the itinerary
- GST Levy, Toll, and Parking
- Local English-Speaking Guide in Agra
- All driver expenses
- Bottled drinking water for road journeys
COST DOES NOT INCLUDES:
- Camera & video fee to monuments
- Meals other than mention above
- Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, drinks, tips, telephone calls etc
- Credit Card Transaction Fees