Duration :- 17 Nights / 18 Days
Destinations:- Delhi - Corbett - Unchgaon - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Jabalupr - Kanha - Bandhavgarh - Delhi
Day 01. Delhi (Arrival) 
Fly from your country to Delhi - The Political and Cultural Capital of Incredible India. Upon arrival you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Our airport representative or your leader will be waiting for you in the arrival hall located after passing out of the customs area and beyond the airport travel desks and exchange counters. Look out for the Peregrine Signboard. The drive from the airport to the hotel is around 45 minutes. Most International flights arrive in Delhi in the late evening or at the night so the rest of the day / night is for leisure, relaxation and acclimatization or to get over with the Jet Lag. If you have arrived early your leader will brief you with sightseeing options.
Day 02. Old & New Delhi
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel leave for full day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. Drive into the heart of India's Capital to explore Old Delhi visiting the famous Jamia Mazjid, walk through the Chandini Chowk and India's oldest and busiest market, Sish Ganj gurudwara, Enjoy rickshaw ride in narrow alleys of old Delhi through Kinari Bazaar and the 400 years old Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, stop for photos at the colorful market before finishing the Victorian Cannaught Place - One of the most prominent architectural remnants of British Rule. Later visit Birla Temple, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple (Lakshminarayan Temple), Humanyu Tomb, Crematory of Mahatma Gandhi, Parliament House, Presidential House, India Gate, Government buildings & Qutab Minar and other countless monuments. In the evening you will have time for shopping activities. Return to the Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03. New Delhi - Corbett ( 290 Km, 6.54 hours )
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel check out and drive to CORBETT- the National Park is known for its numerous wild animals and most importantly the Tiger. Arrive and check into your Jungle Resort. After Lunch relax in your cottages. Evening is free for leisure activities in the jungle resort. You can visit the wildlife museum or watch the real tiger films or talk to the naturalists. Enjoy the dinner over bonfire and traditional folk dance and musical show in the deep forests. Overnight stay is at the jungle resort.
Day 04. Corbett
After breakfast in the morning; drive into deep forests for Jeep safari in the National park to watch different varieties of animals especially The Tiger. You can also watch here leopard, panther, spotted deer, antelopes & many varieties of birds. Return to Hotel late in the afternoon for Lunch. Later in the day go for Elephant Safari deep into the jungles. After returning from Elephant safari you can take up some adventurous activities or visit the wild life center / museum and have an interactive session with the experiences wild life associates in the resort. Evening you can watch some flora and fauna in and around the jungle Resort. After dinner at the resort you can go of to sleep.
Day 05. Corbett - Unchagaon (200 Kms - 5 hrs)
After breakfast in the morning at the jungle resort check out and drive to Unchagaon - the countryside of North India. Arrive and check into the hotel - Fort Unchagaon. Later in the day after lunch walk through the Village Haat Bazaar and lush green village farms. Enjoy Horse Riding through the countryside or use the old boats of the local fishermen for boating. Lucky ones can spot crocodiles. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 06: Unchagaon - Agra (180 Kms - 4 hrs)
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel check out and drive to Agra. Arrive in the city of Love and commitment. Check into the hotel. After change, wash and some rest; visit one of the wonders of the world, Taj Mahal (monument of love), built by 5th great Mughal Emperor Shahi Jahan in the memory as mausoleum of his beloved queen Anjuman Bano Begum ( with love emperor called her Mumtaz ). After her death in 1627 AD, in her memory emperor started to built Taj Mahal ( Taj means crown & Mahal means Palace, so it is Crown Palace ) from 1631 to 1653 AD with 22000 labors working since sun rise to sun set in 22 years. It is the romantic origin of Taj as much as its architectural splendor that has led to its fame worldwide. Actually an integrated complex of many structures The Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, itself a combination of Islamic, Hindu, Persian and Turkish elements. Built in pure white marble which was transported from Makrana in Rajasthan by the help of animals Taj Mahal is one of the man made wonder's of the world.
Later visit Agra Fort on the banks of Yamuna River which was built by three emperors, Akbar & Jahangir in red sand stone & Shahi Jahan in white marble. The Fort is 2.5 Km long and during Mughal rule 1/3rd of the Fort was occupied by the army. When British ruled India, they repeated same tradition and now traditionally Indian army has occupied the same. The Diwan-i-Am (public audience hall), the beautiful Diwan-i-Khas (private audience hall) and the magnificent Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) were built by Shah Jahan. Afterwards visit Itmad-ud-Daulah the Baby Taj. The tomb may not be as mammoth as the Taj but the inlay designs and carvings are no less than Taj if not more. The delicate marble latticework in the passages allows the light to enter the interiors. This tomb was the first complete marble Mughal structure. Also visit Sikandra- Six miles north of Agra, is a glorious introduction to the city of Mughal wonders, Sikandra.
The site of Akbar's mausoleum, Sikandra was begun by Akbar and completed by his son Jehangir in 1613 AD. It reflects the fusion of Hindu and Muslim art and architecture which characterized the era. The tomb is situated in the centre of a large garden and four identical red sandstone gates lead to the tomb complex. The building, with three-storey minarets at each corner, is built of red sandstone with white marble polygonal patterns inlaid. Sikandra is named after Sikandra Lodi, the Delhi ruler who was in power from 1488 to 1517.
Evening is for leisure and shopping activities. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07. Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bharatpur (75 Kms 02 hrs)
In the morning after breakfast; checkout and leave for Bharatpur National Park. Enroute visit one of the most important places of Mughal Era - The Fatehpur Sikri - the abandoned Mughal Kingdom, founded by Akbar in 1569 AD as a ceremonial capital. But unfortunately this magnificent city was abandoned due to scarcity of drinking water and Akbar went back to Agra. Walk the aisles of the Jama Masjid mosque, entered by way of the impressive Victory Gate, and lose yourself in the throngs of pilgrims at the tomb of the Sufi saint Salim Chisti, his white marble-encased tomb enclosed within the Jama mosque's central courtyard. Considered the crowning architectural legacy of Akbar (who also built the Red Fort) and still almost perfectly preserved, today the site is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Continue your drive to Bharatpur and check into the hotel. Later in the day after change and wash visit the globally known Bird Sanctuary - The Bharatpur National Park.
Many of the extinct and precious species of internationally acclaimed birds are found in this park, it is one of the integral parts of any tour program to India related to flora and fauna. You can go into the park on a bicycle or by foot. Evening is free for leisure activities in and around your hotel. You have an option to visit the local town by Cycle Rickshaw. Overnight stay is at the hotel.
Day 08. Bharatpur - Ranthambore (210 kms - 5 hrs)
Early in the morning go into the forest sanctuary to watch various types of birds amidst the serene jungles of Bharatpur. After breakfast at the hotel check out and drive to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve - the tiger sanctuary is known for the place where you can catch the tiger by its tail. Upon arrival you will be greeted in a traditional manner. Check into the Dlx Cottages of the Jungle Resort. Evening is free for leisure activities in and around the jungle resort. You can visit the wildlife museum, or have an interactive session with the expert jungle guide and naturalist. Enjoy the dinner over bonfire and traditional folk dance and musical show in the deep forests. Overnight stay is at the jungle resort.
Day 09. Ranthambore
Early in the morning tea / coffee will be served with cookies in the room at the wakeup call. Drive into deep forests for Jungle Jeep Safari by Open Gypsy in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve to watch different varieties of animals especially The Tiger. You can also watch here leopard, panther, spotted deer, antelopes & many varieties of birds. Return to Hotel for breakfast and some rest. Later in the afternoon have your Lunch at the resort and then; and go for the Canter Safari deep inside the jungles. After return to the hotel you can take up some adventurous activities or visit Ranthambore Fort. Evening you can watch some flora and fauna in the midst of the Aravalli Mountain ranges. After a tea / coffee break you can enjoy some traditional folk dance, music and puppet show. After dinner at the resort you can go of to sleep
Day 10. Ranthambore - Jaipur (160 Kms - 3 hrs)
Early in the morning after breakfast at the resort check out and drive to Jaipur. This historic city was founded by Maharaja Swai Jai Singh in 1727 AD after shifting his capital from Amber valley to newly formed and planned city of its time after consulting so many maps of the world and finally organized own religious map Shilpa Shastra with the help of a young Bengali architect Vidyadhar Batacharya. Maharaja Swai Jai Singh was a builder, astronomer, astrologer, soldier, and philosopher. Presently, Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan & is world famous as the Pink City. Wide-avenued Jaipur is one of the most important heritage cities in India, and home to India's second most visited site.
Arrive and check into the hotel. Later in the day after change, wash and some rest go for sightseeing of beautiful Heritage City. First visit the Amber Fort, from the foothill of the fort Elephants will carry you to the famous Amber Fort, the elephant ride gives you the experience and impression of how Maharajas & royal family members were using the services of elephants. Visit the Amber Fort.
Later visit the Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) wherefrom royal ladies used to watch daily procession of the city. Constructed of red and pink sandstone highlighted with white lime, the five-storied facade is peppered with 953 small windows. The breeze (hawa) that comes through the windows keeps it cool even in hot months, and gives the palace its name.
Evening is for shopping in the busy streets and some excellent souvenir shops or for leisure activities. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 11. Jaipur
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel go for a full day sightseeing of the beautiful Pink City. You will visit the marvelous City Palace - the current generation of the Maharajas (King) still live here, Historic Museum, Astrological Observatory. Evening is for shopping in the colorful bazaars, busy markets and some excellent souvenir shops. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 12. Jaipur - Jabalpur - Kanha (Overnight Train + 120 Kms 2.5 hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning check out and transfer to the railway station to board connecting overnight train to Jabalpur. Overnight stay is onboard in the train in the A/C executive sleeper class.
Day 13. Kanha (2.5 hrs)
Morning: Arrive early in the morning at the Jabalpur Railway Station. You will be greeted upon arrival and driven to Kanha.
Noon: Reach Kanha driving through some of the picturesque terrains and check into the Jungle resort. You would be welcomed in a traditional manner. Lunch will be served at the Jungle Resort.
Evening: Evening is free for adventure activities in and around the resort. Dinner will be served at the resort. Overnight stay is in the jungle resort.
Spotting wild animals is always a matter of luck but Kanha is so rich in wildlife that the odds are titled in your favor. First time visitors are often so keen to spot the larger animals that they overlook the smaller ones. But while on a mission to find a tiger, one can easily catch glimpses of all the grazers, a Porcupine, many Gray Langurs, Mongoose, Hyena, Jungle Cat, even a Leopard. Other wild attractions in this Tiger country include varieties of Deer - the Barasingha, Chital or Spotted Deer, Chousingha, Nilgai, as well as the majestic Gaur or Indian Bison and wild Pig.
Day 14. Kanha
Early Morning: After early morning tea at the resort get on the back of an elephant for an elephant safari into the jungles or take a trip inside the Kanha Jungle early morning to track tigers or indulge in bird watching. You can also enjoy a good wild photography on your 3 hour long trip to Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary. Return to the resort for breakfast and relaxation.
Noon: Return to the resort to get fresh and for having lunch. Visitors can also enjoy exploring the surroundings and to do some bird watching. Take up an afternoon Jungle Jeep Safari and drive into the jungle for wildlife viewing specially the tiger.
Evening: Dinner will be served at the jungle resort. Overnight stay is in the Kanha jungle resort.
Day 15. Kanha - Bandhavgarh (5 hrs)
Morning: After breakfast in the morning drive to BANDHAVGARH National Park (5hrs).
Noon: Reach Bandhavgarh driving through some of the picturesque terrains and check into the Jungle resort. You would be welcomed in a traditional manner. Lunch will be served at the Jungle Resort.
Evening: Evening is free for adventure activities in and around the resort. Dinner will be served at the resort. Overnight stay is in the jungle resort.
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The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. This is also white Tiger country. These have been found in the old state of Rewa for many years. Enjoy your day with leisure and adventure activities in around the Jungle Resort. Overnight stay is in the resort.
Day 16. Bandhavgarh
Early Morning: Early in the morning tea and cookies will be served in your rooms, later go for a Safari Tour by Jeep or by Elephant for tiger tracking. After 3 hr of Safari; return back to the resort for breakfast and little rest.
Noon: Lunch will be served in the resort. Later in the day take up some jungle adventurous activities around the resort or go to visit the Bandhavgarh Fort. Take up an afternoon Jungle Jeep Safari and drive into the jungle for wildlife viewing specially the tiger.
Evening: Dinner will be served in the resort over the bonfire. Overnight stay is at the resort
Day 17. Bandhavgarh - Umaria - Delhi ( 40 kms 1 hrs + Overnight Train)
Early Morning: Early in the morning tea and cookies will be served in your rooms, later go for a Safari Tour by Jeep or by Elephant for tiger tracking. After 3 hr of Safari; return back to the resort for breakfast and little rest.
Noon / Evening: Lunch will be served in the resort. Later in the day take up some jungle adventurous activities around the resort or go to visit the Bandhavgarh Fort. Pack your baggage and chek out of the jungle resort. In the evening Drive to Umaria Station to board connecting train to Delhi.
Night: transfer to the railway station to board connecting overnight train to Delhi. Overnight stay is onboard in the train in the A/C executive sleeper class.
Day 18. Delhi - Onward Journey / Fly Back to your country
Arrive Delhi in the afternoon. You will be greeted at the railway station. Depending upon your further Tour program you have time to explore the city and last minute shopping activities. Transfer to the international airport to take your connecting flight to your final destination or continue for you're onwards destination. Fly back to your country with the everlasting memories of the magnificent glimpses of Incredible India.
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