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The Best of Indian Wildlife
& Golden Triangle Tour
21 nights, 22 days
Starting at
inr 2,79,500 per person
Trip Highlights
• Increase your chances of seeing the tiger, across the national parks as they
exhibit a high density of the big cat population.
• Immerse yourself as experience a plethora of wildlife including Elephants,
Leopards, Wild Dogs, Sloth Bears, The Hard Ground Barasingha, Gaur and
Yellow Throated Marens.
• Witness the bustling streets of Old Delhi and signature monuments such as the
Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar.
• Lose yourself in the pink city of Jaipur, where it’s palaces and bazaars galore
• Dive into the grandeur of the Taj Mahal through the city of Agra.
What to expect
Create the perfect Indian adventure as you combine India’s very own Golden Triangle
with best wildlife excursion the country has to offer. Signing up for this tour means that
you’re in for one of the most magical, fairytale like experience as you navigate a
medley of destinations. Delve into golden sights of the palaces, bazaars, monuments
and of course, the wondrous Taj Mahal. As you journey across parks such as
Ranthambore and Corbett in the North of India, along with the iconic parks of the state
of Madhya Pradesh, you engage in the complete wilderness experience where animals
such as Tigers, Elephants, Sloth Bears, Leopards, Wild Dogs are just the icing on the
cake when it comes to presenting a host of extraordinary species.
detailed itinerary
day 01 Arrival in New Delhi by flight
On arrival at the New Delhi Airport, you will be received by our represenattive
who will assist you with a smooth check in at the hotel. He will further hand
over and explain to you all travel related documents. Overnight at Hotel in
New Delhi.
day 02 Drive from New Delhi to Corbett
After an early breakfast, depart for Corbett National Park (275 kms/ 5 hrs) At
the park entrance, switch to safari vehicle with your baggage. Be ready with
your camera equipment as the next 32 km, 1.5-hour drive, is through the core
area of the national park, where you have a good chance to encounter wildlife
including Tigers, Leopards and Asian Elephants. On arrival, check into the
forest lodge. Post Lunch, proceed for an Afternoon safari. Living in the Forest
Rest House is unique to Corbett National Park. It is only in Corbett that you get
an opportunity to stay inside the national park. The complex is located on the
banks of Ramganga river and overlooks the foothills of Himalayas. Alcohol and
smoking is not permitted here. Return from the safari at sunset. Dinner and
overnight at the Forest Rest House.
day 03 Corbett National Park
& Morning and afternoon jeep safaris, meals and overnight at Dhikala Forest
day 04 Lodge inside the national park. Begin your morning safari at sunrise. Corbett
has been aptly described as the land of the Roar, Trumpet and Song. It
represents a scene of remarkable beauty. Corbett National Park had the proud
distinction of being the chosen venue for the inauguration of Project Tiger in
India. The rich biodiversity of the Reserve is partly attributed to the variety of
habitats here. Due to the location of the Reserve in the foothills of the central
Himalayas, both Himalayan and peninsular flora and fauna is found in the
Reserve. Dinner and overnight at the Forest Rest House.
day 05 Drive from Corbett to Agra
Morning Jeep safari to Dhikala zone. After breakfast, checkout from the lodge
and drive towards the exit gate of Corbett. Do not pack your camera
equipment, as there’s an opportunity to witness wildlife on your way out. After
exiting the park, drive to Agra, about 6-7 hours drive, 320kms. On arrival, check
into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.
day 06 Drive from Agra to Ranthambhore
At sunrise, proceed to visit the famous white marble mausoleum, The Taj
Mahal, which was built in the middle of the 17th century by the Moghul
emperor Shah Jehan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Completed in 1652, skilled craftsmen from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy and
some 20,000 labourers worked extensively for 17 years to build this edifice.
Later, transfer to Ranthambore National Park (260 kms, 5-6-hour). On arrival,
check into lodge, proceed for your afternoon jeep safari. Dinner and overnight
stay at the lodge.
day 07 Ranthambhore National Park
& Morning & evening jeep safaris in the park. Meals at the resort. Overnight at
day 08 the hotel in Ranthambhore. Ranthambhore encompasses an area of 400 sq.
km encompassing rocky hill crests which descend to open valleys between
the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges, dotted with water pools and fruit trees, this
park gets its name from the thousand-year-old fortress, which lies nestled on
hill above the forest. Well known for the diurnal activity of tigers,
Ranthambhore is special and an unusual area where the natural present meets
the historical past. Sambar, cheetal, chinkara, nilgai and langur are
predominant in these parts. The elusive leopard and tigers are found in this
reserve with tourists standing a very good chance of seeing tigers at close
quarters during the safaris.
Dotted across the landscape are the crumbling ruins of past glory, be it chatris
or cupolas like palaces or old guard posts, all of these reinforce the magical
and ethereal quality of this great wilderness. Ranthambhore is also rich in bird
diversity with over 300 species that can be seen here. In fact, for a keen bird
watcher, Ranthambhore and the surrounding area is a birding paradise. Some
interesting resident species of birds are the Great Cormorant, Painted
Spurfowl, Sarus Crane, Bronzed Winged Jacana, Sandpipers, Kingfishers,
Nightjars, Painted Sandgrouse, the Indian Eagle Owl and many more winter
migrants which arrive from their nesting ground north of the Himalayas.
day 09 Drive from Ranthambhore to Jaipur
Check-out after an early breakfast. Drive towards to the city of Jaipur (180 km
takes around 3 hrs). Arrive at your hotel prior to lunch. Post lunch, visit the
highlights of the Pink City, including the Jantar Mantar observatory, the Hawa
Mahal (Palace of the Winds) the City Palace and Museum, and the bustling
bazaars in the historic part of town.
Jaipur is known for its shopping from precious stones to handicrafts. Return to
your hotel at evening. Overnight at your hotel in Jaipur.
day 10 Drive from Jaipur to New Delhi
This morning, drive 11 km to the outskirts of the city stop at Jal Mahal to visit
Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Temple of Kali,
the Hall of Victory or Jai Mahal
Later, visit the Observatory, Palace of Winds and the City Palace and Museum.
The museum has an interesting textile section, which contains dresses and
costumes of the former Maharajas and Maharanis of Jaipur. Later drive back
to New Delhi (260 km/ 5 hrs). On arrival, check in to hotel Overnight stay at the
hotel in New Delhi.
day 11 Fly from New Delhi to Nagpur. Drive from Nagpur to
Pench
After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport in the morning to board a flight
at 1020 hour which arrives in Nagpur at 1200 hrs. Meet our local driver at the
airport and drive to Pench National Park (100 kms / 2-hour).
On arrival, check into the Resort. Post lunch, head out for an afternoon jeep
safari in the national park. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort. A total of
758 Sq. kms of this Southern Indian tropical moist deciduous forest has its
extent weaving into the tropical dry deciduous teak. The area is crisscrossed
by a number of streams and ‘nallahs’ most of which are seasonal. Although,
the Pench River dries up in April end, a number of water pools locally known
as ‘dohs’ are seen here which serve as water holes for the wildlife prevalent in
the area. The Pench Reservoir at the center of the park is the only major water
source during this pinch period. As the prey concentration is high along the
Pench River, tigers usually inhabit and frequent this belt. Leopards though
generally operate in the peripheral areas but are occasionally seen in the deep
forest also. Jungle cats are commonly seen here too. Leopard cats, small
Indian civets and palm civets are here but rarely seen.
day 12 Pench National Park
& Morning and afternoon Jeep safaris in the National park. Meals and overnight
day 13 at the resort. In Pench, Cheetal and Sambar deer, are commonly seen grazing
on the open sites along the roadside and banks of river & reservoir.
Jackals can be seen scouring for food in the Park. Packs of upto 15 or more
wild dog can be seen near Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala and Pyorthadi areas of
the Reserve. Herds of Gaur can be spotted near streams and bamboo patches
commonly in summer months. Sloth beer occupy the rocky areas and favour
mahua and bel dominated forest. Chinkara is present in very small numbers
and is found in open areas around Turia, Telia and
day 14 Drive from Pench to Kanha National Park
Morning jeep safari to the national park. Post an early lunch, drive to Kanha
National park (210 kms/ 4-5-hour drive). On arrival, check into the lodge.
Dinner and overnight at the resort in Kanha
day 15 Kanha National Park
& Wake up at 0500hrs, tea coffee with biscuits, and proceed for the morning
day 16 safari to the National park. Kanha’s sal and bamboo forests, rolling grasslands
and meandering streams stretch over 940 sq km in dramatic natural splendor
which form the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve, created in 1974 under Project
Tiger. The park is the only habitat of the rare hardground Barasingha (Cervus
Duvaceli Branderi). This is original Kipling country of which Rudyard wrote of
so vividly in his Jungle Book. Packed breakfast from the Lodge is served at a
designated spot and spread on the bonnet of the Safari vehicle. Enjoy your
breakfast in the wilderness of Kanha.
Continue your search for the elusive Tiger if you have not yet seen the same
already, and soak in the fresh, and energizing environment around you.
Return from Safari around 1130hrs. Freshen up, while Lunch is prepared. Post
Lunch, depart for your afternoon jeep safari in Kanha National Park. Return at
6pm from the safari. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
day 17 Drive from Kanha to Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning jeep safari in the national park. Post Lunch, depart for Bandhavgarh,
(280kms, 6-hour drive). On arrival, check into the Lodge. Dinner and overnight
at the Lodge.
day 18 Bandhavgarh National Park
to Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Resort. Morning and afternoon Jeep safari
in the national park.
day 20
Bandhavgarh National Park is mainly known for high density of tigers. This is
the place where famous White Tigers of Rewa were first discovered. The other
wild attractions in the park include Leopards, Blue Bulls, Indian Gaur (Bison)
Chausingha (Four Horned Antelopes), Spotted Deers, Sambar Deer, Wild Boar,
Sloth Bears Fox, Jackals, Wild Dogs, etc. There are at least 22 mammal species
and about 250 bird species in the Park.
The other animals found in Bandhavgarh are Ratel, Porcupine, Small Indian
Civet, Palm Squirrel, Lesser Bandicoot Rat, the Jungle Cat, and the Striped
Hyenas. The reptile population in the park includes Cobras, Kraits, Vipers,
Ratsnakes, Pythons, Monitor Lizards and turtles. The two-primate species - the
rhesus macaque and the Hanuman langur - inhabit Bandhavgarh. Dinner and
overnight at the Resort
day 21 Drive from Bandhavgarh to Jabalpur. Fly from
Jabalpur to New Delhi
Morning jeep safari in national park. After lunch transfer to Jabalpur airport
to board a flight at 1630 hrs which arrives in New Delhi at 1840 hrs. On arrival,
transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
day 22 Fly back/onward from New Delhi
After breakfast transfer to International airport to board a flight to back home.
**End of Our Serivices**
tour cost
pax details 03 star hotels 04-05 star hotels
02 pax on twin sharing INR 2,79,500 Per Person INR 3,39,300 Per Person
04 pax on twin sharing INR 1,99,900 Per Person INR 2,44,500 Per Person
Hotels Recommended
City Nights 03 star hotels 04-05 star hotels
New Delhi 01 Pride Plaza Roseate House
Corbett 03 Forest rest House FOREST REST HOUSE
Agra 01 courtyard by marriott Taj View Agra
Ranthambhore 03 Tigers Den Ranthambhore Kothi
Jaipur 01 Traditional Haveli Trident Jaipur
New Delhi 03 Pride Plaza Roseate House
Pench 01 Pench Jungle Camp Vannraj
Kanha 01 Chitvan Jungle Lodge Singinawa Jungle Lodge
Bandhavgarh 01 Bandhav Vilas Kings Lodge
New Delhi 01 Pride Plaza Roseate House
Cost Inclusions
1. Accommodation in New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur on bed and breakfast basis
2. Accommodation in Corbett, Ranthambhore, Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh on
room, all meals and safari basis
3. Your entrance and guide charges in Corbett, Ranthambhore, Pench, Kanha and
Bandhavgarh
4. Your monument entry and guide charges in Jaipur and Agra
5. 6 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Corbett
6. 5 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Ranthambore
7. 6 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Pench
8. 5 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Kanha
9. 5 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Bandhavgarh
10. Assistance at airport and hotels
11. All land transfers in air-conditioned Toyota Innova car
12. All currently applicable taxes
Cost Exclusions
1. Still / video camera fee in the monuments and national parks. As on date still and
video cameras are free in Corbett, Ranthambhore, Kanha, Pench and Bandhavgarh.
2. Expenses of personal nature like smokes, liquor, laundry and telephone calls
3. International airfare and domestic
4. Travel insurance5. Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
6. Please note that any changes in entrance fees or government taxes will be payable
extra and the same will be advised to you if applicable
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