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| Kanha National Park
Considered by some to be India's greatest national park, the area is certainly an excellent place to see many species in their natural habitat. First declared as a small sanctuary in 1933, it was upgraded to a national park from 1955. One of India’s great conservation success stories is from Kahn, where the barasingha (swamp deer) population was increased from about 66 in the late 1960s to over 450 by 1985. The terrain consists of attractive forest with bamboo brakes, grassy plateaus and meadows in the valleys. The varied habitat is also home to the gaur
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(largest of the world's cattle), sambar (the largest of the Indian deer), chowsingha (the only four-horned antelope in the world), Nilgai (blue bull), sloth bear, leopard, tiger and a wide variety of birds.
Bandhavgarh National Park, located in Madhya Pradesh in central India, is widely regarded as the best in the country for seeing Tigers. The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. The park covering 453 square kilometers is dominated by an ancient hill fort and surrounded by rocky crags, which are home to Long-billed Vultures. The park is divided into five ranges covered by Bamboo, grasslands and Sal forests, at higher elevations Sal forests give way to mixed forest. You explore the park in open topped jeep and by elephant. The extensive stands of Bamboo and grasslands are ideal habitats for Chital and Sambar Deer, the Tiger's favourite prey. Here you have the greatest chance of seeing this elusive animal.
Ranthambore is situated at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges. Since becoming one of the original 11 areas under Project Tiger in 1973, the park has recovered much of its previous natural glory. The blend between nature and history is strong in this park - the fort, temples, tanks and other relics are a constant reminder of man's involvement in the area. The fort commanded a large region and up to the late 13th century was the centre of a Hindu kingdom. During the 18th century the area was protected as a hunting area for and by the Maharajas of Jaipur and it is thanks to an extension of this protection that the park exists today. Ranthambore has an impressive range of animal species within its 150 sq. miles (392 sq. km), including sambar, cheetal, nilgai, chinkara, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, leopard and tiger. The rich birdlife reflects the range of flora on which it feeds. During the winter months, the lakes attract a variety of migrant water birds.
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| Day 1 In Flight |
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Depart UK/USA/Others |
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| Day 2 Delhi |
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Arrive Delhi, India. On arrival at Delhi’s international airport, we will meet at the arrival hall outside immigration & transferred to the hotel. Afternoon visit the red fort comprising exquisite palaces reflecting Mugal Architecture. Overnight at hotel Connaught or Similar. |
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| Day 3 – Day 6: Kanha National Park |
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Fly to Nagpur and transfer by road to Kanha Tiger Reserve. Situated in central India in the Satpura Hill ranges, Kanha offers without a doubt, India’s finest Tiger viewing. Grasslands and deciduous forests also support Barasingha, Chital, Muntjac, Sambar, and Common Langur and Rhesus Monkeys, Wild Boar, Asiatic Jackal, three of India’s four lowland antelopes, Nilgai, Four-horned Antelope and Blackbuck, and occasionally Leopard, Gaur, Sloth Bear, Wolf and Wild Dog. Birdlife present includes the Painted Par trudge, Shaheen Falcon, Golden Oriole and the omnipresent Red Jungle Fowl. Safaris will be on Elephant-back and by jeep. |
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| Day 7 – Day 10: Bandhavgarh National Park – Bagh Sarai Resort |
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Drive to Bagh Sarai Resort. This was formerly a Royal hunting reserve of the state of Rewa where the first wild White Tiger was found. Mammals here include Chital, Sambar, Muntjac, Nilgai, Chinkara, Chowsingha, Wild Boar, Leopard, Wild Dog and of course Tiger. Birdlife also abounds with over 275 species of bird including hornbills, orioles, parakeets, peacocks, and eagles. The very first magical experience begins with afternoon safari in jeeps for tiger tracking. Overnight at Bagh Sarai Resort. |
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| Day 11: Overnight Train to Agra |
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Pick up from Bagh Sarai Resort and drop at Katni/Umaria railway station to board a train for Agra. Overnight train |
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| Day 12 Agra |
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Pick up from Agra railway station and drive to hotel Trident. Guided sightseeing with English speaking guide. Visit to Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. |
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| Day 13 – Day 14: Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve |
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Early morning (05.00 am) catch the train From Agra to reach Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhore) at about 10.00am.Drive by local auto to the hotel. Tiger Reserve is dominated by sharp cliffs and narrow valleys of the Aravali mountain ranges. The grassy glades and woodland covers are excellent niches for the prey species, sambar, cheetah, Nilgai, four horned antelope, wild boar and common Langur, tiger, leopard and their followers’ jackal, hyena and jungle cat, being nocturnal are seen after dark. Take afternoon 3 hours canter ride in the Park to view the wild Tigers with plenty of wild life in natural habitat. Night stay in Hotel in Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore.Hotel Tiger Den or ranthambhore Bagh. |
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| Day 15: Delhi |
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After a morning game drive board the train to Delhi. After dinner and a short night’s rest transfer to the airport in the early hours to board flight to UK/USA/Others to final destination.
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