TIGER TRAILS
A Safari in India

This tour covers Pench, Kanah & Bandhavgarh the three most exciting and amazing jungles in the Heart of India.These jungles are renowned all over the world to spot the Big Cats, Tigers in their Natural Habitat. Rudyard Kipling chose these jungles for his classic tale the Jungle Book.
Visit to Hyderabad, Nagpur, Khajurow, Agra the city of TajMahal and Delhi are additional bonuses in this tour.

Tour Summary	Map
Day Place 01-02 Hyderabad 03 Hyderabad / Nagpur (Flight) & Nagpur/ Pench 04 Pench 05 Pench / Kanha 06 Kanha 07 Kanha / Bandhavgrh 08 Bandhavgarh 09 Bandhavgarh / Khajuraho 10 Khajuraho 11 DriveKhajuraho / Orchha & Jhansi / Agra (Train) 12 Agra 13 Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Bharatpur 14 Bharatpur / Delhi (Train) 15 Delhi 16 Delhi / Home	Incredible !ndia

Day 01: Arrive Hyderabad : -
Namaste! We are warmly welcomed the traditional Indian way with hands clapped together. After immigration and custom formalities, we are transferred to our Hotel.
Overnight: Taj Deccan (2 nights)

Day 02: Hyderabad:
Hyderabad, capital of Andra Pradesh,designed by a pet and built on the same plans as the majestic Isfahan in Iran,has become the most talked about city in India today.We tour the galleries of the “Charminar”the majestic Mecca masjid,Falaknuma and Chowmukha palaces,Regency Mansion and Birla Temple. (B)

Day 03: Hyderabad / Nagpur (Flight) Nagpur/ Pench (Drive 95 Kms)
After short flight to Nagpur, we are taken on a short tour of the city. The Sanskrit poet Kalidasa composed his epic "Meghdoot" in Nagpur. The main attractions here are over 600 years old Ram temple, the Jain temple for its beautiful carvings and sculpture. In the heart of the city lies a huge ground with structure of stupa built on it. This Diksha Bhoomi is the religious place for the Buddhists and neo- Buddhists; from here we proceed to Pench National Park.
Overnight: Baghvan Jungle Lodge (2 Nights) (B, D)

Day 04: Pench
Pench National Park, nestling in the lower southern reaches of the Satpura hills is named after Pench River, which flows from north to south. This national received international recognition from Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale, the Jungle Book. In Pench, Cheetal, Sambar, nilgai are commonly seen grazing on roadsides and banks of river. Jackals can be seen in search of food. Packs of up to 15 wild dogs can be seen near Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala and Pyorthadi areas of the Reserve.
In summer months, Herds of gaur can be spotted near streams and bamboo patches. Sloth beer occupy hilly, rocky out crops and favour mahul bel infested forest. Chnkara is present in very small numbers and is found in open areas around Turia, Telia and Dudhgaon villages. Langoors are very common in Pench, whereas the Rhesus monkeys may be seen occasionally on the fringes. Peafowl, Red jungle fowl, Crow pheasant, Crimson breasted barbet, Redvented bulbul, Racket tailed drongo, Magpie robin and lesser whistling tealare among the 210 species of ordinary and migratory birds Commonly seen. (B, L, D)

Day 05: Pench / Kanha (Drive 200 Kms.)
Today morning we proceed to Kanha National Park. In 1973,when project Tiger was launched to save the tiger, Kanha was one of nine tiger reserve selected for the project. It is prime tiger country and is Project Tiger’s success storey. On arrival in the Park, we check in our Resort. Rest of the day is free for relaxation.
Overnight: Kanha Jungle Lodge (2 Nights) (B, L, D)

Day 06: Kanha
A full day is free to explore the Kanha National Park. The park comprises Sal forest, large bamboo stretches and Lush green meadows and 70 different tree species.
In the central parklands where unique species such as striped palm squirrel, common langur, mouse deer, wild pig, stripped hyena. Leopard and other Herds of animals are found. Besides that over 200 recorded bird species are found here. (B, L, D)

Day 07: Kanha / Bandhavgrh (Drive 257 Kms)
Nestled among the Vindhya hills and lush tropical forests, this is one of India’s most scenic national park. Of Madhya Pradesh with an area of 168sq miles (437sq km) it contains a wide variety of habitats and a high density of game, including a large number of Tigers. This is also the White tiger country. These have been found in the old state of Rewa for Many years. Maharaja Martand Singh captured the last known in 1951. On arrival in Bhandavgarh we check in our hotel Mahua Kothi. The lodge sprawls over the 40-acre grounds,
Later we explore the national Park.
Overnight: Mahua Kothi Jungle Lodge (2 Nights) (B, L, D)

Day 08: Bandhavgarh
Today we visit the oldest fort in India, Fort Bandhavgarh - considered to be more than 2500 years old. Apart from the avatars, well worth seeing are three small temples of around the 12th century. These temples are deserted but the fort is still used as a place of worship. Later we come back to Bandhavgarh National park. (B, L, D)

Day 09: Bandhavgarh / Khajuraho (Drive 271 Kms)
In the morning we drive to to Khajuraho, home of splendid temples. On arrival at Khajuraho we are transferred to our hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight: Taj Chandela (2 Nights) (B)

Day 10: Khajuraho
Our Khajuraho visit starts with the temples that have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples were built during the apogee of the Chandella dynasty between 950 and 1050 AD. Today only 20 temples remain and they fall into three distinct groups and belong to two different religions - Hinduism and Jainism. Theses beautiful temples strike a perfect balance between architecture and sculpture. The Kandariya is decorated with a profusion of sculptures that are among the greatest masterpieces of Indian art. (B)

Day 11: DriveKhajuraho / Orchha - Jhansi / Agra (Train)
In the morning we depart for Jhansi on the way we visit incredible Ramayana Museum at Orchha, an amazing medieval fortress-city located on the shores of the Betwa River.Orcha has. At Jhansi we embark on the luxury first class train to Agra.
Overnight: Taj View Hotel (2 Nights) (B)

Day 12: Agra
In the morning we visit two World Heritage Sites the greatest monument of love, Taj Mahal, best described as 'poetry in marble' because of its beauty, grace and exquisite workmanship, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 as a memorial to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Surely it is and truly one of the wonders of the world. Next we visit Agra Fort, where Shah Jehan, in the later years of his life, was imprisoned by his son to prevent him from spending the family fortunes on a black echo of the Taj Mahal. (B)

Day 13: Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Bharatpur (Drive 56 Kms)
Another highlight day as we visit, once again, two World Heritage Sites in one day. Marvel Fatehpur Sikri; the beautiful capital built in 1640 by the Moghul king Akbar the Great. It was later abandoned due to lack of water but still is a superb example of Moghul architecture standing perfectly and well preserved in the desert. We visit the artistically designed mausoleum of Salim Chisty, who is reputed to have prayed for a son for Akbar leading to the birth of Salim Jehangir, the builder of the Taj Mahal. We then proceed to a different heritage – the Keoladeo National Park, popularly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. One of the most important bird sanctuaries in the world, Shallow lakes, divided by a network of dikes and roads suitable for strolling, are home to more than 350 species of birds, including three types of herons, four of egrets, three of storks and two of cranes (including the rare Siberian crane, in winter months). We explore the Keoladeo Ghana National Park by walking, bike buggy or by cycle rickshaws.
Overnight: Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel (1 Night) (B)

Day 14: Bharatpur / Delhi (Train) (Operates daily except Sunday)
Today we are transferred to railway station for our train to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi we are met and transferred to our hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight: Taj Palace Hotel (2 Nights) (B)

Day 15: Delhi
The capital of India is a true reflection of the old and new of India. We visit the famous India Gate followed by the Houses of Parliament, Connaught Place and the Qutab Minar - a perfect minaret towering 102 m into the sky. New Delhi is an exotic blend of Mughal, Hindu, British and modern and independent India.
Our tour of Old Delhi takes us back to the reign of the Moghuls with the famous Red Fort. Built by Shah Jehan, this was once the most opulent fort of the Mughal Empire. Next we visit the majestic Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, followed by the Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. We end our tour with a bazaar experience at Chandni Chawlk, the street of silver and goldsmiths. (B)

Day 16: Delhi / Home
Today we are transferred to the airport for our flight back home. (B)