Central India Classic Tiger Tour
| Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days |
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Destinations Covered: Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Jhansi - Bhopal - Panchmarhi - Jabalpur - Kanha - Mumbai |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Delhi
Arrive at the Delhi Airport. Here our tour executive will attend you and take you to a luxury hotel for check in.
Delhi, the capital city of India, is the administrative seat of the country and the epitome of unity in diversity. Its location is further accentuated by the Aravalli Hills on the southwest and River Yamuna to the east.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 2 : Delhi
Enjoy sightseeing in Old and New Delhi after breakfast at the hotel.
You will first be taken to Jama Masjid and Red Fort in Old Delhi. Later, you will be driven to New Delhi where you will be taken to Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar, and more.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Delhi - Varanasi
Proceed to the airport to catch a flight to Varanasi. On reaching, visit Sarnath on the way to the hotel.
Sarnath is a deer park and an important Buddhist site, where Lord Buddha is believed to have preached dharma after he achieved enlightenment.
In the evening you will be viewing Aarti ceremony at a temple in Varanasi.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Varanasi
Enjoy an early morning boat cruise on River Ganges. Return to the hotel for breakfast followed by a sightseeing trip to Varanasi.
Situated on the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi is home to revered places like Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple and more. In the afternoon you can relax or explore Varanasi shops for silks, brocades and souvenirs.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 : Varanasi - Khajuraho
On Day 5 of the Central India Classic and Tiger Tour, you will proceed to Khajuraho by air. Check in at the hotel on arrival.Later visit the tourist attractions of Khajuraho.
Khajuraho is a most visited tourist place in India. The name of this place is derived from Khajur that means Date Palm. Khajuraho is graced with many Hindu temples acclaimed for erotic representations through sculptures.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : Khajuraho - Orchha
Drive to Orchha after breakfast and check in at the hotel. Later, enjoy a sightseeing tour to Orchha.
Located on the banks of River Betwa in the Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh, Orchha abounds in attractive places like Raja Mahal, Laxmi Narayana Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Jahangir Mahal and Phool Bagh Garden.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 : Orchha - Jhansi - Bhopal
Proceed to Jhansi after breakfast to board a train to Bhopal. On arrival you will be driven to the hotel for check in followed by a sightseeing tour to Bhopal.
In Bhopal visit tourist places like Bharat Bhawan, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (A Post Colonial Museum), Laxmi Narayan Temple, Taj-ul-Masjid, and more.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Bhopal
Embark on an exciting excursion to Sanchi Stupa and Museum.
Sanchi is a small village in Madhya Pradesh and has numerous Buddhist monuments. The Sanchi Stupa is apparently built over the relics of Buddha and is also a World Heritage Site.
Day 9 : Bhopal - Bhimbetka - Bhojpur - Pachmarhi
After breakfast you will be driven to Bhojpur and Bhimbetka, which fall on the way to Pachmarhi. On arrival at Panchmarhi, check in at the hotel.
Bhojpur is famous for two unfinished temples. The two temples are dedicated to Hindu gods Shiva and Mahavir. In Bhimbetka you will come across rock shelters of the earliest dwellers in India and attractive cave art.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Panchmarhi
Visit all the major tourist attractions of Panchmarhi.
Pachmarhi is a famous hill station in Madhya Pradesh. Some of the most visited sites of this hill station where you will go are Jatashankar Cave Temple, Chauragarh Temple, Priyadarshani Point, Bee Falls and Apsara Vihar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Panchmarhi - Jabalpur
Leave for Jabalpur in the morning. Enjoy a sightseeing tour or boating at Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat on the way.
Bhedaghat is a stunning waterfall in Jabalpur a.k.a Dhuandhar or Smoky Falls because the water forms hazy vapors. Besides, Jabalpur has also earned fame for its volcanic rock formations called Balancing Rocks.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Jabalpur - Kanha
After breakfast you will be driven to Kanha where you will check in at a hotel. In afternoon explore the Kanha National Park.
Kanha National Park has made headlines for Project Tiger. This wildlife conservation project was started in 1972 to protect the Royal Bengal Tigers. Kanha is a shelter to around 22 species of mammals and about 300 species of birds.
Return to the hotel at night.
Day 13 : Kanha
Enjoy a wildlife expedition at the Kanha National Park.
Commonly sighted animals at Kanha include Tiger, Wild Boar, Gaur, Chital, Chousingha, Rhesus Macaque, Golden Jackal, Bengal Fox, Honey Badger, Small Indian Civet, Jungle Cat, Leopard Cat, Indian Spotted Chevrotain, and Barasingha or Swamp deer.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 : Kanha - Nagpur - Mumbai
Set out to Nagpur to board a flight to Mumbai. On arriving at Mumbai you will be transported to a luxury hotel.
Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra is regarded as the financial and entertainment capital of India. It enjoys a great location set on the coast of the Arabian Sea.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 : Mumbai
Embark on an excursion to Elephanta caves. In the afternoon explore other attractions of Mumbai.
Visit the very famous Gateway of India and the vibrant Juhu Beach. The perceptible influence of Victorian and Portugese architecture also forms major attraction in the city.
Later in the evening you will be transported to the airport to board a flight back home.
Central India Classic and Tiger Tour ends
