Itinerary :-
Day 01: Arrival Mumbai -
On arrival in Mumbai meet Glorious India Tours representative and assisted transfer to hotel
Mumbai- The history of Mumbai and The Taj Mahal Palace are dramatically intertwined. The hotel is Mumbai’s first harbor landmark (built 21 years before the Gateway of India) and the site of the first licensed bar in the city. For more than a century, the Taj has played an intrinsic part in the life of the city, hosting Maharajas, dignitaries and eminent personalities from across the globe.
Overnight, stay at the Hotel in Mumbai.
Day 02: Mumbai -
Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Mumbai.
The tour starts from the Gateway of India with excursion to Elephanta Caves (closed on Monday), a major landmark of Bombay.
Afternoon visit Prince of Wales Museum (closed on Mondays) – It boasts of a significant collection of Indus valley artifacts some of them dating back to more than 5000 years. Later visit Dobhi Ghat, Mani Bhawan (Gandhi Memorial), the house where the Father of the Nation stayed on his early visits to the city. You will be then driven along Marine Drive, the sea - Front Boulevard.
Overnight, stay at the Hotel in Mumbai.
Day 03: Mumbai-Nagpur-Pench -
Morning you will be transferred to airport to board your flight for Nagpur.
On arrival at Nagpur airport you will be driven to Pench National Park.
Pench National Park: Pench Tiger Reserve, located in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, is the 19th Project Tiger Reserve and has been one of the best-kept secrets among wildlife enthusiasts who have long been acquainted with and bedazzled by its immensely varied flora and fauna. Pench supports a rich variety of wildlife, including the tiger, leopard, wild dog, gaur, sambar, chital and brilliant birdlife. The Park’s open habitat not only lends well to wildlife viewing, but it also offers striking views of the area’s sheer beauty.
Proceed for the evening game drive by 4X4 Jeeps with trained Naturalist (Evening game drive will not be operational on Wednesdays).
Overnight, stay at the hotel/resort in Pench.
Day 04: Pench -
Morning and evening game drive by 4 x 4 Jeeps with trained Naturalist. (Park remain closed for evening game drive on Wednesday).
Overnight, stay at the hotel in Pench.
Day 05: Pench-Kanha -
Today you will be driven to Kanha National Park.
Kanha National Park, park is situated in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, the picturesque Kanha National Park was the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling's unforgettable classic Jungle Book. Kanha is perhaps one of the best parks for sighting tigers .Of the numerous Tiger reserves in India, that are preserving this ferocious beast, but nowhere can you see them as often, and as regularly as in Kanha National Park. Today Kanha is among the few most scenic and beautiful wildlife reserves in Asia. This 'Tiger Country' is the ideal home for both predator and prey. By far the most striking features of this region are the open grassy meadows, where sighting blackbuck, swamp deer, sambhar and chital is common.
Proceed for the evening game drive by 4X4 Jeeps with trained Naturalist (Park remain closed for evening game drive on Wednesday).
Overnight, stay at the hotel/resort at Kanha.
Day 06: Kanha -
Morning and evening drive by 4 x 4 Jeeps with trained Naturalist. (Park remains closed for evening game drive on Wednesday).
Elephant tracking of Tiger (subject to availability of Elephant)
Overnight, stay at the hotel/resort in Kanha.
Day 07: Kanha-Bandhavgarh -
Early morning game drive into the Kanha National Park by 4 x 4 Jeeps with trained Naturalist.
Later you will be driven to Bandhavgarh.
Bandhavgarh National Park, situated in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, has established a reputation as one of the best places in India to observe Tigers. Bandhavgarh supports one of the highest densities of tigers on the Subcontinent. Its hilly open terrain includes many large grassland meadows that offer good chances of sightings. The density of its big cat population has made Bandhavgarh world famous. The Park is also home to a large variety of mammals: leopard, chital (spotted deer), Sambar deer, nilgai, wild boar, chinkara, sloth bear, rhesus macaque, grey langur, jungle cat, hyena, porcupine, jackal, fox, and wild dog. Tigers and the more rarely seen Leopards, have no shortage of prey in the reserve.
Overnight, stay at the hotel in Bandhavgarh.
Day 08: Bandhavgarh -
Morning and evening game drive by 4 x 4 Jeeps with trained Naturalist. (Park remains closed for evening game drive on Wednesday).
Elephant tracking of Tiger (subject to availability of Elephant)
Overnight, stay at the hotel/resort in Bandhavgarh.
Day 09: Bandhavgarh -
Today you will continue exploring the National Park with morning game drive by 4 x 4 Jeeps with trained Naturalist. (Park remains closed for evening game drive on Wednesday).
Overnight stay at the hotel /resort at Bandhavgarh.
Day 10: Bandhavgarh-Panna -
Morning you will be driven to Panna national Park.
Upon arrival you will be transferred to hotel/resort.
Panna National Park: :- Park is extended over an area of 543 Sqkm along the banks of river Ken, the parks topography is a magnificent one of deep gorges, During the monsoons, the park is a lush green haven with cascading waterfall. The park's area includes the former shooting reserves of the erstwhile royal state of Panna and Chhattarpur and the jungles today harbour many species of wildlife, Tiger sighting is always a matter of chance but regular sightings of animals like Leopard, Wolf and Gharial. Herds of Blue Bulls, Chinkaras and Sambars are a common sight. The Wild Boar, the Sloth Bear, the Cheetal, the Chowsingha, the Indian Fox, the Porcupine, and a host of lesser fauna are frequently sighted at Panna National Park.
After lunch proceed for the evening game drive by 4X4 Jeeps with trained Naturalist. Enjoy boat ride on Ken river to spot various water-borne animals including crocodile. (Park remains closed for evening game drive on Wednesday).
Overnight, stay at the hotel/resort at Panna.
Day 11: Panna-Khajuraho-Jhansi-Agra -
Today you will be driven to Khajuraho (33 Kms) to visit the famous 10th century temples of Khajuraho, a world famous World Heritage Site. These intricately carved sandstone temples feature erotic sculptures dating back 1 000 years.
Later you will be driven to Jhansi railway station to board evening Train Shatabadi Express to Agra.
On arrival at Agra Railway station transfer to hotel
Overnight, stay at hotel in Agra.
Day 12: Agra-Delhi -
Early morning, you will visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday’s) Midway Tonga’s “horse carriages” would be waiting for you and will drop you at the gates of the Taj Mahal, Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid 17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world.
After visit to the Taj, you will return back to the hotel for buffet breakfast.
After breakfast, visit Agra Fort - the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations.
Afternoon you will be driven to Delhi. Upon arrival Delhi, transfer to hotel
Overnight, stay at the Hotel in Delhi.
Day 13: Delhi -
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Old Delhi include visit to mosque of Friday, Jama Masjid. Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India and is one of the last architectural works of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan whose best work is Taj Mahal. The spacious courtyard of the Jama Masjid holds thousands of faithful devotees. Drive past the Red Fort, an important building complexes of India which encapsulates a long period of Indian history and its arts. Also visit Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon you will visit New Delhi. Qutub Minar, the pride of Delhi. The Construction of this tall minaret was commenced by muslim ruler, Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1192 and completed by Iltutmish. The soaring conical tower is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture. Also visit Humayun Tomb, Humayun's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562 AD, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyath, a Persian architect. Later drive past the spectacular India Gate (the memorial built to commemorate the unknown soldiers), The President's House and Government Buildings (ministry offices).
Overnight, stay at the Hotel in Delhi.
Day 14: Delhi-Onward -
In time, transfer to Delhi international airport to board onward journey flight.
Note : Tour Cost on request.
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