Tigers Trail

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  • Travel between : 16 Oct 18 and 09 Dec 18
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  • Board Basis : As per Itinerary
  • Duration : 8 nights
  • Book by : 28 Oct 18
  • Includes : Flights from London Heathrow with Emirates Airport taxes
  • 3 nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis in Delhi & Agra
  • 3 nights accommodation on Full Board basis at Bandhavgarh
  • 2 Overnights on the train: Delhi / Katni and Katni / Delhi by first class air-conditioned sleeper
  • All transfers as per itinerary will be by airconditioned car
  • 4 Jungle safari at Bandhavgarh National Park by jeep Entrance fee to the monuments and services of local English speaking guide during city tour
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Detailed Itinerary:

Notes::
Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday
– No Afternoon safari in Madhyapradesh on Wednesday
– No Safari during Holi and Diwali

Highlights: Delhi – Bandhavgarh – Agra

Other departures: Birmingham – £1899
Alternate travel dates: 16 Jan 19 – 30 Apr 19

Hotels:
Delhi – The Suryaa New Delhi 5*
Bandhavgarh – Nature Heritage Resort 3*
Agra – Crystal Sarovar Premiere 5*

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival – Delhi
– 08:20 Hrs: Arrive Delhi.
– Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
– Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2: Delhi to Katni by train
– Full day sightseeing tour of Delhi. You will get a feel for this city as you explore its historic sights. Raj Ghat which is located on the banks of the river Yamuna, This is Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial, where he was cremated following his assassination in January 1948.
Opposite the Red Fort lies Jama Masjid made of red sandstone and white marble, completed in 1656. It is India’s largest mosque. Explore the bustling cultural delight of the colourful market on the ‘cycle rickshaw’ for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through “Chandni Chowk” or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue-heading west from the Fort. You will take a view of Red Fort – the 17th century imposing fortress built in red sandstone is surrounded by a huge boundary wall 33m high. Inside are exquisite palaces and beautiful gardens.
Afternoon you will head into New Delhi, visiting Humayun’s Tomb, an impressive garden tomb with high arches and a double dome, built by his wife Haji Begum in the 16th Century. An early example of Mughal architecture considered the predecessor of the Taj Mahal.
Then continue on to the wonderful Qutab Minar – the landmark of Delhi, the beautiful grounds feature the well preserve a huge tower of victory standing over 72 meters. You will drive on to Rajpath and through to India Gate and the Lutyens Delhi with its tree lined boulevards leading to the British Viceroy’s Palace (Rashtrapati Bhavan) now the official residence of the President of India, the Secretariat, India Gate and Parliament House.
– Transfer to H.Nizamuddin railway station to board train for Katni

Day 3: Katni to Bandhavgarh by surface
– 06:35 hrs: Arrive Katni railway station.
– Upon arrival at Katni railway station you will drive to Bandhavgarh, which was declared as National Park in 1968. It is small National Park, compact, full of game and the highest tiger population in India.

Day 4 & 5: Bandhavgarh
– Morning and Afternoon you will enjoy game drive in Bandhavgarh National Park.

Day 6:
Bandhavgarh to Katni by surface Katni to Agra by train
– Morning you will enjoy game drive in Bandhavgarh National Park.
– Breakfast at hotel.
– Transfer from hotel to Katni railway station in time to board train for Agra.
– Overnight on board.

Day 7: Agra
– 08:15 hrs: Arrive Agra railway station.
– Upon arrival at Agra, check in at your hotel.
– Afternoon enjoy visiting the world famous Taj Mahal (closed on Friday). The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631, built one of the world’s most famous buildings, the ‘Taj Mahal’. Its perfect proportions and exquisite craftsmanship have been described as ‘a vision, a dream, a poem, and a wonder’. visit the 16th century Agra fort. This commanding red sandstone monument stretches 2.5 kilometres along the banks of River Yamuna, encompasses serene gardens and terrace pavilions, with striking views providing glimpse of the magnificent Taj Mahal across the river. and Tomb of Itmad-ud- Daulah also called as Baby Taj.

Day 8: Agra to Delhi by surface (approx. 210 kms, 4 hrs)
– After breakfast drive to Delhi.
– Upon arrival at Delhi, check in at hotel.
– Rest of the day at leisure and Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 9: Delhi to London Heathrow by flight
– Transfer from hotel to Delhi airport in time to board flight for London Heathrow.

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