On The Tiger Trai
Suitable for:
Spiritual, Cultural, Artistic & Gastronomic Interests
Friends & Family Travel
Solo Female Travel
Corporate Travel
Journey Overview
India’s wildlife reigns supreme when it comes about elephants, tigers, and birds in flight. Driving through the state of Madhya Pradesh, in the heart of Indian tiger country, is an experience that must be lived once, in a lifetime.
Delhi
Strident, modern and multi colour city. Old Delhi is where all shades of humanity could be seen and felt.
Pench National Tiger Park
Made up mostly of Teak-Tree forests, Pench is one of the three National Tiger’s Parks where variety of wildlife besides of Tigers, exist.
Kanha National Tiger Park
The tiger reserve covers 940-sq-km of The Tiger National Park, which is the reserve’s core zone. This one supports huge populations of deer and antelope, including the endemic southern swamp deer (barasingha).
Bandhavgrah National Tiger Park
Apart from tigers the park has a diverse range of other wildlife including plenty of albeit rarely seen; leopards and more commonly sighted animals such as wild boar and gaur, spotted deer and langurs.
Panna National Tiger Park
Tigers are making a comeback after being reintroduced in Panna Tiger Reserve from other Madhya Pradesh reserves; there are now thought to be more than 35 tigers here. A chance of seeing leopards, sloth bears or tigers while on safari, but what this park really excels at is birdlife, with over 200 species.
Khajuraho
A unique town famed for its erotic and majestic lapidarian artworks. Mesmerizing stone carvings inscribed in three groups of World heritage Temples. Real wonder for art lovers.
Orchha
An agricultural village blessed by history for 300 years: Mughal-influenced Rajput architecture expressed in its palaces, temples and cenotaphs (Chhatris). A major pilgrimage centre for
Lord Rama devotees.
Agra
The place where the legacy of the Mughal empire has left a Wonder of the World born from a love story: The Taj Mahal. Fascinating tombs and mausoleums, forts and bustling chowks (marketplaces), await you.
Journey Highlights
Delhi
Qutub Minar
Humayun’s Tomb
Rajpath Red Fort
Akshardham Temple
India Gate
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Gandhi Memorial
Jama Mosque
Khajuraho
East group of Temples
West group of Temples
Cultural Dance Performance
Light and Sound Show
Orchha
Orchha Fort
The chhatris
Rani mahal
Raja Ram Mandir
Chaturbhuj Temple
Agra
Taj Mahal
Agra Fort
Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
Journey Day By Day
Day 1 - 3 DELHI
You will be picked up from Delhi Airport with a signed board under your name, as per your arrival details. Taken to your hotel to be recovered.
Early arrivals have the possibility to explore Delhi, depending on your preferences. Immerse yourself into Indian History, Politics and Religion. Discover The Independence Struggle, Major sites of Democratic India (India Gate, President’s House, Parliament House) and today´s life of Indian Capital city. Experience Gandhi Smriti, Qutub Minar (The insignia of Islamic Dynasties in India and Mughal Empire). Experience by Rickshaw Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad). Impressive monuments: Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (A Sikh Temple), Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple and Sufi Saint Mosque known as Nizamuddin. Awake every sense by visiting Chandni Chowk market.
Some places would be visited according to your time and personal interests.
Next Stop: Pench National Tiger Park
Distance from Delhi to Nagpur: 2 h (Flight) – 2 h Drive to Pench (80 km)
Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Grand Godwin Semi Luxury: Vivanta by Taj Luxury: Taj Palace
Day 3-5 PENCH NATIONAL TIGER PARK
Experience and live the unique wildlife of India, enjoying morning and evening jeep safaris for both days.
Next stop: Kanha
Distance from Pench to Kanha: 5h (210 km)
Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Tiger n Woods Semi Luxury: Welcome Heritage Jungle Home Resort and Spa Luxury: Tulsi Veer Bagh and Spa
Day 5 -8 KANHA NATIONAL TIGER PARK
Experience and live the unique wildlife of India, enjoying morning and evening jeep safaris for 3 days.
Next stop: Bandhavgarh to Panna
Distance from Bandhavgarh: 4h 30min (220 km)
Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: The Krishna Jungle Resort Semi Luxury: Tuli Tiger Resort Luxury: Kanha Jungle Campa
Day 8 – 10 BANDHAVGARH TIGER PARK
Experience and live the unique wildlife of India, enjoying morning and evening jeep safaris for both days.
Next stop: Panna
Distance from Bandhavgarh to Panna: 4h 30min (190 km)
Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Tiger’s Den Resort Semi Luxury: Nature Heritage Resort Luxury: Syna Tiger Resort
Day 10 – 12 PANNA TIGER PARK
Experience and live the unique wildlife of India, enjoying morning and jeep safaris for both days.
Next stop: Khajuraho
Distance from Panna to Khajuraho: 1h ( 24 km)
Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Eriline Riverside Resort Semi Luxury: MPT Jungle Camp Madla Luxury: Ken River Lodge
Day 12 – 13 KHAJURAHO
See and experience the magnificent Kama Sutra Temples of Khajuraho at the Eastern, Western and Southern group of buildings in this sanctuary. Depicting one of the finest art in this world you will be mesmerized. Declared by the UNESCO World Heritage.
In the evening you could select one out of two activities: A Cultural Dance Performance or The Light and Sound Show at the erotic shrine.
Next stop: Orchha
Distance from Khajuraho to Orchha: 4h 30min (200 km)
Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Clarks Khajuraho Semi Luxury: Ramada Luxury: Radisson
Day 13 – 14 ORCHHA
Historic and unique town that seems frozen in time. Imbued with nostalgia, Orchha seems to make people, dream again about fairytales.
See and live the Fort and the Palace. Fascinating Temples and Royal Graveyards to awake your childhood fantasies and feel the grandeur, once lived there.
Next stop: Agra
Distance from Orchha to Agra: 5h 30min (250 km)
Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Amar Mahal Semi Luxury: Amar Mahal Luxury: Orchha Palace
Day 14 – 16 AGRA
Arriving to Agra means to experience the utmost romantic history of all times in front of your eyes.
Closed on Friday, be aware. You could enjoy the sunset Taj Mahal view, from the backside of River Yamuna. If time permits, you could visit the Red Fort on same day. If not possible, the day after sunrise, along with Taj Mahal visit.
After you will be driven to your next destination.
Next stop: Delhi
Distance from Agra to Delhi: 4h (230 km)
Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Parador Semi Luxury: Radisson Luxury: Mughal Sheraton
Day 16 - 17 DELHI
Relaxed and ready for travelling back home, your driver will take you to the airport as per your flight schedule.
Day 17 DEPARTURE
Relaxed and ready for travelling back home, your driver will take you to the airport as per your flight schedule.
Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Grand Godwin Semi Luxury: Vivanta by Taj Luxury: Taj Palace
“If there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man began the dream of existence, it is India”.
– Romain Rolland
Included in On The Tiger Trail
-Selected 16 night accommodation based on single/double occupancy in mentioned hotels
-Full breakfast daily
-Air Conditional Comfortable Vehicle with WI-FI for your connectivity
-Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
-English-Speaking Local Driver and Private Guide
-Driver expenses, fuel, insurance and all taxes covered
-Private Jeep Safari in All National Parks
-Entrance Fees and Taxes
-Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi City Market
-Light and Sound Show at the Kamasutra temples OR Cultural Dance Performance (Only one could be experienced. Both happen in the evening
-Flight Ticket from Delhi to Nagpur
-Bottle of water while in the car
-All meals included during the stay in National Parks
Excluded Services in this Journey:
-International or Domestic flights
-Gratuities/tips for bellboys and housekeeping staff. This is left to your discretion.
-Indian visa (most people will require an Indian visa – Please note we don’t provide advice on visas and it is your responsibility to obtain the correct information/visa)
-Meals not specified in your journey
– Beverages, unless specified.
-Tips/gratuities for meals not specified in your journey
– Travel insurance. Please be aware that comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory
-Laundry and telephone bills.
-Entrances to monuments
-Movie/video camera fee at monuments
-Medical Insurance
-Baggage Insurance
-Airport Departure Taxes
-Any other service that has not been specified
-Your Game Safaris at any National Park, unless specified in your journey