Day 1. Arrive Delhi .
Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New
Delhi including visits to Raj Ghat- the
cremation ground of Mahatma Gandhi (the Father
of Nation), Red Fort, Jama Masjid (universal
mosque) Humayun's Tomb, India Gate and the
fabled Chandni Chowk (the Silver Street).
Overnight at Hotel.
Delhi is just not a city but it is a book-- a
book which narrates the history of India. The
city was built and destroyed seven times and
has been witness to the various events which
has brought India through the history books.
Seven times this city went through the pain of
being built and rebuilt. Today as the capital
of India Delhi is the seat of administration
and the monuments which tell the saga of a
bygone era stand there. These icons are
testimony to the grandeur of past and also an
attraction for the tourists. With an area of
1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full
statehood. The charm of Delhi has attracted
Emperors, Conquerors and poor in equally. It
is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas'
or for people with heart. This phrase acquires
a true colour when one goes around the lanes
of Delhi.
Day 2. Delhi - Corbett National Park
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Morning drive to Corbett National Park
located on the bank of the river Ram Ganga on
the foothills of the Himalayas. Check in at
the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Corbett National Park: Located in the
foothills of the Himalayas is the majestic
Corbett National Park. Home to a variety of
flora and fauna, it is famous for its wild
population of Tigers, Leopards and Elephants.
Corbett national park was established in 1936,
as the Hailey National Park. India's first
national park and the first sanctuary to come
under Project Tiger, Corbett supports a
variety of vegetation making it the ideal
habitat for the Tiger and its prey.
Once a popular hunting ground of the British,
this 201 square mile park was named in honor
of the late Jim Corbett, the legendary
hunter-naturalist turned author and
photographer who most of his years in this
area and contributed in setting up the this
park. With the help of the World Wildlife
Fund, Project Tiger was launched in Corbett
National Park in 1973 and this park was one of
the first such tiger reserves in the country.
Day 3. Corbett National Park.
Morning and afternoon excursions in the
wildlife park with one of the excursions on
elephant back. Check in at the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4. Corbett National Park - Dudhwa
National Park.
Morning depart from Corbett National Park
for Dudhwa National Park. Another
sub-Himalayan jungle with many Swamp Deer,
Tigers and a variety of birds. On arrival
check-in at the forest lodge. Overnight at
Hotel.
Day 5. Dudhwa National Park.
Morning and afternoon excursions in the
wildlife park Overnight at Hotel.
Dudhwa National Park: Also popular as a
Tiger Reserve, this national park is located
in the district of Lakhimpur, along the
Indo-Nepal border. Another major attraction of
this wild reserve is the Barasingha or the
Swamp Deer, found in the southwest and
southeast region of the park.
Day 6. Dudhwa National Park - Lucknow.
Drive to Lucknow and check in the hotel.
Rest of the day leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Lucknow: "No city-except Bombay, the
queen of all-was more beautiful in her garish
style than Lucknow," wrote Rudyard Kipling in
Kim. Located on the banks of the Gomti River,
Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh.
From ancient times, the city is known for its
silks, perfumes, jewellery, mouth-watering
cuisines, and nawabi etiquettes. In fact,
Lucknow could be termed the cultural centre of
northern India where people are so polite that
anyone would feel at home. The classic example
of 'pehle aap' (after you) shows how etiquette
or tehjib runs in the blood of the people of
Lucknow. But the city is very much able in
accommodating the modernity, keeping the
tradition and culture alive altogether.
Day 7. Lucknow.
Full day city tour of Lucknow visiting the
Chota and Bada Imam Bara (with one of the
largest vaunted halls of the world), La
Martiniere school. Evening ride a tonga, horse
drawn carriage through the Meena bazar.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8. Lucknow - Varanasi.
Morning depart for varanasi by surface. On
arrival check-in at the hotel. Evening free at
leisure or optional dance performance at an
old mansion on the banks of the river Ganges.
Overnight at Hotel. The land of Varanasi (Kashi)
has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for
Hindus for ages. Often referred to as Benares,
Varanasi is the oldest living city in the
world. These few lines by Mark Twain say it
all: "Benaras is older than history, older
than tradition, older even than legend and
looks twice as old as all of them put
together". Hindus believe that one who is
graced to die on the land of Varanasi would
attain salvation and freedom from the cycle of
birth and re-birth. Abode of Lord Shiva and
Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet
unknown. Ganges in Varanasi is believed to
have the power to wash away the sins of
mortals.
Day 9. Varanasi - Khajuraho.
Early morning boat ride at the holy river
Ganges and watch a sea of humanity performing
their daily rituals in the water. Later enjoy
an sightseeing tour of the city and transfer
to airport to board flight for Khajuraho. On
arrival in Khajuraho check-in at hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. Khajuraho, once the great
Chandela capital, is today a village of about
a few thousand people in the interiors of
central India, in Chhatarpur district of
Madhya Pradesh. Tradition records the
existence of eighty five temples, of which
only twenty five, strewn amidst lakes and
fields, have survived. The temples at
Khajuraho, brilliant examples of medieval
Indian architecture, were built under later
Chandela kings between AD 950 and AD 1050.
Each ancient structure in India has a
fascinating story to tell. But few match the
temples of Khajuraho.
Day 10. Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh.
Morning explore the architectural marvels
of "the Khajuraho temples" that are famous for
their erotic carvings. Afternoon 4 hours drive
(210 kms.) to Bandhavgarh, a rich grassland
jungle with a very high probability of Tiger
sighting. On arrival check-in at a jungle
lodge. Overnight at Hotel. Bandhavgarh is
spread at vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh.
Bandhavgarh consists of a core area of 105 sq
km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq
km of topography varies between steep ridges,
undulating, forest and open meadows.
Bandhavgarh is known for the Royal Bengal
Tigers The density of the Tiger population at
Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India
Bandhavgarh National Park was the former
hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa and
at present is a famous natural hub for White
Tigers. White Tigers, now a major attraction
around the world's zoos, were first discovered
in Rewa, not far from here. The terrain is
broken, with rocky hill ranges, running
roughly east west, interspersed with grassy
swamps and forested valleys.
Day 11. Bandhavgarh.
Morning and evening excursions to the
parks for wildlife viewing and tiger tracking.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12. Bandhavgarh - Kanha.
Morning drive to Kanha National Park,
which is famous for Gaur or Indian Wild
Buffalo. Enjoy an evening jeep excursion to
the park. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13. Kahna.
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Morning and evening excursions to the park
for wildlife viewing. Overnight at Hotel.
Kanha: There are 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. Located in the Mandla district
of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha national park cum
Tiger reserve extends over an area of over
1,940-sq-kms. The major feature of this
region's interesting topography is the
horseshoe shape valley and the whole park area
is surrounded by the spurs of the Mekal. The
Surpan River meanders through Kanha's central
Maidans, grasslands that cover the extensive
plateau. Steep rocky escrapments along the
edges offer breathtaking views of the valley.
Day 14. Kanha - Nagpur - Delhi.
In morning after break fast transfer to
Nagpur to board the flight for Delhi. On
arrival transfer to hotel. Later evening
transfer to airport







