Tiger and Temple (11 Days)

Tiger and Temple (11 Days)

A wonderful introduction to India, combining history, culture, stunning wildlife and grand architecture. Experience the thrilling game drives in national parks on the trail of the elusive tiger, explore grand temples, ancient monuments and try some unique cultural experiences. The quaint town of Khajuraho is witness to 1000 year old temples depicting erotic carvings of Goddess Shakti and Lord Shiva. You will also visit the banks of the Holy Ganges. It is said that a dip in these waters absolves you of all your sins, and a visit to the holy town of Varanasi ensures salvation.

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi/ Mumbai - Nagpur (flight)/ Nagpur - Pench National Park (100km/ 2hr approx drive)

Pass By: Nagpur, Nagpur, Nagpur District, Maharashtra
On arrival at Nagpur airport meet with your driver and proceed to Pench National park. Check in at resort and rest time to enjoy the hotel facility. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Pench National Park

Stop At: Pench National Park, Pench National Park
Breakfast at hotel. Morning and afternoon gypsy safari in the tiger reserve with naturalist. Lunch, dinner & overnight at hotel.


Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Pench National Park - Kanha National Park (200km/ 5hr approx drive)

Pass By: Kanha National Park, Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Kanha National Park. Check in and lunch at resort. Rest time free and easy to relax and enjoy the hotel facility. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Kanha National Park

Stop At: Kanha National Park, Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel. Morning and afternoon gypsy safari in the tiger reserve with naturalist. Lunch, dinner & overnight at hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Kanha National Park - Bandhavgarh National Park (220km/ 5hr approx drive)

Pass By: Bandhavgarh National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Umaria District, Madhya Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. Check in and lunch at resort. Rest time free and easy to relax and enjoy the hotel facility. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Bandhavgarh National Park

Stop At: Bandhavgarh National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Umaria District, Madhya Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel. Morning and afternoon gypsy safari in the tiger reserve with naturalist. Lunch, dinner & overnight at hotel.


Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Bandhavgarh National Park - Panna National Park (210km/ 5hr approx drive)

Pass By: Panna National Park, Madla India
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Panna National Park. Check in and lunch at resort. Rest time free and easy to relax and enjoy the hotel facility. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Panna National Park - Khajuraho (45km/ 1hr approx drive)

Stop At: Khajuraho, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel. Morning gypsy safari in the tiger reserve with naturalist. Later drive to Khajuraho check in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing in Khajuraho followed by light and sound show.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 9: Khajuraho – Varanasi (Flight)

Stop At: Khajuraho Temples, Khajuraho India
Breakfast at hotel. Visit eastern, western & southern group of temples. The temple of Khajuraho are India’s unique gift to the world, representing, as they do, a paean to life, to love, to joy, perfect in execution and sublime in expression on account of their remarkable erotic sculptures.
Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Later transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi assistance and transfer to hotel.


Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Evening Ghats’s & temples visit, attend Holy Ganga Aarti.


Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.



Day 10: Varanasi

Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Early morning boat ride and Ghat visit along the Ganges and catch the scene of devotees bathing and praying in the sacred water.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ramnagar Fort, Kila Road Ramnagar Crossing, Varanasi 221008 India
Breakfast at hotel.
City tour of Varanasi visit World famous Benaras Hindu University, The Ramnagar Fort Palace & Many Temples.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
Afternoon excursion to Sarnath one of the three holiest sites for Buddhists where the Buddha delivered his first sermon in 528 BC. There are many temples here, representing the many cultures where Buddhism is the dominant religious philosophy.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Varanasi – Delhi (Flight)

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. Time to relax and explore the city with your driver. Later as per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi/ Mumbai.
Transport will be provided if require for transfer from airport to your hotel or you can have connecting frligh for your onward destination.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.