Tour Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations covered: Delhi – Corbett – Ranthambore – Bharatpur – Agra – Khajuraho – Bandhavgarh – Kanha – Mumbai
Itinerary Details
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at International airport, the guest will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Delhi, capital city of the Federal Republic of India is one of India's fastest growing cities. The city has two distinct parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi. Old Delhi reflects shades of Mughal Emperor whereas New Delhi shows the legacy of what British left behind.
The streets of Old Delhi are narrow & bustling. The beauty & serenity lies inside the courts of the main buildings. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country. Its boutiques and shopping arcades offer access to a wealth of traditional and contemporary crafts, from all over the country. New Delhi was proclaimed the capital of India by the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944), & is tree-lined & spacious.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast proceed for day sightseeing of Delhi covering the following areas of New Delhi and Old Delhi
Rajghat - A memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, also known as Bapu (Father of Nation) 
Red Fort (Lal quila) - Old Delhi is centered on the Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jahan between 1636 & 1658, when the mougal empire was on its peak.
Jama Masjid (Mosque) - Work on the Jama Masjid mosque was begun in 1650 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to complement his palace at the Red Fort. More than 5,000 workers toiled for six years to complete the largest mosque in India.
Qutub Minar - is the tallest stone tower in India. Some believe it was erected as a tower of victory to signify the beginning of the Muslim rule in India. Others say it served as a minaret to the muezzins to call the faithful to prayer
Indian Gate - Built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931.
Built from sandstone, the arch also houses the Eternal Flame, a gesture in memory of the Indian soldiers who laid their lives in the 1971 war with Pakistan.
Rashtrapati Bhawan - Formely the Viceregal Lodge, the building is the highlight of Lutyen's New Delhi and was completed in 1929 at a cost of 12,53,000 pound sterling. Located in an area of 130 hectares, the palace has 340 rooms
Overnight in Delhi - we will be happy to recommend places for an evening stroll or a restaurant for dinner tonight.
Day 03: Delhi – Corbett National Park (260 Kms - 5.5 hrs drive by road)
After breakfast drive down to Corbett National Park.
Corbett National park - Nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, Corbett National Park has rich and varied topography and vegetation which supports its diversity of habitat and natural beauty. Flat valleys are interspersed with hilly ridges and the Park's rolling grasslands known as the 'Chaurs' provide visitors with an excellent view of the animals. The Ramganga River flows through the Park and little forest streams tumble through the ravines. While dense stands of Sal cloak the higher ridges, mixed deciduous forests are found throughout the park. Corbett national park has highest density of tigers in the world.
Arrive at Corbett National park. Check in at resort. Get acclimatized to the environment. Overnight at resort on river bank.
Day 04: Corbett
Early morning start for full day jeep safari at Corbett national park in Bijrani/ Jhirna/ Lohachaur zone of Corbett national park. Full say safari gives bright chances of spotting a tiger or Asiatic elephant in the wild. Evening arrive at resort. Overnight at resort.
Day 05: Corbett – Delhi (260 Kms – 5.5 hrs drive by road)
After breakfast drive to Delhi. Upon arrival check in at hotel.
Over Night at hotel.
Day 06: Delhi - Ranthambore (403 Kms - 8 hrs drive by road)
After breakfast start for Ranthambore. 
Ranthambore National Park was the hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur. It is situated at the confluence of the Aravali Hills and the Vindhyan plateau in the eastern Rajasthan. The Chambal River in the South and the Banas River in the North drain the Ranthambore National Park. Six man-made lakes and many perennial streams add to the beauty of the national park.
The former rulers of Jaipur first felt the need to preserve the area. In 1955, Ranthambore became a game sanctuary and was among the first few protected areas in India. In 1984, Ranthambore Sanctuary acquired the status of a National Park covering almost 400 sq km of area. It was declared as the Tiger Reserve in India, when Project Tiger started in 1972. Currently the tiger count in the park is around 35.
Arrive Ranthambore and check in at wildlife resort.
Overnight at resort.
Day 07: Ranthambore
Get up early in the morning and start for safari at Ranthambore national park. Ranthambore National Park has different safari zones and each zone has a lot to offer by richness of wildlife. Back from the safari and have breakfast. Afternoon one can visit Ranthambore palace or one has the option to enjoy camel cart ride to the nearby village. Back to resort and after lunch proceed for another safari is search of the king of the jungle. Back to resort and have dinner.
Overnight at resort.
Day 08: Ranthambore – Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (358 Kms - 7.5 hrs drive by road)
After breakfast start for Bharatpur.
Bharatpur- One of the finest bird parks in the world, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park) is a reserve that offers protection to faunal species as well. Nesting indigenous water- birds as well as migratory water birds and waterside birds, this sanctuary is also inhabited by Sambar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar.
Arrive Bharatpur and check in at resort.
Relax in the evening .Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09: Bharatpur
After Breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Bharatpur.
Visit Keoladeo Ghana National Park: Once the royal hunting grounds of the princes of Bharatpur, today this national park is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world housing over 400 species of water birds.
Also visit Lohagarh fort, Museum, Ganga & Laxman Mandir.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary-Agra (56 Kms - 1.5 hrs drive by road)
After breakfast start for Agra.
Agra- Heritage of Agra city is linked with the Mughal dynasty, numerous other rulers also contributed to the rich past of this city. Modern Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodhi (Lodhi dynasty; Delhi Sultanate) in the 16th century. Babar (founder of the Mughal dynasty) also stayed for sometime in Agra and introduced the concept of square Persian-styled gardens here. Emperor Akbar built the Agra fort and Fatehpur Sikri near Agra. Fatehpur Sikri remained his capital for around fifteen years after which the city was left isolated in mysterious circumstances. Jahangir beautified Agra with palaces and gardens despite spending most of his time in Kashmir with which he was passionately attached.
Arrive Agra and check in at hotel.
Evening proceed for Taj Mahal sightseeing.
 Taj Mahal For centuries, the Taj Mahal has inspired poets, painters and musicians to try and capture its elusive magic in word, colour and song. It is one of the most flawless architectural creations of the world. Since the 17th century, travellers have crossed continents to come and see this ultimate memorial to love, and few have been unmoved by its incomparable beauty. The Taj Mahal in Agra India is considered one of the best examples of Mughal architecture in India. The history of the Taj Mahal is one of the great love stories of the world. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan ruled from 1628 to 1658 and was married to Arjumand Bano Begum in 1612 A.D. He called his wife Mumtaz Mahal or Crown of the Palace. Her dying wish to Shah Jahan was that he should "build a tomb in her memory such as the world had never seen before." The history of the Taj Mahal begins with Mumtaz Mahal's tragic end.
Overnight at Agra
Day 11: Agra - Khajuraho (426 Kms - 8.5 hrs drive by road)
After breakfast start for Khajuraho.
Khajuraho - used to be the capital of the Chandela kings and the temples found here were built between 950 and 1050 AD under the later Chandela kings. The temples of Khajuraho are brilliant examples of medieval Indian architecture. It is believed that Khajuraho originally had 85 temples. But only about 22 have survived the ravages of time and they are strewn amidst lakes and fields in the area. The existing Khajuraho temples are divided into three groups - western, eastern, and southern. The western group is most famous, and it is designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The sculptors of Khajuraho have decorated the walls of the temples with carved figures of men and women of the day doing their daily routines, such as musicians playing music, women putting on make-up, etc. That includes depiction of Mithuna or human couples engaged in sexual acts. Though only about 10% of the carvings on the temple walls show erotica, this is what make the temples of Khajuraho so talked about thing.
Check in at Hotel. Relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Khajuraho Sightseeing - Bandhavgarh (270 Kms - 5.5 hrs drive byroad)
After breakfast visit temples of Khajuraho. In the afternoon start for Bandhavgarh.
Bandhavgarh definitely is the crown in the wildlife legacy of Madhya Pradesh and is the natural habitat to a wide range of floral and fauna. While you are on a jungle safari in this place, you can come across several wildlife species such as Royal Bengal Tigers, cheetals, leopard, gaur, Sambhar, and various other animal species. The park is nested in the foothills of undulating Vindhya mountain range of Central India and features hills and ravines. Bandhavgarh got the status of a national park in the year 1968. Bandhavgarh flaunts a very deep-seated significance of it's own in the history and mythology of India. The fort of Bandhavgarh looms high over the entire park and located here, dates back to the legendary era of Rama and Hanuman from the famous Hindu epic Ramayana. Rama and Hanuman used this fort on their journey back to their kingdom from Lanka. At present the Maharaja of Rewa owns the fort and in the northern part of the fort you will find caves dug into sandstone and carry "brahmi" inscriptions that date back to the 1st century BC. Once upon a time Bandhavgarh was also ruled by the Chandela kings of Bundelkhand who built the famous Khajuraho Temples.
Arrive Bandhavgarh and Check in at resort. Relax. Overnight at resort.
Day 13: Bandhavgarh
Early morning start for full day jeep safari at Bandhavgarh National Park. Full day safari consists of two safaris with the lunch break in between. Also enjoy the joy elephant ride at Bandhavgarh National Park.
Bandhavgarh Fort - The oldest fort in India - considered to be more than 2500 years. One-hour trek up the fort is worth the effort. The charm of this trek lies in discovering these monuments in the jungle, unspoiled and unexplored. Some of the statues lie off the main path and so it is best to take a guide. Apart from the avatars, well worth seeing are three small temples of around the 12th century. These temples are deserted but the fort is still used as a place of worship. Kabir Das, the celebrated 16th century saint, once lived and preached here. The natural ramparts of the fort give breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside. The fort still belongs to the Maharaja of Rewa and permission is required to visit it. However permission is available locally and no trip to Bandhavgarh is complete without making an effort to climb up the fort. The staff of the resort carries your lunch while you are busy negotiating the trek to the fort.
Overnight and dinner at Resort at Bandhavgarh.
Day 14: Bandhavgarh – Kanha national park (250 kms - 5 hrs drive by road)
Early morning jeep safari at bandhavgarh national park. Breakfast at resort and start for Kanha national park. 
Kanha National Park is one of the most famous habitats of the tiger in the whole world. The park is situated amongst the Banjar and Halon valleys of the state of Madhya Pradesh. The central Kanha Valley was built into a protected area for animals a long time back. However, it was given the status of a wildlife sanctuary in the year 1933 only, which was elevated to that of a national park in 1955. Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary of India spreads over an area of 1945 sq km, out of which the core area comprises of 940 sq km. The altitude of the park ranges from 450 m to 900 m above sea level. Kanha National Park of India is known the world over for its tiger population. Apart from the tiger, a number of other animals are also found here, such as Leopard, Blackbuck, Barasingha, Chausingha, Sambar, Barking Deer, Sloth Bear, Gaur, Nilgai, Porcupine, Hyena, Jackal, Mouse Deer, Wild Boar, Langur, etc. The reptile population of Kanha consists of Monitor Lizards, Pythons and other snake species.
Evening arrive at kanha national park. Overnight at resort.
Day 15: Kanha National Park
Get up early morning and start for full day jeep safari at Kanha national park. Evening back at resort and relax. Overnight at resort.
Day 16: Kanha National Park - Mumbai
In Morning travel towards Mumbai
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