Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi by International flight. A history which encompasses all the various kings and emperors who fixed their royal citadels here - Indraprastha, Lal Kot, Quila Rai Pithora, Siri, Jahanpanah, Tughlakabad, Ferozabad, Dinpanah, Delhi Sher Shahi or then Shahjahanabad. but, combined and integrated into one, these 'new cities' have always been called Delhi and howsoever many names it may have acquired, Delhi has always been intrinsically identified with power and imperial sway. You will be met on your arrival by the representative of Exotique Expeditions with fresh flower garlands. You will then be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.


Day 02 In Delhi
This morning you will be given the city tour of Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi. Visit the former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the vast Red Fort, built in 1648, the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. A unique experience of taking 'rickshaw ride' 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. Chandni Chowk - literally means "moonlit crossroads" and an area which best represents the "super-Oriental" - the glory and the guile; the grandeur and the grime, with its crowded bazaars, twisting lanes, maze of small streets strange aromas, the pungent odour of Oriental spices, the cries of shopkeepers, coolies and "rickshaw-walas" and the clatter and whirr of furious industry.


New Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar Overnight at the hotel.


Day 03 Delhi - Jaipur ( 265 Kms / 165 Miles )
Leave Delhi for Jaipur by air conditioned vehicle. The historic city of Jaipur or "The City of Vicotory" was founded in 1727 A.D. by the great Kachhawah ruler Sawai Jai Singh II (1700 - 1747 A.D.), and named after him. The monarch was not only a great builder, but also a poet and an astronomer. Under his aegis, the city was designed by his talented architect Vidyadhar, who gave shape to the creative aspirations of Sawai Jai Singh in the form of the dream city of Jaipur Arrive Jaipur and check in at the hotel. This afternoon you will be given the city tour of Jaipur.


Tour of the Pink City - Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal, "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.


Day 04 Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur ( 160kms / 100 Miles )
Tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. Later leave Jaipur for Sawai Madhopur by road.
The Ranthambore National Park is situated in eastern Rajasthan close to the town of Sawai Madhopur. It was declared a national park in 1980 and is a part of Project Tiger. The Ranthambore Park is set between the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges covering an area of 1,334 sq km. The terrain is rugged and there are rocky ridges, hills and open valleys with lakes and pools. On one of the hills is the majestic 1,000 year old Ranthambore Fort.
Arrive Sawai Madhopur and check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.


Day 05 Sawai Madhopur
This morning and evening you will enjoy the game viewing by jeeps/canter. Overnight at the resots.


Day 06 Sawai Madhopur - Bharatpur ( 235kms / 147 Miles )
Early this morning you will take one more game viewing by jeeps/canter. Later leave Sawai Madhopur for Bharatpur. Keoladeo Ghana National Park, popularly known as Bharatpur is India's best known bird sanctuary. This 28.7 square kilometer mixed wetland, woodland, grass and scrub is home to 400 plus species of birds. Only 175 kms from New Delhi, Bharatpur is on the Agra - Jaipur road and a pleasant 3 hour drive from the capital. Keoladeo is both a Ramsar and World Heritage site Arrive Bharatpur and check in at the hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight at the hotel.


Day 07 Bharatpur - Agra ( 65 Kms / 41 Miles )
You will spend the morning in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. You may like to ride the by-cycles in the sanctuary or walk around the lake. Later leave for Agra by road.
Agra, the name brings to our mind superb monuments including the magnificent Taj which is one of the seven wonders of the world. Agra is the symbol of a bygone era. The era, when the Mughals ruled India. As a reminder of their glorious past they have left behind some beautiful monuments. The one and the only Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Jehangir's Palace. The list of the monuments is endless. If we could push these great monuments away from our minds, then Agra is just like any other city.
Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri - drive to the impressive sandstone fortress of Fatehpur Sikri. The fort was built in the 16th century and only occupied for a few years before being abandoned, leaving the buildings in virtually perfect conditions Arrive Agra and check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.


Day 08 In Agra
This morning you will be given the city tour of Agra. Taj Mahal - Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from it's stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.On closer look, the lettering of the Quran verses around the archways appears to be uniform, regardless of their height. The lettering spacing and density has been customized to give this impression to the beholder. Other illusionary effects have been accounted for in the geometry of the tomb and the tall minarets. The impressive pietra dura artwork includes geometric elements, plants and flowers, mostly common in Islamic architecture. The level of sophistication in artwork becomes obvious when one realizes that a 3 cm decorative element contains more than 50 inlaid gemstones.
Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.


Day 09 Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho
Transfer to the railway station in time to connect train for Jhansi. In Jhansi, you will be met on arrival. Drive down to visit Orchha. Orchha is the erstwhile capital city of the Bundela rulers. The town is steeped in history and is famous for its palaces and temples built in the 16th and 17th centuries. The architectural splendor of the monuments in Orchha reflects the glory of its rulers. The Betwa River, on whose banks Orchha lies, and the forests around it attract tourist to this place.
Continue your drive to Khajuraho. Khajuraho is known for its magnificient temples which are among the most creative examples of the indian architecture. Built between 950 and 1050 A.D., only 22 temples out of 85 now survive, Khajuraho sclupture is sublime and sensuous, the centre of new imagery in art. The popular theme is woman: Reflective, Playful Amorous. The carving also depict Griffins, Nymphs, Beasts, Demons in revolt, Gods in cosmic evolution, fear, doubt, jealousy, ardent love and consummate passion.
Arrive Khajuraho and check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.


Day 10 Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh ( 189 Kms/ 119 Miles)
Leaving for Bandhavgarh National Park by road. Bandhavgarh - is a small National Park; compact, yet full of game. The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. This is also White Tiger country. These have been found in the old state of Rewa for many years. The last known was captured by Maharajah Martand Singh in 1951. This White Tiger, Mohan, is now stuffed and on display in the palace of the Maharajahs of Rewa.
Arrive Bandhavgarh and check in at the hotel. In the evening you will enjoy the game viewing by jeeps/Elephant back. Overnight at the hotel.


Day 11 Bandhavgarh National Park
Game viewing by jeeps in the morning and in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.


Day 12 Bandhavgarh - Kanha ( 250 Kms / 156 Miles )
Early morning visit to the park by jeeps. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later drive to Kanha National Park. Romanticised by Kipling in his book, Kanha National Park is among the most spectacular, protected wildlife reserves of the world. The 1,945 sq. km National Park has been compared to N'Gorongoro National Park of Tanzania. However like its African cousin, Kanha National Park is not a volcanic crater though the surrounding hills are a result of geographically ancient volcanic activity.
Above all Kanha National Park is far greener and more densely wooded than N'Gorongoro. It is one of the largest and best monitored Parks in the subcontinent and definitely one of the best places in the world to see the critically endangered tiger in the wild Arrive Kanha and check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.


Day 13 Kanha National Park
Morning and evening Game viewing by jeeps. Overnight at the hotel.


Day 14 Kanha - Nagpur ( 260 Kms / 163 Miles )
Morning game viewing by jeeps. After Early lunch drive to Nagpur. In 1861, Nagpur became the capital of the Central Provinces. The advent of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway (GIP) in 1867 spurred its development as a trade centre. After Indian independence, Nagpur became the capital of Madhya Bharat state (C.P. and Berar). In 1960, the marathi majority Vidarbha region was merged with the new state of Maharashtra and Nagpur was designated the second capital of Maharashtra state, alternating with Mumbai (Bombay) as the seat of the Maharashtra state legisl Arrive Nagpur and check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.


Day 15 Nagpur - Delhi / Mumbai - Onward Destinations
Transfer to the airport in time to connect your flight for Delhi or Mumbai. In Delhi/Mumbai, you will be met on arrival by the representative of Exotique Expeditions and transferred to the International airport to connect your onward flight.