Temples, Tigers and Village Life in Central India

Day 01 : Arrive in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi , meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel .
overnight at Hotel

Day 02 : Delhi
Morning tour of historic city of Old Delhi to include magnificent Red Fort, The Jama Masjid , India`s largest mosque, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk .

Afternoon sightseeing in New Delhi to include Humayun`s Tomb, Bhai Temple , Qutab Minar , India gate and Government buildings . overnight at hotel

Day 03 : Delhi - Khajuraho
Morning transfer to airport to connect flight to Khajuraho ( 1005-1300 hrs ) on arrival transfer to hotel . Rest of the day at leisure . Overnight at Hotel

Day 04 : Khajuraho
Khajuraho - ancient centre of the Chandela Dynasty. Khajuraho flourished from 950 to 1050 AD and is spectacular feat of architecture carved with the roughest of tools. Each temple has a large number of spires in ascending order representing man's aspirations towards spiritual goals. They are famous tourist draw because they have the most sublime, sensuous and erotic sculptures and are romantically situated miles from anywhere in the dry and hot plains of Madhya Pradesh.

Morning visit the most important and fascinating western group of temples. The temples of Khajuraho have been declared a 'World heritage' site by UNESCO in order to preserve the rich legacy of architecture, bequeathed to future generations by the Kings of the Chandela dynasty. These temples are famous for their intricate sculptures and erotic carvings that are one of the outstanding achievements of Indian art.

Afternoon visit the Eastern group of temples which consists of 3 Hindu and 3 Jain temples, their proximity attests to the religious tolerance of the times in general and of the Chandela rulers in particular . Overnight at Hotel

Day 05 : Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh ( 250 kms )
Morning after breakfast drive to Bandhvagarh , on arrival check in at hotel .

The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is relatively high. The possibility of spotting Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Leopard and Tiger is very good. The park is also densely populated with animals like the Chital (Spotted Deer), Sambar, Barking Deer, Nilgai (Blue Bull), Chowsingha (Four Horned Antelope) and is rich in bird life.

The terrain is rocky, rising sharply from the swampy and densely forested valley. The finest of these hills is Badhavgarh which is bounded by great cliffs and eroded rocks. The Bandhavgarh Fort, believed to be 2000 years old, stands at the highest point. There is a temple at the fort that can be visited by jeeps. Scattered throughout the park, particularly around the fort, are numerous caves containing shrines with ancient Sanskrit inscriptions. The ramparts of the fort provide a home for vultures, blue rock thrushes and crag martins. Overnight in Bandhavgarh

Day 06 : Bandhavgarh
Morning safari , afternoon safari . Overnight at Hotel

Day 07 : Bandhavgarh - Kanha ( 265 kms )
Morning once again game drive to watch the wildlife , later drive to Kanha National Park . Overnight at Hotel

Day 08 : Kanha
Morning safari , afternoon safari .

Kanha, 175 kms southeast of Jabalpur, is one of India’s largest national park and Asia's finest park. India’s one of the most successful conservation efforts of saving the Barasingha (Swamp Deer) was done here. Kanha National Park covers an area of 1945 sq kms including a core zone of 940 sq kms. The setting of Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’, it is a beautiful area of forest and lightly wooded grassland with many streams and rivers. It is the home of a variety of animals including tiger, panther, and many species of deer, wild pig, bison, a variety of monkeys and other animals besides some 200 species of birds. It is also part of ‘Project Tiger,’ one of India’s most important and successful conservation efforts . Overnight at Hotel

Day 09 : Kanha - Kawardha ( 130 kms / 03 hrs )
Today`s morning game drive is your last opportunity to enjoy India wildlife. Later after breakfast drive to Kawardha . On arrival check in at hotel . Rest of the day at leisure . Overnight at Hotel

Day 10 : Kawardha
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Kawardha to discover the secrets of Kawardha's little-known natural and tribal world. Visit some tribal villages and meet the friendly Gond and Baiga tribes, the main indigenous forest tribes of the region. Also enjoy, a picnic lunch with them. After lunch, visit the beautiful and captivating Bhoramdeo Temple Complex. Return to the Palace at sunset and enjoy the dinner with the royal family. Overnight stay will be at Kawardha Palace.

Day 11 : Kawardha - Raipur - Delhi
Morning after breakfast drive to Raipur ( 120 kms/03 hrs ) , on arrival connect flight to Delhi ( 1330-1510 hrs ) , on arrival transfer to hotel . Overnight at Hotel

Day 12 : Delhi
Full day is kept today completely free for you to either do some last minute exploring or shopping . Later on explore the city`s fine dining options or relax at your hotel . Overnight at Hotel

Day 13 : Leave Delhi
Morning transfer to airport for your onward flight .

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