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Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered: Mumbai- Pench- Kanha- Bandhavgarh-Khajuraho- Orcha – Agra – Sawai Madhopur – Delhi.
IIndia is naturally blessed with national parks and wildlife reserves in India which are inhabited by the most vivid flora and fauna. India’s natural prowess – its dense forests, green hills, fresh streams, flower-filled valleys, and bamboo thickets double up as a natural habitat for the rarest of rare plant and animal species.
Pre-departure planning is important. Here are certain things you should watch for and plan for.
Visas
Check with the Indian consulate or embassy in your country to find out if you will need a visa to visit the country of your destination, especially for an extended period of time. Some countries have extremely detailed and complicated entry/departure laws, and treat visits of a week or two very differently from longer stays.
Money
If you’re traveling to one area, check the cost of living there. If it’s high you’ll probably want to budget more carefully and save some money before leaving. The lower the cost of living the less you’ll have to save, but be sure to have a back up reserve in emergency cases.
General Tips
Talk to other people who have done a similar trip.
If you don’t know anyone personally, try any of the dozens of online travel web sites full of first-person travel stories covering every possible type of trip.
Plan big and loose. Read everything you can about the area.
There may be sights and attractions you didn’t know about. A rough outline of your trip might have three or four target points and a variety of ways to get between them.
You don’t want to find out that the weather isn’t what you thought, or the guide book was incorrect, after committing to 6 weeks in a specific spot.
Some trips will allow you more leeway than others. Travel plans in Asia can often be made day-by-day while summer travel in Europe should be organized at least a few weeks ahead, unless you’re prepared to hunt around for hotel rooms and train seats.
Set up a pre-trip time-line so you don’t end up with a full to-do list during your last week of work or school.
Things to consider are doctor’s visits for a check up, inoculations, and prescription refills; purchasing plane tickets; renewing passports and obtaining visas and other documents.
Check your insurance coverage abroad and purchasing additional travel insurance if needed. Don’t forget visiting friends and family members!e
The longer the trip, the lighter you should pack. This might seem strange, but it’s true you can afford to lug a heavy bag around for a week or two, but do you want to have anything extra for a year?
Stick to the absolute basics and know what you can and cannot buy at your destination(s). There’s no point in bringing 6 months of toothpaste to Europe or buying a sarong at home to take to the tropics. If you are visiting several climates, try to arrange it so you visit the warmer places first and coldest last. That way you can purchase sweaters and long pants and not have to carry them any more than needed. Alternately, visit cold climates first and then ship unneeded layers home — or sell them off.
A good rule of thumb is to bring one outfit for the hottest day you’re likely to encounter, one for an average day, and one for the coldest.
Make sure everything goes with everything else (if that’s important to you), and remember that layers are always best.
Be prepared for uncomfortable trips. You will often find yourself in a busy, cramped, economy class environment and it could be for many hours – especially long plane trips.
If you want to arrive at your destination refreshed and able to enjoy the sights, then try a good quality travel pillow to support your head, some ear plugs to block out the screaming babies, and an eye cover to block out the sun or cabin lights.
Just avoid those cheap U-shaped pillows from airport shops – your head drops forward and you wake up with a stiff neck.
Make contact with the locals before you go.
Maybe you have a friend-of-a-friend or a foreign exchange student from high school you remember, or just found a friend through a travel web site; almost everyone is happy to welcome a foreign visitor to their home town. This might be as elaborate as a home-stay for a few weeks, or just coffee in their home town or dinner at a locals restaurant.
Getting Around
Make your own way or if there are too many great things to see, follow the lead of a guided tour.
A perfect city for exploring on foot with a shop around every corner. Much of the inner city can be walked without trouble, however, in parts walking includes crowds, uneven streets, heavy traffic, and skinny sidewalks. If that’s a problem, there are plenty of taxis to ride in and scooters to rent.
How to Travel
- Subway – The metro is the fastest transportation. Running 5 am to 10 pm every day in all Major Cities of India.
- Bus & Train – Operated by an independent organization, buses, and trains include wifi access for the public. You can take any bus or train marked with the (B Public) sign for free.
- Taxi – Available in all parts of the city. From a restaurant or hotel, you can have them call the city taxi service.
- Car – Rental cars are easy to get and hotels have good parking prices. Once in the main city, you can often walk so we suggest returning the when you arrive.
- Bike – The best way to get around, other than walking, is by bike. If you don’t mind hills, you can bike anywhere. If that’s not for you, stick to the inner city with your bike.
Mini Trips
Just a few miles away you can explore the history and legacy, drink wine and relax. You can wander the hills or be lulled by the fountains. If you have time, the attractions can fill 3 days. We’ve highlighted the best ones here.
Tours
Because of the number of sights to see, some first-time visitors should start with an organized tour. Some things can be covered in-depth, others are just useful for getting your bearings.
The leading tour operators use local historians to lead their tours. Guides offer walking tours, including visits to monuments, museums, and historic locations, as well as eating tours. Tour prices can be high, but most participants consider them a trip highlight. In addition, there are many family related tours, sights, and more appealing activities for children.
Walking tours, like the 3-hour ghost tour, is exclusive in the early evening. A bus excursion ruins special tours as you’ve never seen. Also worth consideration, a group of art historians and architects do a theatrical retelling of dramatic scripts. Go on a tour, and expect guides to break out into a rendition of “Singing in the Rain”, it’s a lot of fun.
This program is arguably the most exciting and comprehensive wildlife journey that can be enjoyed in India, whilst staying in comfortable safari tents and lodges.
With its incredibly diverse climate, terrain and vegetation, the sub-continent is home to a hugely varied and exclusive selection of wildlife, bird-life and flora and fauna. Explore four of the most popular; Pench, Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Ranthambore, where there is a good chance of spotting the elusive tiger. Visit the temples of Khajuraho and also the enchanting Taj Mahal. Travellig by train and road, the ever-changing scenery and vegetation will slowly unfold as you move from park to park on this enticing jungle Journey.
T ravel Resources
Travel planning is about more than just knowing where you’re going. Prepares to navigate, take control and be ready for anything. This section helps you steer clear of disaster and stay open enjoy the unexpected.
Quick Tips
- Banks – Open Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm. Some banks are closed for lunch.
- Emergencies – For police, dial a local phone number; for ambulance call a hospital.
- Internet Access – Wifi is standard in most hotels and free in many coffee shops.
- Mail – Buy stamps at the Post Office. Convenient post offices are located all cities. Most are open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
- Safety – Pickpocketing can be a common problem. It is suggested for men to keep wallets in their front pocket. Purse snatching also occurs at times.
Visitor Information
This site contains information with a very personal and friendly structure. It also has great links to other related sites online.
Information, internet access, maps, and train passes are available at local Tourist Information terminals. These are located at various sites around the city. Expect a wait if you arrive late in the afternoon or during lunch time. Local travel agencies are also helpful for quick information and finding hotels. There is no service charge for these services. Hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, and Saturday 10am to 2pm.
Transportation
Getting in from the airport and other arrival locations. Travel planning is about more than just knowing where you’re going. Prepares to navigate, take control and be ready for anything. This section helps you steer clear of disaster and stay open enjoy the unexpected.
- Plane – Flights arrive at the main airport near city center. If flying from European cities, you might land at a connecting airport. There is a tourist information office at the Terminal E, international arrivals, open 8am to 6pm.
- Train – A train station is on the lower level of the airport. To get into the city, follow the marked signs.
- Taxi – From the airport there is a flat-rate for the 1-hour trip, depending on traffic. Hotels charge up to $80 for shuttle service.
- Train & Bus – Trains and buses arrive a city center. This is the transportation hub for the city and is surrounded hotels.
A perfect place for exploring on foot, with local shops around every corner. You will eventually walk somewhere, it’s just going to happen. If you don’t like crowds, uneven cobblestones, heavy traffic or narrow sidewalks, take a taxi or rent a scooter.
Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered: Mumbai- Pench- Kanha- Bandhavgarh-Khajuraho- Orcha -Agra -Sawai Madhopur- Delhi.
Day 01: Arrive – Mumbai
On arrival, you’ll be met & transferred to your Hotel. Morning explore the sights of India’s commercial capital which is hugely spread out and is replete with Victorian Architecture.
Day 02: Mumbai – Nagpur – Pench
Morning flight to Nagpur and then drive to Pench National Park. On arrival stay for 2 nights at Hotel . Afternoon game drive in this wildlife park.
Day 03: Pench
Early morning and afternoon game drives in this very unspoiled area of wilderness.
Day 04: Pench- Kanha
Morning drive to Kanha and stay for 2 nights. Afternoon game viewing at the wildlife park. Kanha National Park was the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’.
Day 05: Kanha
Early morning and afternoon game drives in the hugely varied terrain of the park which is home to many different animal species and superb flora and fauna.
Day 06: Kanha – Bandhavgarh
Morning game viewing at the Kanha National Park. Afternoon drive to Bandhavgarh and stay at Park for 3 nights.
Day 07: Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon game drives deep in the heart of the park, which boasts varied habitats of a wide variety of species.
Day 08: Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon game drives are available or spend the day exploring Bandhavgarh Fort and surrounding monuments, or visit local villages and learn about village life in the forest areas.
Day 09 : Bandhavgarh – Khajuraho
Morning drive to Khajuraho and stay for 1 night at Hotel.
Day 10 : Khajuraho – Jhansi – Agra
Morning tour to exotic temple groups scattered around the area. Afternoon drive to Jhansi railway station to take the train to Agra. On arrival stay for 2 nights in Agra.
Day 11: Agra
Morning visit to the Taj Mahal which is strikingly beautiful in the early morning. Continue with a full day exploring Agra, seeing the Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah.
Day 12: Agra – Bharatpur – Fatehpur Sikri – Sawai Madhopur – Ranthambore
Morning drive to Bharatpur railway station en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Train to Sawai Madhopur and drive Ranthambore for 2 nights at National Park.
Day 13: Ranthambore
Morning and evening game drives by canters in the game park, hoping to catch sight of various elusive and rare species.
Day 14: Ranthambore Sawai Madhopur – Delhi
Morning train from Sawai Madhopur to Delhi. Stay at Hotel till departure.
Day 15: Depart Delhi
Early morning departure for onward destination.
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