Central India Classic And Tiger Tour

Duration - 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Jhansi - Bhopal - Panchmarhi - Jabalpur - Kanha - Mumbai

Day 01: Arrival Delhi
Our representatives will receive you on arrival at the Delhi airport and lead you to your hotel.

Delhi is a metropolitan city in northern India and also the national capital of India. The city is flanked by the Aravalli Hills on the south-west and River Yamuna to the east. Also the political seat and media capital of the nation, Delhi is the perfect introduction to a land of unity in diversity.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
Sightseeing of Old and New Delhi follows breakfast.

Old Delhi would entail visiting the Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.

New Delhi offers picturesque landmarks like Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, the Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar. A drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence, and through the Diplomatic Enclave is also a great way to experience the sights and sounds of the city.

Relax at night in the hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi – Varanasi by air
After breakfast assistance and transfer to airport to board flight to Varanasi. Assistance On arrival followed by sightseeing at Sarnath en route to the hotel.

Sarnath, a deer park, is an important venue for Buddhists as this is where Budhha first preached Dharma after attaining enlightenment.

Check in at the hotel on arrival and relax before evening visit to view the Aarti Ceremony.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 : Varanasi
Early Morning Boat ride on River Ganges. Break for breakfast, followed by sightseeing of Varanasi.

Varanasi is considered a sacred and holy city of the Hindus. Located on the banks of the holy River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi is known as the 'city of temples and learning'. Relevant places here are Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Kashi Mutt and more.

Spend the afternoon at leisure in the hotel or shop for Varanasi silks, brocade and souvenirs. Unwind at the hotel during night.

Day 05 : Varanasi – Khajuraho by surface (380 kms)
After breakfast assistance and transfer to airport to board flight to Varanasi. On arrival assistance and transfer to Hotel. later sightseeing of Khajuarho.

Khajuraho is one of the most visited tourist destinations of India. Its name is derived from Khajur, meaning Date Palm. Khajuraho has the largest set of Hindu temples which are well known for their erotic sculpture.

Sleep like a log at the hotel.

Day 06 : Khajuraho – Orchha by surface (180 kms)
After breakfast drive to Orchha. On arrival check in at Hotel. Later sightseeing of Orchha.

Orchha is also known as Urchha and is a city in Madhya Pradesh. Orchha is located on the banks of River Betwa in the Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh. Among the popular tourist attractions in Orchha are Raja Mahal, Laxminarayana Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Jahangir Mahal and Phool Bagh Garden.

Enjoy a good night's sleep at your abode in the hotel.

Day 07 : Orchha - Jhansi - Bhopal by surface (20 kms) Jhansi / Bhopal by Train
After breakfast assistance and transfer to Jhansi railway station to board train to Bhopal. On arrival, assistance and transfer to hotel. City tour of Bhopal follows check in.

During the city tour, visit tourist hot spots such as Bharat Bhawan, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (A Post Colonial Museum), Laxmi Narayan Temple, Taj-ul-Masjid, and the like.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 08 : Bhopal
Day excursion of Sanchi Stupas & Museum.

Sanchi is a tiny village in Madhya Pradesh and is known for several Buddhist monuments. Amateur archaeologists and treasure hunters damaged much of the structures till 1881. The structures were restored under the able supervision of Sir John Marshall between 1912 and 1919.

Catch a good night's sleep in your hotel.

Day 09 : Bhopal - Bhimbetka - Bhojpur – Pachmarhi (200 kms)
After breakfast sightseeing of Bhojpur and Bhimbetka en route to Pachmarhi by road.

Bhojpur is home to two ambitious yet incomplete temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and Mahavir. Bhimbetka on the other hand houses rock shelters of earliest inhabitants in India and impressive cave art.

Overnight stay at Pachmarhi.

Day 10 : Panchmarhi
Full day sightseeing of Panchmarhi.

Pachmarhi is a popular hill station in Madhya Pradesh and is also known as " Satpura ki Rani" (Queen of Satpura),. Situated at a height of 3500 ft, Panchmarhi is the crowning glory of the Satpura range of mountains.

Overnight stay.

Day 11 : Panchmarhi – Jabalpur by surface (244 kms)
After breakfast Depart for Jabalpur. Sightseeing / boat at Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat.

Bhedaghat is a magnificent waterfall in Jabalpur and is also known as Dhuandhar (Smoky) as the water droplets rise in a concentrated mass and create the illusion of hazy vapours. Jabalpur is also famous for Balancing Rocks of Jabalpur, which are volcanic rock formations.

Relax by night at the hotel.

Day 12 : Jabalpur – Kanha by surface (170 kms)
After breakfast drive to Kanha. On arrival check in at Hotel. After noon visit Kanha National Park.

Kanha National Park has been in the news for Project Tiger, a wildlife conservation project initiated by the nation in 1972 to safeguard the Royal Bengal Tigers.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 13 : Kanha
Morning and afternoon visit to the Kanha National Park.

Kanha National Park, a part of Project Tiger, is divided into two sanctuaries, Hallon and Banjar. Kanha National Park was created in June 1955 and inhabits close to 22 species of mammals and 300 species of birds. One can catch a glimpse of Tigers, Leopards, Indian Wild Dog, Sloth Bear and the like.

Enjoy a sound sleep at the hotel at night.

Day 14 : Kanha - Nagpur by surface (260 kms) Nagpur / Mumbai by Air
After breakfast drive to Nagpur to board flight to Mumbai. On arrival transfer to the hotel.

Nagpur is one of the biggest cities on Maharashtra and is primarily famous for its produce of high quality oranges.

Enjoy the last night of the trip in the comfort of your hotel room.

Day 15 : Mumbai
After Breakfast excursion of Elephanta caves and afternoon city sightseeing of Mumbai.

A teeming metropolis, Mumbai is India's financial and entertainment capital and is situated along the coast of the Arabian Sea. The tourist destinations in the city include Elephanta caves, Gateway of India, Juhu Beach and more. One can also observe influences of Victorian and Portugese architecture in the city.

Late evening assistance and transfer to International airport to board a flight to home country.

Central India Classic and Tiger Tour ends.