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tiger trail
A wonderful introduction to Northern India combining history, culture, temples, the Taj Mahal, wildlife and magnificent scenery. Accompanied by a local naturalist from beginning to end, this fascinating tour includes a number of game drives on the trail of the elusive tiger, plus the chance to spot other flora and fauna in another of India's most revered national parks.
G CORBETT DELHI G JAIPUR G BHARATPUR G G AGRA NEPAL G KATHMANDU CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK GANGES
RANTHAMBORE G INDIA TIGER TRAIL CORBETT KANHA EXTENSION G KANHA
Tiger encounter at Ranthambore
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airconditioned vehicle An airconditioned vehicle is
provided on all departures for your comfort whilst on the main tour.
tiger trail
Delhi: 1 night Jaipur: 2 nights Ranthambore: 3 nights Bharatpur: 1 night Agra: 1 night Delhi: 1 night I Day 1 Thu Fly Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow to Delhi. I Day 2 Fri Arrive late morning in Delhi and transfer to the Oberoi Maidens or similar. Rest of the day at leisure. Optional evening Dances of India Show, cookery demonstration with dinner or Red Fort Sound and Light show. I Day 3 Sat Begin the day with a fascinating morning orientation of Delhi, beginning with the narrow bustling streets, teeming colourful bazaars and the outstanding Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) of Old Delhi. Later tour Lutyen's New Delhi, stopping at the Ghandi Memorial Rajghat and passing by the monumental government buildings. Drive in the afternoon to Jaipur for two nights at the Hotel Mansingh (161 miles). B. I Day 4 Sun Drive out of Jaipur and visit the ancient imposing Amber Fort, perched high above the surrounding area. Later tour the `Pink City' of Jaipur and visit the Royal Observatory and Maharajah's Palace with a photo opportunity at the unique Palace of the Winds. Optional afternoon visit to a local charitable SOS Children's Village. B. I Day 5 Mon Drive in the morning to Ranthambore for a three nights stay at the Regency. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore Ranthambore at leisure (113 miles). B,L,D. I Day 6 Tue Covering some 240 square miles of beautiful scenery, the national park boasts one of the country's leading tiger conservation efforts and is renowned as one of the best parks in India to spot this elusive animal. You may be lucky enough to spot one during the two safaris in open top cantors into the park today, as well as leopards, crocodiles and over 300 species of birds. B,L,D. I Day 7 Wed Today has been left free for you to relax or arrange optional drives in the park. B,L,D.
I Day 8 Thu After breakfast enjoy a drive to Bharatpur, home of the Keoladeo National Park, considered to be India's finest wetland bird sanctuary. Arrive and check in at the Laxmi Villas Palace for one night (138 miles). B. I Day 9 Fri Visit the National Park on a cycle rickshaw and spend time spotting the amazing birdlife. Later make the short drive to the fabled Agra for a one night stay at the Hotel Mansingh. En route, tour the deserted Moghul city of Fatehpur Sikri. Built by the Emperor Akbar in 1569 as his new capital but later abandoned (34 miles). B. I Day 10 Sat A highlight of your tour will be this morning's visit to the Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz. Later explore the fascinating Agra Fort. In the afternoon drive back to Delhi for one night at the Oberoi Maidens or similar. In the evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant (130 miles). B,D. I Day 11 Sun After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight with Virgin Atlantic to Heathrow arriving later the same day. B. NB Ranthambore is closed from Jul 01-Sep 30.
escorted The Tiger Trail Tour is escorted by a local
experienced naturalist Tour Manager throughout the main itinerary. With the exception of any included sightseeing, extensions are not escorted but assistance is provided in each destination by local representatives and guides.
jeeps in ranthambore Game drives in Ranthambore are in open top cantors. Shared jeeps of up to four adults can be arranged at a supplement of £10 per person per drive up to two months in advance, subject to availability. extensions The Tiger Trail Tour Can also be combined
with the following extensions, please contact us for full details. Nepal (5 nights), Ganges and Khajuraho (5 nights), Shimla (4 nights), Amristar (3 nights), Rishikesh and Ananda (4 nights), Goa (7 nights or more) or Kerala (3 nights or more). Corbett Extension A four night extension to Corbett National Park is also available. One of India's finest wildlife sanctuaries, the extension includes: air transfer Delhi to Corbett, two jeep safaris, optional elephant ride and walk with experienced naturalist, 3 nights accommodation at the Corbett Hideaway, return air transfer to Delhi and overnight at the Crowne Plaza, airport transfer on last day for return flight to Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic. Please call for more details.
kanha extension
I Day 1 Thu to Day 10 Sat As per main itinerary. I Day 11 Sun Transfer for your flight with Air Sahara to Nagpur, and drive to Kanha for three nights at the Tuli Tiger Resort (5 hours). B,D. I Day 12 Mon to Day 13 Tue Kanha is a renowned Project Tiger Reserve and highly regarded for the frequency of spottings. Enjoy two jeep jungle safaris per day in the setting for Rudyard Kipling's famous Jungle Book, rich also in many other varieties of fauna. B,L,D. I Day 14 Wed Morning at leisure with an optional visit to the local tribal villages available before returning to Nagpur for your Indian Airlines flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival transfer to the Mirador for one night. B. I Day 15 Morning at leisure before your early afternoon flight with Virgin Atlantic to Heathrow. B. NB Recommended best sightings are between November and April.
optional experiences All of our tours are designed to provide the gentle balance between touring and relaxation. Where suitable, we have also arranged a selection of optional experiences to enhance your insight into local art and culture, available locally at extra cost.
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Maharajah's Palace, Jaipur
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