Wildlife Safari - India - The Adventure Company Worldwide Adventures 2012/3

India 16 days Trip Code: IW llll lll lll lll l l l l l lll lllll lll lll lll lllll Adventure Level A Cultural Discovery Nature & Wildlife lllllllll ll lll llll Delhi City tour of Old & New Delhi Agra Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Jhansi ll ll TIBET N E PA L ll llllll M A D H YA P R A D E S H lll Ranthambore NP Game drives lll llll Explore three outstanding national parks � See the world's greatest display of love at the Taj Mahal � Feel the thrill of spotting your first wild tiger Jabalpur Kanha NP Game drives This is a superb opportunity to explore the best wildlife reserves in India and enjoy some of the must-see highlights of northern India such as Old Delhi, the Taj Mahal and Khajuraho's erotic temples. While it is impossible to guarantee a sighting of the mighty Bengal tiger, you'll be able to devote time to wildlife viewing in parks famous for their tiger populations, so the chances are high. Dates & Prices Guide Visit our website or call a Travel Consultant for the latest dates & prices. Alternatively scan your smart phone over the barcode. Itinerary time. Essentials culminates with a three-night stay at the vast wildlife haven of Kanha National Park. The area was made famous by Kipling's `Jungle Book' and is home to much wildlife - tigers, leopards, gaur, nilgais and hyenas have all been recorded as well as numerous species of bird. Day 14 Delhi You have one final morning game drive before you drive to Jabalpur; overnight train to Delhi. Day 15 Delhi Take in the sights of both New and Old Delhi followed by a final free afternoon. Day 16 Fly home. 2012 Fri 20 Jan - Sat 4 Feb Fri 10 Feb - Sat 25 Feb Fri 23 Mar - Sat 7 Apr Fri 30 Mar - Sat 14 Apr Fri 19 Oct - Sat 3 Nov Fri 2 Nov - Sat 17 Nov Fri 16 Nov - Sat 1 Dec Fri 14 Dec - Sat 29 Dec Day 1/2 Overnight flight to Delhi; free Day 3/4 Ranthambore NP Take the Day 11-13 Kanha The adventure train to Ranthambore National Park where you'll enjoy game drives and village walks. Day 5/6 Agra You'll continue to the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri and then explore the incomparable Taj Mahal as well as Agra Fort. Day 7 Khajuraho At Khajuraho you'll discover its famous erotic temples. Day 8-10 Bandhavgarh Two full days at Bandhavgarh Reserve exploring this former hunting ground of the maharajas of Rewa. It is primarily the tiger you are hoping to find and Bandhavgarh has a remarkable success rate for sightings. An easy trip with no real physical difficulty although it can be hot in late spring / early autumn. There are several long drives. Morning starts are early, you are often up before the sun and there are several long game drives. Activities 4WD safaris, city tour, exploring palaces and temples Transport Charter vehicle, train, rickshaw, 4WD, canter Accommodation Hotels (13nts), overnight train (1nt) Meals included 14 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 8 dinners 2013 Fri 18 Jan - Sat 2 Feb Fri 8 Feb - Sat 23 Feb Fri 22 Mar - Sat 6 Apr Fri 29 Mar - Sat 13 Apr Fri 18 Oct - Sat 2 Nov Fri 1 Nov - Sat 16 Nov Fri 15 Nov - Sat 30 Nov Fri 13 Dec - Sat 28 Dec All elements in the itinerary are included, unless otherwise stated. Prices are per person and subject to change (see Booking Conditions p194). Single room option from �250. For insurance details see p193. Flights Direct flights with Jet Airways from London. Flight schedules and preferred airlines can change. Insider's view I'll never forget sighting my first wild tiger as she stepped out the bushes, just metres in front of us! Massive grins spread across the faces of everyone in the vehicle. This single moment made the whole trip. With so many game drives, there are plenty of chances to spot wildlife, and I certainly wasn't disappointed! Helen Tweed - Product Assistant 122 Delhi Average Daily Max Temp �C 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Average Daily Hours of Sunshine Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 7 8 8 9 9 7 5 6 7 9 8 7 For more information call 0845 004 5023 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/IW ll Bharatpur ll ll ll Wildlife Safari ll ll lll l l ll U T TA R P R A D E S H ll ll ll l Kharjuraho Erotic temples INDIA Bandhavgarh NP Game drives lllll With flights Without flights �1,829 �1,879 �1,839 �1,829 �1,849 �1,849 �1,849 �2,169 �1,899 �1,899 �1,899 �1,899 �1,919 �1,919 �1,919 �2,239 �1,329 �1,329 �1,329 �1,329 �1,329 �1,329 �1,329 �1,389 �1,399 �1,399 �1,399 �1,399 �1,399 �1,399 �1,399 �1,399

India contd… Wildlife Safari