| Delhi • Jim Corbett Park • Jaipur • Ranthambhore Tiger Project • Sariska National Park • Jaipur • Ghana Bird Sanctuary • Agra and Taj Mahal • Khajuraho Chandela Temples • Bandhavgarh National Park • Varanasi • Kathmandu • Chitwan National Park
The most magnificent natural heritage of India and Nepal are their wildlife. Among the exclusive rare animals are Royal Bengal tigers, Snow leopard, Asiatic lion, and several variety of exotic birds. This is an ideal tour for wildlife enthusiasts, which takes them to most popular wildlife parks in India & Nepal as well as cultural and sightseeing tours of Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Khajuraho, Varanasi and Kathmandu.
DAY 1 - Departure
Depart from Los Angeles, Chicago, New York or Newark by Air India for Delhi.
If you prefer to travel from any other city or by any other airline, we will provide arrangements according to your requirements.
DAY 2 - Delhi
Arrive Delhi late in the evening. You will be met and transferred to hotel.
DAY 3 - Delhi
Morning at leisure to relax and rest. Afternoon city tour visiting Presidential Palace, Parliament House, India Gate, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, and Jama Masjid and Chandini Chowk.
DAY 4 - Jim Corbett National Park
Depart in the morning for Jim Corbett Park, one of India’s finest wildlife preserves. It harbors incredible variety of wildlife including tigers, leopards, panthers, wild elephants, sambers, cheetahs, barking deer, Himalayan and sloth bears, crocodiles and tortoise.
DAY 5 - Jim Corbett National Park
The park lies at the foothills of the Himalayas and the terrain is ideally suited to the tiger. Avifauna in the park is rich and over 600 species have been recorded here. Activities include jungle safari by jeep and elephant, treks, boat rides and nature walks.
DAY 6 - Delhi
Today we return to Delhi in the afternoon.
DAY 7 - Sariska National Park
Transfer to Sariska Game Park. Wildlife safari.
DAY 8 - Jaipur
We will visit Amber Fort, City Palace, Observatory and Palace of Winds
DAY 9 - Ranthambhore Tiger Project
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve extends to over 220 square miles of forest with numerous valleys and flat hills in a picturesque surrounding. The tiger and leopard are the main predators found here. It is also home to cheetah, sambers, and the blue bull, found only in India. In these two days we will have several jungle excursions accompanied by resident warden to view and photograph the wildlife. Morning departure for Ranthambhore Tiger project. Wildlife safari.
DAY 10 - Ranthambhore Tiger Project
Morning departure for Ranthambhore Tiger project. Wildlife safari.
DAY 11 - Ghana Bird Sanctuary
Drive to Bharatpur and check into the Forest Lodge. On our boat ride in the lake we should be able to see painted storks, white ibis, spoonbills, egrets and herons. This is the only sanctuary out side of Siberia where the Siberian cranes migrate during the winter months.
DAY 12 - Agra and Taj Mahal
On our way to Agra we will visit Fatehpur Sikri. The most perfect mausoleum in the world, perhaps, is the Taj Mahal. We will explore its serene beauty and visit Agra Fort and the city.
DAY 13 - Khajuraho
Fly into Khajuraho. Explore the Chandela Temples in the afternoon.
DAY 14 - Bandhavgarh National Park
Transfer to Bandhavgarh National Park. Check into Lodge. Orientation by the game warden in the evening. The first white tiger was found in Bandhavgarh. The park’s population includes tiger, panther, blue bull, and sloth bear. During our stay we will have several wildlife excursions by jeep or elephant and nature walks, boat rides accompanied by resident naturalist.
DAY 15 - Bandhavgarh National Park
Wildlife Safari.
DAY 16 - Varanasi
We drive to Khajuraho airport and fly to Varanasi. Meeting and transfer to hotel.
DAY 17 - Kathmandu, Nepal
Sunrise boat ride, city tour visiting various temples and Sarnath prior to our flight to Kathmandu.
DAY 18 - Kathmandu, Nepal
Full day city tour visiting Hanuman Dhoka, Temple of Living Goddess and excursion to Bhadgaon.
DAY 19 - Tiger Tops Lodge / Machan Lodge, Nepal
Fly / drive to Tiger Tops or Gaida and transfer by elephant or jeep.
Chitwan National Park harbors one horned rhino, bear, wild boar, fresh water dolphin, leopard, crocodile and ever-elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Activities will include visits to elephant camp and crocodile reserve, jungle safari by elephant, mini treks and nature walks accompanied by resident experts and river rafting. We will spend one night at the lodge and the other in tented camps.
DAY 20 - Tiger Tops Lodge / Machan Lodge, Nepal
Wildlife safari, boat ride, bird watching.
DAY 21 - Delhi
Jungle excursion in the morning. Fly to Delhi via Kathmandu.
DAY 22 - Homebound
Depart for USA in the morning by Air India and arrive same day
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Itineraries are designed with current flight schedules and remain subject to adjustment / change.
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Early Booking Discount:
Over 180 days: $ 200.00 per person
Between 179 - 90: $ 150.00 per person
Departure Dates - 2008
| Deluxe |
First Class |
Depart |
Return |
Depart |
Return |
| Jul 10 |
Jul 31 |
Jul 24 |
Aug 14 |
| Aug 7 |
Aug 28 |
Aug 21 |
Sep 11 |
| Sep 11 |
Oct 2 |
Sep 25 |
Oct 16 |
| Oct 9 |
Oct 30 |
Oct 23 |
Nov 13 |
| Nov 6 |
Nov 27 |
Nov 20 |
Dec 11 |
Prices: Deluxe Hotels
| Wildlife Safari |
Per Person |
| Double Occupancy |
$ 5795.00 |
| Single Room Supp. |
$ 3690.00 |
| Airfare - Tour Itinerary |
$ 672.00 |
| Meal Supplement |
$ 1395.00 |
International Airfare * |
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Upgrade to luxury hotels available upon request . Call for price.
Prices : Four Star Suprior Hotels.
See list at Hotels We Use
| Wildlife Safari |
Per Person |
| Double Occupancy |
$ 4635.00 |
| Single Room Supplement |
$ 2955.00 |
| Airfare - Tour itinerary |
$ 672.00 |
| Meal Supplement |
$ 1115.00 |
International Airfare *
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International airfares:
Low season: $1044.00
Feb 1 – May 31 / Sep 14 – 20
Low Shoulder Season: $1107.00
Aug 10 – Sep 13 / Jan 14 – 31
Shoulder Season: $1202.00
Jun 1 – 13 / Nov 21 – Dec 4 /
Dec 25 – Jan 31.
Peak Season: $1581.00
Jun 13 – Aug 9 / Dec 6 – 24
Call for Business and First Class airfares
Competitive airfares are available on other airlines of your choice and from your hometown. Airport Security fee, fuel surcharges and taxes not included.
Land Prices are guaranteed at the time of booking. Airfares are guaranteed only when ticketed. International airfares are from Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Newark. Airfares from other cities are available upon request.
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