Wildlife Tour with Taj and Medieval Temples

Day 01 – Delhi / Agra – By Train
Early morning  transfer to New Delhi Railway Station to board Shatabdi Express train for Agra at 6 AM.  Meeting on arrival at Agra Railway Station at 8 AM and commence full day tour of Ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri and Agra city including world famous Taj Mahal.

Fatehpur Sikri, "the Ghost City” which lies west of Agra. The history of the city began when Akbar, desperate because he had no heir, decided to visit a Muslim holy man, Salem Chisti, who lived in a small village. Chisti blessed Akbar and, in turn, the emperor was blessed with a son, whom he named Salem in honor of the holy man. Salem later took throne over as Jahangir. The grateful Akbar decided to move his capital to the village where he died in 1569. Fatehpur sikri lies on rocky ridge about two miles long and one mile widest this ridge was no problem to the mogul emperor, who simply sliced off the top to find room for his city. At the foot of the ridge, he waved his hand once and created an artificial lake measuring 20 miles around. The lake formed one side of the city. On arrival visit sicker and its interesting places in it. From here return to Agra 42 kms to visit Agra city where you will visit The Monument of Love – Taj Mahal. Arjuman Banu the niece of Nur Jahan, at the age of 21 married Shan Jahan and took on the name that has passed through time: Mumtaz Mahal, the exalted of the palace. When she died, Shah Jahan was grief stricken and vowed to build her a memorial surpassing anything the world had ever seen in beauty and in the wild extravagance. He brought in skilled craftsmen from Persia, turkey, France and Italy. He put a huge army of 20,000 laborers to work, building a whole new village ( Taj Ganj, which still stands) to house them. Taj Mahal - this huge mass of white marble resting on red sandstone is a jewel, fashioned over 17 years. The work ended on the exact anniversary of Mumtaz Mahal's death. Glimpsed from the enormous main gateway inscribed with verses of the Koran (the entire Koran is said to be reproduced on its walls), the Taj Mahal reveals with the suddenness of a jewel box opening before your eyes.

Later visit Red Fort of Agra. Red Fort built by three generations of  Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of design and construction.  It housed both the residential Palaces of the Royal family, and the military quarters. 

Overnight at hotel in Agra.

Day  02 – Agra to Jhansi by Train / Jhansi to Orchha to Khajuraho 
Morning in time self transfer to Agra Railway station on your own and board superfast Shatabdi Express train to reach Jhansi.  Train departs from Agra at 0812 hrs.  You will be met on arrival at Jhansi Railway Station at 1038 hrs by representative from our company and  drive to Khajuraho enroute visiting medieval temple town of Orchha.  Orchha which has hardly been touched by the hands of Time. Orchha is famous for its palaces and temples built in the 17th and 18th century. The four main and important temples worth a visit are The Chaturbhuj, Janaki, Laxmi and The Raja Ram temples

Check in at the hotel on arrival at Khajuraho. After check in time free for you to explore Khajuraho on your own. Overnight stay at the hotel in Khajuraho.

Day 03 – Khajuraho to Bandavgarh National Park - Car Travel
Morning after breakfast at the hotel proceed for half day guided tour of Khajuraho visiting the Kandariya Mahadeo temple, the largest and most typical Khajuraho temple, it soars 31 mts. high.Chaunsat Yogini, the only granite temple and the earliest surviving shrine of the group (900 A.D.). Chitragupta temple is dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. Vishwanath temple, a three headed image of Brahma is enshrined in this temple, and various other temples

Later in the afternoon met you morning proceed to Bandavgarh National park and check in at Jungle lodge on arrival for overnight stay.  Dinner and overnight at the Jungle Lodge.

Bandavgarh is set among the Vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh with an area of 168sq miles (437sq km) it contains a wide variety of habitats and a high density of game, including a large number of Tigers. This is also the White tiger country. Prior to becoming a National Park, the forests around Bandavgarh had long been maintained as a Shikargah, or game preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa. The Maharaja and his guests carried out hunting - otherwise the Wildlife was well protected. It was considered a good omen for Maharaja of Rewa to shoot 109 tigers. His Highness Maharaja Venkat Raman Singh shot 111 Tigers by 1914.

Day 04 – Bandavgarh
Morning and afternoon jungle drive by jeep in the National park.  Meals and overnight at the Jungle lodge.

Day 05 – Depart for Kanha National park by car
Early morning pay your last visit to the National Park.  Late in the morning after breakfast at the Lodge proceed to Kanha National Park.  Check in at Jungle resort / Lodge on arrival.  Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge / resort.

Kanha National Park is the place that has been described by RUDYARD KIPLING in his great book "The Jungle Book". Located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha National Park is a tiger reserve that extends over an area of over 940 square km. A horseshoe shaped valley bounded by the spurs of the Mekal presents an interesting topography. Steep rocky escarpments along the edges offer breathtaking views of the valley.

Patient watching should reward you, with a sight of Indian Fox, Sloth bear, Striped hyena, Jungle cut, Leopard, Mouse Deer, Chausingha or four horned antelope, Nilgai, Ratel and Porcupine Kanha has some 200 species of birds. Water birds can be seen near the park's many rivulets and at Sarvantal, a pool that is frequented by water birds and the area in front of the museum.

Day 06 – Kanha
Early morning leave to the jungle by jeep to view wild life.  Return to the lodge for late breakfast.  Lunch at the resort.  Afternoon proceed to the jungle again for game viewing. Meals and overnight at lodge / resort.

Day 07 – Kanha to Jabalpur by car & Jabalpur to Delhi by overngiht train
Early morning pay another visit to the part and.  After breakfast leisurely drive to Jabalpur Railway Station to board overnight train Mahakaushal Express for Agra at 1640 hrs.  Overnight on board the train.

Day 08 – Arrival Delhi
Arrival Delhi Railway Station and transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination OR opt to take side trip to Rajasthan or Himachal Pradesh.