Central India- Tiger, Tribal and Temple Tour |  |
Destinations Covered: Delhi-Agra-Umaria-Bandhavgarh-Kanha-Kawardha-Kanker-Jagdalpur-Raipur-Bhubaneshwar-Puri-Bhubaneshwar-Delhi
Duration:14 nights/15 days
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Get greeted by the tour representative on arrival at the Delhi Airport on day 01 of your Central India-Tiger, Tribal and Temple Tour. Transfer to the hotel.
Capital of modern India, Delhi is a global city and a perfect place to start your India Tour. A perfect blend of rich traditional and modern cosmopolitan culture, Delhi is indeed a place to be and is any tourists delight.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi:
Day 02 of the tour begins with a sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi.
Start with the sightseeing tour of Old Delhi and visit places like Raj Ghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort.
Tour of New Delhi would include places like Raj Ghat-memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, Humayun’s Tomb, and Qutub Minar etc.
In the afternoon drive to Agra. On reaching check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03 – Agra/ Overnight train to Umaria
Day 03 of the Central India-Tiger, Tribal and Temple tour begins with a sightseeing tour of Agra.
Located on the banks of Yamuna river, Agra is a beautiful city in UP famous for its majestic monuments like Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
Visit the majestic Taj Mahal and Agra fort. Board overnight train for Umaria.
Day 04 - Umaria / Bandhavgarh
Arrive at Umaria at 0616 hrs. On reaching drive to one of the most popular tiger reserves of India to Bandhavgarh.
Known for the Royal Bengal Tigers, Bandhavgarh National Park is spread in the Vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh and was once the hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa.
In the afternoon go on a Jeep safari in the Jungle. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 05 – Bandhavgarh/Kanha (240 km/ 6-7 hrs.)
Day 05 of the tour begins with an early morning visit to the Jungles. Witness the exotic animals and bird species and later drive to Kanha. Overnight stay in the hotel
Day 06 - KANHA
Undertake an elephant joy ride in Kanha on day 06. Later in the afternoon enjoy a Jeep safari through the wild terrain of Kanha.
Came into being in 1955, Kanha National Park forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve created in 1974 under Project Tiger. Preservation of rare hardground Swamp Deer (Bara Singha) is the landmark achievement of Kanha National Park.
Day 07 – Kanha/ Kawardha
Drive to Kawardha in the forenoon of day 07 of the Central India- Tiger, Tribal and Temple Tour. Check into the hotel. Witness the tribal life of the Bastars. Later trip to the surrounding tribal villages.
Overnight stay in the hotel Kawardha Palace.
Day 08 - KAWARDHA / KANKER (251 km / approx 7 hrs.)
Drive to Kanker on day 08. Drive via the tribal countryside and marvel at the untouched tribal landscape. Reach Kanker and check in at the hotel.
Overnight stay in hotel in Kanker.
Day 09: Kanker – Jagdalpur:
Day 09 of the Central India- Tiger, Tribal and Temple tour begins with a drive to Jagdalpur. Visit the colorful weekly market at North Batsar and get an opportunity to meet the local people. Discover some of Bastar’s finest handicrafts at Kondagaon, and meet the people who make them.
Enjoy your lunch in the deep green Sal forests. Also enjoy dance by youthful members of Bastar’s unique ‘ghotul’ dormitory system. Overnight stay at the local hotel.
Day 10: Jagdalpur:
On day 10 go on a sightseeing tour of Jagdalpur.
Jagdalpur is Bastar’s main town and former capital. Anthropological Museum and the Chitrakote waterfall, Bastar’s very own ‘Nigara’ on the Indravati River are two important palces to see in Jagdalpur. Witness some of the local Bison-Horn Maria tribe, renowned for their spectacular ceremonial dancing. On way back to the hotel, enjoy the performance of the tribal people.
Day 11: Jagdalpur – Raipur:
After taking breakfast drive to Raipur on day 11. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12: Raipur – Bhubaneswar:
Take breakfast and transfer to the airport to board flight to Bhubaneswar on day 12 of the Tiger, Tribal and Temple Tour. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Later go on a sightseeing tour of Bhubaneshwar.
Located on the eastern coast of India, Bhubaneshwar is the capital of Orissa and a major tourist destination. Known as the temple city, Bhubaneshwar is famous not only for its temples but also beaches and visited by large number of pilgrims and leisure tourists.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13: Bhubaneswar – Puri
Take breakfast and drive to Puri. Enroute visit Konark Temple and on arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 14: Puri:
Day 14 free for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Abode of Lord Jagannath, Puri is one of the four major pilgrim centers of India. Besides, the place is also famous for its beaches and seaside resorts.
Day 15: Puri / Bhubaneswar / Delhi:
Take breakfast and drive to Bhubaneshwar airport to board flight to Delhi. On arrival transfer to the city restaurant for Dinner. Later transfer to the international airport to board flight for the onward destination.
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