Maharaja of the Jungle (High End Luxury)

After breakfast, you will be driven to Ranthambore (240km/5hrs) en route visit Fatehpur Sikri (40 km/1hrs from Agra), the exquisite city built by Akbar the Great in 1569, in red sandstone, with its forts, palaces and mosques, and abandoned 14 years after its creation due to political reasons. Diwan-i-am - a vast courtyard in which the emperor gave daily public audience, Diwan-i-khas - a large quadrangle where all the major functions of the palace took place, Pachisi court, the emperor private living quarters, Jodha Bai’s palace, Mariamï palace, Birbal palace, Hawa Mahal and Panch Mahal are some of the important buildings of this residential complex. The Friday Mosque and the exquisite tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti are in the religious grounds set aside in a separate enclosure adjacent to the secular buildings.

Upon your arrival, check in to your Jungle Resort.

Ranthambore national Park one of the world famous and most renowned national park in Northern India. It is located in the southeastern Rajasthan, which is about 180 km from Jaipur. It covers an area of 1,334 sq km along with its nearby sanctuaries like - the Mansingh Sanctuary and the Kaila Devi Sanctuary. The park is majorly famous for its tigers and is one of the best locations in India to see the majestic predators in its natural habitat. The tigers can be easily spotted even during the day time busy at their ordinary quest- hunting and taking proper care of their young ones.

Overnight at Oberoi Vanya Vilas

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today after an early breakfast, head on excursion to Amber, the former capital has a beautiful complex of palaces, halls, gardens and temples built by Raja Man Singh, Mirza Raja Jai Singh and Sawai Jai Singh over a period of about two centuries. It emerges from the placid waters of Mootha Lake and is approachable only through steep path. Enjoy short Elephant ride to reach the fort located on the hill.

After visit, continue with Jaipur city tour visit the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal. The city palace houses museum with superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and armory of Mughals and Rajputs including swords of different shapes and sizes with chased handles, some of them inlaid with enamel and embellished with Jewels and encased in magnificent Scabbards. The art gallery has excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets and rare artifacts.

Overnight at Oberoi Raj Vilas

Meals:Breakfast

Today after leisurely breakfast, you will be driven to New Delhi (265 km/5hrs)

Upon arrival in Delhi, check in to your hotel.

Rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight at The Oberoi

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This early morning, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your morning flight to Jabalpur where you will be met by our local representative and driven to Bandhavgarh National Park.

Bandhavgarh National Park is a park with a rich historical past. Prior to becoming a national park, the forests around Bandhavgarh had long been maintained as a Shikargah, or game preserve, of the Maharajas and their guests. It has the highest density of Bengal tigers known in the world, and is home to some famous named individual tigers. Charger, an animal so named because of his habit of charging at elephants and tourists (whom he nonetheless did not harm), was the first healthy male known to be living in Bandhavgarh since the 1990s. The female tigress called Sita, who once appeared on the cover of National Geographic, is considered the most photographed tiger in the world. The 105 km² of park area open to tourists was reported to have 22 tigers, a density of one tiger for every 4.77 km². (Population estimation exercise 2001). The population of tigers in the park in 2012 is about 44-49. There is a saying about the Park that goes: "In any other Park, You are lucky if you see a tiger. In Bandhavgarh, you are unlucky if you don't see (at least) one."

Later after relaxing lunch at the resort, you will set out for afternoon jeep safari to seek the treasures of this Tigers territory.

Overnight at Taj Safari (Mahua Kothi)

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today your will explore Bandhavgarh National park enjoying morning and afternoon game drives. Our local naturalists are extremely knowledgeable about park and the tiger movements since they grew up there and spent many years working as a naturalist. Having a couple days ensures tiger sightings and if you are lucky may catch a glimpse of them playing, hunting, sleeping and drinking.

Overnight at Taj Safari (Mahua Kothi)

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After the early morning jeep safari return to your lodge. After relaxing breakfast, you will be driven to Kanha National Park, nestled in the Maikal range of Satpuras in Madhya Pradesh, the heart of India that forms the central Indian highlands. The national park is is one of the finest wildlife areas in the world. Spreading across two districts of Mandala and Kalaghat, was declared a reserve forest in 1879 and revalued as a wildlife sanctuary in 1933. This Park has been the source of inspiration for Rudyard Kipling, outstanding creation- "The Jungle Book". The Kanha National Park is home for wide ranges of wild creatures; right from the mighty tigers to the most populated Barasingha and the countless species of plants, birds, reptiles and insects and has fascinated many travelers around the corners of the world.

Overnight at Taj Safari (Banjaar Tola)

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Early morning proceed for Jeep safari in search of tigers and other wildlife. Kanha is famous for its considerable tiger population. Other than tiger, leopards, wild dogs, wild cat, fox and the jackal are commonly seen at Kanha. Return to resort for breakfast.

Relax in the afternoon before heading out on your second jeep safari. Spending so much of your day in the park means you will come across a huge diversity of wildlife.

Overnight at Taj Safari (Mahua Kothi)

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Following to the early morning Jeep safari and breakfast, you will be driven to Jabalpur for your flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel.

Rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight at The Oberoi

Meals:Breakfast Only

Today you will be driven to International airport in time to board your flight back home. Depart India with exciting and sweet memories of your wildlife safari in India.

Meals:Breakfast Only

End of Safari

The Package Includes

• Domestic Airfare
• Meeting & Assistance by Especial Vacaions representative at Airports & Railway Stations.
All park entrance fees and game drives
• Meals & accommodation as specified
• All airport transfers
• Services of a professional English-speaking tour driver/guide
• Entrance fees to places of visits including Monuments and Museums if any as per the itinerary
• Drinking water during the safari
• All Game Drives in an open 4X4 Safari vehicle.
• All transfers and sightseeing in a chauffeur driven AC Luxury vehicle.
• Applicable government taxes

The Package Excludes

• International Airfare and Taxes.
• Optional activities like boat rides, cultural visits, walking safaris, etc.
• Extras at the lodges or tented camps i.e. beverages and drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
• Visa fees
• Tipping
• Personal travel insurance
• Any other item not included in itinerary

Important Notes

• Maximum of 2 Children are allowed to share room with 2 Adults.
• We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodate in similar Hotels / lodges in case of non-availability.
• Park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.
• As the group size is limited, please secure your seats by booking at the earliest
• Quoted prices are indicative only
• Flights & Trains costs included in the itinerary are based on advance purchase fares. These are subject to change and availability
• Bandhavgarh National Park is closed for afternoon safari on Wednesdays.
• The Especial Vacations reserves the right to change the hotels, lodges to similar category in case of no availability.
• The Especial Vacations reserves the right to reroute the itinerary in case of non-availability of Flight / Train tickets, or other reasons of similar nature.
• There are limited safari vehicles allowed to enter in the national parks and are most difficult to book at a short notice. Please book your tour much in advance
• The published price is not applicable during the Christmas and New Year period.
• Check-in and check-out time at all hotels is 12 noon unless otherwise specified.