12 Days/11 Nights
Daily / This Itinerary is 100% Customizable.
Price for Foreign National
Standard: USD 2115.00
Luxury: USD 2550.00
*Price based on 2 Adults travellig together/Sharing a Room
Along with the excitement of tigers of Central India Bandhavgarh and Kanha we combine the magic of Goa beaches. Bandhavgarh has one of the highest densities of Bengal tigers known in the world. Kanha National Park is the biggest park in Madhya Pradesh, India and has significant population of Royal Bengal Tiger, leopards, the sloth bear, Barasingha and Indian wild dog. The lush sal and bamboo forests, grassy meadows and ravines of Kanha provided inspiration to Rudyard Kipling for his famous novel "Jungle Book. No place in the world could be better than Goa’s spectacular beaches to be lazy. With palm-tree groves on one side of the white sands and gently lapping waves on the other, the best of the beaches live up to your image of a tropical paradise.
Meet and greet on arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport by The Especial Vacations representatives. Thereafter receive a short briefing about your safari which gives you a clear idea on the places you are going to visit as well as the accommodation arrangements. After the briefing be driven to your city hotel for check-in.
Overnight at Hotel
Meals: None
Today after breakfast, head on for full day guided sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. First we will be visit Old Delhi, build by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shanjehan known as Shahjehanabad during Mughal rule. Here you will first visit the largest Mosque of Asia Jama Masjid and there upon enjoy rickshaw ride through the narrow bylanes of Shahjehanabad , will give you an glimpse of the bygone era, followed by visit to and Red fort build by the same emperor. Later visit the Raj Ghat, the cremation ground of Mahatma Gandhi. Than have lunch at city restaurant. After Lunch, you visit Humayun Tomb- also called precursor of Taj Mahal, followed by drive through the Luyten Delhi, where you will have glimpse of British era, with short stop at India gate, memorial built in the memory of Soldiers who died in First world war. Lastly visit Qutab Minar, the tallest and famous towers in the world, also famous for its architecture, history, design
Overnight at Jungle Lodge
Meals:Breakfast Only
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, enjoy lunch at the resort. You will then set out for afternoon jeep safari to seek the treasures of this Tigers territory.
Overnight at Jungle Lodge
Meals:Breakfast & Dinner
You have two full days to explore Bandhavgarh National park. Your day starts with morning wake up call, followed by tea, before you head on for the morning game drive. 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 of days ensures tiger sightings and if you are lucky may catch a glimpse of them playing, hunting, sleeping and drinking. return late morning, and enjoy hot breakfast. Relax or enjoy the natural beauty round. later in the afternoon after lunch head on for the day's second game drive.
Overnight at Jungle Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
You have full day to explore Bandhavgarh National park. 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 Jungle Lodge
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 Jungle Lodge
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 Jungle Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early morning, you will be driven to Jabalpur airport for your flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival connect to your flight to Goa, Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Goa.
Goa is a state which is gifted with incredible natural beauty; from her beaches and gently rolling hill to her vegetation and animal life. To protect some of this natural beauty from rush of modern development; Goa has set aside four wild-life sanctuaries nested in the wooded areas of in-land Goa. The rich varied and vibrant avenues are available to nature lovers, bird-watchers and wildlife. Together wildlife covers an area of 755 square km, or around 60 per cent of forest area and 20 per cent of the geographical area of the state.
Overnight at Hotel
Meals:Breakfast Only
Goa has long provided a haven for those in search of the sun, sand and sea. Boasting 105km of stunning coastline and an endless list of idyllic beach settings, attract many tourists. Tourists flock to Goa for their beach holidays. The laid-back and picturesque state is all about relaxation, and in fact, the only stress you’re likely to encounter is in choosing which beach to visit during your holiday in Goa.
Overnight at Beach Hotel
Meals:Breakfast only
Today after leisurely breakfast you will be transferred to Goa International Airport in time to board your flight back home. Depart India with exciting and sweet memories of your wildlife trip to India.
Meals:Breakfast Only
End of Safari
Destination | Standard | Luxury | High-End |
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New Delhi | The Hans | The Maidens Le Meridien |
Taj Palace Taj Mahal The Oberoi |
Bandhavgarh | Aranyak Resort Infinity Resort |
Kings Lodge Bandhav Vilas Tree House Hideaway |
Mahua Kothi - Taj Safaris Samode Safari Lodge |
Kanha | Tuli Tiger Resort Infinity Resort |
Bagh Villas Kanha Earth Lodge Flame of the Forest Singinawa Jungle Lodge |
Taj Safaris (Banjaar Tola) |
Goa | Estrela Do Mar Beach Resort Double Tree Hilton Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort |
Taj Fort Aguada Taj Holiday Village Taj Exotica |
Taj Fort Aguada Taj Holiday Village Taj Exotica |
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The main monsoon comes from the southwest, but the southeastern coast is affected by the short and surprisingly wet northeastern monsoon, which brings rain from mid-October to the end of December. The main monsoon ends around October, and India's northern cities become crisp at night in December. In the far south, where it never gets cool, the temperatures are comfortably warm rather than hot.