Bengal Tigers and Beaches of Goa-Tiger Safari Tour

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

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

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.