DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI

Arrive New Delhi  International Airport, Where you will be met by Oceantics Holidays representative,  and escorted to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Delhi

DAY 2: DISCOVER DELHI

After breakfast, the tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing of Old and New Delhi.

This tour includes the following places:

Jama Masjid: Jama Masjid is one of the country’s major mosques where hundreds and thousands of Muslims offer their prayers even today. Jama Masjid was constructed by Shah Jahan as an architectural extravaganza in 1658. The wonders of construction in Jama Masjid are seen in the long stretches of stairs and the hefty courtyard.

Chandni Chowk (Silver Street): Chandni Chowk is well-known for its flamboyant streets with the famous shopping spots of Old Delhi. It also has the country’s best known extensive market for textiles, electronic goods, and watches. Entire Chandni Chowk was designed by Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan’s beloved daughter and was then populated by the well-to-do families of that time. The famous Paranthawale Gali, known for its mouthwatering paranthas is also positioned in Chandni Chowk. The famous gold market, Dariba Kalan is also situated here.

Raj Ghat: An elementary square platform of black marble on the banks of Yamuna River, symbolizes the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination in 1948. A dedicatory ritual takes place each Friday, in his memory.

India Gate: India Gate is free-standing, 42 metre high arch. It was built in 1931 and was formerly called the All India War Memorial in the memory of the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in World War I. The names of the warriors are engraved all along the walls of the arch. The eternal flame was lit here to honor the Amar Jawan (Immortal Soldier), in 1971.

Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House): Rashtrapati Bhavan is the authorized residence of the President of the country. It was designed by Lutyens and was the official residence of the Viceroy when the British ruled India.

Qutub Minar: This outstanding building in the Southern part of the capital was built by the Muslim King; Qutab–ud–din Aibak in 1199 A.D. The Minar (tower) is 72.5 meters tall and its base is a mosque.

Gurudwara Banga Sahib a Sikh temple still in active worship.

Overnight stay in Delhi.

DAY 3: FLY DELHI -  NAGPUR  & DRIVE NAGPUR – PENCH (80 KM / 1.5 HRS)

After breakfast, check out from hotel and you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight for Nagpur. Arrive Nagpur, and transfer to Pench, for the start of your Tiger Safari in India. Pench is one of the newest project Tiger Reserves, and is a habitat for sloth bears, leopards,deer and hundreds of species of birds as well. Afternoon, Game ride into the Pench National Park.

Overnight stay in Pench.

DAY 4: IN PENCH  

Morning and afternoon game rides into the Pench National Park. Safaris in Pench are conducted using open top jeeps, and English speaking Naturalists are at hand to enhance the experience.

Overnight stay in Pench.

DAY 5: DRIVE PENCH - KANHA (180 KMS / 4 HRS)

An early breakfast, followed by a drive to the Kanha National Park, for the next leg of your Tiger safari tour. On arrival, check in to your lodge. The Kanha National Park is said to be an environmental success, with a large and growing population of small and big mammals, including the largest tiger population in India and the proliferation of swamp deer. Afternoon game ride into the Kanha National park.

Overnight stay in Kanha.

DAY 6: IN KANHA

Morning and afternoon game rides into the Kanha National Park. Safaris in Kanha are conducted using open top jeeps, and English speaking Naturalists are at hand to enhance the experience.

 Overnight stay in Kanha.

DAY 7: DRIVE KANHA – BANDHAVGARH (250 KMS / 6 HRS)

An early breakfast, followed by a drive to the Bandhavgarh National Park, for the next leg of your Tiger safari tour. On arrival, check in to your lodge. Bandhavgarh offers excellent Tiger sighting opportunities, being a small National park, with a high density of tigers. A unique feature of Bandhavgarh, are the white tigers, that are only found here. Afternoon game ride into the Bandhavgarh National park.

Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.

DAY 8: IN BANDHAVGARH

Morning and afternoon game rides into the Bandhavgarh National Park. Safaris in Bandhavgarh are conducted using open top jeeps, and English speaking Naturalists are at hand to enhance the experience. Overnight in Bandhavgarh.

Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.

DAY 9: DRIVE BANDHAVGARH- UMARIA (30 KMS / 45 MINUTES) & OVERNIGHT TRAIN TO AGRA

A final game safari into the Bandhavgarh National park this morning, after which the day is at leisure, until an early evening transfer to the Umaria rail station, for an overnight train trip to Agra. Overnight onboard train.

DAY 10: ARRIVE AGRA

You will be met on arrival at Agra rail station by our Representative, who will transfer you to your hotel and assist you with check in formalities etc. Afternoon sightseeing in Agra, where you will be awestruck by the sight of India’s beloved treasure, the Taj Mahal. Constructed in 1631, it was Emperor Shah Jahan’s dedication to his wife Mumtaj Mahal, and is now one of the world’s most photographed monuments. Also visit the Red Fort in Agra.

Overnight stay in Agra.

DAY 11: DRIVE AGRA – DELHI (220 KMS / 04 HRS) - DEPARTURE

After breakfast at the hotel you will be checked out, drive to Delhi and transferred to the airport to catch your flight.