Classic Encounters'
 

Signature tour of India

 

Day 1 : DELHI

 Upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi), you will be met by a India Safaris & Tours representative and transferred to the Hotel. (rooms held from 12 noon/25 September for    for  immediate occupancy). 

 Spend two nights in Delhi. Accommodation is in a standard room with ensuite facilities.

 Sept 26 (Wed) : DELHI

 This Morning you will go on a guided sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. After lunch at the Imperial Hotel, you will continue the sightseeing tour into New Delhi.

Sept 27 (Thu) : DELHI/AGRA

 After breakfast you will be assisted to your private road transfer to Agra (approximately 5 hours by surface). En-route visit the Sloth Bear Rescue Centre.

 Upon arrival in Agra, transfer to the Hotel.

 Late this afternoon visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.  

Spend one night in Agra. Accommodation is in a standard room with en-suite facilities.   

Sept 28 (Fri) : AGRA/FATEHPUR SIKRI / JAIPUR 

After breakfast you will be assisted to your private road transfer to Jaipur (approximately 6 hours by surface). En-route visit the Fatehpur Sikri. After lunch at Laxmi Vilas Palace at Bharatpur, continue your drive to Jaipur.  

Upon arrival in Jaipur, transfer to the hotel.  

NOTE: TAJ MAHAL remains closed on Friday. 

Spend two nights in Jaipur. Accommodation is in a standard room with en-suite facilities.  

Sept 29 (Sat) : JAIPUR 

Morning you will go on a guided sightseeing tour of Amber Fort.  

After lunch at the Rambagh Palace, you will continue the sightseeing tour of the city along with local markets.  

Sept 30 (Sun) : JAIPUR –  DELHI – NAGPUR – PENCH

This morning you will be assisted to your private road transfer to Delhi (approximately 6 hours by surface). En-route visit Samode Palace.  

Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to domestic airport in time to board Jet Airways flight (1835/2000).

Upon arrival at Nagpur airport, will be met by a India Safaris & Tours representative and driven to Pench Tiger Reserve (a 2 hour drive). On arrival at Pench, you will be transferred to the CCA/Taj Safaris Lodge –Baghvan.  

Spend two nights at the CCAfrica / Taj Safaris Lodge; Baghvan in Pench. Accommodation is in a Cottage with ensuite facilities. Your stay is on a full board basis including scheduled game activities. 

Oct 01 (Mon) :  PENCH  

Our explorations inside the reserve will take the form of a mixture of early morning and evening jeep drives and trips on elephant back. Elephant rides cannot be guaranteed as this depends on the successful tracking of the tiger by the mahouts. 

Oct 02 (Tue) :  PENCH – KANHA

 This morning you will be assisted to your private road transfer to Kanha (approximately 6 hours by surface).   

Upon arrival at Kanha, you will be transferred to the Singinawa.  

Spend two nights at the Singinawa in Kanha. Accommodation is in a cottage with ensuite facilities. Your stay is on a full board basis including scheduled game activities. 

Oct 03 (Wed) :  KANHA 

Our explorations inside the reserve will take the form of a mixture of early morning and evening jeep drives and trips on elephant back. Elephant rides cannot be guaranteed as this depends on the successful tracking of the tiger by the mahouts. 

Oct 04 (Thu) :  KANHA -  BANDAVGARH  

This morning you will be assisted to your private road transfer to Bandavgarh (approximately six hours). On arrival at Bandavgarh you will be transferred to the lodge.   

Spend two nights at the Tree House Hideaway in Bandavgarh. Accommodation is in a tree house with en-suite facilities. Your stay is on a full board basis including scheduled game activities. 

Oct 05 (Fri) :  BANDAVGARH

Explorations inside the reserve will take the form of a mixture of early morning and evening jeep drives and trips on elephant back. Elephant rides cannot be guaranteed as this depends on the successful tracking of the tiger by the mahouts. 

Oct 06 (Sat) :  BANDAVGARH

 After the morning game drive, we will be transferred to Annant Van.  

Our explorations inside the reserve will take the form of a mixture of early morning and evening jeep drives and trips on elephant back. Elephant rides cannot be guaranteed as this depends on the successful tracking of the tiger by the mahouts. 

Spend one night at the Annant Van in Bandavgarh. Accommodation is in a cottage with ensuite facilities. Your stay is on a full board basis including scheduled game activities.  

Oct 07 (Sun) :  BANDAVGARH – JABALPUR – DELHI   

Early morning you will be assisted to your private road transfer to Jabalpur airport (approximately five/six hours). Upon arrival at Jabalpur, transfer to airport to board Air Deccan flight to Delhi. (0925/1235). 

Upon arrival at Delhi airport, you will be met by a India Safaris & Tours representative and transferred to the Hotel. (room reserved till final check-out) 

Late night you be assisted for your scheduled airport transfer to board your international flight back home.

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