Arrive tonight in India’s bustling capital city of Delhi, where you are greeted with a
traditional Indian welcome and escorted to the hotel. (Room would be available from
1400hrs).

Embark on a guided tour of Old and New Delhi. The morning begins with the historic
Red Fort (drive by), Raj Ghat and the mile-long ChandniChowk bazaar of Old Delhi.
The afternoon is dedicated to New Delhi and the Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar,
Birla Temple, and a drive along Rajpath. (B)

Today morning you will leave for the “pink city” of Jaipur, where the old city is
surrounded by a massive wall pierced by magnificent doorways. Your tour of Jaipur
takes you to Hawa Mahal or “Palace of Winds.” Continue to City Palace,
characterized by balconies, tiny windows, cupolas, courtyards and arched entrances.
(B)

Visit the mountain fortress of Amber where you have a choice of ascending the fort,
riding royally atop elegantly draped and painted elephants or by jeep. Amber is a
superb example of Rajput architecture with its complex of palaces, temples and
ornate apartments. Later continue your to Ranthambhore, arrive and check in at the
hotel. (BD)

Ranthambhore is one of the few preserves where the nocturnal, camera-shy tigers
may be seen in daylight. You’ll take thrilling game drives in the morning and evening
in search of wildlife. (BLD)

Start off your day with a morning game drive. Later in the day depart by surface for
the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, home to over 350 species of birds. Walk
along the beautiful trails in the sanctuary lined with Babul trees. (BLD)

Rise early to see Bharatpur at its most glorious. Enjoy either a pedicab or boat ride
(water levels permitting), with the opportunity to see flocks of ducks, widgeon, heron
and spoonbill in graceful flight. After breakfast, drive to the ancient city of Fatehpur
Sikri, a masterpiece of Mughal architecture. Continue to Agra, the last capital of the
Mughal empire in India. Your afternoon in Agra will be spent exploring the city and
the 16th century Agra Fort. Your day ends with the magnificent Taj Mahal, a
monument to the memory of love. Your romantic encounter is further enhanced by
the opportunity of viewing this beautiful edifice in the warm glow of sunset. (B)

Today, board the train for Jhansi. Visit the medieval city of Orchha en route to
Khajuraho. This afternoon visits the Western group of temples. Not much has
changed to the appearance of the city since the 17th century. (B)

Leave for Bandhavgarh, after visiting the Eastern Group of Temples. Arrive and
check in at the hotel. (BD)

Enjoy morning & afternoon game viewing. (BLD)

(On Wednesday Afternoon Park remain Closed)

Enjoy morning & afternoon game viewing. (BLD)

(On Wednesday Afternoon Park remain Closed)

After a morning game drive in Bandhavgarh, travel to Kanha, the original country
Rudyard Kipling so vividly described in his Jungle Books. Kanha has some 22
species of mammals: most commonly spotted are langur, jackal, wild pig, spotted
deer, swamp deer, sambar and black buck. You may also see tiger, Indian hare, wild
dog, barking deer, Indian fox, sloth bear, striped hyena, panther, mouse deer, Indian
bison, jungle cat, four horned antelope, blue bull, ratel and Indian porcupine. Kanha
also has some 200 species of birds. Spend two days game viewing and bird
watching in Kanha, a true haven for the animal and avian population. (BLD)

(On Wednesday Afternoon Park remain Closed)

Enjoy morning & afternoon game viewing. (BLD)

(On Wednesday Afternoon Park remain Closed)

After your last game drive today, drive to Nagpur, India’s geographical centre and
Maharashtra’s Winter capital. (BLD)

Fly this morning to Mumbai (formerly Bombay). You will be provided a day room till
your onward flight back home or to continue your extensions to India. B