Duration -
09 Nights / 10 Days
Places to See - Jhansi - Orchha -
Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh - Kanha
Day 01 : Arrive
Delhi
Welcome in India . Garlanding at airport .On
arrival transfer to hotel. . Overnight at
hotel.
Day 02 : In Delhi
After breakfast city tour of old Delhi and
New delhi ..
» Red Fort - Built in Red Sand stone
this imposing fort is 3 kms in perimeter
with the height of the wall varying from 18
to 30 meters at places..
» Rashtrapati Bhawan : The
president's mansion is situated on Raisina
Hill in the center of Delhi, overlooking the
green lawns around India Gate. This elegant
building, is truly worth seeing, for its
architectural beauty and historic
significance. The beautiful Mughal Gardens
of Rashtrapati Bhawan, which are open to the
public in spring, are an added attraction.
» Parliament House : Located in
Central Delhi, this elegant building with
its wide pillared walkways and large halls,
is worth a visit, to see the corridors of
power where India's lawmakers and statesmen
decide the future of India.
» Raj Ghat : The memories of Mahatma
Gandhi.
» India Gate : Situated on Rajpath,
in the center of Delhi, this 42-meter high
arch, was designed by Edwin Lutyens, in
memory of the Indian soldiers who sacrificed
their lives during the first World War.
Their names can be seen inscribed on the
arch. The Amar Jawan Jyoti, an eternal
flame, burns in memory of the unknown
soldier, beneath the shelter of the arch,
which is surrounded by green lawns,
fountains and water bodies - an evergreen
picnic zone in the heart of central Delhi.
» Birla Mandir Laxmi Narayan Temple :
It was built by the industrialist Raja
Baldev Birla in 1938. The temple is an
important prayer centre and contains idols
of several deities. Interestingly, Mahatma
Gandhi, who inaugurated the temple, was also
a regular visitor to it.
» Bahai Temple : This aesthetically
designed monument, commonly known as the
Lotus Temple, because the white marble
structure is built to in the shape of a
lotus, set amidst, lakes and green lawns. It
is a serene house of meditation, within
which there are no idols and total silence
prevails, so all can meditate in complete
peace. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi / Jhansi (by shtabdi exp)
Transfer to Railway station to board train
for Jahnsi. Jhansi/Orchha(Drive:40kms/01hours)
.On arrival Jhansi drive to Orchha. On
arrival check-in at hotel .Afternoon Visit
Orchha , There are a number of tourist spots
in Orchha. The main attraction of Orchha is
the Orchha fort complex, located on an
island on River Betwa, having a number of
palaces to visit within it. A four-arched
bridge leads to the fort complex on the
island. The Jahangir Mahal, which was built
by Bir Singh Deo in the early part pf the
17th century to mark the visit of the Mughal
Emperor, is an important monument of this
fort. It is known for its delicate work on
one hand and balanced with strong masonry on
the other. Raj Mahal, the second palace in
this fort complex is well known for its
murals, depicting religious themes. The Rai
Parveen Mahal, dedicated to the 17th-century
poetess-musician, is the third palace within
this complex and is set amongst well-laid
gardens. There are a number of interesting
temples to visit in Orchha. The Raja Ram
Temple, which was formerly a palace, is an
important tourist spot. Overnight at hotel
Day 04 : Orchha / Khajuraho
(150kms/04hrs)
In morning drive to Khajuraho .On arrival
check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit
chandela,s temples..The beautiful temples
that dot the town of Khajuraho are believed
to have been built by the mighty Chandela
rulers in 9th and 10th century AD. The
engravings on these temples are highly
sensual and erotic . ..The Kandariya Mahadeo
is considered the most evolved example of
central Indian temple architecture.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is also
the largest of Khajuraho's temples. The
Lakshmana Temple is one of the oldest and
finest of the western group of temples. The
temple is rather big with four other shrines
attached to it. Although the general norm in
other temples is three bands of sculpture,
this temple has only two. Recurrent themes
are battles, hunting and women. In evening
enjoy light and sound show .Overnight at
hotel
Day 05 : Khajuraho / Bandhvagarh
(Drive:210kms/05hrs)
In morning drive to Bandhvagarh .On arrival check-in at hotel .In evening
visit to park for game viewing . The park is
also home of the white (albino) tiger. There
are a number of other rare species moving
around in Bandhavgarh National Park like
sloth bear, gaur, sambar, chital, muntjac,
nilgai, chinkara, and wild pigs. There are
also interesting cave shrines scattered
around the park, with Brahmi inscriptions
dating from the first century B.C. Overnight
at hotel
Day 06 : In Bandhvagarh
In early morning visit to park for game
viewing .The park area is 448 sqkm, of which
105 sq km is the core area. The density of
tiger population is among the highest in
India. The tigers once roamed freely here
but due to extensive hunting, their
population came down drastically. The
national park holds some 250 odd species of
birds along the streams and marshes.
Reptilian fauna include cobra, krait, viper,
rat snake, python, turtle and a large number
of lizard varieties.Afternoon visit
Bandhvagarh Fort, Built by the Maharajas of
Rewa, Bandhavgarh Fort is located well
within the Bandhavgarh National Park. The
fort is situated at an altitude of 800 m and
gives panoramic view of the wildlife
preserve as well as surrounding countryside.
There is a small stream call Charganga that
flows besides the fort. In the way to the
fort you can also see a number of statues
and temples, the most famous of all is a
rock-cut statue of Lord Vishnu .Overninght
at hotel
Day 07 : Bandhvagarh / Jabalpur
(Drive:164kms/03hrs)
In morning drive to Jabalpur .On arrival
Jabalpur check-in at hotel . Jabalpur is
situated on the banks of holy river Narmada
and is surrounded by rocky hills, hence it
is also called as the "the city of the
rocks." It got its name from Saint Jabali
Pattanam or Jabal (in Arabic meaning rocks).
It was the capital of the medieval Gond
rulers but later it became the capital of
the Kalchuri Kings and the Marathas until
the British seized it.Afternoon visit Rani
Durgavati Museum :This museum is dedicated
to the memory of the great Queen Durgavati,
and it houses a fine collection of
sculptures, inscriptions and prehistoric
relics . BHEDHAGHAT : Waterfall at Bheraghat
provides an unforgettable experience. The
principal attraction here is the marble
rocks. .Overnight at hotel
Day 08 : Jabalpur / Kanha National Park
(Drive:160kms/03hrs)
In morning drive to Kanha .On arrival
check-in at hotel .Kanha is one of India
largest national park,covering area is 1945
sqkm includind a core zone of 940sqkm. The
main wildlife attractions in the park are
tiger, bison, gaur, sambhar, chital,
barasingha, barking deer, black deer, black
buck, chousingha, nilgai, mouse deer, sloth
bear, jackal fox, porcupine, hyena, jungle
cat, python, pea fowl, hare, monkey,
mongoose, tiger, and leopard. Late evening
visit to park for game viewing .Overnight at
hotel
Day 09 : In Kanha
Earley morning visit park for game viewing.
The birds species in the park include
storks, teals, pintails, pond herons,
egrets, peacock, pea fowl, jungle fowl, spur
fowl, partridges, quails, ring doves,
spotted parakeets, green pigeons, rock
pigeons, cuckoos, papihas, rollers,
bee-eater, hoopoes, drongos, warblers,
kingfishers, woodpeckers, finches, orioles,
owls, and fly catchers. Over night at hotel
Day 10 : Leave Kanha
Transfer to airport( Nagpur/Jabalpur) to
board flight for onwards destination
HAPPY LANDING