TIGER PHOTOGRAPHIC TOUR WITH TAJMAHAL
Places Covered
DELHI – JABALPUR – BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK – KATNI – AGRA – DELHI / DEPARTURE
Duration : 09 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS
Note :
Suggested tour itinerary is a flexible tour proposal and can be change as per the guest requirement. We provide tailor made itinerary as per the need of the guest if you want to add or remove any of the destination please advise us for modification so that you can enjoy best of your holidays in India.
Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive at airport, meeting assistance by ITM representative and transfer to hotel. Where our representative will assist you to check in at hotel and later explain the tour scheduled in detail and handover all the tour related documents to you. Rest of the day free to relax at hotel. Overnight Delhi.
Day 02: DELHI – JABALPUR (FLIGHT) – BANDHAVGARH (DRIVE)
After breakfast transfer to airport to board on flight to Jabalpur. On arrival meeting assistance and straight drive to Bandhavgarh. On arrival check in at resort. Rest of the day free for relaxing or you can have a walk in a nature. Overnight Bandhavgarh.
Day 03: BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK
After early morning tea, Proceed for Jungle Jeep safari to the Bandhavgarh National Park with the accompanying. Later return to the resort for breakfast.
After lunch get ready for the second Jeep safari, we will again visit the park for Tiger Photography. Overnight resort.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is mainly known for its Royal Bangal Tigers. Bandhavgarh National Park was the former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa and at present is a famous natural hub for White Tigers. White Tigers, now a major attraction around the world’s zoos, were first discovered in Rewa, not far from here. The terrain is broken, with rocky hill ranges, running roughly east west, interspersed with grassy swamps and forested valleys.
It has a typical central Indian fauna & home of more than 22 species of mammals. Common langur and rhesus macaque represent the primate group. Among the carnivore species jackal, Bengal fox, sloth bear, rattle, grey (small Indian) and ruddy mongoose, striped hyena, wolf, wild dog, jungle cat, leopard and tiger are prominent. Ungulates (animals which walk on tips of their toes) include chital, sambar, barking deer, chinkara, chousingha, nilgai and wild pig. Porcupine, lesser bandicoot and three-striped palm squirrel are among the rodents. Small Indian civet and toddy cat are also found here though seen rarely being nocturnal. Another nocturnal animal, the rufous-tailed hare is also seen usually during dusk.
Day 04 – 07: BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK
We will continue on our tiger photography tour into the park. We will have an excursion to the Bandhavgarh fort. This fort is in ruins now but the strong high walls of the fort tell a saga of valour and splendour. No one knows when the fort was constructed but scripts as old as Shiva Purina have mention the fort which is believed to be almost 2000 years old. The park in itself is historically very important. The signs of early habitation can be seen in the caves excavated from the cliffs to the north of the fort. Brahmi inscriptions here date back to the 1st century BC.
The park has been divided into three major zones named as Tala, Magdi and Bamera out of which the Tala zone attracts major number of tourists by offering the tiger sighting opportunities. The park authorities are also focusing on the Magdi Zone by providing more opportunity to spot tigers. Elephant shows are also organized in Magdi zone of the Bandhavgarh national park to increase the chances of spotting the elusive king of the jungle.
Some of its mammals have been listed as threatened animals by IUCN in their red list like the wild dog, Bengal fox, sloth bear, leopard and tiger. Overnight Resort
Day 08: BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK – KATNI (DRIVE) – AGRA
After breakfast will enjoy bird photography or explore tribal villages later in time drive to Katni. On arrival Katni transfer to railway station to board on train to Agra. Overnight Train.
Day 09: MORNING ARRIVE AGRA
Arrive early in the morning at Agra railway station, met by our representative and transfer to hotel after freshen up drive to visit sunrise Taj Mahal at dawan to photograph its best view. Taj Mahal looks wonderful at the sunrise and sunset time, Simply marvel at the spectacular Taj Mahal. Take your time to admire the majestic architecture of Taj Mahal. The hues of Taj enchant your eye for sure. Later return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast with a short rest we will visit Agar fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Itmad –Ud-Daulah. Evening Explore local market. Overnight Agra.
Day 10: AGRA – DELHI / DEPARTURE
Post breakfast in the morning and check out from the hotel drive to Delhi. On arrival Delhi Transfer to airport to board on flight for your onward destination.