India Wildlife Tours

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India has more wildlife resorts than any other country in the world - 20 major wildlife sancturies, 121 national parks and 9 bird reserves, plus 15 UNESCO Biospheres Reserves. It boasts of nearly 350 mamal species and 1200 species of birds, to say nothing of a bewildering cast of thousands of fish , amphibians and reptiles. And animal spotting is still done in the traditional hunting style - on elephant back. But you shoot with your camera. Tiger, elephant, lion, rhino, deer are some of the many animal habitats you can visit. Birdlife too is quite spectacular in some of the sanctuaries, with many rare species travelling thousands of miles to nest here.

And while the wild spirit consumes you and the awe of seeing nature at it's uninhibited best takes your breath away, Paradise Holidays works silently to ensure that nothing detracts from the wonderful experience. All the worldly details are meticulously worked out - accomodation, food, security, guides, safaris leaving you undisturbed.

We work hard so that you can take it easy in the Jungle Raj!! We promise you the time of your life - so get ready for the hunt. (Most sanctuaries are generally closed for certain periods of the year usually coinciding with the onset of monsoon in the concerned region.)

Day 01:
Arrive at Delhi, The first destination on North East India wildlife tour is Delhi, the capital city of India. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. In the afternoon you can enjoy city sightseeing at Old and New Delhi. In Old Delhi you can see the Red Fort, an.impressive sandstone monument built by the Emperor Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid; enjoy shopping at the colorful bazaars of Chandni Chowk; also see Raj Ghat - the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, Humayun's Tomb and the Qutab Minar.In New Delhi you will see Rashtrapati Bhavan - the President's mansion, Parliament House, India Gate, The Lotus Temple and many shopping arcades in New Delhi. Oyernight stay at the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi - Sariska
Proceed further to Sariska where you will visit the popular Tiger Reserve famous for its tiger population. In the afternoon, you will take a tour of the jungle, where you can view numerous carnivores including Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal, and Tiger. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Sariska - Jaipur
After lunch drive to Jaipur, enroute visiting the Amber Fort built by Raja Man Singh, Mirza Raja Jai Singh and Sawai Jai Singh. On arrival, check-in at the hotel .and later on go for city tour where you can see City Palace, Jantar Mantar and observatory.

Day 04: Jaipur -: Ranthambore
In the morning drive down to Sawai Madhopur, popular for the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. At this national park you can see the Royal Bengal Tiger and capture some spectacular views of the majestic Aravalli ranges in your camera.



Day 05: Ranthambore
Morning and evening Jungle excursion roaming around the forest area to observe the rich. wildlife, which includes 300 trees, 50 aquatic plants, 272 birds, 12 reptiles including the Marsh Crocodile, amphibians and 30 mammals.

Day 06: Ranthambore
Spend the day at the national park observing the large herds of Sambhar, Chital, Nilgai, Gazelle, Boars, Mongoose, Indian Hare and Monitor Lizards. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07: Ranthambore - Bharatpur
Continuing the North East India wildlife tour we move on to Bharatpur. Visit the Keoladeo Ghana National Park known -for its 300 indigenous bird species. Evening, a short walk to the Jungle to observe the roosting of large bird swarms.

Day 08: Bharatpur
At this national park you can also enjoy a boat ride and have a better look at the colonies of birds, which reside in the interiors of the park.

Day 09: Bharatpur - Agra
Start your day by bird viewing at the Bharatpur sanctuary where you can see migratory birds like Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails, Warblers, White Ears, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks and Pipits. Later drive on to Agra to see the Taj Mahal. Afternoon city tour covering the Agra Fort and other tourist places in Agra.

Day 10: Agra - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh
Moving on to our next destination on this wildlife tour we I would reach Khajuraho. The place is famous for its temples. On arrival visit the Western Group of Temples including the temples of Kandariya Mahadeo and Chuansat Yogini. Later drive on to Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh. Overnight stay at the Bandhavgarh Jungle Resort.

Day 11: Bandhavgarh
Morning and evening jungle excursion to explore the wildlife, flora and fauna within the national park. Overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 12: Bandhavgarh
Morning and evening excursion to the National Park encompassed by the towering Vindhyachal ranges. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 13: Bandhavgarh - Kanha
Morning drive on to Kanha National Park. Drive deep into this sanctuary surrounded by tall Sal trees forest. On arrival transfer to Kanha Jungle Resort for overnight.

Day 14: Kanha
Morning and evening jungle excursion, nature walks and Elephant rides in the National Park and Tiger Reserve in the Mandala district of Madhya Pradesh. Overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 15: Kanha
Morning and evening jungle excursion, nature walks and Elephant rides to observe the large herds of the rare Barasingha and Swamp deer. Overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 16: Kanha - Nagpur
Morning Jungle excursion where you can go into the interiors of the deep Sal and Bamboo forests. Afternoon drive to Nagpur and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 17: Nagpur - Bhubaneshwar
Morning fly to Bhubaneshwar, the capital city of Orissa while attending the short excursion to Konarak Temple just a few kilometers away from the city.

Day 18: Bhubaneshwar - Kolkata
In the morning catch a flight for Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Afternoon sightseeing of the city, which would cover the. Victoria Memorial, Kali temple, Howrah Bridge.

Day 19: Kolkata - Guwahati - Kaziranga
Morning fly to Guwahati and drive to Kaziranga "National park, famous as the only natural habitat of the Great Indian Rhinoceros.

Day 20: Kaziranga
Spend the day at the national park where you can see some of the rare species. Here you will find the Oriental Honey Buzzard, Black-Shouldered Kite, Black Kite, Brahminy Kite, Pallas's Fishing Eagle, White Tailed Eagle, Grey-Headed Fishing Eagle, Himalayan Griffon, etc. Huge numbers of migratory birds descend on the parks lakes and marshy areas during winters, including Greylag Geese, Bar-Headed Geese, Ruddy Shelduck, Gadwall, Falcated Duck, Red-Crested Pochard and Northern Shoveller.

Day 21: Kaziranga
Here you can spend a day taking a tour of the area with jungle rides, nature walks and Elephant rides ayailable within the sanctuary.

Day 22: Kaziranga - Guwahati - Delhi
In the morning, drive back to Guwahati to catch a flight to Delhi. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 23: Delhi -Departure
Spend your day at leisure. Later on you will be transferred to the International Airport to catch a flight for your onward destination.