The Wildlife of India

 

Delhi	The Maidens Hotel	1 night
Khajuraho	Hotel Chandela	1 night
Bandhavgarh	Nature Heritage Resort	3 nights
Kanha	Krishna Jungle Resort	3 nights

Click on the name of the hotel or lodge for details

11 days from £1453

excluding international flights

DAY 1 - Depart UK.

Recommended flight from London: Jet Airways from London Heathrow (see below).  If you are travelling from a country other than the UK we would be happy to give you guidance on your flight options.

DAY 2 – Arrival in Delhi.

On arrival in Delhi you will be met by a representative of World Discovery outside immigration and customs. You will then be taken by private car direct to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 3 – Fly to Khajuraho.

In the morning transfer to the airport for the Jet Airways flight to Khajuraho, where you will be met and taken to your hotel. In the afternoon your guide will take you to visit the astonishing temples of Khajuraho [more].
Meals included: Full breakfast.

 

AGRA, THE TAJ MAHAL AND ORCHHA
For an additional £90 per person you could add two days to your itinerary by including visits to the old Mughal capital of Agra, home of the incomparable Taj Mahal, and also to the fascinating city of Orchha, before continuing to Khajuraho. [more] 

 

DAY 4 – By road to Bandhavgarh.

A long journey today over fairly poor roads takes you to Bandhavgarh National Park, one of India's top wildlife sanctuaries, located in rugged terrain in the Vindhaya Hills. You should reach your lodge in the late afternoon.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, dinner.

DAYS 5 AND 6 – Bandhavgarh National Park.

Bandhavgarh is home to a wide variety of animals including tiger, leopard, sloth bear, gaur (Indian bison), sambar (a large deer), chital (spotted deer), nilgai (blue bull), chinkara (Indian gazelle) and wild pigs. There are also many bird species. Two games drives each day (early morning and late afternoon) are included during your stay. Transport is by open jeep, or occasionally by elephant back.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, dinner each day.

DAY 7 – By road to Kanha.

After a morning game drive, leave Bandhavgarh and head for Kanha National Park, known worldwide as the setting for Rudyard Kipling's 'Jungle Book'. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, dinner.

DAYS 8 AND 9 – Kanha National Park.

Kanha has 22 species of mammal including the common langur monkey, jackal, wild boar, chital, sambar (pictured left) and blackbuck. The park has an estimated tiger population of 100. Kanha is an excellent birdwatching destination, with over 230 species recorded. Frequently seen are minivets, black ibis, parakeet, babbler, indian roller, racket-tailed drongo, white-breasted kingfisher and hawk eagle.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, dinner each day.

 

DAY 10 – By road to Nagpur.  Depart for home.

Morning game drive. Later in the day drive to Nagpur for the evening flight to Mumbai to connect with your homeward flight.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch.

DAY 11 – Arrive UK.

Early morning departure from Mumbai, to arrive London Heathrow later the same morning.

International Flights.

We recommend the services of Jet Airways from London Heathrow. Flights are non-stop and have a choice of classes. Current timings (subject to possible change) are as follows:
Heathrow/Delhi. Depart at 20.45; arrive Delhi at 11.00 (next day)
Mumbai/Heathrow. Depart at 02.35; arrive Heathrow at 07.00

The Wildlife of India (Tour Reference: WDIN010)
2010 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:

Daily departures	Price
Jan, Feb, Mar	£1453
Oct, Nov, Dec	£1525

Single Room Supplements on request.

The price includes:

• Scheduled domestic flights within India - Delhi/Khajuraho and Nagpur/Mumbai, including airport taxes.
• Hotel accommodation as listed above in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities
• 8 full breakfasts 7 lunches and 6 dinners as shown in the itinerary
• Private transportation throughout
• All sightseeing as shown (unless indicated as ‘optional’), including entrance fees
• The services of a private English-speaking driver throughout
• The services of a private guide for the included sightseeing.
  

Not included in the price:

• International flights (see our recommendation above). We are happy to discuss the flights with you and give you further guidance
• Optional sightseeing
• International airport taxes
• Tipping. We will be pleased to give guidance in this often sensitive matter
• An Indian Visa. This should be obtained before departure from the United Kingdom. We recommend that you obtain your visa through CIBT in London - www.uk.cibt.com.

A deposit of £250 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of the price for your travel arrangements must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure date.