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Tiger Safari
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
15 days (ex Delhi)
Highlights:
Track tigers in national parks, Explore temples scattered across rural Orchha, Enjoy a unique peek at the Kama Sutra, Experience the splendour of the Taj Mahal, See the Palace of the Winds in Jaipur, Hit the food stalls in delicious Delhi
Trip Code:
HST
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Price:
USD $1135
*(plus local payment INR Rs10000)
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Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
Take an unforgettable journey deep into India's exotic heartland on the trail of the majestic Bengal Tiger, travelling through spectacular national parks, ancient cities and remote villages along the way. Explore temples, palaces and lush wildlife sanctuaries on this safari experience of a lifetime.
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meals included: 5 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
transport: Overnight train, train, metro, taxi, cycle and auto rickshaw
accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (8 nts), jungle resort (5 nts), overnight train (1 nt)
budget: Allow USD $200 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Sat
Day 1 Delhi
Bright colours, seductive smells and the mayhem of Indian life combine to make Delhi a fascinating city.
Days 2-3 Orchha
Stroll through rural areas largely untouched by modern life and explore the palaces and temples of Orchha. In the evening perhaps take in the puja ceremony at Ram Raja Temple.
Day 4 Khajuraho
See beautifully preserved ancient temples that blend the erotic with the sacred in their explicit carvings of the full Kama Sutra.
Day 5 Panna National Park
Explore Madhya Pradesh's countryside by foot or bicycle before setting out to Panna National Park to attempt a glimpse at the majestic, and often elusive, tiger. Stay in a natural lodge by the fast-flowing Ken River.
Days 6-7 Bandhavgarh National Park
Continuing on the tiger trail, head deeper into the jungle to Bandhavgarh National Park. As well as tigers there is an abundance of other wildlife to see.
Days 8-10 Kanha National Park
One of the most spectacular wildlife reserves in the world, Kanha is also the setting for Rudyard Kipling's much loved 'Jungle Book'.
Day 11 Agra/ Bharatpur
In Agra visit one of India's most iconic sights, the Taj Mahal, before jumping on a rickshaw to see the 16th century Red Fort. Stay overnight in Bharatpur for some early morning birdwatching at Keoladeo Ghana National Park.
Days 12-13 Jaipur
Travel deeper into Rajasthan to the ancient city of Jaipur, home to the pink sandstone Hawa Mahal. There is time to visit the Amber Fort and shop for gems, pottery and textiles in the bazaars.
Days 14-15 Delhi
Return to Delhi for a final look at the museums or maybe seek out some steaming hot curries.
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The fellow travellers on this trip were the most difficult I have ever encountered on any Intrepid trip. If this had been my first trip I would be having second thoughts about further ones. I salute Shailendra for his continued patience in the face of so much personal and cultural disrespect.
Laura Mittenthal
A fantastic trip taking in the raw sights of India, very well organised. I definately feel i got loads out of just a two week trip - amazing!
Carrie Philpotts
We really enjoyed our trip and loved the mix of singles and couples, different ages and activities and free time - it was exactly what we wanted
Gemma Bracey
A mixed group-50%<35yrs; 50%>40yrs, and I was one of the oldest (54) so please take that into account! However the mix did NOT take away from my experience.
It was a challenging trip-lot of time travelling in busses, trains and jeeps and tut-tuts, hot and fast. Tiring. A fast tour leader, a little inflexible because "thats the timetable"-BUT he did listen!
Helgi Anderson
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