Day notes
On arrival at the Delhi Airport, proceed to immigration clearance. Canadians require a visa, which should be applied for prior to arrival. Collect baggage from the baggage carousel and walk to the Arrivals Lounge. You will be greeted by our representative, with a placard bearing your name.
Welcome to India! You will then be transferred to your hotel, which is a short distance from the airport.
Private Transfer from Indira Gandhi International Airport [DEL] to Roseate House
Private Transfer
Indira Gandhi International Airport [DEL]
Roseate House
Check-in to Roseate House
Included:
- Private transfer to your hotel.
Excluded:
- Airline flights to India.
- India visa.
- Meals.
Day notes
After an early breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to board flight for Jabalpur.
On arrival at Jabalpur, you will be met in the arrival hall by a driver. Drive to Kanha. (190 kms, 4 hours)
(Packed picnic lunch will be provided on this day)
Arrive at Kanha Earth Lodge in the afternoon. You have rest of the day to relax, perhaps enjoy a walk through the forest.
Two days of morning an afternoon game drives into Kanha National Park.
Early morning assemble for tea / coffee and then set off for a game drive by open top 4WD exclusive vehicle accompanied by English speaking lodge naturalist who sometimes is also the driver besides the local park guide.
Afternoon game drive by exclusive 4WD vehicles accompanied by local naturalist
Note – Kanha National Park is closed on Wednesday afternoon for game drives. A weekly tribal market takes place in a nearby village on Wednesday afternoons and we can arrange for a visit to this colourful market.
Private Transfer from Roseate House to Indira Gandhi International Airport [DEL]
Private Transfer
Roseate House
08:15
Indira Gandhi International Airport [DEL]
08:30
Scheduled Flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport [DEL] to Jabalpur Airport [JLR]
Spice
Scheduled Flight
Indira Gandhi International Airport [DEL]
10:10
Jabalpur Airport [JLR]
12:00
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Private Transfer from Jabalpur Airport [JLR] to Kanha Earth Lodge
Private Transfer
Jabalpur Airport [JLR]
12:00
Kanha Earth Lodge
16:00
Stay at Kanha Earth Lodge
Game Drive; Jeep Safari
Common Dining Area
Bar - Evening Sit Out
Expert tips:
Kanha National Park is most famous for being Rudyard Kipling’s inspiration to pen ‘The Jungle Book’ . The terrain consists of lush sal and bamboo forests, grassy meadows and ravines. The Park's landmark achievement is the preservation of the rare hard ground Swamp Deer or the Barasingha, and hence saving it from near extinction. With a series of dedicated conservation programs, the overall protection of the Park's fauna and flora has made Kanha one of the most well-maintained National Parks in Asia.
Kanha Earth Lodge lies in 16 acres of natural forest, tucked away in a small tribal hamlet bordering Kanha’s buffer zone. It offers 12 open-fronted, luxury bungalows with en suite bathrooms and large verandahs that adhere to high standards of green architecture through their use of recycled, waste wood and local stone in all aspects of construction and furniture design. The Lodge has won several Indian and International awards for its high environmental standards.
Included:
- Breakfast in Delhi.
- Transfer to the airport.
- Flight to Jabulpur.
- Transfer to Kanha Earth Lodge.
- Picnic lunch.
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at Kanha Earth Lodge.
- Four game drives into Kanha National Park.
Day notes
After a morning game drive in to Kanha, return to the lodge for lunch. There after you will be collected by a driver for the drive to Pench, which will take about 4 hours. Check in to Pench Tree Lodge in the late afternoon.
Check-out from Kanha Earth Lodge
Private Transfer from Kanha Earth Lodge to Pench Tree Lodge
Private Transfer
Kanha Earth Lodge
13:00
Pench Tree Lodge
17:00
Check-in to Pench Tree Lodge
Expert tips:
Pench National Park has been included under the umbrella of Project Tiger as the 19th Project Tiger Reserve. Located in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh it comprises of 758 sq. kms out of which a core area of 299-sq-km is the National Park and 464-km the buffer area of Southern Indian tropical moist deciduous forest mixed with tropical dry deciduous teak bearing forests and dry mixed deciduous forest. With the three types of forest a diversity of fauna abounds within this natural system. 39 species of mammals, 13 species of reptiles, 3 species of amphibians and over 170 varieties of birds have already been listed.
Pench Tree Lodge - Your luxurious abode in the jungle is perched on top of the Mahua trees and supported by stilts. Large French windows allow for an uninterrupted view of the deciduous forest and grassland and lets you observe the multitude of birds, butterflies and the wild animals at the lodge. Our guests have so far seen wild boars, civets, jungle cats, jackals and spotted deer as they sat sipping their morning tea or the evening sundowner on the private deck. Breaking away from the monotony of oft repeated safari lodgings, they have been designed with an eclectic mix of vintage and natural aesthetics.
Included:
- Packed breakfast & lunch at Kanha.
- Private road transfer to Pench Tree Lodge.
- Dinner at Pench.
Day notes
Today, you have your cycling adventure option. After an early breakfast at the lodge, we drive (30 minutes) to Rukhad Wildlife Sanctuary and have the privilege to explore the sanctuary and it's surrounding forest and tribal villages by cycles. We will be accompanied by local park guide, and back up vehicle with trailer to carry cycles, or if you require a break.
(Note: This excursion will not be possible on a Wednesday as the park will be closed in the afternoon)
The ride through the forest along dirt roads is about 25kms (can be shortened). For the most part is even terrain and easy peddling. There are some steep ascents and descents at the beginning. It's a wonderful experience, with no other people about. There is a chance to see some wildlife, including sloth bears. Towards the end of the ride, you pass through remote rural villages and friendly people. It's a chance to get out of a vehicle and be active; there are many photographic opportunities, and you are with your knowledgeable naturalist guide all the way. At the end of the ride, a wonderful well earned lunch will be served at Sakata Forest Rest House, a 1904 colonial bungalow.
Late afternoon drive back to the lodge en route, a optional visit to a local market and village school.
Early morning assemble for tea / coffee and then set off for a game drive into Pench National Park by open top 4WD exclusive jeep accompanied by English speaking lodge naturalist who sometimes is also the driver besides the local park guide. Return to the lodge in time for lunch.
After an early lunch, you will be collected from Pench, for the drive to Satpura and Denwa Backwater Escape. Arrive in the late afternoon.
Expert tips:
Rukhad WLS is in the Pench / Kanha forest corridor, which is a part of the Satpura–Maikal landscape. This landscape is classified as a global-priority Tiger Conservation Landscape (TCL) due to its potential for providing sufficient habitat that will allow the long-term survival of tigers. Wildlife scientists have found that the tigers in the Satpura–Maikal landscape have high genetic variation and very low genetic subdivision so the chances of their long term survival is brighter in this region if the forest corridors is intact and providing route for tigers to disperse. The other tiger habitats in India are fast becoming islands and there is little change in genetic pool of the tiger population.
By cycling through this corridor, you are providing funds for the long term success of tiger habitats.
Included:
- Breakfast, lunch (picnic) & dinner.
- Full day cycling excursion.
Day notes
Early morning assemble for tea / coffee and then set off for a game drive into Pench National Park by open top 4WD exclusive jeep accompanied by English speaking lodge naturalist who sometimes is also the driver besides the local park guide. Return to the lodge in time for lunch.
After an early lunch, you will be collected from Pench, for the drive to Satpura and Denwa Backwater Escape. Arrive in the late afternoon.
Check-out from Pench Tree Lodge
Transfer from Pench Tree Lodge to Denwa Backwater Escape
Transfer
Pench Tree Lodge
Denwa Backwater Escape
Check-in to Denwa Backwater Escape
Expert tips:
Denwa Backwater Escape is located overlooking the mesmerizing backwaters of a dam built on Denwa River in Satpura National Park. It is built on 10 acres of forested land along the river and across the river lies the national park which is approached by a boat and then by vehicles to go deeper into forest. The lodge offers stunning views of the Denwa River, grasslands across and rolling Pachmari hills. The lodge has been mainly built using local materials like stone, baked tiles but the design is contemporary safari style. The rooms are done up in style with unique leather safari furniture, crisp cotton upholstery, linen and local crafts. The main building and the pool are done up with vintage iron furniture and hand crafted wooden furniture, the wood for which is sourced from old furniture and sleeper wood.
Included:
- Breakfast & lunch at Pench.
- Private road transfer to Satpura.
- Dinner at Denwa.
Day notes
After an early breakfast, you cross the lake by boat and into the Satpura National Park, for a full day excursion to Churna with packed lunch
The benefits of going to Churna include chances of seeing tigers and flying squirrels, plus a better overall understanding of the Satpura Tiger Reserve, especially pertaining to the ongoing village relocation program, conservation efforts and tiger translocation program. Being able to spend the entire day in the park, allows you head deeper into less visited regions of the tiger reserve.
Note: This excursion will not be possible on a Wednesday as the park will be closed in the afternoon
After a day in the park, with a picnic lunch at the colonial Churna rest house, return to Denwa in the late afternoon.
Included:
- Breakfast, Lunch (picnic) & dinner.
- All day excursion into Satpura/Churna.
Day notes
This morning enjoy a short walking safari with your naturalist prior to breakfast, or enjoy a relaxed morning at lodge.
At 10:00am, you will be collected from the lodge by a driver for a road transfer to the city of Bhopal. En-route stop for a guided visit to UNESCO World Heritage site, Bhimbhekta Rock Shelter, exhibiting the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent. Picnic lunch near this historic site.
Arrive at Bhopal Railway Station before 3:00pm, and board your train for Agra.
Bhopal / Agra – Shatabdi Express – 15:15 / 21:10 hrs – Executive Air-Conditioned Chair Car.
Enjoy a fascinating journey through rural India by rail. Stops at stations in small towns allow a peak into daily life. Dinner is served on train.
On arrival in Agra, you will be met at the doors of your rail car by a driver, for the short journey to your hotel.
Check-out from Denwa Backwater Escape
Transfer from Denwa Backwater Escape to Agra City Railway Station
Transfer
Denwa Backwater Escape
Agra City Railway Station
Train from Agra City Railway Station to Agra City Railway Station
Shatabdi Express
Train
Agra City Railway Station
15:15
Agra City Railway Station
21:10
Transfer from Agra City Railway Station to ITC Mughal, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Agra
Transfer
Agra City Railway Station
21:15
ITC Mughal, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Agra
21:45
Check-in to ITC Mughal, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Agra
Expert tips:
Sprawled over 35 acres of luxurious gardens, and in close proximity to the Taj Mahal, ITC Mughal, a luxury hotel in Agra is a fitting tribute to the great Mughal builders of the past. The only Indian hotel to have won the prestigious Aga Khan Award for its excellent representation of Mughal architecture. This luxury hotel in Agra comprises of 233 opulent rooms and suites, recreating a paradise for the contemporary Mogul- full of splendour and perfection which was the hallmark of the Mughal Dynasty. True to its stately inspiration, ITC Mughal expresses the untrammelled luxury of a royal refuge, with its 5-star luxury accommodation, acres of gardens that bear the mark of the paradisiacal landscaping typical to Mughal gardens with the use of water channels, fruit and flower bearing trees and shaded walkways.
Included:
- Breakfast at Denwa.
- Picnic lunch.
- Private transfer to Bhopal Staition.
- Train to Agra (first class), with dinner.
- Transfer to you Agra hotel.
Day notes
You should be up early this morning, for a private guided tour to experience the surreal effects caused by the reflections of the Sun rising from behind the white marble clad Taj Mahal. With it's shimmering white marble domes and exquisite craftsmanship, the Taj Mahal is Agra’s pride and one of the world’s greatest monuments. Built in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz, the Taj is inlaid with black marble and semi-precious stones on its inside and outside, while the entire Koran is inscribed on the exterior of its main dome.
Note: Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays
Return to the hotel for breakfast, and relax during the heat of the day.
In the afternoon, you will be collected by your guide for a visit to the impressive Red Fort, built by Emperor Akbar in between 1567 and 1573. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it encompasses an enormous complex of courtly buildings. Also visit small but elegant Itimad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb; lyrically described as a “jewel box in marble”. The tomb is a combination of white marble, coloured mosaic, stone inlay and lattice work. Stylistically, it is the most innovative 17th century Mughal building.
Later in the evening, cross the Yamuna River, to view the Taj Mahal, and to experience the wonderful reflections of the monument in the river.
Day notes
This two night excursion can be added to your wildlife safari. Visit the classic attractions such as the Amber Fort, Jaipur’s Palace of the Winds and walled city bazaars. Or you can transfer back to Delhi for you onward arrangements.
After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel. You will be collected from the hotel by a driver, for a road transfer Jaipur, in Rajasthan.
En route visit the Abhaneri Stepwell, one of Rajasthan’s best kept secrets and most impressive monuments, it will leave you mesmerized and with wonderful photos as memories. (No guide for this visit)
Arrive at Jaipur in the early afternoon and check into your hotel. (check in time is 2:00pm)
Spend the rest of the day at leisure at the resort.
Check-out from ITC Mughal, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Agra
Private Transfer from ITC Mughal, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Agra to Trident Hotel Jaipur
Private Transfer
ITC Mughal, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Agra
Trident Hotel Jaipur
Check-in to Trident Hotel Jaipur
Expert tips:
The Jai Mahal Palace was built in the 18th Century and is constructed in a typical palace style with high domes, chattaris and cupolas with intricate lattice work done in the Rajasthani tradition. Most of the rooms in the palace overlook a beautiful garden which replicates an 18th century garden laid out by Mughal Emperor. The 94 rooms and 6 suites offer you unbeatable views of the city and palace gardens and are equipped with all modern-day comforts. The Interiors have been done tastefully with a lot of attention to detail. The suites are elegant and luxurious and have very interesting 19th century imprints of Rajput architecture by Sir Swinton Jacob. Other interesting features in the palace are old crystal mirrors, chandeliers, miniature paintings and tapestries, stained glass panels, and marble inlay work.
Included:
- Breakfast.
- Private transfer to Jaipur.
Excluded:
- Lunch & dinner.
Day notes
After breakfast, you will be collected by your private guide, for a morning excursion of Amber Fort. Built for the rulers of Rajasthan, which stands boldly on a hill. A journey through the fort showcases the extravagant lives of the Maharajas of the city as well as fascinating architectural features and providing wonderful photo opportunities.
Return to the hotel for lunch.
Afternoon you will take a tour of the city palace complex, part of which is still the home of the former ruling family. Located in the heart of the bustling walled city, the complex was built almost three hundred years ago for the rulers of Jaipur state. Rather than just being one palace, the entire complex is made up of palaces, pavilions, gardens and temples as well as housing an impressive museum. Besides the City Palace Complex is the Jantar Mantar, which literally means "instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens," was built as an astronomical observatory for the maharajah almost 300 years ago and still operates with incredible accuracy today. Drive past the whimsical Hawa Mahal"Palace of Winds" erected to enable the veiled ladies of the harem to observe unnoticed the lively streets below Visit the bazaars of the old city which are a vibrant array of clothes, fabrics, leather goods, flowers, jewellery, fruit, vegetables and more. Autos and cycles and camels, elephants and cows all ply the streets interspersed with women in brilliantly coloured saris, picking their way through and bargaining.
Return to the hotel in the evening.
Expert tips:
Visit the classic attractions such as the Amber Fort, Jaipur’s Palace of the Winds and walled city bazaars can be combined with your wildlife tour to discover a different side of this well-travelled route.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the imposing fort at Amer in Jaipur
Marvel at the opulence of the lives of the maharajas as you wonder through the City Palace complex in Jaipur.
English speaking private local guides in Jaipur
Travel by chauffeur driver private vehicle
Included:
- Breakfast.
- Priavte morning & afternoon tours.
Excluded:
- Lunch & dinner.
Day notes
Breakfast at the hotel, and a morning at leisure for independent exploration. Hotel check out is 12noon.
After lunch, you will be collected by a driver for a transfer to the airport, for your flight to Delhi.
Jaipur / Delhi – Jet Airways – 9W 878 – 15:30 / 16:50 hrs - check in time is 2:00pm.
On arrival at Delhi airport, collect you luggage, and you will be met in the arrival hall, by driver for the short transfer to Roseate House hotel. A day use room will be available to you until departure back to the airport.
Later transfer to the international airport for you onward flights.
(Reporting time at the airport for international flight is at least 3 hours prior to flight departure time)
Check-out from Trident Hotel Jaipur
Transfer from Trident Hotel Jaipur to Jaipur International Airport [JAI]
Transfer
Trident Hotel Jaipur
Jaipur International Airport [JAI]
Scheduled Flight from Jaipur International Airport [JAI] to Indira Gandhi International Airport [DEL]
Jet Airways
Scheduled Flight
Jaipur International Airport [JAI]
15:30
Indira Gandhi International Airport [DEL]
16:50
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Included:
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to Jaipur Airport.
- Transfer to Roseate House.
- Day room at Roseate House
- Tramsfer to Delhi Airport.
Excluded:
- Lunch & dinner.
- Onward flights from Delhi.
