Exotic Journeys' Deluxe Wildlife Safari - India & Nepal - 21 Days

Delhi • Jim Corbett National Park• Jaipur • Ranthambore National Park • Sariska National Park • Jaipur • Ghana Bird Sanctuary • Agra and Taj Mahal • Khajuraho • Bandhavgarh National Park • Varanasi • Kathmandu • Chitwan National Park

DAY 1 - Arrive Delhi,

Arrive Delhi airport. A representative from Exotic Journeys will meet you outside the Immigration & Custom / Baggage claim area and escort you to your hotel.
Balance of the day at leisure.

Overnight at:
Le Meridien, New Delhi or Taj Vivanta New Delhi Dwarka

DAY 2 - Delhi

Morning at leisure to relax and rest. Afternoon city tour visiting Presidential Palace, Parliament House, )ndia Gate, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk.

Overnight at:
Le Meridien, New Delhi or Taj Vivanta New Delhi Dwarka

DAY 3 - Jim Corbett National Park

Depart in the morning for Jim Corbett Park - one of )ndia’s finest wildlife preserves. It harbors incredible variety of wildlife including tigers, leopards, panthers, wild elephants, sambers, cheetahs, barking deer, Himalayan and sloth bears, crocodiles and tortoise.

Overnight at:

DAY 4 - Jim Corbett National Park

The park lies at the foothills of the Himalayas and the terrain is ideally suited to the tiger. Avifauna in the park is rich and over 600 species have been recorded here. Activities include jungle safari by jeep and elephant, treks, boat rides and nature walks.

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DAY 5 - Delhi

Today we will return to Delhi in the afternoon.

Overnight at:
Le Meridien, New Delhi or Taj Vivanta New Delhi Dwarka

DAY 6 - Sariska National Park

Transfer to Sariska Game Park. Wildlife safari.

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DAY 7 - Jaipur

Travel to Jaipur. The pink city is known around the world for its people and exotic palaces, its culture & arts. The city tour visiting Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar Observatory and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds).

Overnight at:
Hilton Jaipur or similar

DAY 8 - Ranthambore Tiger Project

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve extends to over 220 square miles of forest with numerous valleys and flat hills in a picturesque surrounding. The tiger and leopard are the main predators found here. It is also home to cheetah, sambers, and the blue bull, found only in )ndia In these two days we will have several jungle excursions accompanied by resident warden to view and photograph the wildlife.

DAY 9 - Ranthambore Tiger Project

Morning departure for Ranthambore Tiger project. Wildlife safari.

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DAY 10 - Ghana Bird Sanctuary

Drive to Bharatpur and check into the Forest Lodge. On our boat ride in the lake we should be able to see painted storks, white ibis, spoonbills, egrets and herons. This is the only sanctuary out side of Siberia where the Siberian cranes migrate during the winter months.

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DAY 11 - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Taj Mahal

On our way to Agra we will visit Fatehpur Sikri - the red sandstone Mughal palatial complex, within the enclosure is a mosque built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and dedicated to the Sheikh Salim Chisti, a Muslim Sufi Saint who blessed him with a son.
The most perfect mausoleum in the world, perhaps, is the Taj Mahal. We will explore its serene beauty and visit Agra Fort and the city.

Overnight at:
ITC Mughal, Agra or The Tajview, Agra

DAY 12 - Khajuraho

Fly to Khajuraho. Explore the Chandela Temples in the afternoon.

Overnight at:
Lalit Temple View, Khajuraho or Radison Jass, Khajuraho

DAY 13 - Bandhavgarh National Park

Transfer to Bandhavgarh National Park. Check into lodge. Orientation by the game warden in the evening. The first white tiger was found in Bandhavgarh. The park’s population includes tiger, panther, blue bull, and sloth bear. During our stay we will have several wildlife excursions by jeep or elephant and nature walks, boat rides accompanied by resident naturalist.

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DAY 14 - Bandhavgarh National Park

Wildlife Safari.

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DAY 15 - Varanasi

Drive to Khajuraho airport and fly to Varanasi. Meeting and transfer to hotel.

Overnight at:
Taj Ganges, Varanasi or Radison, Varanasi

DAY 16- Varanasi - Kathmandu (Nepal)

Sunrise boat ride in Varanasi. City tour visiting various temples and Sarnath prior to our flight to Kathmandu.

Overnight at:
Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu or Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu

DAY 17 - Kathmandu (Nepal

Full day city tour visiting Hanuman Dhoka, Temple of Living Goddess and excursion to Bhadgaon.

Overnight at:
Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu or Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu

DAY 18 - Chitwan National Park

Fly / drive to Tiger Tops or Gaida and transfer by elephant or jeep. Chitwan National Park harbors one horned rhino, bear, wild boar, fresh water dolphin, leopard, crocodile and ever-elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Activities will include visits to elephant camp and crocodile reserve, jungle safari by elephant, mini treks and nature walks accompanied by resident experts and river rafting. We will spend one night at the lodge and the other in tented camps.

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DAY 19 - Chitwan National Park

Wildlife safari, boat ride, bird watching.

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DAY 20 - Kathmandu

Jungle excursion in the morning at Chitwan National Park. Fly to Kathmandu.

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DAY 21 - Departure

Transfer to Airport. Depart on your journey home.

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Itineraries are designed with current flight schedules and remain subject to adjustment / change.

Depending upon location, some National Parks remain close from June 16 toOctober 30 due to monsoon.