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Trip Length : 15 days Trip Code : EWTS
Start Point : Delhi End Point : Mumbai
Start Date : Saturday End Date : Saturday
 
 

Tour Overview

We have picked three of the best Wildlife Parks that India has to offer in this exciting 2-week wildlife special adventure! We search for tigers, elephants, spotted deer, sloth bears, Bison, wild dogs and leopards and loads of birds on this exciting untamed journey, all this in addition the cosmopolitan cities of Delhi and Mumbai , treat yourself with true flavour of wild India .





 

   
 
  Tour cost: USD $ 1250 + 300
 
 

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi
Pickup from Delhi Airport, and transfer to hotel. Delhi, India’s capital is an exciting ,busy and at times chaotic but mostly interesting with tons of historic sights , museum and galleries , and endless bazaars. There is more to see and do than you could possibly fit in during your time here.

Day 2, 3 & 4: Corbett National Park
Backing onto the forest-covered slopes of the Himalayan foothills, Corbett is one of India’s finest national parks. Noted for its rich and varied wildlife including Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, species of deer, leopard, langur, wild boar and birdlife, Corbett offers scenic charm and magnificent landscapes. The place is paradise for wildlife enthusiast.

Day 5: Travel to Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
This place is a paradise for bird lovers. This beautiful wet land has now a protected sanctuary , attracting many spices of birds, many of which are migratory coming from as far a central Asia for nesting.

Day 6: Travel to Kanha
Morning excurcion inside the park with a local ornithologist to Sight many of its residential and migratory birds. Afternoon drive to Delhi to catch a sleeper train to Kanha Nation Park.

Day 7 & 8: Kanha
Continuing on through spectacular countryside to Kanha National Park. Rudyard Kipling based his tale on the wildlife of Kanha, home to those famous childhood characters - Shere Khan the Tiger, Baloo the Bear, Bagheera the Panther and the formidable Rock Python Kaa. This protected wildlife reserve is arguably one of the best places to spot the endangered tiger in the wild.

Day 9 & 10: Pachmarhi
Optional morning safari inside the game reserve. Travel to scenic Hill station of Pachmarhi situated in satpura mountains.

Day 11 & 12: Tadoba Tiger Reserve
Track the last surving tigers in remote Todoba tiger reserve. We stay in a lovely Jungle lodge run by environmental scientist Mr Amrut , situated right on the edge of the forest. Take morning and evening game drives inside in search of Tiger and its subjects.

Day 13: Travel to Mumbai
After morning safari in the game park we drive back to Nagpur to catch an overnight train to India’s commercial and entertainment capital Mumbai.

Day 14: Mumbai
Explore this fascinating bustling city, Catch a ferry to Elephata caves, Shoot a picture of the Gateway to India, , wonder in the markets of Colaba or head out for the fort area in hunt of India colonial architecture heritage..

Day 15: Tour end


 

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Highlights:
- Elephant safari inside Corbett National park
- Kipling land of Bagera- Kanha
- Remote Tiger Reserve of Tadoba
- Sighting rare migratory birds in Sultanpur
- Busting cities of Delhi and Mumbai
Start/ Finish point:
Start in Delhi / Finish in Mumbai
Max Group Size: 12
Staffing: Fully escorted by Escape Tours Leader, services of local guides & Naturist
Transfer: Complimentary arrival and departure transfers

Transport:
Elephant, Safari vehicles, Private coach , public buses train, tuk-tuks , and cycle rickshaws
Accommodation: 7 nights jungle lodges, 3 nights sleeper trains, 4 nights on comfort hotels
Activities: Boat ride in Lake Pichola and Folk dance performance
Meals: : As per itinerary (Breakfast - B, Lunch - L, Dinner - D). Please allow US$15-20 per day for additional meals.
Entrance fees: The tour price does not include entrance fees of parks and other fees on optional excursions
Trip Grade Moderate: A generally low stress tour but there may be occasional remote lodging, market meals and language barrier. . These trips generally involve some physical activities and occasional long travelling days. Accommodation and travel conditions may be more basic
         

 

 

 

Trip Details

Local Payment:
There is a local payment of USD 300 attached to this trip. It should be paid on day 1 of the tour to your trip leader in Cash/ Travellers Cheque in US $ or INR. .

Fitness:
Moderate A generally low stress tour but there may be occasional remote lodging, market meals and language barrier. . These trips generally involve some physical activities and occasional long travelling days. Accommodation and travel conditions may be more basic.

Best time to go: The best time to travel is around October to mid April . The temperature should range from a low of about 22 degrees c to a high of 32 degrees c.
 

Included sightseeing and activities
Corbett Nation Park- 2 Jeep safaris Inside the game reserve ( I morning & I evening); Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary- guided tour with a local ornithologist; Kanha National Park- Morning and evening jeep safari inside the park; Tadoba Tiger Reserve- morning and evening jeep safari inside the park


Optional extras and sightseeing
Corbett National Park- Elephant safari inside the park, Bird watching expedition, angling; Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary- Boat ride; Kanha National Park- Tiger show and Elephant safari. Tadoba Tiger Reserve- Bird watching expeditions. Spenind The night on the watch tower situated on a waterhole.


Joining details

HOTEL FLORENCE INN
15-A/6, W.E.A., Karol Bagh
Near Karol Bagh Metro Station,
Opposite New Bloom School,
New Delhi - 110 005 (India)
Phone : +(91)-(11)-45025500
Fax : +(91)-(11)-42502108

“Hotel Florence Inn” is located in Karol Bagh market area, Opposite New Bloom School on a link road between “Ajmal Khan road and “Saraswati Marg. The hotel is surrounded by a mix of local vendors, shops and small restaurants. It is 20 minutes by auto rickshaw (INR 50-60 with bargaining) to get to the heart of New Delhi, Connaught Place. Cannought Place offers tons of India and multi- cosine restaurants, branded cloth store, books, medical and convenience shops.


Single travellers

As part of Escape Voyages core philosophy, we do not charge a single supplement. You'll probably be sharing your accommodation with a travelling companion of the same gender, your tour will probably have a strong social element and you'll almost certainly come home with some great new friends

Trip Inclusion and Exclusion

Price Includes
• All accommodation on the tour
• All transport ( a comfortable air condition car with chauffeur)
• Sightseeing, activities and excursion as per itinerary
• Transfer to hotel on arrival
• Meals as per itinerary
• Services of representatives local Guide and driver.

Price does not Included
• Visa costs
• Border Taxes
• Entrance fees for monuments and activities
• Drinks, tips, laundry and other items of a personal nature.
• International flights
• Meals other than those listed
• Pre and post tour accommodation
• Excursions and activities outside of the tour program
• Single supplement does not include the three nights on the sleeper train.


Travel Extra

Pre and post accommodation
If you wish to book pre or post tour accommodation please mention it in your booking details. Following are the supplement price for extra accommodation:

New Delhi
USD 70 for Double occupancy room
USD 60 for Single occupancy room

Note: while booking pre & post tour accommodation, it is compulsory for single travellers to book a single room supplement.

City breaks/ Short Escapes:
If you wish to extend your holiday, we offer a variety of exciting short break options. You can attach one or more of these “Add-On Tour” in the beginning or at the end of your Escape Voyages tour . For more details, please refer to our Add- On/City breaks section.

Delhi: City of Dijns ( 2nights/3 days)
Simla: Queen of Hills ( 3nights/4 days)
Varanasi Extension ( 3nights/4days)

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