WILD AND VIBRANT INDIA
Fly-in, drives and guided tour
16 Days/15 nights
- Experience the thrill of tracking a tiger in the wild
- Visit the Elephanta caves that date back to 5th century BC
- Oppulent palaces and imposing forts.
- Visit the Taj Mahal
Your tour starts from the capital of India ,New Delhi. Visit the historical monuments which include remains of the earlier seven cities that was built on this site. A drive past the landscaped boulevards, the Presidents House, and the secretariats showcases the glory of the British Raj in India. A visit to Old Delhi, the once capital of the Mughal Empire shows the sharp contrast in the architectural and town planning styles of the two Empires. A two hour flight from the densely populated city of Delhi takes you to Nagpur from where a short drives brings you to the Seonee forests, setting for Rudyards Kiplings Jungle Book. Pench & Kanha Tiger Reserves come under the umbrella of "Project Tiger". The forests apart from being home to tigers are also home to diverse species of animals, birds and plants. The transit from wildlife to culture gives a glimpse into the financial and commercial capital of India, Mumbai, with the dominant image of an upbeat, street-smart city full of dynamism and joie de vivre. A visit to the Elephanta caves takes you back to the 5th century and the beautiful sculptures captivate your imagination. After wildlife and commerce, let your tastes run into history and romance in the fairy tale city of Udaipur and a labyrinth of fascinating bazaars, opulent palaces and historic sights of Jaipur. The tour ends with a visit to the seat of the Imperial Mughal court during the 16th & 17th Centuries, the city which is home to the Taj Mahal, Agra.
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