Uttar Pradesh:

This state abounds with places of historical, religious and cultural importance. And as many destinations are there full of fascinating natural beauty.

In Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow was associated with the princely court of Oudh and then with the British, both traditions lingering on in the city whose finest monument is the Bara Imambara. Further east, Varanasi is the oldest city in India. An important centre of Hindu pilgrimage, it is believed that those who die in Varanasi will be released from the cycle of rebirth. Pious Hindus still come to Varanasi to spend their last days, living in Spartan communes run by a multitude of religious trusts. The focus of interest to a visitor is the sacred River Ganga. At the series of steps leading down to it, people come to wash away their sins by bathing in the river, the dead are cremated and holy men meditate. In the narrow by lanes of the city are crowded bazaars selling brassware and silk brocades.

Taj & Tiger Tour ( Book this tour )
Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Agra - Delhi

Introduction of the Tour : Indian Wildlife is very rich in Flora & Fauna. Tiger is among the most popular Wild Species & is Tiger, one of the world's most beautiful animals, faces extinction today. In this century alone, three sub species of tigers have been driven to extinction. Today there are 23 Tiger reserves in India & around 3500-4000 tigers in the wild, which is more than all the other species of tigers in the world (tame & wild) put together. India is one of the very few countries in the world where you can still see a tiger in the wild.

Day 01 : Delhi
Arrive at Delhi Airport. You will be met and assisted and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi - Umaria
After Breakfast Transfer to Railway Station for Train

Kalinga uttkal Exp. to Umaria at 1250Hrs. Overnight in train.

Day 03 : Umaria - Bandhavgarh
Bandavgarh is a new National Park with a very long history. Set among the Vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh with an area of 168sq miles (437sq km) it contains a wide variety of habitats and a high density of game, including a large number of Tigers. This is also the White tiger country. These have been found in the old state of Rewa for Many years. Maharaja Martand Singh captured the last known in 1951. This white Tiger, Mohun is now stuffed and on display in the Palace of Maharaja of Rewa. Prior to becoming a National Park, the forests around Bandavgarh had long been maintained as a Shikargah, or game preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa. Arrive Umaria 0430hrs in morning and drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. Upon arrival check in at hotel, after tea/coffee Jungle safari to the park by jeep. PM. 2nd Jungle safari to the park by jeep. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Bandhavgarh
AM. Jungle safari to the park by jeep.
PM. Jungle safari to the park by jeep.

Day 05: Bandhavgarh - Kanha
After breakfast drive to Kanha National Park (240 km. & 6hrs drive). upon arrival check in at hotel after lunch Jungle safari to the park by jeep. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Kanha
AM. Jungle safari to the park by jeep.
PM. Jungle safari to the park by jeep.

Day 07 : Kanha - Jabalpur - Agra
AM. Jungle safari to the park by jeep. Later drive to Jabalpur (170km. 4hrs. drive) to take train Gondwana exp. at 1500hrs to Agra. Overnight in train.

Day 08 : Agra - Delhi
Early morning arrive Agra and check in at hotel for wash & change. After breakfast city tour of Agra visit Taj Mahal & Red fort. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

TAJ MAHAL : Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.

Proceed for sightseeing to the AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.

Day 09 : Agra - Delhi
Morning drive to Delhi. Upon arrival full day city tour. Later in the evening direct transfer to international airport to board your return flight.

OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.

NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.

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