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Bandhavgarg
National Park
5 Day Programme
Bandhavgarh National Park, formed in 1968, is unequalled by any other park in India as far as tiger sightings are concerned. With a core area of 105 sq.km. and a buffer zone of 437 sq kms, this reserve forest is home to leopards, sloth bears, various deer and wild pigs apart from tigers. In the centre of the park is a huge granite outcrop that until 1726 housed the great fort of the Maharaja of Rewa at the top. This magnificent fort which covered the whole of the plateau is now a deserted ruin that looks down on the park some 500m below and provides a fantastic backdrop to the national park.
An excellent extension of this adventure trip is a visit to Khajuraho with its world famous temples. The temples of Khajuraho were built under Chandela kings between 950 and 1050 AD. Only 25 of the original 85 temples are intact and are among the finest in India. Lost among the forests for centuries, they were accidentally discovered by a British army engineer in 1838. The sculptures inside the temples supposedly illustrate the Kama Sutra and the sensuality outside the temple contrasts with the serenity within. Best time - November to April.
DAY 1 Delhi - Umaria Transfer to the Delhi train station to catch the 13.00 hours train to Umaria. O/n in Train.
DAY 2 Bandhavgarh Jungle Camp Early morning arrival at a small village called Umaria. Transfer to Bandhavgarh Jungle Camp (the Maharajahs Hunting Lodge) on the border of the Bandhavgarh National Park.
After a wash and breakfast, morning at leisure. After lunch, a jeep safari into the National Park. The park offers first class game viewing and is considered one of the best for tigers. Formerly part of the princely state of Rewa, where the rare white tiger originated, the forests of Bandhavgarh were protected as a royal hunting reserve. O/n at Jungle Camp.
Day 3 Bandhavgarh Jungle Camp Early morning safari on the elephant, with the guides taking you on and off the trails in search of game. You then return to the Camp for a late breakfast. After breakfast Morning at leisure. After lunch optional afternoon safari which begins at 15.30 and includes a walk up to the fort. O/n at Jungle Camp.
DAY 4 Bandhavgarh-Khajuraho In the morning, another safari into the forest. After breakfast, set off for the 5 -hour drive to Khajuraho. Check into hotel. Sunset visit to the Khajuraho temples. Each of the 85 temples (unfortunately only 25 remain) were constructed of interlocking pieces of exquisitely carved sandstone, depicting the sensual nature of the Chandelas' open society. O/n at hotel.
DAY 5 Transfer to airport for flight back to Delhi
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5 Day Programme
Bandhavgarh National Park, formed in 1968, is unequalled by any other park in India as far as tiger sightings are concerned. With a core area of 105 sq.km. and a buffer zone of 437 sq kms, this reserve forest is home to leopards, sloth bears, various deer and wild pigs apart from tigers. In the centre of the park is a huge granite outcrop that until 1726 housed the great fort of the Maharaja of Rewa at the top. This magnificent fort which covered the whole of the plateau is now a deserted ruin that looks down on the park some 500m below and provides a fantastic backdrop to the national park.
An excellent extension of this adventure trip is a visit to Khajuraho with its world famous temples. The temples of Khajuraho were built under Chandela kings between 950 and 1050 AD. Only 25 of the original 85 temples are intact and are among the finest in India. Lost among the forests for centuries, they were accidentally discovered by a British army engineer in 1838. The sculptures inside the temples supposedly illustrate the Kama Sutra and the sensuality outside the temple contrasts with the serenity within. Best time - November to April.
DAY 1 Delhi - Umaria Transfer to the Delhi train station to catch the 13.00 hours train to Umaria. O/n in Train.
DAY 2 Bandhavgarh Jungle Camp Early morning arrival at a small village called Umaria. Transfer to Bandhavgarh Jungle Camp (the Maharajahs Hunting Lodge) on the border of the Bandhavgarh National Park.
After a wash and breakfast, morning at leisure. After lunch, a jeep safari into the National Park. The park offers first class game viewing and is considered one of the best for tigers. Formerly part of the princely state of Rewa, where the rare white tiger originated, the forests of Bandhavgarh were protected as a royal hunting reserve. O/n at Jungle Camp.
Day 3 Bandhavgarh Jungle Camp Early morning safari on the elephant, with the guides taking you on and off the trails in search of game. You then return to the Camp for a late breakfast. After breakfast Morning at leisure. After lunch optional afternoon safari which begins at 15.30 and includes a walk up to the fort. O/n at Jungle Camp.
DAY 4 Bandhavgarh-Khajuraho In the morning, another safari into the forest. After breakfast, set off for the 5 -hour drive to Khajuraho. Check into hotel. Sunset visit to the Khajuraho temples. Each of the 85 temples (unfortunately only 25 remain) were constructed of interlocking pieces of exquisitely carved sandstone, depicting the sensual nature of the Chandelas' open society. O/n at hotel.
DAY 5 Transfer to airport for flight back to Delhi
For Any Tour Inquiries and Booking - Click Here & send a short request