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| Heritage & Culture| Nature & Wildlife | Ayurveda & Wellness | Honeymoon |
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| Beach and More | Mix & Match | Adventure and Trekking | Special Interest |
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| Nature and Wildlife: Parks of Assam, Rajasthan and trekking in Sikkim |
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| Duration of trip : |
17 Days |
| Ideal for : |
This trip is ideal for people who love the outdoors and seek to discover the true diversity and variety of India 's wildlife, natural beauty and adventure travel. |
| Main Activities: |
Wildlife safaris, nature walks, short treks, relaxation |
| Key Places: |
Delhi, Guwahati, Kaziranga, Kolkata, Darjeeling, Gangtok, Delhi, Ranthambore, Agra, Delhi |
| Accommodation: |
Luxury resorts, palace hotels, high-end 5-star hotels, boutique hotels, heritage hotels, jungle resorts and camps and mid – range hotels. |
| Price per person : |
$ 9,700 (luxury), $ 6,800 (deluxe), $ 6,000 (superior)
The price quoted above is an approximate price per person on a twin sharing basis in the high season (Oct to Mar). Prices in may be higher during the Christmas – New Year period and lower in the low season (Apr – Sep). Travel Insurance is not included in the cost.
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| Services Included : |
Accommodation including breakfast, internal flights within India on economy class, train journeys on highest available class, all airport train station and hotel transfers, private air-conditioned car with driver throughout your trip, English-speaking local tour guides, sightseeing and activities including all entrance fees
and jungle safaris in wildlife sanctuaries. |
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| Day: 1-2 |
Arrival in Delhi |
Welcome to Enchanting-India! Our tour manager will receive you at the airport in Mumbai and take you to your hotel for check in.
Experience the pulsating feeling of life in a throbbing, dynamic metropolis - the film, fashion and financial capital of India. Take a sightseeing tour of the city, admire its colonial heritage, eat out at one of its myriad restaurants, experience its nightlife and shop to your hearts content depending on the time available before boarding international flight.
Hotel: The Imperial / The Claridges / Oberoi Maidens |
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| Day: 3 |
Guwahati |
Internal afternoon flight from Delhi to Guwahati (2 hours).
Half day sightseeing tour of Guwahati or evening at leisure depending on your preference.
Hotels: Bramhaputra Ashok |
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| Day: 4-6 |
Kaziranga |
Drive (5-6 hours) to Kaziranga National Park located in the state of Assam.
Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River in the far North East of India, Assam, Kaziranga National Park covers an area of approximately 430-sq-kms.
Beside the great one horned Indian Rhino, the other major wild attractions include a large population of Indian Elephants, Indian Bison, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Hog Deer, Sloth Bears, Tigers, Leopard Cats, Jungle Cats, Otters, Hog Badgers, Capped Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Buffalo, Pythons and Monitor Lizards.
Lodges: Wildgrass |
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| Day: 7 |
Kolkata |
Drive from Kaziranga to Jorhat (4 hours) followed by internal flight to Kolkata (1 hour).
Formerly known as Calcutta, Kolkata is a city of surprises that overwhelms its tourists and business travelers. It is a great 'City of Joy' as the charm of this greatest colonial city never dies out and that is what makes it the most loved city of India.
Hotels: Oberoi Grand / Taj Bengal |
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| Day: 8-9 |
Darjeeling |
Internal morning flight from Kolkata to Bagdogra (1 hour) followed by a drive (5 hours) to Darjeeling.
Darjeeling, famous the world over for the tea of the same name, is a hill-station with charm and character. You can visit tea gardens, go on walks and hikes and visit famous viewing points to watch spectacular sunrise and sunsets over the magnificent snowcapped Himalayan peaks. A tour of the town is also interesting.
Hotels: Windamere / New Elgin / Glen Burn Tea Estate |
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| Day: 10-11 |
Gangtok |
Drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok (5 hours).
Wander through the narrow alleys of this picturesque mountain capital which offers breathtaking views of the Kanchendzonga Range. Take the three points tour, visit Buddhist monasteries at Enchey or Rumtek outside Gangtok, or the magical Tsomgo Lake.
Hotels: Norkhill / Netuk House |
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| Day: 12 |
Delhi |
Internal mid morning flight from Khajuraho to Delhi (1 hour).
Visit the various historical and cultural marvels of New and Old Delhi including the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar , India Gate, Lotus Temple , etc. Enjoy an evening rickshaw ride through Old Delhi – a truly memorable experience. Stroll through the bustling markets and bazaars and get a feel for life in India 's capital city! Board the train to Kathgodam in the evening.
Hotels: The Imperial / The Claridges / Oberoi Maidens |
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| Day: 13-15 |
Ranthambore |
Morning express train to Sawai Madhopur (5 hours) followed by drive to the lodge or internal flight from Delhi to Jaipur (1 hour) followed by a drive (3.5 hours) to Ranthambore National Park.
Go on safari in a jeep, accompanied by a trained naturalist, and observe the abundant wildlife of the forest of Ranthambore, a former Maharaja's hunting ground. Experience the thrill of tracking the King of the Jungle - the tiger. You'll never forget the first time you see one!
Lodges: Oberoi VanyaVilas / Sherbagh / Tigers Den |
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| Day: 16 |
Agra |
Drive from Ranthambore to Agra (6-7 hours).
Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal and Agra Fort the following day.
Hotels: Oberoi AmarVilas / Trident Hilton / Taj View |
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| Day: 17 |
Delhi |
Internal afternoon flight from Shimla to Delhi (1 hour).
Half day local sightseeing in Delhi or evening at leisure depending on your preference.
Drop off to international airport in the late evening or the following day depending on the flight schedule.
Hotels: The Imperial / The Claridges / Oberoi Maidens |
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If you want to book this itinerary or if you want to receive more information on it please contact us at info@enchanting-india.com . We will be happy to customize and adapt this itinerary to your specific interests and requirements.
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