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, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Evening will be at leisure. Overnight Delhi.


Day 03 : Delhi - Nagpur
Late afternoon flight to Nagpur. Overnight at Nagpur.


Day 04 : Nagpur - Kanha National Park
Morning embark upon your drive to Kanha National Park. Overnight at Kanha.

Introduction
Situated in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, the picturesque Kanha National Park was the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling's unforgettable classic Jungle Book. The romance of the Kanha National Park has not reduced over time-it is still as beautiful.

If one were to point to the middle of India, chances are he will pick out the forests of the Banjar and the Halon valley, the two forming the western and eastern halves of the Kanha Tiger Reserve, which have long been famous for their wide diversity of wildlife.

The park was created in 1955 by a special law and, since then, it has dedicated itself in preserving a variety of animal species. Many endangered species have indeed been saved here. Today Kanha is among the few most scenic and beautiful wildlife reserves in Asia. This 'Tiger Country' is the ideal home for both predator and prey.

By far the most striking features of this region are the open grassy meadows, where sighting blackbuck, swamp deer, sambhar and chital is common. And, if one can transcend into time, a barefooted Mowgli would perhaps come padding along the dusty trail, for this is the land of Kipling's Jungle Book.

Bandhavgarh came into existence as a national park in 1968 with a core area of 105 sq. km, which was later extended to include two adjoining sal forests in 1986. Before becoming a national park, it was the game reserve of the Maharajas of Rewa. But due to loss of royal patronage, it remained neglected for a long time until the government declared it a national park to control rampant poaching in the area.

Location
Bangalore city is located in the southern part of the state of Karnataka, in the southern region of India. It is 3,113 feet (949 m) above sea level, on top of a ridge in the Karnataka plateau. Bangalore is 998 km from Mumbai (Bombay) and 562 km from Hyderabad. The climate of Bangalore is moderate and pleasant. Summers are mild (April-June) and winters are cool (October-February). The city experiences southwestern monsoon rains in June-August.

Best Time To Visit
Summers start here in April and continues till June. The temperature touches the high of around 42°C. But these are also the months when you can look forward to sighting tigers and leopard. December to February is the best months climate wise, while the weather is cool and pleasant. The park is closed during the monsoon season, which also coincides with the breeding season, from June till November. Another reason for closure during this season is the torrential rainfall washing away most of the jungle tracks.

Bandhavgarh National Park - Flora and Fauna
At Bandhavgarh you can find moist deciduous forest, as at Kanha National Park. At higher altitudes, the flora tends to move towards mixed forests. With the highest density of tigers, Bandhavgarh is one of the most important wildlife sanctuaries in India for the wildlife preservers and enthusiasts. The park is also home of the white (albino) tiger. There are a number of other rare species moving around in Bandhavgarh National Park like sloth bear, gaur, sambar, chital, muntjac, nilgai, chinkara, and wild pigs. There are also interesting cave shrines scattered around the park, with Brahmi inscriptions dating from the first century B.C. You can visit the remains of the Bandhavgarh Fort believed to be 2,000 years old.

Places Around Bandhavgarh
There are very few places around Bandhavgarh that offer much in the way of excursion. Katani and Umaria are two important urban habitations around Bandhavgarh National Park. Major tourist attractions in the region include world-famous temples of Khajuraho, Jabalpur - a major business center of Madhya Pradesh and Bheraghat on the river Narmada. Garhwal Himalayan Expedition provides complete information on tourism in Bandhavgarh National Park. Garhwal Himalayan Expedition offers package tours in order to make your visit to Bandhavgarh National Park Pleasant

Day 08 : Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning and Evening safari at Park. Overnight at Bandhavgarh.


Day 09 : Bandhavgarh National Park - Khajuraho
Morning drive to Khajuraho. Overnight at Khajuraho.


Day 10 : Khajuraho - Agra
This morning your will be visiting the famous temples of Khajuraho. Late afternoon flight to Agra. Overnight at Agra.


Day 11 : Agra
Morning sight-seeing tour of the city to visit the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula tomb. Overnight at Agra.


Day 12 : Agra - Bharatpur
Morning drive on to Bharatpur Bird Sancturary enroute visiting the city of Fatehpur Sikri . Rest of the day free. Overnight at Bharatpur Bird Sanctury.


Day 13 : Bharatpur - Ranthambore
Early morning excursion into the park to see the birds. Later in the morning drive on to Ranthambhor (Sawai Madhopur). Overnight at Ranthambhor.


Day 14 : Ranthambore
Morning and Evening safari to the park. Overnight at Ranthambhor.

Day 15 : Ranthambore
Morning and Evening safari to the park. Overnight at Ranthambhor.


Day 16 : Ranthambore - Jaipur
Morning continue your drive to go to Jaipur. Afternoon city sight-seeing tour to include City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and the Observatory. Overnight at Jaipur.


Day 17 : Jaipur - Delhi
After visiting the Amber fort drive back to Delhi to connect to your onwards destination.