What's
NewTiger
and Wild DogsDuration
: 6 Nights & 7 Days.
Destination Covered : Delhi - Nagpur - Pench -
Kanha - Nagpur - Delhi
Day
01 : Arrival at Delhi
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis
with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect
introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the
kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
02 : Delhi / Nagpur By Air Flight Number : CD
7469/IC869 Departure : 0550/0550 (depending on day)Arrival
: 0715/0845 Nagpur- Pench By Road 92 kms/2 hr
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Transfer to airport for
flight to Nagpur.
On arrival in Nagpur, we will drive to Pench
Tiger Reserve (92 kilometers; 3-hour drive). We will check into our resort
for One nights. Later in the afternoon we will have our first safari to the
core area of Pench National Park.
Pench National Park is situated
in the Seoni District of Southern Madhya Pradesh and runs in continuation
with Pench National Park in Maharashtra. It is situated 80 Kms from Nagpur.
(2 hours of drive) and is well connected by an all weather metalloid road
network to other important places in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The
nearest railhead of Nagpur (80 Kms.) serves as a comfortable air and
railhead.
Recently in 1992, Pench has been included under the
umbrella of "Project Tiger "as the19th Project Tiger Reserve.
A
total of 758 Sq. kms of this Southern Indian tropical moist deciduous forest
has its extent mingling with the tropical dry deciduous teak. The area is
crisscrossed by a number of streams and 'nallahs' most of which are
seasonal. Though the Pench River dries up in April end, a number of water
pools locally known as 'dohs' are found which serve as water holes for the
wild animals. The Pench Reservoir at the center of the park is the only
major water source during the pinch period.
It
is blessed with forests spread in all the direction. As per the physiognomy,
the forest type is southern tropical dry deciduous teak and southern tropical
mixed deciduous forest with other species of shrubs, trees and climbers. Teak
and its associates moyan, mahua, mokha, skiras, tendu, bija, achar, garari,
aonla, ghont, baranga, amaltas, kihamali, khair, palas. Bamboo occurs sparsely,
restricted to some valley.
As a prey concentration is
high along the Pench River, tiger usually inhabits frequents this belt.
Leopards though generally operate in the peripheral areas but are
occasionally seen in the deep forest also. Jungle cats are commonly seen.
Leopard cats, small Indian civets and palm civets are common but seen
rarely.
In Pench, Cheetal, Sambar, nilgai are commonly seen
grazing on the open sites on roadsides and banks of river & reservoir.
Jackals can be seen in search of food anywhere in the Park. Packs up to 15
of wild dog can be seen near Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala and Pyorthadi areas
of the Reserve. Herds of gaur can be spotted near streams and bamboo patches
commonly in summer months. Sloth beer occupy hilly, rocky out crops and
favour mahul bel infested forest. Chnkara is present in very small numbers
and is found in open areas around Turia, Telia and Dudhgaon villages.
Langoors are very common in Pench, whereas the Rhesus monkeys may be seen
occasionally on the fringes. Pench boasts of, more than 210 species of birds
that include several migratory ones also. Commonly seen are Peafowl, Red
jungle fowl, Crow pheasant, Crimson breasted barbet, Redvented bulbul,
Racket tailed drongo, Magpie robin And lesser whistling teal.
Day
03 : Pench - Kanha
By Road 250 Kms/4 hr
In the morning
go for a game drive with packed breakfast. Explore the areas around the
submergence zone, go boating on the Pench river. Simultaneously, elephants
will be used to track the tigers. When an elephant manages to spot a tiger,
you will mount the elephant and be taken to the area where the tiger has
been found.
In Afternoon drive to Kanha.
This
is the place that has been described by RUDYARD KIPLING in his great book "The
Jungle Book". Located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha National
Park is a tiger reserve that extends over an area of over 940 square km. A horseshoe
shaped valley bounded by the spurs of the Mekal presents an interesting topography.
Steep rocky escarpments along the edges offer breathtaking views of the valley.
Realizing the danger on the Tiger population in the country, the Government
started the "Project Tiger" at Kanha and in 1974 the area was declared
a Tiger reserve. The park is also the habitat of the high ground Barasingha.
In 1930s, the Kanha area
was divided into two sanctuaries - Hallon and Banjar of 250kms to 300kms
each. Though one of these was subsequently disbanded .The area remained a
protected one until 1947. Depletion of the tiger population in the year that
followed led to the area being made an absolute sanctuary in 1952.
Patient
watching should reward the visitor, with a sight of Indian Fox, Sloth bear,
Striped hyena, Jungle cut, Lepord, Mouse Deer, Chausingha or four horned
antelope, Nilgai, Ratel and Porcupine Kanha has some 200 species of birds.
Watchers should station themselves in the hills, where the mixed and bamboo
forests harbour many species and in the grassy forest clearings. Water birds
can be seen near the parks many rivulets and at Sarvantal, a pool that
is frequented by water birds and the area in front of the museum.
Excursion to Kawardha just east of the Maikala Range (up to 1100m) to the
south east of Kanha National Park, Kawardha is a small town in Chhattisgarh
(34 forts) region of M.P. In this remote area Maharaja Viswaraj Singh has
recently opened his palace to visitors. It provides a delightfully quite
unspoiled contrast with Indias big cities and with the much busier
tourist circuit of Rajasthans palace circuit. This town is
in the center of the Baiga tribe, who live in forest surrounding the town,
and these are several eleventh century temples in the immediate region.
Reach in the afternoon and relax at the resort.
Overnight
will be at the Kanha Resort.
Day 04 : Kanha
Breakfast
will be at the resort.
Proceed for full day game viewing inside
the jungle. (Two safaris with lunch break in-between)
Overnight
will be at the resort.
Day 05 : Kanha Morning walking
safari (12kms), escorted by a forest guide and the hotel staff. You will
enjoy an approximately 3 hour walk inside the park, with a packed breakfast.
Return to the lodge for lunch. Afternoons depart for Kanha (4 hrs). On
arrival in Kanha, check into your hotel.
Overnight in Kanha.
Day
06 : Kanha- Nagpur By Road 280 kms/6hr After
breakfast drive to Nagpur. Reach and check into hotel and relax after a long
journey.
Overnight at hotel in Nagpur.
Day 07 :
Nagpur/Delhi
By
Flight
Flight Number : CD
7470/IC869 Departure : 0800/0920 (depending on day) Arrival
: 0925/1045 After Breakfast Transfer to Airport for connecting
flight to Delhi. On arrival check into hotel and relax. In afternoon go for
an extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the
Humayuns Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue -
Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the Presidents
Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. In
evening go for shopping.
In late evening departure to Airport for
onward destination.
TOUR END THE TOUR
INCLUDES :» Double sharing accommodation at mentioned Hotels.
»
Guided Sightseeing Tours of Delhi.
» All Air-Conditioned Car
transfers with driver.
» Assistance at the Airport.
»
Daily Buffet Breakfast.
» All applicable Taxes and Service Charges.
»
Safaris included at all National Parks
» Airfare from Nagpur to
Delhi.
» National Park Permits included and
» All meet and
assist services.
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE :»Any
Personal Expenses.
»Any Monuments entrances.
»Tips and
gratuities.
CITY
|
1st CLASS HOTELS &
LODGES |
NIGHTS |
Delhi |
Nikko |
01 |
Pench |
Baghvan |
01 |
Kanha |
Tuli |
03 |
Nagpur |
Tuli |
01 |