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The Pride of Madhya Pradesh

Tour Highlights

Duration:

13 Nights/ 14 Days

Sectors Covered:

Mumbai / Tadoba / Pench / Satpura /

Bhimbetka / Bhopal / Delhi/Departure

Highlights of tour:

Marvel at the impressive historical

architecture spanning several centuries in

Mumbai

Exotic wildlife

Amazing temple architecture and

sculptures

Grand palaces and forts

Day-excursion to Sanchi: a UNESCO World

Heritage Site

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Day 01|| Arrival – Mumbai (BOLLYWOOD CITY)

Upon arrival at Mumbai Airport you will be met with our

representative who is anxiously waiting for you in arrival hall to

welcome you. After Traditional Welcome you will be transferred to

your hotel. During the transfer he will brief you about the tour

program and once you reach hotel he will assist you in getting your

rooms quickly. He will also advise you the time for the city tour next

Morning. Mumbai a cluster of seven islands, Mumbai, till recently

called Bombay, is the "Finance Capital of India" & one of the finest

metropolitan in the world. Most of premier Multinational and

National corporate houses are headquartered here; it remains the

bastion of free enterprise. Mumbai has a lot of attractions to offer

to the visitors. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02|| Mumbai

After breakfast meet your guide and plan your day with him. He will

also give you a brief about the city and then will take you on a half

day tour of Mumbai visiting Gateway of India - the most famous

colonial landmark in the city, Prince of Wales Museum - one of the

most eclectic museums in India, Hanging Gardens if you wish to

visit, Victoria Rail Terminus the colonial building and will also take

you to the Dhobi Ghat is a well known open air Laundromat

in Mumbai. The washers known as Dhobis who work in open and

wash the clothes. Last but not the least a drive along Marine drive

will prove to be a pleasant experience. Afternoon return back to

your hotel or you will drop at the Down town if you wish to explore

the city on your own. Evening return back to hotel and if interested

then we can arrange the Optional Victoria Ride for 45 minutes to

see the night view of Marine Drive the Queens Necklace. Overnight

stay at hotel.

Day 03|| Mumbai – Nagpur || By Flight

Nagpur / Tadoba NP||145 Kms / 3-4 hrs (“THE

LAND OF TIGERS”)

After Early breakfast we have to leave for the airport and our

representative will meet you in lobby at pre assigned time and will

assist you to Airport and also help you in Check-in for your flight to

Nagpur 9W 7022 (Dep: 0820 Arr: 0950 hrs.). Upon arrival at

Nagpur, our driver will be waiting for you to take you to the Tadoba

National Park. Tadoba National Park is situated in Chandrapur

district. Often called the ‘Jewel of Vidarbha’, it is the largest

national park in the state of Maharashtra. Sprawling over an area of

about 1727 sq km, the park is the secure abode of diverse wildlife.

Southern tropical dry deciduous forest, with dense woodland

vegetation and animals like Chital, Chausinga, Sambars, Barking

Deer, Sloth Bear, Neel Gai, Indian Bison, Wild Dog, Wild Boar and

Leopard make Tadoba an Incredible natural museum. The national

park is considered an offbeat track and thus multiplies the fun for


all those who decide to visit this reserve. Check-in at Hotel and rest

of the day is kept free to become familiar with the flora and fauna of

this place and get ready for the adventure and to say Hello to Tiger

next morning. Our Naturalist will brief you about the park and

answer your all question for the next day. Dinner & Overnight at

hotel.

Day 04|| Tadoba National Park

Early Morning after tea or coffee board the Jeep with your naturalist

for a Jungle Safari to witness wildlife Tadoba National Park has to

offer. After spending approx 3 hrs inside the park you will be

brought back to Resort for wash and change & freshen up. Relax a

bit and have a leisurely Lunch before we proceed for another

afternoon safari. Evening returns back to resort and before we

proceed for dinner will give you free time to visualize the pictures

taken during the safari. Dinner & Overnight at hotel.

Day 05|| Tadoba – Pench || 245 Kms/ 6 hrs (“Kipling

Country”)

After breakfast proceeds to Pench National Park – The Pench

National Park, is a relatively recent addition to the list of Project

Tiger Reserves, and is one of the lesser known parks of Central India.

It is said to have been the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling’s

‘Jungle Book’. Conveniently located, only about 2 hours drive from

Nagpur airport, the Pench National Park, in addition to Tigers, is also

known for it’s rich bird life, and for sightings of other mammals like

Langur, Jungle Cats and spotted Deer.

Upon arrival, check-into hotel and rest of the day is kept free to

become familiar with the flora and fauna of this place and get ready

for the adventure and to say Hello to Tiger next morning. Our

Naturalist will brief you about the park and answer your all question

for the next day. Dinner & Overnight at hotel.

Day 06|| Pench National Park

Morning and evening jeep safaris into the Pench National Park.

The Pench national park has a high population of Chital and

Sambar. During the safari, you spot other animal species such as

wild boar, jackal, jungle cat, fox, wild dog, gaur, along with 170

avifauna species including crimson-breasted barbet, red-vented

bulbul, racket-tailed drongo, magpie robin, lesser whistling teal etc.

Stay overnight at the resort.

Day 07|| Pench – Satpura || 300 Kms/ 7 hrs

This is a long day when compared with the drives we did till now but

worth it as the place is known for Sloth Bear and other wild life. The

nature here is in full swing throughout the year. After morning

breakfast, begin driving to Satpura National Park, getting its name

from the surrounding Satpura ranges. This national park is a part of

the unique eco - system and thus, has a rich bio-diversity. On arrival,


check-in at your jungle resort. The evening is at leisure. Stay

overnight at the resort.

Day 08|| Satpura National Park

Enjoy a morning & evening safari inside the park. During the safari,

you may spot wildlife species such as tiger, leopard, sambar, chital,

Bhedki, nilgai, four-horned antelope, chinkara, bison (gour), wild

boar, wild dog, bear, black buck, fox, porcupine, etc. Overnight in

the resort.

Day 09|| Satpura – Bhopal via Bhimbetka || 140 Kms / 4 hrs

(“CITY OF LAKES”)

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Bhopal the capital city of Madhya

Pradesh enroute visit Bhimbetka and Bhojpur.

Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka

Bhimbetka Caves are among the most fabled destinations in the

country. The caves happened to be the dwellings of pre-historic

man during the Paleolithic era. The paintings in the caves exhibit

the development of the human race with time. This site bears

immense historic significance owing to the rarest specimens of pre-

historic paintings ever discovered in India. The unique specialty lies

in the fact that most of these paintings are still in a condition good

enough to be studied.

Bhojpur

Founded by the well known paramara king, Dhar Raja Bhoj and

named after him, Bhojpur is a town in Madhya Pradesh that is of

great historical and religious significance.

Bhojpur is popular for the Shiva Temple. The temple is richly carved

and intricately designed and speaks about the craftsmanship of the

local artists. This incomplete temple is a proof of the rich culture

and heritage of the region.

Upon arrival at Bhopal, check-into Hotel, and rest of the day free at

leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10|| Bhopal – Sightseeing

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for city tour of Bhopal.

Bhopal

The city of Bhopal serves as the capital of the Indian state of

Madhya Pradesh. The magnificent city of the Nawabs, Bhopal is a

confluence of the rich forms of art, tradition and culture. The city

was conceived and founded by Raja Bhoja around the 11th

century

AD. Bhopal city is nestled over seven hills along the banks of two

beautiful lakes. The old traditional walled city is throbbing especially

around the chowk area where most of the tourist attractions of

Bhopal are. There are mosques, lakes, art galleries and museums

with a great collection that evoke particular interest in Bhopal.

Architecture saw a re- interpretation and experimentation with the

fusion of occidental and oriental style in some places. Rest of the

day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.


Day 11|| Bhopal – Excursion to Sanchi || 50 Kms/ 1.5 hrs

After breakfast proceed for an excursion to Sanchi- a UNESCO

World Heritage Site. This small town consists of a number of

Buddhist monuments such as Stupas, monasteries, temples and

pillars dating from the 3rd

century B.C. to the 12th

century A.D. The

most famous of these monuments- the Sanchi Stupa 1, was

originally built by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka. Return to Bhopal

for an overnight stay.

Day 12|| Bhopal – Delhi (By Flight) (“HEART OF INDIA”)

Breakfast at Hotel, and the day free till departure. In time, transfer

to Bhopal airport to catch your flight 9W 2642 – Dep 0735/Arr

0850 hours to Delhi. Upon arrival, Transfer to the Hotel and rest of

the time at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13|| Delhi – Sightseeing

After Breakfast our Guide will meet you and brief you about The

Capital of India and will also tell you that what he is going to show

you during the day. Begin your day with an exploration starting in

Old Delhi which was the capital of Muslim India between the 17th

and 19th centuries. Visit Jama Masjid, the Royal Mosque which was

built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656. Enjoy a cycle

rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes followed by a short walk in

the main street of Old Delhi - the colourful shopping bazaar known

as Chandni Chowk. Drive past the Red Fort (a UNESCO World

Heritage site) built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Proceed for

a brief visit to Raj Ghat, the Mahatma Gandhi memorial.

In the afternoon visit New Delhi - the imperial city created by the

British as the capital of India. In 1911, Edwin Lutyens, the most

renowned English architect of the day, was chosen to design New

Delhi. The Rashtrapathi Bhawan is where the Viceroy once lived and

now is the official residence of the President of India. View India

Gate, a war memorial arch built in honor of 90,000 Indian soldiers

who lost their lives in World War I. Visit Qutub Minar (a UNESCO

World Heritage site), a soaring tower of victory which is 72.5 metres

high and has five distinct stories & tour ends with a visit to Laxmi

Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir) & Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh

temple). Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 ||Delhi – Departure

Today our Representative will report at pre-assigned time to take

you to Delhi International Airport to board your flight to onward

destination or back home.

***Our services end here***


Tour cost for SUMMER 2017 on per person basis:

All below mentioned cost is in USD, Inclusive of all applicable taxes, nett payable to us & valid from 01 April 2017

till 30 September 2017 (All our services should finish on 30 September 2017).

No of Pax Tour cost

02 Pax USD 2289

03 Pax USD 2006

04 Pax USD 1910

05 – 07 Pax USD 2013

08 - 09 Pax USD 1779

Single Room Supplement USD 976

Supplement for Italian speaking escort, English speaking local guide and entrance fee on per person

basis:

No of Pax Supplement for Italian speaking

escort guide

Supplement for English

speaking local guide

Supplement for entrance

fee

02 Pax USD 745 USD 143 USD 92

03 Pax USD 497 USD98 USD 92


05 – 07 Pax USD 304 USD 89 USD 92

08 – 09 Pax USD 193 USD 59 USD 92

Tour cost for WINTER 2017-18 on per person basis:

All below mentioned cost is in USD, Inclusive of all applicable taxes, nett payable to us & valid from 01 October

2017 till 31 March 2018 (Except peak period i.e. 20 Dec 2017 till 10 Jan 2018).

No of Pax Tour cost

02 Pax USD 2551

03 Pax USD 2268

04 Pax USD 2172

05 – 07 Pax USD 2275

08 - 09 Pax USD 2121

Single Room Supplement USD 1155

Supplement for Italian speaking escort, English speaking local guide and entrance fee on per person

basis:

No of Pax Supplement for Italian speaking

escort guide

Supplement for English

speaking local guide

Supplement for entrance

fee




05 – 07 Pax USD 304 USD 89 USD 92

08 – 09 Pax USD 193 USD 59 USD 92


Airfare Supplement (Special fare): USD 210 per person in Economy Class (As on date & subject to availability)

Sectors: Mumbai – Nagpur and Bhopal - Delhi

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Sectors Flight no Dep / Arr Operates Airfare (Per person in Economy Class)

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Mumbai / Nagpur 9W 7022 0820/ 0950 Daily USD 105

Bhopal / Delhi 9W 2642 0735/ 0850 Daily USD 115

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Important Note: Please note the above airfares & schedules are as on date & subject change. If there will be any change

in fares & schedules at the time of operations the same will be informed to you as & when finalize, which is directly

controlled by the airlines & there is no liability of TSI for any such changes. In condition of change in the schedules the

best possible alternate will be provided to the clients & if there will be any supplements involved, the same has to be paid

by the clients.

Above tour cost includes:

Accommodation on twin share on BB basis except in Tadoba, Pench and Satpura where accommodation will be on

FB basis for 13 nights/14 day’s basis as per the program.

All arrival/ departure transfers and all surface arrangements by Ac Medium car till 02 - 03 Pax, Toyota Innova for 03 -

04 Pax and Tempo Traveler for 05 to 09 Pax as per the program.

02 Jeep safaris (on exclusive basis) in Tadoba National Park.

02 Jeep Safaris (on exclusive basis) in Pench National Park.

02 Jeep Safaris (on exclusive basis) in Satpura National Park.

Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.

All present applicable taxes.

Above mentioned supplement for local guide includes:

1. English speaking local guide during city tour in Mumbai and Ahmedabad as per program.

Above mentioned supplement for entrance fee includes:

1. Entrance fees at following monuments for one visit only:

CITY Monuments

Mumbai Prince of Wales museum, Gateway of India and Marine drive

Above cost does not include:

Any air fare or airport taxes & Visa fee.

Any meals unless not mentioned in package inclusions.

Early check in/late check out at hotels.

All supplement quoted separately.

Camera fee at the monuments.

Park entrances fee during jungle safaris in Bajana.

Any other expenses of personal nature like, tips at hotel/ restaurants guides and drivers, laundry, telephone calls,

drinks etc.

Any additional cost due to factor beyond our control like road block, vehicle mail function and political disturbance

etc.

Any other items not mentioned in package inclusions.


City Name of Hotel

Mumbai Marine Plaza

Tadoba Swasara Jungle Lodge

Pench Tuli Tiger Corridor

Satpura Forsyth’s Lodge

Bhopal Jehan Numa Retreat

Delhi Le Meridien

Special Note:

In case the Hotel envisaged or normal category of Rooms are waitlisted / sold out, alternate hotels of similar

category will be provided.

The normal check-in time is 1400 Hrs and check-out time is 1200 Hrs at most of the hotels.

All the prices we have quoted are in USD and prices for summer 2017 are valid from 01 April 2017 till 30

September 2017 and prices for winter 2017 - 18 are valid from 01 October 2017 till 31 March 2018 except

peak period i.e. 20 Dec 2017 till 10 Jan 2018.

All national parks and sanctuaries will be closed from Jun till Oct. so during these months jungle safaris

are not possible.

Above package cost is not valid for Christmas & New Year period (from 20 Dec till 10th

Jan).

Domestic airlines in India have reduced the baggage allowance to 15 Kg check-in luggage and 7 – 8 Kg hand bag

and excess would be payable directly by clients.

Please note we have quoted you the special Air Fares instead of the Normal fares as they are cheaper than the

normal fares. Special fares are subject to change in case of any hike by airline.

In case of cancellation due to any reason after issuing the tickets till 24 Hrs prior to departure of flight cancellation

charge of USD 57 will be applicable.

(TSI-290517)

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