Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh an ancient stronghold of many kings, a land with history dating
back to roughly 4000 years ago. This area had many dynasties ruling over it
and finds mention in the Ramayan. This park once the private game reserve
of the ruling family of Rewa also holds the distinction of being the home
of the last White Tiger in the wild. The park is dotted with many caves with
ancient rock paintings and carvings. The majestic Bandhavgarh Fort dominates
center of the park with its own history dating back thousands of years. Various
temples with statues depicting incarnations of Lord Vishnu dot the fort.
Bandhavgarh has an undulating landscape with around 32 hills some with flat
plateaus and overhanging cliffs. Some perennial streams and rivulets crisscross
this park creating fertile vegetation on the riverbanks. The area's combination
of hills, rivers and valleys, meadows and marshes has created a unique biodiversity
evident in the varied luxuriant vegetation. Bandhavgarh's forests are generally
of the moist deciduous forest type. The sheltered valleys are covered with
moist evergreen Sal forests, while the drier slopes and plains are covered
in mixed forest. Dense tracts of bamboo are scattered throughout the valleys.
The Chakradhara and Rajbehra meadows are two major meadows of this park.The
chances of seeing a Tiger in Bandhavgarh is greater than in any of India's
other forests. In summer's Tiger can quite often be seen at couple of major
waterholes in the park like Chakradhara, Gopalpur, Jurmani and Barwanala.
Other important cats in Bandhavgarh are Leopard and the jungle cat. As many
as 37 species have been listed for this park including 3 types of antelopes
- Blue Bull, Chinkara and the Chausingha.
Deer species like Chital, Sambar, Barking Deer, 4 species of bats, 2 types
of
squirrels, Indian Pangolin, Indian Porcupine, Palm Civet , Rare Indian Wolf,
Indian Wild Dog, Ruddy and Common Mongoose, Honey Badger, Jackal, Wild Boar,
Indian Hare, Common Langur and Rhesus Macaque.
The park also has over 70 species of butterflies and around 255 species of
birds. It provides ideal habitat for various species of Stork ( White-necked
& lesser Adjutant), Hornbill (Malabar Pied & Common Grey), herons,
cranes and birds of prey like Crested Hawk, Crested Serpant Eagle, Honey Buzzard,
Shikra, Lesser Kestrel. In winter Bandhavgarh attracts large number of migratory
birds such as Nakta, Lesser Whistling Teal and Ruddy Shelduck. One can also
see smaller birds like Gery Tit, Baya Weaver bird, Spotted Munia, the Green
and Bearded Bee-eater, flycatchers and three species of parakeet- Alexandrine,
Plum Headed and Rosering.
Suggested Wildlife Tour with
Bandhavgarh
Duration: 22 Nights / 23 Days
Places to Visit: : Delhi- Sariska- Jaipur- Ranthambhore- Bharatpur-
Fatehpur Sikhri - Agra - Orcha - Khajuraho- Bandhavgarh- Kanha- Nagpur- Delhi
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. On arrival meeting and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 : Delhi
Full day sight-seeing tour of the city, which includes Jama Masjid - the largest
mosque of Emperor Shahjahan, Red Fort - a marvel in red sandstone, Raj Ghat-
cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, to India Gate - a 42 meter stone arch built
in the memory of the Indian Soldiers who died in World War II, Drive past
the President's House & Parliament House, Humayun's Tomb - a memorial
of the Mughals, the Qutab Minar - 12th century 230 feet high Qutub Minar &
Lotus Temple. Overnight in hotel
Day 2: Delhi - Sariska
Approx 239 Kms. / 4 hrs. drive
Morning drive to Sariska Tiger Reserve. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon
Jungle Excursion. Sariska once the royal reserve of the rulers of Alwar was
converted in the Tiger Reserve in 1958 and into a national park in 1982. The
deciduous forests and the large area are best suited for the habitat of the
Tiger and the leopard, the four horned antelope and the spotted deer are found
here. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Sariska - Jaipur 
Approx 110 Kms. / 3 hrs. drive
Morning game viewing inside the park. Afternoon drive to Jaipur. Check into
hotel. You may vist local markets in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Jaiapur
Morning visit Amber Fort - The ancient Capital of the state until 1728. Ascend
the hill, on which the fort is situated on Elephant back or Jeep Safari. Afternoon
city tour of Jaipur to see City Palace, Jantar Mantar and observatory. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 5 : Jaipur / Ranthambhore
Approx 157 Kms. 3 ½ hrs. drive
Morning drive to Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, a project Tiger reserve, the
imposing Ramparts of the fort stand tall which has witnessed many a historical
events. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon a short walk inside the park.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : Ranthambhore
Morning and afternoon Jungle excursion. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 : Ranthambhore / Bharatpur
Approx 250 Kms. / 5 ½ hrs drive
After breakfast drive to Bharatpur to visit the Keoladeo Bird National Park.
Evening, a short walk to the Jungle. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Bharatpur 
Morning and afternoon bird viewing inside the park. Take a boat ride to the
nesting colonies of birds. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 : Bharatpur / Fatehpur Sikhri / Agra
Approx 51 Kms. / 1 hr. drive
Morning bird viewing inside the park. Afternoon drive on to Agra. En-route
visit Fatehpur - Sikri, once the capital of Mughal Empire and abandoned after
15 years due to scarcity of water. Its fortifications and Palaces are in a
wonderful state of preservation. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Agra
Full day city tour visiting the Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan
in the year 1652 as a memorial for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal., the Taj
is an ode to love. Also visit the Agra Fort built and renovated over the centuries,
this massive fort gained recognition only during the Mughal reign. Evening
you may visit local markets. Overnight at hotel. (Taj Mahal is closed on all
Fridays)
Day 11 : Agra - Jhansi - Orchha - Khajuarho
Approx 190 kms / 4 hrs drive
Morning transfer to railway station to connect train # 2002 Bhopal Shatabdi
Express dep. 08:12 hrs / arr. Jhansi at 10:42 hrs. Upon arrival drive to Khajuraho
enroute visiting the famous Orchha Temples. Check into hotel for overnight
stay.
Day 12 : Khajuraho
Khajuraho was Capital of Chandela rulers who ruled between 9th and 13th centuries.
Morning visit the Western Group of Temples. Afternoon visit Eastern Group
of Temples.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 : Khajuraho / Bandhavgarh 
Approx 237 kms / 5 hrs driveAfter breakfast leisurely drive to Bandhavgarh National
Park. The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known
in India. This is also known as the White Tiger country. These have been found
in the old state of Rewa for many years. The last known was captured by Maharaja
Martand Singh in 1951. This White Tiger - 'Mohun', is now stuffed and on display
in the palace of the Maharaja of Rewa. On arrival check in resort for overnight
stay. Afternoon jungle excursion. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 : Bandhavgarh
Early morning jungle safari in one of the most richly populated Tiger reserves
in India. Return to resort for breakfast. Spend the day at leisure till afternoon
for another jungle safari. Overnight at resort.
Day 15: Bandhavgarh / Kanha
Approx 245 Kms. / 5 hrs. drive
Morning drive on to Kanha National Park. On arrival transfer to hotel / Jungle
Lodge.
Kanha National Park is one of the most well known tiger reserves worldwide.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel
Day 16 : Kanha
Early morning jungle safari. Return to resort for breakfast. Then day free
to full-fill your quest on wildlife by visiting the library, the museum and
by watching wildlife presentations & movies until afternoon jungle safari.
Overnight at resort.
Day 17 : Kanha / Nagpur / Delhi
Morning Jungle excursion. Afternoon drive to Jabalpur Railway Station to connect
train # 2411 Gondwana Express dep. 15:55 hrs. Overnight on board.
Day 18 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi at 07:25 hrs. Later transfer to airport to connect flight for
onward destination.
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