The Big "5" & Tigers

Tour Type:
Private Escorted Tour
Start:
Mumbai
Duration:
11 Days / 10 Nights
End:
Guwahati
Tour Code:
TB5TPT
Accom:
4 Star, 5 Star

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When it comes to wildlife people think of Africa and often forget that India has some of the most Bio-diverse regions of the world and hosts three of the world’s 34 biodiversity hotspots. According to one study, India along with 17 mega diverse countries is home to about 60-70% of the world's biodiversity. This tour is focused on well known big five; Asiatic Lion, Asiatic Elephant, endangered one-horned Rhino, Wild Buffalo, Leopards and Royal Bengal Tiger which in particular known amongst wildlife lover. The tour combines incredible scenery and remarkable cultures but they give attention to mainly the wildlife and designed to ensure you splurge the utmost length of time within the best national reserves being escorted by the best naturalist guides. Travel to a luxuriant humid jungle and watch the Tigers, Elephants, Rhinos, Birds and many more in the wilderness. Hear the sound of a Panther snarling in the jungle, feel the earth rumble as a Rhino charges past and marvel at the graceful sight of Cranes and Flamingos in flight around their nesting grounds in the wildlife sanctuaries in India.

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DAY 1

Assistance on arrival at international airport

On arrival at Mumbai International airport, after clearing immigration and visa formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the arrival lounge. TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS Executive will meet you holding up a placard. He will assist you with a transfer to your hotel. Mumbai is a place where culture is a blend of traditional festivals, food, music, and theatres. The city offers a cosmopolitan and diverse lifestyle with a variety of food, entertainment, and nightlife, available in a form and abundance comparable to that in other world capitals.

    DAY 2

    Flight to Nagpur

    In time transfer to Mumbai airport to board the flight to Nagpur.

    Arrive Nagpur airport and travel to Pench National Park

    On arrival at Nagpur airport, you will be met upon by TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS Chauffeur holding placard of your name at arrival lounge. Thereafter travel to Pench National Park; it is nestling in the minor southern reaches of the Satpura hills is named after Pench river, winding through the park from north to south. Sambar, Cheetal, Nilgai have usually seen grazing on the free land on roadsides and riverbanks and reservoir. Jackals are also seen in the park, who are in search of their food.

    DAY 3

    Morning and afternoon jeep safari

    Morning and afternoon jeep safari into Pench National Park. The park is an abode to several endangered species like tigers, leopard, wolf, jungle cat dhol (Indian wild dog) hyena and jackal are the wild animals found here. Chital, sambhar, muntjac gaur, wild boar, langur and rhesus macaques have also made this jungle their home. Pench Tiger Reserve and its neighbourhood is the original setting of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book". The Jungle Book', still brings humans in close contact with wildlife. Rudyard Kipling based Mowgli's adventures, and his battle with the furious Sher Khan, on this very place. The area of the present Pench Tiger Reserve has also been described in Administration of Akbar", in a 16th-century detailed document recording the administration of the Mughal Empire under Emperor Akbar, written by his court historian. (Approx. Timing: 06:00 to 17:00 Hrs.)

    DAY 4

    Travel to Nagpur airport

    In time you will be transferred to Nagpur airport to board your flight to Rajkot.

    Arrive Rajkot airport and travel to Sasangir

    Arrive Rajkot Airport, where TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS chauffeur will be waiting at the arrival lounge holding a placard of your name, followed by a drive to Sasangir, situated in the paisley-shaped peninsula of Kathiawad in Gujarat on the south-western fringes of the Saurashtra peninsula. Famous world over for being the only haven of the majestic Asiatic Lion, the National Park or the lion sanctuary is a must-visit for nature lovers and is the main attraction of this place. Sasangir is also the natural habitat to other exotic flora and fauna of this peninsular region other than the Asiatic Lion.

    Check in at Hotel

    On arrival check-in at the accommodation. The evening is free to explore the town.

    DAY 5

    Morning and afternoon safari at Gir National Park

    Enjoy an early morning Jeep safari into the Sasangir Lion Sanctuary under the guidance of forest appointed naturalist. The last home of the majestic Asiatic Lion, Gir National Park is the ultimate destination for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. The park is spread across 1412 Km with the buffer zone, the core area alone is 258 Km. The hilly terrain with lush nature surrounding makes the park an alluring beauty. Gir is home to more than five hundred lions and three hundred leopards, the cat family has a major habitat in the park. The other wildlife that resides here is Sambar deer, Jackal, Hyena and Indian fox. Asiatic lion is, of course, the main attraction, alongside to steals the limelight is Chowsingha(four-horned antelope). You can find them only here. Other species to spot are chinkara, wild boar, nilgai, chital, mongoose, honey badger, desert cats, rusty-spotted cats, porcupine, and a hare. Get lucky to spot more wildlife on your second safari in the afternoon.

    DAY 6

    Morning and afternoon safari at Gir National Park

    Another day of enjoying an early morning and afternoon Jeep safari. Get lucky to spot more wildlife on your second safari in the afternoon.

    DAY 7

    Travel to Rajkot and flight to Kolkata

    Morning check-out and travel to Rajkot for a direct transfer to airport to board the flight to Kolkata, a vibrant 350-year-old metropolis, the capital of West Bengal and gateway to Eastern India with a rich heritage, famously known as the City of Joy, Kolkata is in every sense, the artistic, cultural and intellectual capital of the country. Kolkata's streets are vivid, hectic, chaotic, and yet, brimming with life and creativity.

    Assistance on arrival at airport and transfer to the hotel

    Assistance on arrival and check in to your accommodation. Rest of the day is at leisure or for own activities.

    DAY 8

    Flight to Guwahati

    Assistance for departure transfer to Kolkata Airport to board flight to Guwahati, considered to be the gateway to North East India, Guwahati is the largest city in the region. It is situated between the southern bank of Brahmaputra River and the foothills of the Shillong plateau. Dispur, a part of Guwahati, serves as the capital of Assam.

    Assistance at Guwahati airport and travel to Kaziranga

    On arrival at Guwahati airport, once you have collected your baggage please proceed to the arrival lounge. TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS executive will meet you holding a placard, he will introduce you with the driver, who will drive you to Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the home of the world famed one-horned Rhinos.

    Check-in at Hotel

    On arrival, transfer to your accommodation. Remaining of the day is at leisure.

    DAY 9

    Morning and afternoon safari

    Early morning, we start with our Jeep safari (on private basis) into the National Park with naturalist. The Indian Rhinoceros, also called the greater one-horned rhinoceros and Indian one-horned rhinoceros, belongs to the Rhinocerotidae family. Listed as a vulnerable species, the large mammal is primarily found in north-eastern India's Assam and in protected areas in the Terai of Nepal. It is the fifth largest land animal. Among terrestrial land mammals native to Asia, the Indian rhinoceros is second in size only to the Asian elephant. Return to the resort for breakfast and in the afternoon go on your second safari into the different region of the park.

    DAY 10

    Rhino and Gibbon

    The geographical location of Kaziranga National Park makes it an ideal home for various wildlife species. Early morning travel to a nearby region where we will have a chance to see gibbons. Afternoon enjoy a game drive into the National Park and have another chance to spot the one-horned Rhino. Situated on the edge of the Eastern Himalaya, a biodiversity hotspot, the park is home to various species of mammals and avian wildlife offering a high range of visibility. This place is bliss for nature's lovers. It is the oldest park in Assam which covers a vast area of 430 square km. Big elephant grasslands and impenetrable tropical moist broadleaf forest create an ideal ambience for the sustenance of the wildlife. The evening is free to share the experience of the beautiful sightings of various species at Kaziranga National park with your fellow travellers.

    DAY 11

    Departure transfer to Guwahati airport

    In time check-out from accommodation and transfer to Guwahati airport to board the flight to onward destination.

    Direct departure to airport

    Upon arrival in Guwahati, you will be assisted by TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS executive for a direct transfer to the airport to board flight for onward Journey.

    Inclusion


    Accommodation with a private facility in above mentioned hotel (Standard Check-in 1400 Hrs. / Check-out 1200