The Ultimate Wildlife Tour With MV Mahabaahu (Downstream)
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Duration19 Days
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- October - April
Introduction
This tour covers well-known national parks for Tiger viewing in India – Bandhavgarh, Pench and Kanha National Parks located in Madhya Pradesh which are also home to a variety of flora and fauna. You get to explore the rich biodiversity of Central India. Here you can spend time in the company of some rare animals and plants during your Central india wildlife holidays along with The Brahmaputra River cruise which is a perfect combination offering the wildlife & culture of Assam with Victorian Kolkata which is also ideal for embarking on this enchanting cruise.
Tours Highlights
- Bandhavgarh, Kanha & Pench National Park.
- Open Jeep Safaries at each park.
- Option of going for a Nature Walk
- 130 year old flower market in Kolkata
- Cruise expedition on Bharamputra river.
- Beautiful tea estates in Assam
- Majuli to experience the neo-Vaishnav culture of the world’s largest inhabited riverine island.
- Boat safari on the eastern range of Kaziranga.
- Elephant Safari in Kaziranga.
- Jeep Safari at Kaziranga National Park to witness wildlife up close- Asiatic water buffaloes, Rhinos and Tiger.
- Kamakhya Temple - devoted to Kamakhya, the eternal Feminine - the Goddess of desire.
Destinations Covered
Delhi
The City of GloryDelhi is said to be one of the oldest existing cities in the world, along with Jerusalem and Varanasi. It is the Capital Territory of India and a modern-day citadel that's dotted with ancient monuments.
History and Culture
Legend estimates it to be over 5,000 years old. Over the millennia, Delhi is said to have been built and destroyed 11 times. The oldest alleged incarnation of the city shows up in the Indian mythological epic Mahabharata as Indraprastha.
Jabalpur
The Land of Glittering Marble RocksJabalpur, located on the shores of river Narmada, is an industrial city in Madhya Pradesh picking up as a tourist destination because of its splendid ghats, waterfalls and a mild glitter of historical and cultural structures.
Bandhavgarh
The land of TigersBandhavgarh National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh state of India. This park is among the best national parks of India where Asian tigers can be easily viewed. Area of this park is of around 448 sq km. Bandhavgarh Hill, at the height of 811 meters above sea level, is located at the center of the park. This hill is surrounded by sloping valleys. More than 28 species of mammals and 250 species of birds & 70 species of butterflies are found in Bandhavgarh National Park. Common Langurs and Rhesus Macaque represent the primate group.
Kanha National Park
The land of Jungle BookA delightful town situated in the district of Mandla, Kanha National park is the haven of an exceptionally wide variety of wild animals, including the majestic creature tiger. Wide open grass plains with a backdrop of the city scrapers, scattered bamboo forests play host to a wide variety of wildlife and diverse bird-life with over 300 species recorded.
Kolkata
The City of JoyKolkata (formerly Calcutta) is the capital of West Bengal and the second largest city in India (after Mumbai). This city is a daily festival of human existence, simultaneously noble and squalid, cultured decidedly futuristic.
History and Culture
The history of Kolkata is intimately related with its invention during the British rule dating back 300 years ago. Earlier known as Calcutta, it originated as a capital of British India in 1960 when East India Company dominated the country.
Jorhat
Tea Capital of IndiaJorhat is the cultural capital of Assam; home to the largest Tea research station, there are as many as 135 tea gardens in Jorhat.
Sivasagar
Imprints of Ahom DynastySivasagar, previously spelled Sibsagar, is a city in the Sivasagar District of Assam, about 360 kilometres northeast of Guwahati. It is the headquarters of the Sivasagar district. This city is surrounded by the Dehing rainforest, where the Dihing and Lohit rivers meet.
Majuli
World's Largest Fresh Water IslandMājuli or Majoli is a river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam and in 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India. It had an area of 880 square kilometres (340 sq mi) at the beginning of the 20th century, but having lost significantly to erosion it covers 352 square kilometres (136 sq mi) as at 2014. Majuli has shrunk as the river surrounding it has grown. Majuli is currently listed as the world's largest river island in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Silghat
Silghat is a famous river port located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River. Silghat Town village is located in Kaliabor Tehsil of Nagaon district in Assam, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Kaliabor and 55km away from district headquarter Nagaon.
Climate /Best time to visit: Silghat climate is a subtropical type. The perfect time to plan holidays here is during October to March the average temperature varies from 17° C to 30° C (62°F to 86° F).
Kaziranga National Park
The haven of one-horned rhinosA UNESCO World Heritage site, Kaziranga is famous as the abode of the one-horned rhinoceros. Made unique with a vibrant, well preserved and sustained ecology this park has a very versatile bio diversity which makes Kaziranga National Park a very important and popular tourist destination.
Guwahati
The Gateway to the North-EastGuwahati is the largest city in Assam and Northeast India. The slow, meandering Brahmaputra River is a focal point of the downtown while the lush hills of the Shillong Plateau provide a verdant backdrop for the suburbs.
History and Culture
There is a magical aura that still lingers over the ever-expanding city. The demon king Narkasura is said to have built this ancient city. Another reason for Guwahati's charm is its being the ancient 'Kamrup', the birthplace of Kamdeva, the God of Love.
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1 Arrive Delhi
- Day 2 Delhi – Jabalpur by flight
- Day 3 Bandhavgarh National Park
- Day 4 Bandhavgarh National Park
- Day 5 Bandhavgarh – Kanha by road: Approx. 210 Km / 130 Miles / 5 hrs
- Day 6 Kanha National Park
- Day 7 Kanha – Pench National Park (200 kms / 124 miles /approx. 4 hour drive)
- Day 8 Pench National Park
- Day 9 Pench National Park
- Day 10 Drive Pench – Nagpur (120 kms / 75 miles / approx. 3 ½ hour drive) & flight to Kolkata
- Day 11 Kolkata
- Day 12 Kolkata / Jorhat Flight & transfer to Neamati Ghat / Board MV Mahabaahu
- Day 13 Sibsagar/ Home-hosted lunch with a Planter’s family at their Tea-Estate
- Day 14 Majuli Island visit/ A Bonfire Evening with Barbequed snacks and Beverages on a deserted island, a unique experience
- Day 15 Mishing Village Visit / Boat safari
- Day 16 Weaver’s village at Bishwanath Ghat/ Sail to Silghat/ Tea Estate visit and/or Jute Mill
- Day 17 Kaziranga National Park (An early morning Elephant Safari and a Post breakfast Jeep Safari)
- Day 18 A Bangla Village Visit and sail past Peacock Island
- Day 19 Guwahati – Kolkata by flight