ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi International Airport Terminal 3 (Flight details to be advised)
On arrival, transfer to The Taj Mahal Hotel (Luxury Room – Reserved from 1400 hours of this day)
Multi-Day Tour | Escorted, Independent, Private
India - The Ultimate Tiger Safari in India - Greaves India (8 days)
Greaves Tours LLC India
Delhi, India To Delhi, India
Valid for Departures: 16 Oct 2018 - 15 Jun 2020
India - The Ultimate Tiger Safari in India - Greaves India (8 days)
Day 1
Delhi, India
Day 2
Delhi, India
Day 3
Varanasi, India → Delhi, India
Day 4
Bandhavgarh, India → Umaria, India → Varanasi, India
Day 5
Bandhavgarh, India
Day 6
Bandhavgarh, India
Day 7
Delhi, India → Umaria, India → Bandhavgarh, India
Day 8
Delhi, India
Itinerary
| DAY | LOCATION(S) | HOTEL | MEALS | DESCRIPTION |
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Day 1
|
Delhi, India |
The Taj Mahal Hotel | None |
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Day 2
|
Delhi, India |
The Taj Mahal Hotel | Breakfast |
DELHI Morning sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi including short cycle rickshaw ride in Old Delhi (Red Fort is closed on Mondays) |
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Day 3
|
Varanasi, India Delhi, India |
Taj Nadesar Palace Hotel | Breakfast, Dinner |
DELHI – VARANASI Morning transfer to Delhi Domestic Airport Terminal 1D to board Private charter flight Super King Air B200 to Varanasi (approximately 02 hours and 15 minutes flight) (Varanasi airport is operational for Private Charters only from 1000 – 1700 hours) On arrival, transfer to Taj Nadesar Palace Hotel (Palace Room) Note: Hotel check-in is at 1400 hours Afternoon excursion to Sarnath (Sarnath museum is closed on Fridays) Evening approach the ghats (wide steps leading into the river) through the narrow lanes of the city as dusk descends for the evening Aarti ceremony along the Ganges River. Dinner at hotel |
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Day 4
|
Bandhavgarh, India Umaria, India Varanasi, India |
& Beyond Mahua Kothi Lodge | Breakfast, Dinner |
VARANASI – UMARIA – BANDHAVGARH Early morning another exclusive boat ride on River Ganges Breakfast at hotel Later transfer to Varanasi Airport to board Private charter flight Super King Air B200 to Umaria (approximately 01 hour and 30 minutes flight) (Varanasi airport is operational for Private Charters only from 1000 – 1700 hours) On arrival, transfer by road to Bandhavgarh (Approximately 01 hour drive) and check-in at & Beyond Mahua Kothi Lodge (Cottage) Lunch at the lodge Afternoon game viewing at Bandhavgarh National Park by shared jeep (Tentative timings for afternoon game viewing is from 1430 – 1730 hours) Note: National Parks in Madhya Pradesh are closed on Wednesday afternoon and Mobile phones are not allowed inside the Park (the park authorities will confiscate the phones). Also National Parks in Madhya Pradesh will be closed for morning drives from 20 January to 27 January 2014 due data collection for all India Tiger estimation ,2014. Dinner at the Lodge |
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Day 5
|
Bandhavgarh, India |
& Beyond Mahua Kothi Lodge | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
BANDHAVGARH Early morning and afternoon game viewings at Bandhavgarh National Park by private jeep (subject to availability) (Tentative timings for early morning game viewing is from 0700 – 1000 hours and afternoon game viewing is from 1430 – 1730 hours) Note: National Parks in Madhya Pradesh are closed on Wednesday afternoon and Mobile phones are not allowed inside the Park (the park authorities will confiscate the phones). Also National Parks in Madhya Pradesh will be closed for morning drives from 20 January to 27 January 2014 due data collection for all India Tiger estimation ,2014. Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge |
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Day 6
|
Bandhavgarh, India |
& Beyond Mahua Kothi Lodge | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
BANDHAVGARH Early morning and afternoon game viewings at Bandhavgarh National Park by private jeep (subject to availability) (Tentative timings for early morning game viewing is from 0700 – 1000 hours and afternoon game viewing is from 1430 – 1730 hours) Note: National Parks in Madhya Pradesh are closed on Wednesday afternoon and Mobile phones are not allowed inside the Park (the park authorities will confiscate the phones). Also National Parks in Madhya Pradesh will be closed for morning drives from 20 January to 27 January 2014 due data collection for all India Tiger estimation ,2014. Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge |
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Day 7
|
Delhi, India Umaria, India Bandhavgarh, India |
The Taj Mahal Hotel | Breakfast |
BANDHAVGARH – UMARIA – DELHI Breakfast at the Lodge Late morning transfer by road to Umaria Airstrip (Approximately 01 hour drive) to board Private charter flight Super King Air B200 for Delhi (Approximately 02 hours and 15 minutes flight) On arrival, transfer to The Taj Mahal Hotel (Luxury Room)
Note: Hotel check-in is at 1400 hours Room reserved till departure Later transfer to Delhi International Airport to board flight for onward destination |
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Day 8
|
Delhi, India |
None | None |
DEPART DELHI Depart Delhi (Flight details to be advised) |
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Ultimate India Unlimited Access
Combine the spiritual, the wild, and the historic sides of India on this private-plane adventure. Greaves Tours offers a whole new dimension in travel as you visit the Taj Mahal, the quintessential monument to eternal love. Enjoy unmatched tiger -viewing in ultimate luxury at &Beyond Banjaar Tola in Kanha National Park. And experience ancient spirituality at Varanasi and Hyderabad, all while avoiding long drives by flying directly to private airstrips.
About Us
Complex and dazzling, the Indian subcontinent is a place where destination knowledge is paramount. With our help, travelling will be effortless and exciting. Greaves provides expert advice, tailor made itineraries and on-the-ground support. Greaves Travel employ a large network of dedicated tour specialists all of whom have extensive knowledge of the land, culture and language. Each itinerary is meticulously planned incorporating enchanting hotels and luxurious travel to ensure the discerning individual the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the excitement, splendour and magic that is the fascinating Subcontinent.
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Deposit Policy: Deposit payable at the time of booking is 25% of the Tour Cost. Domestic Airfare which may not be refundable, is due in conjunction with the deposit at the time you sign and submit the booking form. If the reservation is made within 90 days of departure the full amount is due.
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Should it become necessary to cancel your itinerary at any time after it has been confirmed, the following cancellation fees will apply.
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- 01-44 days: 100% cancellation fees
Special cancellation terms may apply during festive periods.
Please note: Due to advanced deposit conditions imposed by some hotels, airlines, wildlife resorts and services, we may require a higher non-refundable deposit on certain itineraries. Special cancellation terms and fees may also apply. Our staff will inform you at the time of booking.
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By: Debby
Reviewed on: 05 Apr 2014
very attentive and always following up and there for every part of the multiple part trip. Excellent accomodations and service
Travel Advisor:
Paula Kay Eastham
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Awful
By: liliherz
Reviewed on: 16 May 2014
In sum,they work with the over 60 crowd & my trip fell short on many, many levels wasting not only money but my time. Traveling 7-9 hrs by car to sight see for 3 hrs at the destination, in total, & spending 2 nights there! As explained to me by the local contact, "we provide you with time to relax & enjoy the hotel." 1) if the hotels were nice/clean/decent I wouldn't mind relaxing after a long, hard day of touring, exploring. I did not travel around the world to relax in a hotel. I don't understand how this company stays in business & has won the awards it claims. I enjoyed 1/2 the guides.Luckily the driver was great since I spent most of my time with him. To sum it up, I was highly suspicious of the itinerary pre-departure, and they were confirmed during my travels with unsolicited comments on it by various hotel staff and other locals who reviewed it. Awful, just awful. Will be contacting AMEX-platinum member, to see what I can do.
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Recommended
Excellent trip planner
By: Carol
Reviewed on: 01 Feb 2016
Lena planned our family trip to India on the Mumbai Express. When health issues forced my husband and I to cancel our trip, Lena got all the documents together for me to submit to our insurance company. Our son and daughter in law did take the trip and they loved it! Lena even called the tour operator to get them upgraded to our suite. Lena took it upon herself to call the airline and get our non-refundable tickets refunded! To me an excellent travel agent can not only create the perfect trip but will also be there for you when things fall apart.
Travel Advisor:
Lena Brown
Recommended
Would use again.
By: Snowman
Reviewed on: 09 Oct 2017
They were punctual and very professional.
We did not appreciate the side trip to the marble processing shop. This not only took away valuable time in our day but also was left feeling we had to purchase something we had no interest in. That left us with a “sour taste “ . No where in our itinerary was this mentioned.
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By: Freddy🛳🕌
Reviewed on: 23 Nov 2017
They were amazing. Great buses. Awesome tour guides.
Travel Advisor:
Sue Pechtel
Recommended
India, Nepal & Bhutan
By: Lensing
Reviewed on: 25 Nov 2017
We were very pleased with all aspects of the work done by Greaves. Their onsite representatives were excellent. They were always on time and had quality suggestions. The guides and drivers were very good in all aspects. I would definitely be pleased to suggest to friends that Greaves is high quality.
Travel Advisor:
Laila Smith
Recommended
India # 2
By: India #2
Reviewed on: 26 Mar 2018
This was the second time we used Greaves. They were very helpful ( Rose, at the Chicago Office ) in helping us obtain our e-visas.
We Really liked our driver Das, who stayed with us the whole trip - we would highly recommend him.
Two of our guides were just so-so...Our guide in Kochin - was not that interested in going out of his way or showing his " passion " for his hometown. Our guide in Mumbai - was also not great - we thought she made a poor choice selecting a lunch restaurant and seemed to be more worried about herself. However, we had been to Mumbai before so we knew a lot and had free time the next day to do what we wanted.
Our guide in the Tea Estates - Matthew was terrific!
Travel Advisor:
Gail Rosenberg