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JUNGLE SAFARI IN CENTRAL INDIAN HIGHLANDS AND UNESCO SITE CHITWAN IN NEPAL

Delhi – Bandhavgarh – Kanha – Chitwan – Kathmandu - Delhi

14 Days / 13 Nights

Saturday 24 March 2018 – Friday 6 April 2018

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Overview

Accommodation Destination Nights

Roseate House New Delhi Airport 1

The Kings Lodge Bandhavgarh NP 3

Kanha Earth Lodge Kanha NP 3

Roseate House New Delhi Airport 1

Barahi Jungle Lodge Chitwan NP 3

Hyatt Kathamandu 1

The Claridges New Delhi 1

Tour Highlights o World Wildlife Journeys Guide with 20 years’ experience. o Explore India’s diverse mix of cultures o Private Chauffer driven cars – 3 to 4 guests per vehicle which is air conditioned suited to roads in India o Search for elusive tigers in India’s top tiger habitats. o Go on elephant back Safari in search of rhinos. o Stay in award winning eco lodges that support local communities o Nature walks, visit to village school and homestead – learn about life and traditions in rural India and Nepal o Experience local dance and learn how to cook and Indian dish. o Bush Dinners under the stars with star gazing o Learn the art of tracking from local guides. o Explore the forest corridors and learn of their importance for dispersal of tigers to other areas o Experience Delhi where the ancient and modern collide o Explore Kathmandu's diverse mix of cultures o Optional flight to view Himalayas o Visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites- Humayans Tomb Delhi in India , Royal Chitwan National Park and Patan

Durbar Square in Nepal o Presentations by World Wildlife Journeys Professional Guide while on tour :

“Ghandi” - The life of one of the worlds iconic humanitarians “Fit for purpose” - Discover how genetics drive the arms race in the Jungle

“Tiger conservation” - The challenge of preserving large predator “Rhino Conservation” - Too valuable to survive?

Day 1

Arrive New Delhi - The Roseate House Hotel, New Delhi

One Night Deluxe Room

Morning/ Midday/ Afternoon / Evening arrival into Delhi Airport situated 16km (10ml) southwest of New Delhi’s City Centre ex your international flight (booked by yourselves) On arrival at Delhi Airport proceed to immigration clearance and thereafter collect baggage

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No meal on day 1

from the carousel, walk to the Arrivals lounge after clearing customs. You will be met by your Professional Guide Russell Gammon , transfer to the Roseate House. Unlikely juxtapositions of the old and new are seen everywhere in Delhi – bullock-carts and cars; hand-pulled trolleys and trucks; swanky burger joints and roadside golgappa ‘watery Indian bread’ carts; buses and rickshaws; suits and traditional Indian wear. Delhi is said to have been destroyed and rebuilt seven times during the reign of different royal dynasties, hence the legend of the “seven cities of Delhi.” Modern archeological evidence show settlements in the region dating back to 1000 BC. Apart from Indraprastha, these included Quila Rai Pithora, Siri, Jahanpanah, Tughlakabad, Ferozabad and Shahjahanabad. Much like its hybrid culture, Delhi’s architecture is a fascinating mix of Indo-Saracenic monuments and a new urban metropolis. Its historic heart, Old Delhi, is a dense network of narrow alleys and tightly packed markets and houses while New Delhi conceptualized by the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and designed by Hebert Baker is symmetrical, lined with rows of trees, wide roads and grand colonial buildings. Then there is the “globalized” Delhi of glass-cased corporate offices, shopping malls, brands and dizzying traffic. Also known as ‘Dilli’ by the locals, the smells, sights and sounds of this city sweep your senses, disorienting and fascinating you at the same time. Gateway to the rest of India, Delhi is a truly cosmopolitan city and set to leave a lasting impression on every visitor.

Roseate House Hotel is located in the Aerocity district in Delhi, 1 km from the Indira Gandhi Airport. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and spa centre, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site.

Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. Each room has a private bathroom fitted with a bath and shower. Extras include bath robes and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and hairdresser’s at the property.

Overnight The Roseate House

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Day 2 Delhi / Jabalpur / Bandhavgarh – Kings Lodge Three Nights Cottage BLD

After an early Breakfast at the hotel, Transfer to the airport to board flight to Jabalpur. Delhi/Jabalpur- Spice Jet SG 2641 – 10:10 hrs/12:00 hours. Arrive at Jabalpur and drive to Bandhavgarh (158 km, 3.5 to 4 hours drive) Packed Picnic Lunch will be provided on this day Kings Lodge is nestled between Sal forested hills of Bandhavgarh National Park in a large natural forested estate of 14 hectares in Rancha village. The lodge is in the heart of the wild country and only a ten minutes’ drive from the Tala gate of the national park. Our guests benefit from our incredible location, an outstanding hospitality and an experienced naturalist team, and our commitment towards conservation and local communities. The lodge has 10 cottage rooms and 8 stilt cottage rooms with en-suite modern bathrooms spread across a natural forest offering great ambience and privacy. Bandhavgarh National was established in 1968 as a National Park, and is spread over an area of 1150 sq. kms. This national park was declared as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger in the year 1993. It is predominantly covered with vegetation like SAL, SALI, DHOBIN and has vast stretches of grasslands spread over 32 hills, the region though smaller than other wildlife parks has one of the highest density of tigers in the world. Bandhavgarh was earlier the hunting reserve of the Maharajas of Rewa, the region was a major hunting ground of animals where Maharaja Raman Singh himself shot a stupendous figure of 111 tigers by 1914. Bandhavgarh national park also became world renowned for its population of rare white tigers. Overnight Kings Lodge

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Day 3 & 4

Bandhavgarh - Kings Lodge

BLD

Early morning assemble for Tea/Coffee and then set off for a game drive in and open vehicle. Return to Lodge for Late Breakfast at 10:30 am After lunch leave for an afternoon Game Drive Overnight at Kings Lodge

Day 5 Banhavgarh/ Kanha ( 222 km’s 5 – 6 Hours) Kanha Earth Lodge Three nights Bungalow BLD

Breakfast at leisure . Village homestead and school visit - After early lunch drive to Kanha. Kanha Earth Lodge lies in 16 acres of natural forest, tucked away in a small hamlet bordering Kanha’s buffer zone. Its unique location, 30 minutes from the Khatia/Kisli park gate, ensures that it is close enough for easy access to the park, but still far enough from the glut of hotels lining Kanha’s tourist hub to offer guests a true wilderness experience. Our guests benefit from our incredible location, outstanding hospitality, experienced team of naturalists, and commitment towards conservation and local communities. The 12 luxury bungalows with en suite bathrooms and open verandahs have been inspired by Gond tribal architecture and offer environmentally sensitive, low-impact accommodation through their design and use of local stone and waste wood, while the absence of neighbouring lodges or highways creates an ideal setting for nature walks, birding and cycling trips through the surrounding forest. Kanha Tiger Reserve is spread over an area of 1,949 sq km (940 sq km of core area and 1,009 sq km of buffer zone), making it one of the best tiger habitats in India. Situated in the Central Indian Highlands that are part of peninsular India’s vast tableland, the region was once covered in continuous forests that accounted for a significant part of the country’s wild habitats. Today, the Highlands are fragmented in parks such as Panna, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench and Sanjay. Kanha’s hills and dense groves of vegetation constitute Sal, Bamboo, Tendu, Jamun, Arjun and Lendia. The reserve’s lifeline, however, are its grassy meadows that sustain large numbers of Chital, Sambar, Barasingha and Gaur, which in turn support its predators (tigers, leopards, wild dogs, jungle cats and foxes). Kanha’s greatest achievement has been the preservation of Hard Ground Swamp Deer (or Barasingha) from near extinction (they numbered just 66 in 1970). Today, they number more than 400 and are the only surviving population of Barasingha in the wild. Overnight Kanha Earth Lodge

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Day 6 & 7 Kanha – Kanha Earth Lodge BLD Early morning assemble for tea/coffee and then set off for Game Drive by open vehicle.

Packed breakfast will be served inside the park. Return to Lodge around 1130 Am. After lunch leave for an afternoon game drive at 0230 Pm. During your stay in Kanha you will also get to see the corridor Forest that connected the park to Pench National Park part of the vital Satpura – Maikal landscape. This is classified as a global – priority Tiger Conservation Landscape( TLC) due to its potential for providing sufficient havitat that will allowthe long term survival of tigers. Wildlife scientists have found that the tigers in the Satpura-Maikal landscape have high genetic variation and very low genetic subdivision so the chances of their long term survival is brighter in this region if the forest corridors are intact and providing route for tigers to disperse. The other tiger habitats in Indai are fast becoming islands and there is little change to genetic pool of the tiger population. You will also get to learn about work been done by conservation organizations like TOFTigers to save this critical landscape. Overnight Kanha Earth Lodge

Day 8 Kanha / Jabalpur / Delhi - The Roseate House One night The Roseate House BLD

Morning short game drive. Return to Lodge for breakfast. Later drive to Jabalpur (190 km, 4 hours) with packed lunch for flight to Delhi. Jabalpur / Delhi – Spice Jet – SG 2642 – 16:30 / 18:30 hrs On arrival in Delhi transfer to Roseate house. Overnight Roseate House

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Day 9 Delhi / Kathamdu / Bharatpur / Chitwan – Barahi Lodge Three nights Cottages B, D

Morning after breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu in Nepal. Delhi / Kathmandu – Air India – AI 213 – 07:40 / 09:30 hrs On arrival transfer to domestic airport for flight to Bharatpur. On arrival drive 1 hrs to Lodge. Barahi Lodge is Perched on the banks of the river Rapti, opposite Chitwan National Park, The quiet location means you often see rhinos wander past along the river. It 35 guest rooms which are spaciously dotted around the grounds. The rooms are influenced by the Tharu culture and have an eco-friendly focus to them. With thatched roofs and rustic wooden furniture, local artwork and private balconies, they are full of character but are also home to luxurious bed linens and modern amenities such as air-conditioning. Nepal is one of the most spectacular countries in the world and is home to an incredible 840 species of birds within an area the size of United Kingdom! The Royal Chitwan National Park is a World Heritage Site that protects 932 square kilometres of dry deciduous forest, tropical evergreen forest and riverine grasslands. A larger number of birds has been recorded here – over 500 species – due to Chitwan’s diverse habitats and tropical lowland situation. It has many mammals and reptiles too. Including the endangered Greater One-horned Rhinoceros, Wild Boar, Sambar, Muntjac, Spotted and Hog Deer, Rhesus and Hanuman Monkeys, and possibly Marsh Mugger and the fish-eating Gharial Crocodiles. Leopards, Sloth Bears, and Gaur are occasionally seen! Tigers

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do occur in the area but are very elusive and difficult to see. Chitwan is among the last surviving examples of continuous band of forests and grasslands, which once extended from the Indus River in Pakistan to the Burmese border. On arrival we will be greeted by the lodge’s naturalist who will brief us on the facilities and activities planned for us. If we have time, we’ll go out for a short walk in a forested area by a river, returning to the lodge after sunset. Overnight Barahi Lodge

Day 10 & 11

Chitwan – Barahi Lodge

BLD

Morning after early breakfast we will set out in a dugout canoe. This will last for about an hour, after which we will take a walk in the forest and look for birds and mammals before returning to the lodge for a hot lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll have a short siesta before going on an elephant safari in search of mammals, including, the endangered Greater One-horned Rhinoceros. During your stay you will also get to visit the local village and interact with Tharu tribe On our second day we will spend the full day exploring Chitwan National Park by jeep, visiting as many habitats as possible and looking for a variety of wildlife. We will take a packed lunch and return to the lodge late in the evening. Overnight Barahi Lodge

Day 12 Chitwan / Bharatpur / Kathmandu - Hyatt Guest Room BLD

Morning after breakfast drive to Bharatpur airport in time for flight to Kathmandu. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Later in the afternoon, you will be taken for a guided tour of Patan also known as Lalitpur, the city of artisans and a paradise of fine arts. In the heart of Patan, amidst the hustle and bustle of the marketplace is the Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Exquisite works of religious art and architecture, ancient palaces, pagoda temples, Hindu and Buddhist shrines adorn this place. Dinner at a local Nepali Restaurant with cultural performance Overnight at Hyatt Hotel

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OPTIONAL AT ADDITIONAL COSTS: Mountain Flight in Kathmandu $250.00 per person – P Early morning mountain flight to see the Mt. Everest. The Mountain Flight is operated by domestic airlines. They are operated only if the weather permits to ensure good visibility and safety. The one-hour Mountain Flight takes off from the Kathmandu Airport to the Everest, a must-see landmark in Nepal and at 8848 m, the highest and most majestic peak in the world. The whole experience is a pure delight; soaring 25,000 ft. above ground, it offers a breathtaking view of the mighty Himalayas. Zipping above clouds, though the seemingly endless scintillating snowcapped peaks, over glaciers and gorges, this is the journey through the world’s highest peaks.

Day 13

Kathamndu / Delhi – The Claridges

Deluxe Room, B & D

Breakfast and check out. Transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi Kathmandu / Delhi – IndiGo – 6E 32 - 14:45 / 16:10 hrs Arrive at Delhi airport and transfer to your hotel Set in the leafy boulevards of New Delhi, Claridges Hotel has been a landmark in Lutyens Delhi since the 1950’s. The 3 floor low rise building, dating from the 1930s, has a mildly Art Deco feel to it and a calm understated elegance, in keeping with the spacious bungalows that line the streets of the city. The lobby, with its fine double-crescent staircase, sets the tone for the rest of the hotel. There is , a swimming pool and a health club. The hotel also has a number of restaurants and a congenial bar. The hotel is within close proximity of the business district, ministries, diplomatic missions, shopping & cultural centers and historical landmarks.

Overnight Claridges Hotel

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Day 14 (Day use room booked till departure)

After breakfast at the hotel, take a half day tour of New Delhi visiting the 16th century garden Tomb of Humayuns and driving past the President House, India Gate and government buildings. Our last stop will be Gandhi Smriti a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Humyun’s Tomb: Humayun’s tomb is sublimely well proportioned, seeming to float above its symmetrical gardens. It's thought to have inspired the Taj Mahal, which it predates by 60 years. Its style is a delightful amalgamation of the Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural influences. Constructed for the Mughal emperor in the mid-16th century by Haji Begum, his Persian-born wife, the tomb marries Persian and Mughal elements, with restrained decoration enhancing the architecture. The arched facade is inlaid with bands of white marble and red sandstone, and the building follows strict rules of Islamic geometry, with an emphasis on the number eight. Gandhi Smriti - This is the house where Gandhi spent his last 144 days. The exhibits include rooms preserved just as Gandhi left them, a detailed account of his life and last 24 hours, and vivid miniature dioramas depicting scenes from his life. Afternoon will be at leisure Later transfer to the International Airport on time to board flight for onward destination. (Reporting time is at least 3 hours prior to flight departure time) Russell Gammon will see you off to the Airport.

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INCLUDED IN TOUR

Accommodation in a double / twin share on above mentioned hotels / lodges

Meals as mentioned in the Itinerary

Arrival & Departure transfers and inter-park drives in private chauffeur driven air conditioned vehicle (3 – 4 pax

in each vehicle)

Game drives by 4WD exclusive jeeps as mentioned in the itinerary – 5 game drives in Bandhavgarh and Kanha

National Park

Activities in Chitwan National park – Dugout Canoe, Elephant Safari, Village Visit, Full Day game drive with Picnic

Services of a World Wildlife Journeys Professional Guide.

Economy class flight ticket from Delhi - Jabalpur – Delhi, Delhi – Kathmandu – Delhi and Kathmandu – Bharatpur

– Kathmandu

Half day city sightseeing tours in Kathmandu and Delhi

Services of an English speaking local guide for Delhi and Kathmandu sightseeing tours

Monument entrance fee in Delhi and Kathmandu

Bottled drinking water during meals, transfers and on road journeys.

All presently applicable taxes

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Checked Baggage Allowance on internal flights 15 Kgs –

Day 14 of Tour Late check of Roseate – New Dehli – Room booked until departure.

Tips & gratuities

CAMERA FEES (where applicable)

Not included in the Tour Mountain flight experience in Kathmandu – Optional Extra

International Airfares

Indian and Nepal Visa

Dinner on the day of arrival

Travel & Health insurance

Other meals where not mentioned in the program

Any drinks or beverages

All international /domestic airport taxes ( If applicable)

Hotel early check in / Late check out

Overweight luggage

Personal expenses – mineral water, telephone calls, laundry, etc

Other services/activities which are not included in the Included section of Tour

PAYMENT TERMS & CONDITONS PAYMENT BY WIRE TRANSFER – Please contact us for bank details Deposit: A non - refundable booking deposit of US$ 1500 per person is due at the time of booking, in order to confirm your travel arrangements. We will need the booking deposit in order to purchase the safari permits and flight/Charter tickets. 30% Deposit is due by the 31st August 2017 Payment : Final Payment is due by 30th November 2017 CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations are subject to the following penalties of the full trip price: 150 - 61 days prior to trip start: 20% penalty 60-31 days prior to trip start: 50 % penalty 30 days prior to trip start: 100% penalty No Refunds will be made in the case of late or no show

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Liability: World Wildlife Journeys , while undertaking tours, transportation, hotel accommodations and other services only acts as an agent on the clear understanding that it shall not be, in any way responsible or liable for any accident, damage loss, delay or inconvenience caused in connection with travel facilities (Hotels, Resorts, Airlines, Transporters, Railways) arranged by the company, its employees or agents. Rates quoted are subject to change without notice due to change in foreign exchange rate, or transport or hotel tariff. All bookings are accepted and executed with utmost care, yet no responsibility is undertaken for any change or deviation on account of factors beyond our control.

FACTS: Jungle Excursions: By 4 wheel drive jeeps accompanied by local naturalist and Parks Guide – Jeeps fit 3 to 4 guests. Park Timings: Sunrise to 1000 am and 3 Pm to Sunset. Open from November to June. Viewing is good throughout the year. May and June are very hot. IMPORTANT - ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS TO PRE-BOOK GAME DRIVES IN NATIONAL PARK Limited numbers of visitors are allowed inside the National Parks. Booking is done on first cum first serve basis. Therefore, we would request you to please send us the following information at the earliest in order to enable us to book game drives or a scanned copy of the relevant pages of the passports.

1. Salutation (Mr/Mrs/Miss) 2. Passport Number

3. First Name as per Passport 4. Date of Issue of Passport

5. Last Name as per Passport 6. Date of Expiry of Passport

7. Nationality 8. Place of Issue of Passport

9. Date of Birth

WEATHER Mostly hot, dry and sunny. Early morning and evening game drives in open-topped jeeps can be cold (Nov to Mar). In mid March and April temperatures during the day will be in the upper thirties centigrade but Tiger sightings at this time of year are excellent. This is because the vegetation dies away and the Tigers are drawn to the more limited water supply. EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING Casual clothing is the order of the day. Hard wearing, easy to wash travel clothes are ideal. We may wish to pack one set of slightly smarter clothes to wear at the hotels. Laundry service will be available at all the places we stay. Early morning can be cold until the sun is up especially on game drives, in open top Jeeps and in the jungle. A light windproof or fleece jacket, warm hat, gloves and scarf are recommended. During the day we will need a wide brimmed sun hat and sunglasses. Lightweight, comfortable walking shoes are advised for throughout the holiday and for sightseeing. Special note: No bright colours in the field please, including brightly coloured clothes, hats, gloves, etc. Although the birds and other wildlife are relatively approachable, muted colours are essential to improve our chances.

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We should bring a pair of binoculars in good repair. If we are keen birders we may want to bring a spotting scope. We should bring all the camera equipment, spare batteries, sufficient memory cards and storage. Plastic bags, cotton bags or pillowcases are useful to protect our camera equipment from dust and sand. A small daypack/camera bag is essential for carrying excess clothing, camera equipment and a water bottle for the game drives.

VISA:

All nationals require a visa for entry into India. The visa is issued from the embassy in your country and can be done in one day. You require 2 passport photos, application form and your passport valid for at least six months from the return date of travel. Please allow 10 days for processing. You can also apply for an e-Visa. Normal e-Visa is valid for 30 days and can be for multiple entry. For online e-Tourist Visa, here’s the link: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html Apply at least 30 days in advance of arrival. It takes 4 days or less to get your approval, you must carry a print out of

your visa, on arrival at Delhi go to the special e-Visa line at immigration and you’re good to go.

A few issue to be alert of while filling the online form:

1. Fill out application all at once as you will have to repeat the process as it can never save and complete later (it

disappears)

2. Passport Copy - have scanned and ready to upload (make sure the file is not too large in size and difficult to

upload)

3. Photo size is different from passport copy size

Format – JPEG Size Minimum 10 KB Maximum 1 MB

The height and width of the Photo must be equal.

- see specs in below link:

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html