Nagpur to Bhopal via Pench & Satpura National Park

Duration	Destination	Departure
8 days and 7 nights	India (Nagpur, Pench National Park, Satpura Tiger Reserve, Bhopal)	India (Nagpur)

Description

Nagpur to Bhopal via Pench & Satpura National Park tour will begin with pick up from Nagpur airport. Explore Nagpur monuments & museum then head to Pench Tiger Reserve via visiting ancient fort & temple at Ramtek. Embark on walking trek and enjoy the jeep safari in Pench & Satpura National Park which proffers visitors an opportunity to indulge into one of the finest wildlife experiences in India. These wildlife sanctuaries are serving as the cosy nest of numerous wild creatures including the Royal Bengal tiger, jackal, peafowl, wild dog, wild boar, sloth bear, Indian leopard, fox, striped hyena, monkey, gaur, barking deer, four-horned antelope, Indian wolf, and more such enthralling species. Continue to visit the Bhimbetka rock shelters, historic city Bhopal & great Sanchi Stupas.

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Category
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Total 6-Time shared Gypsy safari as per program in National Parks with forest department naturalist. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Any flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
4 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Total 6-Time shared Gypsy safari as per program in National Parks with forest department naturalist. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Any flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
5 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Total 6-Time shared Gypsy safari as per program in National Parks with forest department naturalist. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Any flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Program

Day 1:
Arrive Nagpur
On arrival at Nagpur airport assistance & transfer to hotel. Later visit Sitabuldi Fort partially accupied by Indian Armys. Dhamma Chakra Stupa a 120 feet heigh very important place for Buddhists. Ans Central Museum (Mondays closed).
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Nagpur - Pench National Park (100kms)
Drive to Pench NP enroute visit Ramtek Fort & Temples. The temple has an elevation of 345 meters from land and is believed to be 600 years old. Ramtek is also known for ancient Jain temple with various ancient statues of Jain Tirthankara. Arrive NP check in at hotel.
O/n at resort. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3:
Pench NP
Morning and afternoon gypsy safari in the tiger reserve with naturalist. The major carnivores are Tiger, leopard, wild cat, wild dog, hyena, jackal, fox, wolf, weasel among the vegetarian species, Gaur, Nilgai, Sambar, Chital, Chasinga, Chinkara, Wild Pig are prominent. About 325 species of birds reside in park.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4:
Pench NP - Satpura National Park (200kms)
Drive to Satpura National Park, check in at resort. Later visit Panch Pandav Caves & Dhoopgarh the highest peak in the Satpura Range to see the sunset.
O/n at resort. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5:
Satpura NP (Pachmarhi)
Morning and afternoon gypsy safari in the tiger reserve with naturalist. The forest of the Satpura ranges are rich in biodiversity and are inhabited by many endangered species. The high ranges of the Pachmarhi plateau are covered by Sal forests, whereas dense teak forests are spread over its lower hill ranges. This large land is an important habitat for tiger, Giant Squirrel, Indian Skimmer, Black Bellied Tern, Leaf-nosed Bat and more than 300 species of birds.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6:
Satpura NP - Bhopal (190kms)
Drive to Bhopal enroute visit Bhimbetka Rock Shelters an archeological site dating back to the Paleolithic age & Bhojpur shiva temple. Arrive Bhopal check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 7:
Bhopal
Excursion to visit Sanchi Budhist stupas, monasteries, temples & pillars dating from 3rd century BC to 12th century AD. And Udayagiri Caves. Drive back to Bhopal.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 8:
Bhopal - Departure
Early morning visit Bhoj Wetland and enjoy boat safari. Later As per flight schedule Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Total 6-Time shared Gypsy safari as per program in National Parks with forest department naturalist.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Any flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	4 StarsNagpur	Nagpur - Nagpur airport or your hotels in Nagpur
2	4 StarsPench National Park
3	4 StarsPench National Park
4	4 StarsSatpura Tiger Reserve
5	4 StarsSatpura Tiger Reserve
6	4 StarsBhopal
7	4 StarsBhopal
8		Bhopal

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 star hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
Nagpur	Tuli Imperial/ The Nagpur Ashok or similar	The Pride/ Regenta Central & Convention or similar	Le Meridien/ Radisson Blu Hotel or similar
Pench National Park	The Riverwood Forest Retreat/ Jungle Home or similar	Pench Jungle Camp/ Tuli Veer Bagh Resort & Spa or similar	Pench Tree Lodge/ Tathastu Resorts or similar
Satpura Tiger Reserve	Satpura Jungle Retreat/ Hotel Satpura Safari or similar	Denwa Backwater Escape/ Forsyth Lodge or similar
Bhopal	Lake View Ashok/ The Fern Residency or similar	Noor Us Sabha Palace/ Sayaji Bhopal or similar	Jehan Numa Palace/ Courtyard by Marriott or similar