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18 Days / 17 Nights
HAMPI, another architectural jewel in Karnataka, is a major Hindu pilgrimage site, with almost 400 temples spread over 30 km2 , dazzling in a landscape of rocks and boulders balanced in ochre tones, glowing red at sunset.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.
Chosen in 1336 by Prince Telugu Harihararaya to build his capital: VIJAYANAGAR ‘the city of victory’ became the largest Hindu kingdom in Indian history for 2 centuries.
It was a commercial capital until 1565, when the Deccan sultanates plundered and destroyed the city, which never recovered and was forgotten until the 19th century.
It was not until another century that French archaeologist Pierre Sylvain Filliozat revealed to the world the forgotten wonders of this sacred and royal city, where the Vittala temple built in the 16th century houses at its heart the pinnacle of art: the stone chariot (vehicle of Vishnu).
A walk at sunset through the ruins, or within the walls of the Virupasksha temple, is simply magical.
Located in Maharashtra, in the Chandrapur district, the TADOBA -ANDHARI reserve is one of India’s most beautiful reserves, a combination of 2 conservation sanctuaries covering an area of over 600 km2 in search of wildlife. Less visited than its neighbours, it nonetheless offers the opportunity for some very fine sightings, and the reserve is accessible in its entirety, with only 48 jeeps permitted per day.
The viewing opportunities are excellent, particularly for tigers, dollies, leopards and, in recent years, black leopards or melanic leopards, as well as a large number of deer and birds of prey.
Tadoba Jungle Camp is an eco-lodge-style haven of peace, where the cottages are luxurious and environmentally friendly.
The location is ideal for an early morning departure, as it is right in the heart of the reserve.
Nagarhole Park, also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, is a 247,000 km2 wildlife reserve in the Kodagu district, 90 km from Mysore and its prestigious palace, and a 4-hour drive from Bengalore.
Bordered by the Kabini river, on the border between Karnataka and Kerala, it is home to Asia’s largest population of elephants, some 6,500 individuals, who roam the lush forests and dense bamboo thickets.
In 1999, it was declared a conservation reserve for the Bengal tiger.
In addition, for many years it has been renowned for its sightings of the black beauty.
Departure from CDG via Mumbai with Air India (the cheapest airline), direct flight at 2.30 p.m. Departure from Paris at 8.25 p.m. arrival at 3 p.m. (+1) time difference of +3.5 hours
Immigration clearance
Welcome by Pradeep & Marie
Transfer to Taj Mahal palace hotel
A legendary hotel with a historic past intimately linked to its country, overlooking the Gateway of India.
Spa, swimming pool, bar, garden in the heart of the city: an enchantment.
Discovery of the city, railway station, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (victoria terminus), emblematic architecture of British power in colonial times, with the incomparable dabba-wallah of Churchgate station (a must-see).
Transfer to the airport at 6:05 p.m. for arrival in Bengalure at 7:55 p.m. (1h50).
Welcome at a hotel near the airport.
Early morning departure for Mysore (1 hr drive), also known as the ‘City of Palaces’.
Visit to Mysore Palace, home of the Odeyar maharajas.
A marvel of towers, turrets, domes, capitals, stained glass, mirrors, paintings, mosaic floors, silks, all in shimmering colours.
(Photos are strictly forbidden inside).
Lunch on the way to Nagarhole Park and the Kabini River ( 1 h 30)
Welcome at the Red Earth Hotel in Kabini cottage in a superb tropical garden with swimming pool, restaurant, spa, full board.
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Jeeps must be shared if less than 6 people (managed by the Indian government).
200 rupees per camera.
morning & evening safari
Morning safari
lunch at the hotel
Bengalore airport (4 hrs drive) Flight at 7.15pm to Hubli.
Overnight at hotel
Morning departure for Hampi ( 3h30 drive)
Arrival for lunch at the Evolve Black Hotel ( 5 stars ) with swimming pool, bar, spa.
Relaxation at the hotel
Visit to the Virupaksha temple to watch the sunset and get the light for magnificent photos.
Night and dinner at the hotel
Morning visit to the temple of Vittala
Lunch at the hotel
Departure for the lippus bear conservation centre
Night and dinner at the hotel
Late departure for Hubbli airport (3 hrs 30 mins drive) for flight to Hyderabad.
Arrival at 4.50 p.m. Arrival at 5.55 p.m.
Transfer to hotel /night
Early departure for Aurangabad at 6.50 am arrival at 8.15 am
Transfer to the Lemon tree hotel for luggage and breakfast Departure for the Ellora caves (30 kms) all day.
Return to the hotel and dinner
Early morning departure for the Ajanta site (100 kms). Visit to the cellars.
Stop at a silk factory.
Night train in 1st class to Nagpur
Arrival in Nagpur
Transfer to Tadoba jungle camp, a superb eco lodge in the heart of the reserve (3 h drive)
Dinner at the hotel
Morning & evening safari
3.30-hour drive to Nagpur airport for a 12 noon flight to Patna.
Arrival in Patna at 5.45 pm. Transfer to the lemon tree.
3h30 drive to the Barabar caves. Visit of the caves.
2-hour drive to Bodhgaya Transfer to hotel.
Early morning visit to Bodhgaya and the Boddah temple. Transfer to Patna airport (5 hours)
Flight to Delhi at 6.20 pm
Arrival 20 H10 transfer to lemon tree/ Dinner
Flight to Paris CDG
Departure from CDG via Mumbai with Air India (the cheapest airline), direct flight at 2.30 p.m. Departure from Paris at 8.25 p.m. arrival at 3 p.m. (+1) time difference of +3.5 hours
Immigration clearance
Welcome by Pradeep & Marie
Transfer to Taj Mahal palace hotel
A legendary hotel with a historic past intimately linked to its country, overlooking the Gateway of India.
Spa, swimming pool, bar, garden in the heart of the city: an enchantment.
Discovery of the city, railway station, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (victoria terminus), emblematic architecture of British power in colonial times, with the incomparable dabba-wallah of Churchgate station (a must-see).
Transfer to the airport at 6:05 p.m. for arrival in Bengalure at 7:55 p.m. (1h50).
Welcome at a hotel near the airport.
Early morning departure for Mysore (1 hr drive), also known as the ‘City of Palaces’.
Visit to Mysore Palace, home of the Odeyar maharajas.
A marvel of towers, turrets, domes, capitals, stained glass, mirrors, paintings, mosaic floors, silks, all in shimmering colours.
(Photos are strictly forbidden inside).
Lunch on the way to Nagarhole Park and the Kabini River ( 1 h 30)
Welcome at the Red Earth Hotel in Kabini cottage in a superb tropical garden with swimming pool, restaurant, spa, full board.
Morning and afternoon safaris.
Jeeps must be shared if less than 6 people (managed by the Indian government).
200 rupees per camera.
morning & evening safari
Morning safari
lunch at the hotel
Bengalore airport (4 hrs drive) Flight at 7.15pm to Hubli.
Overnight at hotel
Morning departure for Hampi ( 3h30 drive)
Arrival for lunch at the Evolve Black Hotel ( 5 stars ) with swimming pool, bar, spa.
Relaxation at the hotel
Visit to the Virupaksha temple to watch the sunset and get the light for magnificent photos.
Night and dinner at the hotel
Morning visit to the temple of Vittala
Lunch at the hotel
Departure for the lippus bear conservation centre
Night and dinner at the hotel
Late departure for Hubbli airport (3 hrs 30 mins drive) for flight to Hyderabad.
Arrival at 4.50 p.m. Arrival at 5.55 p.m.
Transfer to hotel /night
Early departure for Aurangabad at 6.50 am arrival at 8.15 am
Transfer to the Lemon tree hotel for luggage and breakfast Departure for the Ellora caves (30 kms) all day.
Return to the hotel and dinner
Early morning departure for the Ajanta site (100 kms). Visit to the cellars.
Stop at a silk factory.
Night train in 1st class to Nagpur
Arrival in Nagpur
Transfer to Tadoba jungle camp, a superb eco lodge in the heart of the reserve (3 h drive)
Dinner at the hotel
Morning & evening safari
3.30-hour drive to Nagpur airport for a 12 noon flight to Patna.
Arrival in Patna at 5.45 pm. Transfer to the lemon tree.
3h30 drive to the Barabar caves. Visit of the caves.
2-hour drive to Bodhgaya Transfer to hotel.
Early morning visit to Bodhgaya and the Boddah temple. Transfer to Patna airport (5 hours)
Flight to Delhi at 6.20 pm
Arrival 20 H10 transfer to lemon tree/ Dinner
Flight to Paris CDG
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