On your arrival at New Delhi International Airport, our representative will traditionally welcome (Swagat) you and assist you in check-in to your pre booked hotel. Relax for a day after a long flight and prepare for the further trip. Here you have successfully completed your first day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for leisure.

Overnight at Delhi

Tour Highlights: Redfort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi Museum), Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar

After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our professional Tour Guide and will be taken for the sight-seeing of Old and New Delhi.  Today’s highlights will be Redfort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar.  You tour will start from the Old Delhi and will end at New Delhi.  Delhi has two different faces the “old” and the “new” and each of her face will give you a complete different experience.  New Delhi offers you Modern Architecture, Luxury Hotels, classy café’s and bars, business centers. On the other side, the face of Old Delhi offers you splendid history of Delhi which served as the capital of Islamic India.  At the end of the tour return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your second day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for leisure

Overnight at Delhi

Tour Highlights: Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary which is home to India’s largest population of peafowl, harbors quail, sand grouse and other species.  On your arrival at Sariska, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and relax. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for the sightseeing of Sariska National Park.  Enjoy the beautiful landscapes along with jungle activities. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice jungle restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the sightseeing, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your third day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Sariska

Tour Highlights: Jaipur City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal

Tour Highlights: Jaipur City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal
After Breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Jaipur.  On reaching Jaipur, check-in to your pre-booked Hotel and freshen-up.  Later, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Jaipur sightseeing.  Today’s highlight will be Jaipur City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal.  In the afternoon, treat yourself with regional cuisine in your lunch at a nice Indian restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour return to your hotel and relax.  Here you have successfully completed your fourth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for leisure

Overnight at Jaipur

Tour Highlights: Ranthambore National Park

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and then drive to Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary.  On your arrival at Ranthambore, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and relax.  Day is free for leisure activities.  Explore the surroundings with a short walk or you may choose to take rest and prepare for the next day tour.

Ranthambore National Park is famous for the Tigers and is also known as one of the best National Parks/Tiger Reserves in India. Ranthambore was declared as a National park/Tiger Reserve in the year 1980.  It has been observed that you can easily spot a Tiger here, even during the day time.

At the end of the tour return to your Hotel and relax.  Here you have successfully completed your fifth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for leisure.

Overnight at Ranthambore

Tour Highlights: Jungle Safari, Ranthambore Fort and Surwal Lake.

After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for a Jeep safari / Elephant Jungle Safari inside the Ranthambore forest.  At the end of the Jungle Safari Tour, we will proceed for further sightseeing of other attractions such as Ranthambore Fort and Surwal Lake. In the afternoon, relax for a while and take your meal in a restaurant and continue for the rest of sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax or you may choose for an evening walk to explore the surroundings.  Here you have successfully completed your sixth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Ranthambore

Tour Highlights: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

Early morning check out from the hotel and drive to Bharatpur Sanctuary.

On your arrival at Bharatpur Sanctuary, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and relax.  After Lunch we will proceed for the sightseeing of Bharatpur Sanctuary.

Bharatpur Sanctuary also known as Keoladeo National Park or Ghana Bird Sanctuary and is an important international bio-sphere known for its large and varied avifauna, both local and migratory.  It is a blessing for the avian world, and the pilgrimage for the bird lovers. Bharatpur Sanctuary was known as the best duck shooting park in the British Empire, but in the year 1956 it was declared as a reserve for birds and later upgraded to National Park. UNESCO has listed it in world heritage sites.

At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax.  Here you have successfully completed your seventh day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for leisure

Overnight at Bharatpur Sanctuary

Tour Highlights: Taj Mahal, Agra fort, Itmad-ud-Daula

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Agra. On your arrival at Agra, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Agra sightseeing.

Taj Mahal: Visit the most beautiful monument of India and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, The Taj Mahal.  It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.  The Taj Mahal is a must sight-seeing for all visitors to India and one of the most beautiful architectural achievements in the world.  It is considered to be a symbol of enduring love.  Taj Mahal is made up of opulent white marble and is a symbol of sentiments, purity and simplicity. This is the only monuments which has touched the hearts of people from all corners of the world.

Agra Fort: After lunch we will proceed for Agra Fort.  This fort was constructed by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D and it includes much other architecture like the Moti Masjid and Musanman Burj.  It is believed that Shah Jahan was imprisoned and died here.

Itmad-ud-Daula Fort: Itmad-ud-Daula Fort also sometimes described as Jewel box and is a Mughal mausoleum located in the city of Agra.  It is also famous with another name Baby Taj as it is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.

At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax.  Here you have successfully completed your eighth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Agra

Tour Highlights: Tour Highlights: Temples Tour (Lakshmana Temple, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Devi Jagdambi Temple, Khajuraho Temple, Chatrubhuj Temple)

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and then transfers to Agra Train Station for your onward journey to Jhansi.  On your arrival at Jhansi Train Station, you will be picked-up by Trip India representative and will then drive to Khajuraho.  On your arrival at Khajuraho, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen-up.  After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Khajuraho sightseeing.  Today’s tour highlights will be Khajuraho Western and Eastern Group of Temples. The architectural style of the Khajuraho temples is very different from the temple prototype of that period. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your ninth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Khajuraho

Tour Highlights: Bandhavgarh Fort

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive towards Bandhavgarh which is famous for Bandhavgarh fort and Bandhavgarh National Park. On your arrival at Bandhavgarh, check-in at your Hotel and freshen-up.  After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken on a tour to Bandhavgarh Fort, the oldest for in India.  The Fort is considered to be 2500 Years old. The natural walls of the fort give breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside.  Now only the ruins of the Fort can be seen but it plays an important part in the wildlife tour as from the Fort one can experience the exciting view of Bandhavgarh National Park. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your tenth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Bandhavgarh

Tour Highlights: Bandhavgarh National Park

After Breakfast, proceed for a Jeep Safari into the Bandhavgarh National Park along with our Tour Guide. While on the Safari tour, you can expect to see the untamed nature and unspoiled landscapes. Bandhavgarh National Park consists of both tall grasslands and this Sal Forest which gives perfect habitation to the variety of animals and birds.  Bandhavgarh National Park has earned fame for sighting maximum tigers every day. Apart from Tigers the park houses more than 20 species of mammals, Jackals, Fox, sloth bear, Jungle Cat, Leopard, Deer, Sambhar, Black Buck and over 250 species of birds. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice Jungle restaurant. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your eleventh day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Bandhavgarh National Park

Tour Highlights: Kanha National Park, the Baghira Log Huts and Bamni Dadar

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Kanha National Park. On your arrival at Kanha National Park, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen-up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Safari tour to Kanha National Park. The Kanha National Park was formed in the year 1955 and has been preserving variety of animal species in its wilderness, such as Tiger, Panther, Blackbuck, Swamp deer, Sambhar and chital along with over 350 species of birds.  There are many Tiger reserves in India, but nowhere can you see them as often, and as regularly as in Kanha National Park. During the tour, visit the Baghira Lot Huts which is located in the middle of the Jungle and offers visitors a chance to explore the nature to its fullest.  In the evening visit the most beautiful area of the Park which is Bamni Dadar also known as Sunset point.  Experience the spectacular view of Sunset from this point.  At the end of the Safari, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twelfth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Kanha National Park

Tour Highlights: Day has been kept free for travelling and leisure

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Nagpur.  It will be approximate 5-6 Hours journey.  In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice countryside restaurant and continue drive to Nagpur. On your arrival at Nagpur, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and relax.  Here you have successfully completed your thirteenth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Nagpur

Tour Highlights: Sri Jagannath Puri Temple, Konark Sun Temple and Puri Beach

After breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and then transfers to Nagpur Airport for your onward flight to Bhubaneshwar.  On your arrival at Bhubaneshwar Airport, you will be picked-up by Trip India representative and will drive to Puri. On your arrival at Puri, check-in to your pre-booked Hotel and relax. After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Puri sightseeing and the tour highlights will be Sri Jagannath Puri Temple, Konark Sun Temple and Puri Beach. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your fourteenth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Puri

Tour Highlights: Chilika Lake, Birds Island
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour guide and will be taken on an excursion tour to Chilika Lake and Birds Island.  Today’s tour highlights will be Chilika Lake and Birds Island. 

Chilika Lake has been renowned as one of the most important wetlands in the world because it is home to an exceptional variety of birds. The lake and its reed islands teem with nesting birds-white bellied sea eagles, ospreys, golden plovers, sand pipers, flamingos, pelicans, shovellers, gulls, include migratory birds flying great distances from Iran, Central Asia and Siberia.
 

In the afternoon, retreat yourself with regional cuisine in your Lunch at a nice Indian restaurant and continue to explore the Island. In the evening, drive back to Puri and return to your Hotel. Here you have successfully completed your fifteenth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Puri

Tour Highlights: Sundarbans Tiger Reserve Sanctuary, Sajnekhali Watchtower & Museum and Mangrove Interpretation Centre
After breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and the transfers to Bhubaneshwar Airport for your onward flight to Kolkata. On your arrival at Kolkata Airport, you will be picked-up by Trip India representative and will then drive to Sundarbans National Park.

Sundarbans, a place where soil meets the ocean, located in the south of West Bengal. Sundarbans is the largest Tiger Reserve and National Park of India and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sundarbans is a heaven for birdwatchers and Jungle aficionados. The Sundarbans are a part of the one of the world`s biggest river basins created by the holy rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna in the Bay of Bengal. It is amongst the most attractive and fascinating places enduring on earth, a truly un-discovered glory.

On arrival at Sundarbans we will obtain the requisite Forest permissions you will be transferred from Godhkhali Jetty by a motor boat to your pre-booked hotel located in the Sundarbans Islands. It will be around Hour and half ride and will take you down the different rivers of Sundarbans.  On your arrival at your Hotel, check-in and relax. After Lunch, we will leave for a motor boat ride to the Sundarbans National Park. There will be stopover at Sajnekhali Watchtower to closely view the wildlife and also visit to the Sajnekhali Museum and Mangrove Interpretation center. After witnessing the sunset, return to your resort and relax. Here you have successfully completed your sixteenth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Sundarbans National Park

Tour Highlights: Sundarbans National Park Sightseeing

After Breakfast, you will proceed for a full day cruise through the criss-cross Rivers and narrow creeks of Sundarbans National Park. During the day you will visit the various watchtowers of Sundarbans such as Sudhanyakhali, Neti Dhopani and Do Banki. Lunch will be served onboard. At Neti Dhopani, a sweet water pond fascinates lot of wild animals and gives you an opportunity to intimately view the wildlife.  You will also see the ruins of 400 years old Temple in Neti Dhopani. Today you will enjoy the adventure of sailing through the Amazon of India and would also touch the islands of Sundarbans Tiger Project Area.  At the end of the day, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your seventeenth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Sundarbans National Park

Tour Highlights: Local Village, Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Indian Museum, Marble Palace, Eden Gardens and Howrah Bridge
After Breakfast, we will walk to the local village to learn about the villagers experience in the forest. Here you can chat with the fisherman’s, the Honey Collectors as well as the woodcutters and share their experiences of the forest. Later we will depart for Godhkhali to be further transferred to Kolkata.  On your arrival at Kolkata, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and relax. After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Kolkata sightseeing.  Today’s tour highlights will be Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Indian Museum, Marble Palace, Eden Gardens and Howrah Bridge. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your eighteenth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Kolkata

Tour Highlights: Day is reserved for Travelling

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Kaziranga National Park

Tour Highlights: Kaziranga National Park with activities like elephant safari and Bird Watching

After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken to Kaziranga National Park. The landscape of Kaziranga is of sheer forest, tall elephant grass, rugged reeds, marshes & shallow pools. The Land is colonized by the world`s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, many mammals, including tigers, elephants, panthers and bears, and numerous varieties of birds. The Park was declared as a National Park in year 1974.  Enjoy activities such as Elephant Safari and Bird watching at Kaziranga National Park.  In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice Jungle restaurant and continue to explore the National Park. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twentieth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Kaziranga National Park

Tour Highlights: Day is reserved for Travelling
After breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and then transfers to Guwahati Airport for your onward flight to Bangalore. On your arrival at Bangalore, you will be picked-up by Trip India representative and will be taken to your pre-booked Hotel. Check-in at your room and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-first day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Bangalore

Tour Highlights: Ranganatha Swami Temple, Captain Bailey Dungeon, Chamundi Hills, Chamundi Temple, Mysore Palace and Brindavan Gardens

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Mysore.  En-route we will visit Srirangapatna to visit the famous sites such as Ranganatha Swami Temple and Captain Bailey Dungeon. Later continue drive to Mysore.  On your arrival at Mysore, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen-up.  After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Mysore sightseeing and the tour highlights will be Chamundi Hills, Chamundi Temple, Mysore Palace and Brindavan Gardens. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-second day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Mysore

Tour Highlights: Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken on an excursion tour to Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary.

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is situated on the banks of river Cauvery/Kavery and was titled as National Bird Sanctuary in the year 1940 with the efforts made by famous ornithologist Dr Salim Ali. Since then, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary has grown to be a paradise for bird watchers. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary fascinates numerous travelers from India and abroad to witness the inhabitants of this land. In addition to the native inhabitants, the sanctuary also attracts many migratory birds and it is believed that these birds migrate from Siberia and North America to this land. In addition to various special of Birds, Sanctuary is also a home to various Mammals such as Bonnet Macaque, Bats, Indian Gray Mongoose, Monitor Lizard and Civet.  Crocodile is a most common inhabitant of river Cauvery/Kavery which is passing flowing through the Sanctuary.

In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice Jungle restaurant and continue to explore the Sanctuary. At the end of sightseeing, drive back to your Hotel in Mysore. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-third day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Mysore

Tour Highlights: Nagarahole National Park

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Nagarahole.  On your arrival at Nagarahole National Park, check-in at your Hotel and freshen-up.  Later proceed for Jungle Safari into the Nagarahole National Park and explore deep into the hazy aura of fascinating wildlife and see the inhabitants in the real nature. 

The Nagarahole National Park is also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park was titled with Wildlife Sanctuary in the year 1955 and later in the year 1988 it became one of the National Park of India. The park also contributes its presence in Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve and has been considered by UNESCO for its selection as a World Heritage Site. Nagarahole had always been an elite hunting place for the rulers of Mysore.  It is one of the best places for travelers who want to get closed to the wildlife. 

At the end of the Safari, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-fourth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Nagarahole National Park

Tour Highlights: Bandipur National Park

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Bandipur National Park. On your arrival at Bandipur National Park, check-in at your Hotel and freshen-up.  After Lunch, proceed for Jungle Safari to closely see the wildlife with numerous opportunities for good photography.   

Bandipur National Park is considered to be one of the most beautiful and well managed National Parks of India. Here you will enjoy the thrilling nature walk and some Jungle activities. Bandipur National Park is picturesque Landscape and is surroundings by Western Ghat Mountains on the Mysore-Ooty highway. Bandipur National Park is part of the India’s largest biosphere reserve popularly known as Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve

At the end of the Safari, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-fifth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Bandipur National Park

Tour Highlights: Doddabetta, Ooty Lake, Rose Garden, Botanical Gardens and Stone House

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Ooty.  On your arrival at Ooty, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen-up.  Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Ooty sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Doddabetta, Ooty Lake, Rose Garden, Botanical Gardens and Stone House. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice valley restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax.  Here you have successfully completed your twenty-sixth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Ooty

Tour Highlights: Sim’s Park, Dolphin`s Nose Viewpoint, Droog Fort, St. George`s Church, Catherine Falls and Hidden Valley

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Munnar. En-route we will visit Coonoor which is the second biggest Hill Station of Nilgiris. Coonoor has always been a popular weekend destination for Coimbatore natives.  Coonoor is rich with extensive species of birds and attracts people who love bird watching. Today’s tour highlights will be Sim’s Park, Dolphin`s Nose Viewpoint, Droog Fort, St. George`s Church, Catherine Falls and Hidden Valley. In the afternoon, enjoy your lunch at a nice valley restaurant and drive continue towards Munnar. On your arrival at Munnar, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-seventh day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is fee for Leisure.

Overnight at Munnar

Tour Highlights: Eravikulam National Park, Echo Point, Tea Gardens, Mattupetty Dam and Dairy Farms, Kundala Lake and Tea Gardens

After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for the Munnar sightseeing.  Today’s tour highlights will be Eravikulam National Park, Echo Point, Tea Gardens, Mattupetty Dam and Dairy Farms, Kundala Lake and Tea Gardens. Eravikulam National Park offers a superb view of the lush tea plantations and also of the sloping hills embraced by blankets of mist at this land. During afternoon, take your Lunch at a nice hill side restaurant and enjoy the beautiful picturesque landscapes of Munnar.  After Lunch, continue with the sightseeing.  At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-eighth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for leisure.

Overnight at Munnar

Tour Highlights: Periyar National Park, World Spice and Ayurvedic Garden and Mullaperiyar Dam

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Periyar/Thekkaddy.  The journey from Munnar to Thekkaddy offers diverse attractions like Mountain Treks, Dams and Spice Plantation etc.

Periyar/Thekkaddy is one of the famous wildlife sanctuaries in the Southern India. Periyar sanctuary mesmerizes large number of nature lovers every year. Periyar is an ideal place for watching the animals in their natural habitat.

On your arrival in Thekkaddy, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken to see the attractions such as Periyar National Park, World Spice and Ayurvedic Garden and Mullaperiyar Dam. Enjoy a boat ride in Periyar Lake to view the wildlife. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-ninth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure

Overnight at Periyar/Thekkaddy

Tour Highlights: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

After Breakfast, proceed for a boat ride for elephant tracking and bird watching which would last for about three hours. Later return to your Hotel for your Lunch. After Lunch, take a forest trail to closely see the wildlife and surroundings of Periyar also forest trail is an ideal way for bird watching. In the evening proceed for another boat ride on wildlife viewing. At the end of the ride, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your thirtieth day of India Wildlife Tour.

Evening is free for Leisure.

Overnight at Periyar/Thekkaddy

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Kochi/Cochin Airport for your onward flight to your Country or to the next Destination.

Here you have successfully completed your India Wildlife Tour.  We sincerely thank you for choosing Trip India for your travel arrangements and we appreciate your patronage and wish you for a safe journey.