Wildlife Tour of India (Tiger Trail)

Duration- 14 Nights / 15 Days

Places- Delhi-Jaipur-Ranthambore-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra- Orchha-Khajuraho-Bandhavgarh-Kanha-Pench-Nagpur-Delhi

Mode of Transportation- Flight and Private vehicle with experienced Chauffer

Meals- Full meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tour Manager- Available at your service right from your arrival till departure

Tour Guide- Local tour guide will be made available at all the locations

Inclusions- Everything except expense of personal nature like laundry, entry fee of camera etcetera

Hotel Category- Category of your choice. We recommend palatial / boutique properties wherever available

 

India's Golden Triangle is a tourist circuit that connects the national capital, New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The Golden Triangle is so named because of the triangular shape formed by their locations on a map and also because of the vast wealth of cultural and historic treasures to be found in these three cities The trips usually start in Delhi and move south to the site of the Taj Mahal at Agra then west, to Jaipur (the desert landscapes). It is normally possible to do the trip by road, train or plane. The Golden Triangle is now a well-travelled route, providing a good spectrum of the country's different landscapes in short duration. The circuit is about 450 Miles by road. Each leg is about 4 to 5 hours of seamless driving with few short breaks en route to cover places of historical importance.

Day 1– Arrival Delhi

A very warm welcome to India’s capital city!!! Upon arrival you will be welcomed by your English speaking tour manager and chauffer. Tour manager will help you with hotel check in and discuss the tour details. Depending upon your flight timings local excursions can be planned for the day.

Today’s Excursion- It will depend upon guest’s time of arrival in Delhi

 

Night stay- Delhi

 

Day 2– Delhi

Post breakfast at hotel, we will embark on a full day city tour. We will cover / pass through all the below listed  places of importance. You have option to add / omit places.

Today’s Excursion- 

• • Qutub Minar- Built in 1193, it is the tallest minaret in the world built of bricks. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The compound also has an iron pillar famous for the rust resistant composition and is an excellent specimen of ancient metallurgy
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  • Humayun Tomb- The tomb of Humayun construction was completed in 1572. The building was the first to use its unique combination of red sandstone and white marble. The tomb was declared  a  UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Agrasen Ki Baoli- Agrasen Ki Baoli is a 60-meter long and 15-meter wide historical stepwell built in 14 th century.
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  • Jama Masjid- It was built between 1650 and 1656.At the time of its construction, it was the largest mosque in the Indian subcontinent. The mosque predominantly uses red sandstone & Black marble. The courtyard can accommodate 25,000 worshippers.
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  • Red Fort- The Red Fort historically served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Its design is credited to architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori, who also constructed the Taj Mahal.  It was completed in 1648. The World Heritage Convention characterises the Red Fort as representing “The Zenith of Mughal Creativity”
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  • Raj Ghat- It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation. It is on the west bank of the Yamuna River
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  • Rickshaw Ride- The Old Delhi Rickshaw Tour is special as it is royal and regal. Hop on board our cushy rickshaws and explore the Mughal-built Walled City in a comfortable, eco-friendly and  adventurous way. This tour is a mix of Old Delhi Heritage and culture. Immerse yourself in this enigmatic experience and have the best of this Old City.
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  • Drive through / Photo stop- President house / Parliament house / India Gate
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Night stay- Delhi

 

Day 3– Delhi to Jaipur (175 miles / 4 hours)

Post breakfast at your hotel we will embark on our first leg of journey to Jaipur, The heritage city.

Upon arrival check in and relax for a while before proceeding for a half day local tour.

Jaipur is also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings. During the year 1876, the city was painted pink to welcome HRH Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (who later became King Edward VII). It is also known as the Paris of India, and it was founded in 1727  UNESCO World Heritage Committee inscribed Jaipur the “Pink City of India” among its World Heritage Sites. It is among the top 10 places of tourist attraction in Asia.

 Today’s Excursion-

• • Jal Mahal- The palace, built in red sandstone, is a five-storied building, of which four floors remain underwater when the lake is full, and the top floor is exposed
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  • Guided Tour of Old City
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  • Visit shops for Souvenir Shopping
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Night stay- Jaipur

 

Day 4– Jaipur

Post relaxing breakfast at your hotel we will embark on our full day local tour.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Amer Fort- Amer Fort is great example of architecture. Constructed of red sandstone and marble, the attractive, opulent palace is laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard. Its construction ensured that a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over a water cascade within the palace. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 
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  • Jaigarh Fort- The Amer Fort along with Jaigarh Fort, is located immediately above on the Hill of Eagles. The Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort are considered one complex, as the two are connected by a subterranean passage. This passage was meant as an escape route in times of war to enable the royal family members and others in the Amer Fort
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  • Nahargarh Fort- Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defence ring for the city. Nahar in local language means abode of tigers. The popular belief is that Nahar here stands for the kind named Nahar Singh Bhomia, whose spirit haunted the place and obstructed construction of the fort. Nahar’s spirit was pacified by building a temple in his memory within the fort, which thus became known by his name
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  • Hawa Mahal- The structure was built in 1799 from red and pink sandstone. Its five-floor exterior is akin to a honeycomb with its 953 highly decorated small windows. The original intent of this design was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life and festivals celebrated in the street below without being seen. This architectural feature also allowed cool air to pass through, thus making the whole area more pleasant during the high temperatures in summer
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  • City Palace- The City Palace, Jaipur was established in 1727. It now houses the Museum and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family. The royal family has around 500 personal servants The palace complex has several buildings, various courtyards, galleries, restaurants, and offices 
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  • Jantar Mantar- A Jantar Mantar is an assembly of stone-built astronomical instruments, designed to be used with the naked eye. The instrument can be used with an accuracy of about 20 seconds by a skilled observer & to measure the time of day, and the declination of the Sun and the other heavenly bodies. It is the world’s largest stone sundial. The Jaipur Jantar Mantar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Optional Activity-

• • Elephant Ride to Amer Fort
  • Jeep Ride to Amer fort
  • Hot Air balloon – Jaipur City view from the top

 

Night stay- Jaipur

 

Day 5– Jaipur to Ranthambore (120 miles / 3 hours)

After early breakfast at hotel, we will drive towards Ranthambore on wildlife exploration. Upon arrival at Ranthambore, Check in and relax. Post lunch we will take the Safari deep inside the thick forest to explore wildlife.

Ranthambore National Park consists of an area of 515 square miles. It is between two rivers the Banas River and the Chambal River. It is named after the historic Ranthambore Fort, which lies within the park.  Ranthambore is known for its large tiger population. The flora of the park includes wide variety of flowering plants. A gigantic Banyan tree, considered to be India's second largest, is near one the lakes.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Evening Jeep Safari– To site Royal Bengal Tiger we will venture into deep thick forest exploring the wide variety of flora and fauna

 

Night stay- Ranthambore

 

Day 6– Ranthambore

Start the day with an early morning Safari into Tiger Reserve. Later get back to the hotel for a lavish spread of breakfast. Rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Post Lunch we will embark on evening Jeep safari into forest core area. 

Today’s Excursion-

• • Morning and Evening Safari

 

Night stay- Ranthambore

 

Day 7– Ranthambore to Agra Via Fatehpur Sikri (190 miles / 6 hours)

After early breakfast at your hotel, we will leave for Agra via Fatehpur Sikri.

Upon arrival at Agra check in and relax for a while before we proceed to take a spectacular view of Taj Mahal during the sun set.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Fatehpur Sikri- It is an abandoned palace city which sits on rocky ridge, 1.9 miles in length and  0.62 miles wide and palace city is surrounded by a 6 km (3.7 mi) wall on three sides with the fourth bordered by a lake. Some of the important buildings in this city holds both religious and secular importance. The city was built massively and preferably with red sandstone.
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  • Sunset view of Taj Mahal- The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna .The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare complex. The Taj Mahal complex is  believed to have been completed in its entirety in 1653 at a cost estimated at the time to be around ₹32 million, which currently would be approximately  USD $1 billion. The construction project  employed some 20,000 artisans. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site 
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Night stay- Agra

 

Day 8– Agra

Start the day with an early morning sunrise view of majestic Taj Mahal. After the awestrucking view of Taj Mahal get back to the hotel for a lavish spread of breakfast. Later we embark on Agra Tour 

Today’s Excursion-

• • Agra Fort- Also known as Agra's Red Fort was built by the Mughal emperor in 1573.It served as the main residence of the rulers of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The 40 hectare fort has a semi-circular plan, its chord lies parallel to the river Yamuna and its walls are seventy feet high.
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  • Taj Mahal- Sunrise and Sunset view
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  • Agra city tour
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  • Souvenir shopping
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Night stay- Agra

 

Day 9– Agra to Khajuraho via Orchha (Agra-Jhansi Train Trip 3 hours // Orchha-Khajuraho- 100 miles / 2 hours)

Post early breakfast in hotel, we will leave for Agra railway station to experience short train journey.to Jhansi. Post arrival at Jhansi we will drive down to Khajuraho via Orchha enroute. Orchha is a historical site with magnificent temples and monuments.

Khajuraho- One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, Khajuraho has the country's largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is considered one of the "seven wonders" of India. Khajuraho, is worldly known for its magnificent temples of erotica built between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D

Today’s Excursion-

• • Orchha Fort- On a seasonal island on the bank of the Betwa River, which has been surrounded by a battlement wall, stands a huge palace-fort. The fort consists of several connected buildings erected at different times.
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Night stay- Khajuraho

 

Day 10– Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (160 miles / 5 hours)

Post breakfast at your hotel we will do a half day tour of Khajuraho before proceeding for next destination “Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve”.

We will be arriving at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve late evening. Post arrival check in and day at leisure

Bandhavgarh National Park- The national park consists of a core area of 65 square miles and a buffer area of approximately 250 square miles. The topography of the whole area varies between steep ridges, undulating forest and open meadows. Bandhavgarh National Park is known for the Royal Bengal Tigers. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India as well as in the world. It is a famous natural hub for White Tigers. White Tigers, now a major attraction around the world’s zoos, were first discovered here. It is also believed that all the white tigers across the globe trace their roots to Bandhavgarh. The terrain is broken, with rocky hill ranges, running roughly east and west, interspersed with grassy swamps and forested valleys.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Khajuraho group of monuments- Most Khajuraho temples were built around 12^th Century. The temples have a rich display of intricately carved statues. While they are famous for their erotic sculpture, sexual themes cover less than 10% of the temple sculpture Further, most erotic scene panels are neither prominent nor emphasized at the expense of the rest, rather they are in proportional balance with the non-sexual images.
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  • Panna Tiger Reserve- We will pass through the forest area of Panna Tiger Reserve.
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Night stay- Bandhavgarh

 

Day 11– Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Early morning when the dew is still settled on tree leaves, we will take our first Jeep Safari when wildlife is stretching out in open. Later get back to the hotel for a lavish spread of breakfast. Rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Post Lunch we will take evening Jeep safari into forest core area. 

Today’s Excursion-

• • Morning and Evening Jeep Safari
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  • Elephant Safari in Bandhavgarh
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Night stay- Bandhavgarh

 

Day 12– Bandhavgarh to Kanha Tiger Reserve (140 miles / 5 hours)

We will take early morning Safari at Bandavgarh and return to hotel for relaxing breakfast. Later we will proceed for Kanha Tiger reserve.

Upon arrival at Kanha check in and the rest of the evening is at leisure.

Kanha National Park- This park is specially known for the presence of Swamp Deer. The Kanha National Park is best known for the large varieties of wild creatures including Baraingha and the Indian Tiger. The common people recognize it as the source of inspiration for the famous writer Rudyard Kipling for his famous novel- “The Jungle Book”. The Kanha National Park is spread across 1945 square km.

 Today’s Excursion-

• • Morning Jeep Safari at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

 

Night stay- Kanha

 

Day 13– Kanha Tiger Reserve

Early morning, we will take our first Jeep Safari when wildlife is stretching out in open. Later we return to hotel for breakfast.

Post lunch we will take the second safari deep into core areas of Tiger reserve.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Morning & Evening Jeep Safari at Kanha Tiger Reserve

 

Night stay- Kanha

 

Day 14– Kanha to Pench Tiger Camp (115 miles / 4 hours)

We will take early morning Jeep Safari at Kanha Tiger Reserve and later return for breakfast at hotel. Post relaxing breakfast we will proceed for Pench National Park.

Upon arrival at Pench check in and relax. Post lunch we will take afternoon Jeep Safari.

Pench National Park- Sprawls over a massive area of 758 square km, including the core area. Pench National Park serves 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.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Evening Jeep Safari at Pench Tiger Camp

 

Night stay- Pench

 

Day 15– Pench National Park to Delhi (70 miles / 2.5 hours to Nagpur) (Nagpur to Delhi / Flight 2 hours)

Post early morning Jeep Safari and later breakfast at hotel we will leave for Nagpur to board flight to Delhi.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Morning Jeep Safari at Pench Tiger Camp

 

Night stay- Delhi (depending upon your onward journey)

 

Note: This is just a time bound sample itinerary indicative of how and what all could be explored. We can customise the tour as per your requirements. Set your expectations and we will offer memorable experience. Please reach out to us for personalised holiday experience.

All meals- breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation for 14 Nights / 15 Days

All mode of domestic transportation

All the entry tickets

Jeep safari

Elephant safari

English speaking tour guide at all the locations

International flight

Travel insurance

Any service / activity not mentioned in Itinerary

Expense of personal nature like laundry, entry tickets for camera etcetera

Optional Tour / Activities