Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places to be Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Nagpur - Mumbai
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On your arrival at the international airport in Delhi, you will be met by our company representatives and transferred to the hotel. Later, enjoy a Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi.
New Delhi: India's capital and an important gateway into the country, New Delhi is a vibrant metropolis and the hub of India's political activity. Designed and developed by famous English architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869- 1944), New Delhi is known for its wide, tree-lined avenues, parks and palaces. In New Delhi, you will visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of the president of India), India Gate - a 42m high stone memorial arch, the Laxminarayan Temple, Qutab Minar and Lotus Temple.
Old Delhi: Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Old Delhi is known for its architectural masterpieces, crowded streets and intensely colorful bazaars. Drive past Chandni Chowk, the main street of Old Delhi and a lively shopping bazaar. Visit the magnificent Red Fort and Jama Masjid, the biggest mosque in India. Later stop to visit the Raj Ghat, the cremation ground of Mahatma Gandhi (the Father of Nation).
Overnight stay will be at Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast, we drive to Jaipur. Enroute, visit the Neemrana Fort Palace in Alwar (on Delhi-Jaipur highway) for lunch. Later, continue your drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Enjoy dinner at one of the finest Palace hotels of Jaipur.
Overnight stay will be at Jaipur.
Day 3: Jaipur
Enjoy a morning excursion to the famous Amber Fort, situated on the outskirts of the city. Enjoy a unique and exciting elephant ride up to the top of the hill on which the magnificent fort is situated. Afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Visit the beautiful City Palace, known for its unique blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Then visit the Central Museum with its large collection of woodwork and Jantar Mantar, the largest of the five observatories built by the astronomer king Sawai Jai Singh. The next major attraction of Jaipur you will visit is the amazing Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) that was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen.
Overnight stay will be at Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur -Ranthambore
After breakfast, we drive to the world-famous Ranthambore National Park, known for its rich and diverse flora and fauna including the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers. Arrive at Ranthambore and check into the Lodge/Resort.
Afternoon, enjoy an exciting Jeep Safari in the park to Track Tigers with your naturalist. Overnight stay will be at the Lodge/Resort.
Day 5: Ranthambore National Park
Breakfast will be at the Lodge/Resort. Thereafter, proceed for a full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two Safaris with lunch break in-between). Track the majestic Tigers while sitting comfortably on an Elephant's back or a safe and convenient Jeep. Capture Tigers and other wildlife of the Park in your camera.
Overnight stay will be at the Lodge/Resort.
Day 6: Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra
Early morning, we start for Agra by surface visiting Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, enroute.
The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (also known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park) is home to an astonishing range of flora and fauna. Known as the 'Ornithologist's Paradise', the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is home to over 400 varieties of exotic and colorful birds including the world-famous migratory Siberian Cranes.
Enjoy a bike or Rickshaw Ride to spot a range of exotic and colorful birds in the sanctuary. A bike or rickshaw ride through the length and breath of this sanctuary would surely be a unique experience for you.
Thereafter, continue drive to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri, Enroute. The red sandstone town of Fatehpur Sikri was Akbar's Capital for sometime and is famous for Bulund Darwaza (the largest gateway in the world).
Continue drive to Agra to reach by the late afternoon. Arrive and check into the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Agra.
Day 7: Agra
After breakfast, proceed to visit the world-famous Taj Mahal. A symbol of love, the Taj Mahal is regarded as the most beautiful monument in the world. Enjoy battery van ride to the Taj. Also visit the magnificent Agra Fort, the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah and Akbar's tomb at Sikandra.
Overnight stay will be at Agra.
Day 8: Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho
In time transfer to Agra railway station to board Shatabdi Express train to Jhansi. Arrive Jhansi and drive to Khajuraho visiting Orchha, enroute.
Orchha, a medieval city of India, is famous for its well-preserved palaces and temples. Visit the Chaturbhuj Temple and the Laxmi Narayan Temple, the two important attractions in Orchha.
Arrive Khajuraho by afternoon and check into the hotel. Khajuraho, one of the ancient temple towns of India, is famous for its erotic temple sculptures. Later, enjoy sightseeing tour of Khajuraho Temples. The Khajuraho temples are world-famous for their erotic sculptures, which represent a picture of eternal, spiritual and physical love.
Overnight stay will be at Khajuraho.
Day 9: Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh
Early in the morning, we drive to Bandhavgarh.
Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the finest and most famous tiger reserves of India. Known for its sizable population of tigers, Bandhavgarh offers better opportunities for tiger viewing.
Check into the resort at the park on arrival. In the afternoon, enjoy an exciting Jeep Safari for game viewing into the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Overnight stay will be at the resort in Bandhavgarh.
Day 10: Bandhavgarh National Park
Breakfast will be at the resort / lodge. Thereafter, proceed for a full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two Safaris with lunch break in-between). Track the majestic Tigers while sitting comfortably on an Elephant's back or a Jeep. Capture Tigers and other wildlife of the Park in your camera. Return back to the resort in the evening.
Day 11: Bandhavgarh - Kanha
Enjoy an exciting morning jeep safari in Bandhavgarh Park for game viewing. Later, we drive to Kanha National Park, another famous tiger reserve of India.
Kanha Tiger Reserve is one of the finest and most picturesque tiger reserves of India. The park houses 22 species of mammals and an approximate of 200 species of birds. But, Kanha is renowned for its tiger populations including the rare White Tigers.
Afternoon, enjoy an exciting Jeep Safari in the park to Track Tigers with your naturalist. Overnight stay will be at the resort.
Day 12: Kanha National Park
Breakfast will be at the resort / lodge. Thereafter, proceed for a morning and evening safaris (Two Safaris with lunch break in-between) for wildlife viewing and tiger tracking.
Overnight stay will be at the resort.
Day 13: Kanha - Nagpur - Mumbai
After breakfast, we proceed to Nagpur by road (240km-5 hrs) to board flight for Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay will be at Hotel in Mumbai.
Day 14: Mumbai - Home
After breakfast, our representative will transfer you to international airport to board a flight for your onward destination or way back home with sweet memories of India.
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