TIGER AND CULTURE TOURS

TIGER AND CULTURE TOURS

TIGER, TAJ & TEMPLE TOUR

A tour filled with heritage sites, colorful culture, and stories from the forests of Central India & Rajasthan, this tour is bound to leave you spell bound. From The majestic Tigers, the monument of love "Taj Mahal", Royal renovated havelis, Palaces and Forts, enchanting desert, mind - boggling beauty of tranquil Lakes, crispy air of mountains to delightful pristine wilderness of Wildlife Sanctuaries - Rajasthan is one of a kind, it's the best destination to celebrate your love and create memories that you can cherish for life.

Cities & Parks

Delhi, Pench, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Khajuraho, Jhansi, Agra, Ranthambhore, Jaipur

Highlights of Tour

Heritage Sites of Delhi, Khajuraho, Agra (Taj Mahal), Jaipur and the Majestic Tigers

Arrive Delhi airport, clear customs & immigration. Met by our representative and transfer to the hotel. (Note: Most of the international flights arrives late night or early in the morning). Check in at the hotel & relax. Overnight at the hotel.

Delhi is said to have been destroyed and rebuilt seven times during the reign of different royal dynasties, hence the legend of the “ seven cities of Delhi.” And dizzying traffic. Also known as ‘Dilli’ by the locals, the smells, sights and sounds of this city sweep your senses, disorienting and fascinating you at the same time. Gateway to the rest of India, Delhi is a truly cosmopolitan city and set to leave a lasting impression on every visitor ‘s

Post the leisurely breakfast, start your tour with the main attraction of Old Delhi the 2nd biggest mosque of India, Jama mosque followed by the cycle rickshaw ride of Asia’s largest wholesale market Chandni Chowk. Cross the decorated streets of Kenari Bazar, spice market and many more gems of the old Delhi.

Post the hustle & bustle of old Delhi you will move to New Delhi. A stop for photography outside the Red fort and later visit the Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Later you will be visiting the famous Govt. buildings of New Delhi, the President house, Parliament house and the war memorial India Gate. Later you will be taken to visit the replica of Taj Mahal in New Delhi, the Humayun Tomb and your day will be end with a visit of the tallest pillar of city the Qutub Minar.

Overnight at the hotel.

Wake up at leisure. In time transfer to the airport to board the flight for Nagpur. Arrive Nagpur airport and drive to Pench National Park. Pench holds a significant place in the natural history of Central India, named after the Pench River, has some of the highest deer/antelope density in India attracting good numbers of carnivore such as tiger, leopard and wild dogs along with occasionally seen Indian wolf. Arrive Pench check-in to your Jungle resort. Relax yourself for the day. Retire early after dinner, gearing up for next day's early morning & afternoon adventure.

An impeccable place to walk down the memory lanes of your childhood days of the famous story ‘The Jungle Book’ and the character "Wolf Child - Mowgli" - penned by Sir Rudyard Kipling. This book was inspired by the true incident of a human child, raised by wolves in the nineteenth century, in the Seonee (now Seoni) district, located in Pench. Morning and afternoon jeep safari (4x4) accompanied by a naturalist inside the Pench National Park.

Wake up at leisure. Later drive to Kanha National Park. Arrive Kanha and check-in at the resort and relax. . Retire early after dinner, gearing up for next day's early morning & afternoon adventure.

Kanha famous for its beautiful meadows hosts almost 22 species of large mammals including a number of tigers and well over 200 species of birds. Morning and afternoon jeep safari accompanied by a naturalist inside the Kanha National Park.

Morning jeep safari (4x4) accompanied by a naturalist inside the Kanha national Park. Later drive to Bandhavgarh National park through the scenic rural environs of Central India. Will request the hotel to pack the lunch for you while you drive. Arrive Kanha and check in at the resort. Dinner and overnight at the resort.

Bandhavgarh is known for its high tiger density and offers best chance to witness and photograph the elusive cat in its natural Habitat. Morning and afternoon jeep safari (4x4) accompanied by a naturalist inside the Bandhavgarh National Park.

Morning jeep safari (4x4) accompanied by a naturalist inside the Bandhavgarh national Park. Later drive to Khajuraho, arrive and check in at the hotel.

Khajuraho is one of the most popular tourist spots in Madhya Pradesh, built between 950-1050 AD by the Chandela Dynasty and now counted under UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. The city is famous for its ancient temples that represent the finest art in the world. The temples are also represented various forms like meditation, spiritual teachings, kinship, wrestling, royalty and most significantly, erotic art. The temples in the city are categorized into three groups: Eastern, Western and Southern.

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast you will be visit the Western group of temples followed by the Eastern group of temples. They are known for their erotic carvings and intricate carving, there is a lot to explore. The temples are a combination of Hindu and Jain and hold some of the most intricate carvings in India.

Note: Optional visit to Sound & Light show, which happened every evening near the Western group of temples on given timing.

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast drive to Jhansi railway station, en-route visit Orchha the Raj Palace, constructed in the seventeenth century. It is a stunning example of perfect architecture. Later visit the Rai Parveen Mahal, which is dedicated to the famous poetess-musician and also called as Nightingale of Orchha. Followed by a visit to Jahangir Mahal which was built by Mughal after defeated the king of Bundela. And visit the Ram Raja Temple which is the only temple in India where Lord Rama is worshipped as King Rama

Arrive railway station and board the train to Agra NDLS Shatabdi 18:42-21:20 Hours.

Arrive Agra and check in at the hotel. Agra is set on a bend in the sacred Yamuna River and had a strategic defensive position throughout its history. Both the Taj and the highly impressive Red Fort overlook the river, as do have several significant tombs and mausoleums from the Mughal period. The Taj is the undoubted highlight, a magnificent structure that easily lives up to its exalted reputation. It should be the must- visit city in your itinerary when you are travelling for the first time in the country.

Overnight at the hotel.

Early in the morning visit the Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is seen as an ode to adoration and an intense tribute by the Emperor to his deceased wife. The Taj Mahal's ability to shift color throughout the day is an intriguing feature. It looks to be light pink at sunrise, sparkling white in the midday and bronzish orange as the sun sets in the evening. The Taj appears to be light bluish in color in the late nights.

Return to hotel for breakfast and later visit Agra Fort - Now let's move on to the following architectural gem, Agra Fort, which was built in 1573 by Mughal Emperor Akbar with the help of 4,000 laborers over the course of eight years. The Mughal Empire's headquarters, Agra Fort, is built of red sandstone. The Sheesh Mahal, Moti Mahal, Jehangir's Palace, and Khas Mahal are some of the most well- known sights in Agra Fort that will leave you spellbound.

Continue to visit Itmad-Ud-Daulah is a Mughal mausoleum located on the western bank of the Yamuna River near the Yamuna Bridge Railway Station in Agra. The tomb is also known as the Jewel Box or Baby Taj as it looks like a smaller version of the Taj Mahal.

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Ranthambhore en route stopping at the Fatehpur Sikri the abondoned. Arrive and check in at the hotel.

Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national parks in Northern India. Located in the Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan. Apart from the Tigers, you can also spot sloth bear, caracal, jackal, fox, hyena and mongoose during Safari. In good numbers, you can find Chital, Sambhar deer, Nilgai, Monkey, Langur and an incredible variety of birds. Basking crocodiles, king vulture on a snag, the scream of the serpent eagle, the alarm calls of spotted deer are some sights and sounds that make this a safari experience like none other.

Evening will be at leisure to enjoy wilderness.

Overnight at the hotel.

Enjoy the early morning tea/ coffee at the hotel before going for a safari. By 0630 hrs pickup from your hotel by park guide & jeep and you will drive to pre-decide zone of the national park. Post a 03 hours safari you will return to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast upon arrival.

Relax at the poolside or in your room before pickup for the afternoon safari.

Evening you will be picked up for your safari and you will drive to a pre-deiced zone of the national park. Post 03- hours of safari you will return to the hotel and you will be greeted by tea/coffee and some cookies at the reception. Share your safari experience with other guests who are also back from safari. Later relax and enjoy your leisurely dinner at the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Jaipur via Abhaneri Step Well. Abhaneri - The Chand Baori is a stepwell built over a thousand years ago in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan. It is one of the largest stepwells in the world and also one of the most beautiful ones.

Later drive to Jaipur, arrive and check in at the hotel.

Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan which was founded in 1727 by Raja Jai Singh II, to replace the old capital which was located around 11 km away ‘Ämber’. The city is known as the Pink City, primarily due to the pink paint done surround the walls of city for the welcome of Prince of Wales. The City Palace continues to house the former royal family, the royal observatory, the honeycomb Hawa Mahal gazes on the bazaar below and the fairy-tale grandeur of Amber Fort are the star attraction of Jaipur.

Morning after breakfast take an excursion to Amber Fort, ascend the fort by Jeeps. Visit the ancient capital of Amer to see the fabulous Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur city, surrounded by fortified battlements.

Later visit to the impressive City palace, still a private home of Royal Family located surrounded the pink walls city. Visit the largest observatory, which was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II for measuring the heavens. Explore the local market with a stop to at Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) from outside.

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Delhi to board the international flight. End of our services