Embark on the Best of India with Tigers tour with Shantanu Cultural Trails. This tour will give you an amazing sightseeing opportunity in prominent Indian cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Khajuraho, and Varanasi. You will have a wonderful opportunity to see some of the best heritage attractions and monuments of India. That’s not all. You will also explore some of the best Indian national parks and tiger reserves where you can see tigers along with other wildlife attractions. Ranthambore National Park, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, and Bandhavgarh National Park are included in the itinerary.
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations: Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Bharatpur – Agra – Bandhavgarh – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi
Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
On arrival at New Delhi International Airport, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails will receive you with a warm welcome and transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 2. Delhi.
Embark on a guided sightseeing city tour in Delhi. First, explore the attractions of Old Delhi covering the Raj Ghat (the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi), Red Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Jama Masjid (the largest mosque in India), and Chandani Chowk Market. Later in the afternoon, explore the attractions of New Delhi. Major attractions in New Delhi include India Gate (a War Memorial Monument), President House, Parliament House, Humayun’s Tomb (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Temple), and Qutub Minar Complex (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). After sightseeing in Delhi, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3. Delhi – Jaipur 260 kms
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Check-in at the hotel on arrival in Jaipur. After some rest, enjoy an elephant ride to visit the Amer Fort located atop a hill on the outskirt of the city. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4. Jaipur – Ranthambore 185 kms
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then embark on a guide half-day city tour of Jaipur. Sightseeing in Jaipur includes City Palace, Govind Devji Temple, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and Birla Mandir. In the afternoon, drive to Ranthambore National Park. Check-in at the hotel on arrival at Ranthambore. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 5. Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore National Park & Tiger Reserve is one of the finest national parks and tiger reservices in North India. It is one of the best places in India to spot tigers in their natural habitats. Enjoy morning and evening jungle safari in the park. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 6. Ranthambore
Have breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy morning and evening jungle safari in the park. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 7. Ranthambore – Bharatpur. 225 kms.
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park). Check-in at the hotel. After some rest, visit the bird sanctuary and enjoy birdwatching. The park is home to more than 350 species of birds. It is one of the finest avifauna sanctuaries in India to watch migrant birds including the rare Siberian cranes. The park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your hotel.
Day 8. Bharatpur – Agra 50 kms
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Agra in Uttar Pradesh and check in your hotel on arrival there. En-route visit the Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra district of Uttar Pradesh. It is the abandoned city of Mughals and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main attractions in Fatehpur Sikri are Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Jodha Bai Palace, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Ibadat Khana, Anup Talao, Birbal’s House, and Hiran Minar. Reach Agra and check in at your pre-booked hotel. Later visit the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. Both monuments are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 9. Agra – Bandhavgarh
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. On-time, you will be transferred to the railway station to board a train to Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh. On arrival, check-in at your pre-booked hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 10. Bandhavgarh.
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy wildlife viewing at the park. You can enjoy a jeep safari or an elephant ride in the park to explore the best attraction of the park. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 11. Bandhavgarh
Take your breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy wildlife viewing at the park. You can enjoy a jeep safari or an elephant ride in the park to explore the best attraction of the park. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 12. Bandhavgarh
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy wildlife viewing at the park. You can enjoy a jeep safari or an elephant ride in the park to explore the best attraction of the park. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 13. Bandhavgarh – Khajuraho 275 kms
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Khajuraho. On arrival, check in at your hotel. After some rest, proceed to visit the famous Khajuraho Group of Monuments (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). The group of monuments is famous for erotic temples and spectacular sculptures. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 14. Khajuraho – Varanasi
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Fly to Varanasi. On arrival, you will get assisted transfer to your hotel. Later, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Varanasi, the Holy City in Uttar Pradesh. Explore holy ghats and visit various temples in Varanasi. On-time return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 15. Varanasi – Delhi
In the morning, take a river cruise on the Ganges. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails will transfer you to the hotel where you will take a flight to Delhi. In Delhi, board the flight to your home destination. The tour ends.
