Duration: 26 Nights / 27 Days
Destination: Delhi – Neemrana – Sariska – Mandawa – Jaipur – Ranthambhore – Bharatpur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Khajuraho – Panna – Khajuraho – Bandhavgarh – Kanha – Nagpur – Delhi
Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Fly from your country to New Delhi, the capital city of India. As you arrive at New Delhi International Airport, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails greets you with flower garlands and transfers you to the hotel by an exclusive vehicle. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel with cultural shows. Have a restful overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
Embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Delhi followed by a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Delhi is globally famous for its heritage monuments, modern architecture, and the perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Explore the famous attractions of Delhi – Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandani Chowk, Raj Ghat, Old Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Laxmi-Narayan Temple (Birla Temple), Lotus Temple (Bahai Temple), Akshardham Temple, Government Buildings, etc. In time return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 03: New Delhi – Neemrana Palace
Take hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, leave for Neemrana in Rajasthan. Upon arrival, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails transfers you to the Hotel Neemrana Fort Palace. Neemrana is an ideal place for birding. Explore villages around to know about daily village life with rich Rajasthani culture. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Neemrana Fort Palace.
Day 04: Neemrana – Sariska
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Sariska. Upon arrival in Sariska, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails assists to transfer you to a heritage hotel – Hotel Sariska Palace – a 19th-century elegant palace. It was once the hunting resort of Maharaja of Alwar. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Later visit Sariska Tiger Reserve & National Park. Enjoy Jeep Safari to see the variety of animals in their natural surroundings. You will see wild animals like tigers, antelopes, wild boars, barking deer, spotted deer, leopards, panthers, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Hotel Sariska Palace.
Day 05: Sariska
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Today we will take you for a nature trek inside the park and surroundings. You have the opportunity to know about different species of vegetation and faunas. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and in the evening again enjoy Jeep Safari in the forest of Sariska. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 06: Sariska – Mandawa (190 KM , 05 Hours)
Take your breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Mandawa – the city of Havelis and forts. Upon arrival in Mandawa, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails greets and transfers you to the Hotel Castle Mandawa Fort. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Later proceed on a sightseeing tour of Mandawa and its surrounding. Explore beautifully painted Havelis. You will have a wonderful opportunity to see beautiful frescoes, wall paintings, murals, and miniature paintings on various themes. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel
Day 07: Mandawa – Jaipur (160 Km, 04 hours)
Drive to Jaipur followed by a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Upon arrival in Pink City Jaipur, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails assists you to transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. In the evening explore the busy markets of old Pink City to watch daily life and fulfill shopping curios. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 08: Jaipur
Make an excursion trip to Amber Fort situated on the outskirts of Jaipur followed by a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy an elephant ride to ascend the Fort because situated atop a hill. Later visit the famous attractions like Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Albert Hall Museum, Birla Temple, and local busy markets. In time return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 09: Jaipur – Ranthambore
Leave for Ranthambhore followed by a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Upon arrival, the Shantanu Cultural Trails representative greets and transfers you to the hotel. Change, wash and relax at the hotel. Afterward, enjoy Jeep Safari inside the forest of Ranthambhore National Park to watch the sensational activities of wild animals including royal tigers. In time return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 10: Ranthambore
Enjoy a morning nature safari or nature trek followed by a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. In the evening enjoy Jeep Safari. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 11: Ranthambore
Enjoy a morning nature safari or nature trek followed by a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. In the evening enjoy Jeep Safari. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 12: Ranthambore – Bharatpur
Leave for Bharatpur followed by a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Upon arrival in Bharatpur, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails greets and transfers you to the hotel. Change, wash and relax at the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or in your own independent activities. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 13: Bharatpur
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed to visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary also known as the Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary & National Park. Enjoy a rickshaw ride to view the bird attractions including migratory cranes like Siberian cranes. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 14: Bharatpur
The day is free to watch birds in the park and visit the other attractions of Bharatpur city. Breakfast, dinner, and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 15: Bharatpur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra
After a hearty breakfast, at the hotel drive to Agra visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri. Upon arrival in Agra, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails greets and transfers you to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise. You will surely marvel at the matchless beauty of the magnificent Taj Mahal. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 16: Agra
Visit the magnificence of the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Later visit the splendid Agra Fort followed by a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Also visit the Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb, Dayal Bagh and Rambagh. In time return to the hotel for dinner and a restful overnight stay.
Day 17: Agra – Khajuraho – Panna (By Flight & Surface)
In time you will be transferred to the Agra Airport to board a flight to Khajuraho followed by a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Panna and accommodated in a resort. Panna is famous for its Panna Tiger Reserve. Freshen up and relax at the resort. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.
Day 18: Panna Tiger Reserve
Enjoy morning Nature Trek followed by a hearty breakfast at the resort. Afternoon, enjoy an elephant safari to view the wild animals like tigers, leopards, panthers, deer, boar, birds, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.
Day 19: Panna Tiger Reserve
Enjoy morning Nature Trek followed by a hearty breakfast at the resort. Afternoon, enjoy a Jeep safari to view the wild animals like tigers, leopards, panthers, deer, boar, birds, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.
Day 20: Panna – Khajuraho
Drive to Khajuraho followed by a hearty breakfast at the resort. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. Later proceed to visit the famous temples of Khajuraho. Explore the eastern and western group of temples. See the beautifully carved sculptures of erotic sense. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 21: Khajuraho – Bhandavgarh (250 Km, 05 hours)
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel drive to Bandhavgarh. Upon arrival, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails assists to transfer you to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 22: Bandhavgarh
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy Jeep Safari to see the wild animals of Bandhavgarh National Park. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 23: Bandhavgarh
Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy Jeep Safari and Nature Trek inside the forest of Bandhavgarh National Park. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 24: Bandhavgarh – Kanha (250 Km, 06 hours)
Leave for Kanha followed by breakfast at the hotel. Upon arrival at Kanha, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails assists to transfer you to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 25: Kanha
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, visit the famous Kanha National Park. Enjoy Jeep Safari to explore the rich flora and fauna of the forest. See the various special wild animals and birds. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 26: Kanha
Take your breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy Nature Trek and Jeep Safari inside the forest of Kanha National Park. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 27: Kanha – Nagpur – Delhi
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the Nagpur Airport to board a flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. After a farewell dinner at the hotel, the Shantanu Cultural Trails representative transfers you to the New Delhi International Airport in time to board a flight for your home/onward destination.
