Tiger and Taj
The Tiger and Taj tour package offers the perfect combination of best things India has to offer: the Taj Mahal and the tigers. The tour package has been popular among many architecture enthusiasts, heritage aficionados, wildlife freaks, and tourists on the whole. The tour package takes you from the captivating ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Agra, India; Bangalore, India; Delhi, India; Gwalior, India; Jaipur, India; Khajuraho, India; Madhya Pradesh, India; Raipur, India; Rajasthan, India
- Trip Length:
- 18 days
- Price Range:
- From $2000 to $3000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat
Detailed Trip Description
The Tiger and Taj tour package offers the perfect combination of best things India has to offer: the Taj Mahal and the tigers. The tour package has been popular among many architecture enthusiasts, heritage aficionados, wildlife freaks, and tourists on the whole. The tour package takes you from the captivating capital city to the major wildlife destinations of Ranthambore and Bandhavgarh renowned for its tiger population and the smaller ones of Shivpuri and Bandipur. Then there are the cities of Jaipur, Gwalior, Orchha, and Khajuraho worth visiting for its rich cultural heritage, forts, palaces, and captivating customs. Last but not the least, we will visit the amazing city of Agra with its astonishing Taj Mahal to make the holiday unforgettable.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Delhi
Arrive Delhi.
Airport Transfer
Traditional welcome on arrival at Delhi international airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 - Delhi
Historical and Educational Tours
After breakfast, there will be a guided tour of the historic city of Delhi; it is the city where one can experience the influence of the many rulers who ruled this region and it has been built, destroyed, and re-built over seven times. The guided tour takes to the monuments that depict the different eras. The tour includes the magnificent Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, Asia's largest mosque, and the Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi - the "Father of the Nation."
Sightseeing
In the afternoon, there will be a tour of New Delhi which includes the Humanyun Tomb, Birla Mandir, Bahai Temple, Qutab Minar, India Gate, the President's House, and a drive through Connaught Place.
Sightseeing
In the evening, we will see the Son-et-Lumerie at Red Fort.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 - Jaipur
Delhi - Jaipur (265 kms/ 5 hrs).
Private Car Service
Breakfast. We will drive to Jaipur - the Pink City of Rajasthan.
Hotel
Upon arrival in Jaipur, check into the hotel.
Sightseeing
Later, you will take a guided half-day city tour of Jaipur covering Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), City Palace, and Jantar Mantar (Royal Observatory).
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 - Jaipur
Food and Dining
Enjoy a royal breakfast at hotel.
Sightseeing
Then, there will be a guided excursion to the majestic Amber Fort, the erstwhile capital of the Kachwahas Rajputs before they moved to their newly built capital in Jaipur. This is the only fort where one can still arrive on an elephant just like the maharajas used to.
Shopping
Evening at leisure so you can enjoy the real charm of this royal city and stroll in the local bazaars to see handicrafts and artisans.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 - Jaipur
Jaipur – Ranthambore (155 kms / 3 hrs).
Hotel
Breakfast. We will drive to Ranthambore. On arrival check into the hotel.
Historical and Educational Tours
In the afternoon, we will visit the Ranthambore Fort.
Safari
After, you will then take a jeep safari into the park.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 - Rajasthan
Ranthambore (day excursion to Bundi & Tonk).
Sightseeing
After breakfast, there will be a day excursion to Tonk and Bundi. In Bundi, you will visit the Bundi palace, Raniji-ki-Baoli (Queen's step well), the Dhabhai Kund, and the Bhora-ji-ka-Kund. Tonk is an old town dating to the middle of the 17th century. It is famous for its Sunehri Kothi with its intricate mirror work and colourful medley of painted mosques, mansions, and colonial buildings.
Hotel
You will return to Ranthambore. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 - Agra
Ranthambore – Agra (275 kms / 6 hrs).
Sightseeing
Breakfast at hotel. Then, we will proceed to Agra via Fatepur Sikri, a World Heritage Site. Assisted by a guide, you will be able to visit this world famous complex of monuments and temples built in a uniform architectural style.
Private Car Service
Drive onto Agra.
Hotel
On arrival, check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 - Gwalior
Agra – Gwalior (118 kms / 2.5 hrs).
Sightseeing
After breakfast, you will visit the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. The Taj Mahal of Agra is a monument built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and the Agra Fort was built by Emperor Akbar. Built with red sandstone, the Fort is a mixture of the Islamic and Hindu styles of architecture.
Private Car Service
In the afternoon, we shall drive to Gwalior.
Hotel
On arrival, check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 - Gwalior
Gwalior- Shivpuri (112 kms / 3 hrs).
Sightseeing
After breakfast, there will be a half day guided tour of Gwalior which includes the Gwalior Fort, Teli-ka-Mandir, Sas-Bahu Mandir, Jai Vilas Palace, and Tansen’s Tomb.
Hotel
In the evening, we will proceed to Shivpuri. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 - Madhya Pradesh
Shivpuri- Chanderi- Orcha (270 kms / 6 hrs).
Safari
An early morning safari to Madhav National Park.
Sightseeing
After breakfast, there will be a guided sightseeing of Shivpuri summer capital of the Scindia rulers of Gwalior including Chhatris, Madhav Vilas Palace, Sakhya Sagar Boat Club, and Bhadaiya Kund. In the afternoon, we will drive to Orrcha and visit Chanderi, surrounded by hills, lakes, forests, and several monuments of Bundela Rajputs and Malwa Sultans.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 - Khajuraho
Orcha- Khajuraho (170 kms / 3 hrs).
Sightseeing
After breakfast a guided tour of Orrcha including Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Chaturbhuj Temple, Laxminarayan Temple and Chhatris (Cenotaphs).
Private Car Service
In the afternoon, we will drive to Khajuraho.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 - Khajuraho
Sightseeing
Breakfast followed by a guided tour of Chandela dynasty temples famous for their spectacular sculptures and carvings. Visit the Northern, Eastern and Southern group of temples.
Relaxation
Evening for leisure.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 - Madhya Pradesh
Khajuraho- Bandhavgarh (237 kms / 5 hrs).
National Parks
After breakfast, you will be able to enjoy a leisurely drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. This is also known as the ‘white tiger country’. On arrival, you will check-in to the resort.
Hotel
Evening in leisure. Overnight at jungle resort.
Day 14 - Madhya Pradesh
Safari
You will take an early morning jungle safari.
Sightseeing
After breakfast day for leisure until the evening safari to get a chance to view and enjoy more than 22 species of mammals and 250 species of birds.
Hotel
Overnight at resort.
Day 15 - Madhya Pradesh
Bandhavgarh – Kanha (260 kms / 6 hrs).
Safari
After breakfast, we will drive to Kanha. On arrival, you will check into a jungle resort. You will then take a jungle safari for another chance to view the royal tiger and other wildlife. In the evening, you may visit the Bamni Dadar, near the National Park. This place is also known as the sunset point and the Park view is at it scenic best from this point. The grazing sambhar, barking deer, gaurs, and other animals make the ambience magical.
Hotel
Overnight at the resort.
Day 16 - Raipur
Kanha – Raipur (220 kms / 4 hrs) – Chennai.
Commercial Flight
Early breakfast, then drive to Raipur to catch a flight to Chennai.
Hotel
On arrival, check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 - Bangalore
Chennai – Bangalore (flight) – Bandipur (170 kms / 4.5 hrs).
Commercial Flight
You will catch an early morning flight to Bangalore and drive straight to Mudumalai.
Hotel
Stopover for breakfast at Mysore. Arrive Mudumalai by lunch. Check into hotel.
Safari
In the evening, we will take a jeep safari into the forest.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 18 - Bangalore
Bandipur – Bangalore (170 kms / 4 .5 hrs).
Airport Transfer
Breakfast. Drive to Bangalore to catch a flight to onward destination.
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