13 Days Tigers & Temples

After completing your breakfast, in New Delhi, we will visit to the Qutub Complex in order to travel back to the time when Islamic rule had just begun in Delhi. From there, you can move on to Lutyens Delhi, in order to cover monuments that reflect the spirit of independent India such as The President’s House, Parliament and India Gate Memorial among others.
After your lunch in Old Delhi, we will take you to the Red Fort, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1638 of the Mughal Dynasty along with Jama Masjid, the mosque also built by Shah Jahan and is the largest in India. Also you can go for a popular Bazaar Walk in Old Delhi which will take you to the busy and lively Chandni Chowk area.

In the morning as per your flight schedule we will shift you to airport to board your flight for Varanasi which is a historical city in northern India and is sacred to Hindus and also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The scene of pilgrims doing their devotions in the River Ganges at sunrise set against the backdrop of the centuries old temples is probably one of the most impressive sights in the world.
Attend the Evening AARTI CEREMONY at the banks of Ganges.

Early morning at the time of sunrise take a boat ride on the River Ganges and see the Ghats where people ritually cleansing their sins. While on the boat you will also see the cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as per Hindu Rituals.
Later after breakfast proceed for city tour of Varanasi where you will visit the Vishwanath Golden Temple, the abode of great God Shiva, Bharat Mata Temple, among many others.
Later we will be visiting Sarnath which is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC.

In the morning as per flight schedule we will shift to Varanasi airport to board flight for Khajuraho which was once the capital of Chandela and is famous for Khajuraho temples which were built during the Chandela period from 950 to 1050 AD. The temples are best recognized for their Indo-Aryan architecture where you can see the images of gods and goddesses, musicians and warriors, among others
In the afternoon, we will take you on a half day sightseeing tour of Khajuraho, where we will be visiting Eastern / Western group of temples that includes Laxmi &Varha Temples, Kandariya Mahadev, and Devi Jagdamba temples.

In the morning we will shift to Bandhavgarh national Park, which is a new National Park with a very long history and is located in the Vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh. Prior to becoming a National Park, the forests around Bandhavgarh used to be a Shikargah, or game preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa and only the Maharaja or the emperor and his invitees can go for hunting.

Today you will get an early wake up call at about 0515 hrs. Tea/Coffee & Biscuits would be ready, get ready for Jeep safari and the wildlife adventure of Bandhavgarh begins. The duration of safari is about five hours accompanied by an experienced forest guide. You return to lodge by 11am Lunch at the resort. The Evening Safari would start by 1530 hrs and you would be returning at about 1830 hrs. Tea/Coffee Biscuits would be served in the evening, dinner & overnight at resort.

In the morning we will wake you up early at about 0515 hrs and will serve you Tea/Coffee & Biscuits after which we will go for Jeep safari which is about five hours and you will be accompanied by an experienced forest guide. You will return to your lodge by 11am after which you will have lunch. The Evening Safari will start by 1530 hrs and you would be returning at about 1830 hrs. after which you will have dinner.

In the morning we will wake you up early at about 0515 hrs and will serve you Tea/Coffee & Biscuits after which we will go for Jeep safari which is about five hours and you will be accompanied by an experienced forest guide. You will return to your lodge by 11am after which you will have lunch.
Later we will shift you to Umaria railway station to board overnight train to Agra.

Upon arrival at Agra railway station you will be received by our representative who will shift you to the hotel.
In the afternoon We will visit the Agra fort in the afternoon which was erected by the noted Mughal monarch Akbar in 1565 AD. The fort is predominantly made of red sandstone.

Early in the morning we will visit Taj Mahal at sunrise time (Closed on Fridays) which is a UNESCO Heritage Site as well as one of the seven modern wonders of the world in order to catch the sun rising over the Taj Mahal. In the soft morning light, as the mist rises from the Yamuna River, it seems to float like a mirage above the surrounding landscape.
Later we will shift to Pink city Jaipur, where on the way we will visit Fatehpur Sikri which is a deserted, red Sandstone City, which Emperor Akbar built as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. You will also be visiting the Buland Darwaza which is the largest gateway in the world.

After completing your breakfast start your tour of Jaipur by visiting The Amber Fort where you can also enjoy The Elephant Ride there, Enroute photo stop at the Hawa Mahal. Later proceed for guided tour of Jaipur city starting with City Palace Museum which has some of the priceless handwritten Hindu scriptures of the ancient past, miniature delicate paintings, etc, and is also registered in the Guinness Book of Records to contain the biggest silver objects in the world.
Finish of your day with a visit to Jantar Mantar; one of the famed observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh which is a complex of astronomical instruments, chiseled out of stone.

In the Morning we will shift to Delhi, from where you will board flight for hometown with sweet memories of India. Please allow a minimum of 2 ½ hours for flight check-in formalities at the airport.