18 Days Tour : Delhi, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh, Agra, Ranthambhore, Jaipur
The Tour brings to the visitor the best of India’s natural and cultural splendors. Some of the most popular cultural sites are beautifully blended with a wilderness experience in the country’s most reputed game parks. The also embeds free and leisure time for you to plan things at your own pace. Of course, your car and driver would be available at hand at all times, and, our local guides would make apt suggestions for your free time.
Special Inclusion
Traditional welcome with garlands on your arrival; daily breakfast; Airport transfers and in-depth sightseeing tours in each city; cycle rickshaw and elephant rides; Cultural Dance Drama show in Agra; cuisine Walk & A Traditional Rajasthani Meal With An Indian Family; boat at sunrise and sunset in the sacred city of Varanasi; Sound & light show in Khajuraho; All meals and jungle excursions in Bandhavgarh & Ranthambhore; Shopping For local crafts and wares, a welcome gift, air-conditioned private car and driver available on a 24x7 basis; ; all entrance fees to the monuments, museums and so much more.
Day 01: Your Destination/ New Delhi
Today check into your flight to New Delhi
Day 02: Arrival / New Delhi
Meet and greet upon arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight. Welcome to India, or as we say ‘atithi devo bhava’ (the guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!
Day 03: Delhi
Today, do a full day tour of Old & New Delhi, The highlight of this tour would be a ride on cycle rickshaws through the bustling narrow streets of old Delhi.
Day 04: Delhi / Varanasi (Flight)
Varanasi is quite possibly the world’s oldest living city. This afternoon, we will visit several temples and the Hindu University at Benares. Evening, we visit the ghats of Varanasi to witness the performance of Ganges Aarti.
Day 05: Varanasi
At dawn we visit the sacred Ganges for a boat ride. Afternoon, a short excursion outside of the city is undertaken for a tour of Saarnath – the venue where Budhha preached his first sermons after gaining enlightenment.
Day 06: Varanasi / Khajuraho (Flight)
Morning is at leisure. Later transfer to the airport to board your flight to Khajuraho. After rest & relaxation, we will visit the world famous western group of temples. Evening, we visit temple complex to witness the Sound & Light Show.
Day 07: Khajuraho / Bandhavgarh (260 Kms) (06 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast, we will drive to Bandhavgarh. Subject to our arrival time, we will enter the park to search for wildlife.
Morning, Jungle Excursion in Jeep. Later we will drive to Katni train station to board your overnight train to Agra. Accommodation in first class carriages / Hotel Radisson
Day 10: Arrival / Agra (Exc. to Fatehpur Sikri)
Morning, we will visit the Dayal Bagh Garden and Itmad-ud-daula. Afternoon, excursion to deserted capital city of Fatehpur Sikri.
Day 11: Agra (The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays to the visitors)
At sunrise we visit one of the greatest sights of one’s lifetime - Taj Mahal. After breakfast, we tour the massive and interesting Agra Fort. Evening we will proceed on a Heritage walk of Agra
Day 12: Agra / Ranthambore (270 Kms) (06 Hrs Drive)
Early morning depart with packed breakfast. For Ranthambore National Park. Subject to our arrival time, we will enter the park to search for wildlife.
Day 13: Ranthambore
Morning & afternoon Jungle excursions in shared jeep / Canter.
Day 14: Ranthambore / Jaipur (185 Kms) (03 ½ Hrs Drive)
Morning jungle excursions in shared jeep / canter. After breakfast, we will drive to Jaipur, Evening is at leisure for independent activities. Car & driver available for local visits.
Day 15: Jaipur
This morning we visit Amber Fort. Afternoon, we proceed on a tour Of the City Palace & Observatory.
Day 16: Jaipur
Day off. Afternoon, proceed for a cuisine Walk & A Traditional Rajasthani Meal With An Indian Family:
Day 17: Jaipur / Delhi (270 Kms) (05 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast, we will drive to Delhi.
Day 18: Delhi / Departure
Transfer to International airport to connect with your onward flight.
Suggested Hotels
Delhi
Varanasi
Khajuraho
Bandhavgarh
Agra
Ranthambore
Jaipur
Crowne Plaza, Mayur Vihar
Rivatas By Ideal
The Lalit Temple View
Tiger Den Resort
Radisson
Dev Vilas
Shahpura House
- The Land & Domestic airfare tour cost based on a minimum of 2 guests.
- INR 160,000* Per Person sharing a twin bedded room from 16th April 2017 to 30th June'2017*
- INR 182,100* Per Person sharing a twin bedded room from 01st Oct ’2017 to 31st Mar'2018*