Cultural and Tiger Tour of India

This is a suggested tour. It can be tailor made to suit your requirements. Please contact us for a tailor made holiday.

Day - 1 - Arrival / Mumbai
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight stay. Hotel - The Gordon House Suites. Overnight Hotel.

Day - 2 - Mumbai
Full day city sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Overnight at The Gordon House Suites.

Day - 3 - Mumbai
This is your day at leisure. Hotel - The Gordon House Suites.

Day - 4 - Mumbai - Jodhpur
After early breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Jodhpur. Jet Airways 9W 2543- 1045 / 1300 hrs. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel Ajit Bhawan Palace. Evening free to relax. Overnight at Ajit Bhawan Palace.

Day - 5 - Jodhpur
Morning city sightseeing of Jodhpur visiting the colossal Mehrangarh Fort, which in words Rudyard Kipling is "A creation of angels, fairies and giants." In the evening explore the walled city on your own. Overnight stay at hotel Ajit Bhawan Palace.

Day - 6 - Jodhpur - Udaipur
After breakfast drive 5 hrs. to Udaipur en route visiting Ranakpur Jain Temples, one of the five most important Jain pilgrimage sites. Overnight stay at hotel - The Trident.

Day - 7 - Udaipur
Morning city sightseeing of Udaipur. In the evening sunset enjoy the boat cruise on lake Pichola. Overnight stay at The Trident.

Day - 8 - Udaipur
This is your day at leisure. Overnight stay at The Trident.

Day - 9 - Udaipur - Deogarh
After breakfast drive 3 hrs to Deogarh. On arrival stay at Deogarh Mahal. Evening free to explore the town on your own. Overnight at Deogarh Mahal.

Day - 10 - Deogarh - Jaipur
After breakfast drive 4 hrs to Jaipur. On arrival stay at Fortune Select Metropolitan for overnight. Overnight stay at Deogarh Mahal.

Day - 11 - Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort with elephant ride. In the afternoon weave through the lively streets of the Jaipur City and visit the pink sandstone Palace of Winds, City Palace and Jantar Mantar (observatory). Overnight stay at Fortune Select Metropolitan. hotel.

Day - 12 - Jaipur
Enjoy the day at leisure and shopping. In the evening enjoy sunset Elephant safari (2 hrs) with BBQ Dinner outside Jaipur. Later return to hotel Fortune Select Metropolitan for overnight.

Day - 13 - Jaipur - Agra
After breakfast drive 5 hrs to Agra en route visiting the deserted palaces and pavilions of the Mughal kingdom of Fatehpur Sikri, a World Heritage Site. On arrival stay at Gateway Hotel for overnight.

Day - 14 - Agra
Morning visit to Taj Mahal at sunrise. After breakfast city sightseeing of Agra city. Overnight Gateway Hotel.

Day - 15 - Agra - Jhansi Khajuraho
After early breakfast transfer to railway station to board train to Jhansi Shatabdi Express departs at 0817 / arrives at 1048 hrs. Assistance on arrival and drive 4 hrs to Khajuraho en route visiting Orchha. Lunch can be arranged here. Overnight at Hotel Taj Chandela.

Day - 16 - Khajuraho
Morning city sightseeing of Khajuraho visiting various group of temples, the most famous being the western group. Overnight at Hotel Taj Chandela.

Day - 17 - Khajuraho
You can either relax or do independent exploration of the city. at Hotel Taj Chandela.

Day - 18 - Khajuraho - Bandhavbarh
After breakfast drive 5 hrs to Bandhavgarh. On arrival stay at Mapple Retreat. In the evening enjoy jungle safari by Jeep with naturalist. Overnight stay at Mapple Retreat.

Day - 19 - Bandhavgarh
Morning & evening jungle safari by jeep with naturalist. Overnight stay at Mapple Retreat.

Day - 20 - Bandhavgarh
Morning & evening jungle safari by jeep with naturalist. Overnight stay at Mapple Retreat Note - on one of the days we will arrange Elephant safari for a chance to spot the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. The day of Elephant safari will depend on the availability of elephants which are owned by the forest department.

Day - 21 - Bandhavgarh - Katni - Delhi
Morning jeep safari with naturalist. Later transfer to Katni Railway station to board over night train to Delhi Gondwana Express departs at 1720 hrs / arrive Delhi at 0710 hrs. Overnight Train. The First-class A/c is the most expensive and the highest train travel class in India. The fare is nearly as much as air travel. It is a comfortable way to travel. It has private four or two person compartment with a locking door in an air-conditioned carriage. Only people that have reservation are allowed on the carriage. Bed linen (Hand towel, pillow, two bed sheets and one ) is provided. There is a common western style toilet at both ends of the carriage. Fixed Indian Meals can be orders it will be served in the compartment. The order taker visits each comportment few hours before each meal. Breakfast orders are taken at night. Payment for meals are made at the end of the Journey. At regular intervals Tea / Coffee, bottled water, Aerated drinks venders visit the carriage.

Day - 22 - Arrive Delhi
Assistance on arrival at Delhi railway station and transfer to Hotel Claridges. Today rest of the day you will relax at the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel Claridges.

Day - 23 - Delhi
Full day sightseeing to discover the many faces of Delhi - the wonderful walled city of Old Delhi and the modern New Delhi. See the impressive historical sites like Jama Masjid, Lal Qila (Red Fort), Humayuns Tomb, Qutab Minar and take orientation drive on Rajpath . Overnight stay at Hotel Claridges.

Day - 24 - Delhi - Departure
Transfer to airport for flight to onward destination.

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