Classical India & Tiger Safari Tour

Description
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free to relax and personal activities.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra (210kms)
Drive to Agra check in at hotel. Later visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur (170kms)
Drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri step. Arrive Jaipur check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5: Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal & Birla temple. Further explore local market of Pink City.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Jaipur - Ranthambore (155kms)
Drive to Ranthambore National Park check in at resort. Later visit Ranthambore Fort.
O/n at resort. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 7: Ranthambore
Head into Ranthambhore Park twice to enjoy game drives through the rugged terrain which is home to lots of wildlife, including the elusive Bengal tiger.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8: Ranthambore - Orchha (300kms)
Drive to Orchha via visiting Madhav Palace at Shivpuri. Continue drive to Orchha check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9: Orchha - Panna National Park (200kms)
Visit the Orchha Fort complex & Cenotaphs. Later drive to Panna NP check in at hotel.
O/n at resort. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 10: Panna NP - Khajuraho (35kms)
Game drive jeep safari in Panna National Park. Visit magnificent Pandav Falls inside the park. Later drive to Khajuraho check in at hotel. Evening light & sound show.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11: Khajuraho - Varanasi
Visit exceptionally well maintained Khajuraho temples built in the short span of 100 years from 950-1050AD by Chandela dynasty. Later transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12: Varanasi
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Later visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Sarnath Temple complex including the Great Dhamekh Stupa. If time permit visit Ram Nagar Fort & Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13: Varanasi - Delhi
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. From Delhi board connecting flight for your onward destination.
Meal plan: B.
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free to relax and personal activities.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra (210kms)
Drive to Agra check in at hotel. Later visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur (170kms)
Drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri step. Arrive Jaipur check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5: Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal & Birla temple. Further explore local market of Pink City.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Jaipur - Ranthambore (155kms)
Drive to Ranthambore National Park check in at resort. Later visit Ranthambore Fort.
O/n at resort. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 7: Ranthambore
Head into Ranthambhore Park twice to enjoy game drives through the rugged terrain which is home to lots of wildlife, including the elusive Bengal tiger.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8: Ranthambore - Orchha (300kms)
Drive to Orchha via visiting Madhav Palace at Shivpuri. Continue drive to Orchha check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9: Orchha - Panna National Park (200kms)
Visit the Orchha Fort complex & Cenotaphs. Later drive to Panna NP check in at hotel.
O/n at resort. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 10: Panna NP - Khajuraho (35kms)
Game drive jeep safari in Panna National Park. Visit magnificent Pandav Falls inside the park. Later drive to Khajuraho check in at hotel. Evening light & sound show.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11: Khajuraho - Varanasi
Visit exceptionally well maintained Khajuraho temples built in the short span of 100 years from 950-1050AD by Chandela dynasty. Later transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12: Varanasi
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Later visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Sarnath Temple complex including the Great Dhamekh Stupa. If time permit visit Ram Nagar Fort & Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13: Varanasi - Delhi
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. From Delhi board connecting flight for your onward destination.
Meal plan: B.
Included
- Assistance on arrival at airport.
- 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
- Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
- Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- 2-Time shared Gypsy safari in Ranthambore National Park with forest department naturalist.
- 1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Panna National Park with forest department naturalist.
- Bottled drinking water in car.
- Government taxes.
Excluded
- Any flight tickets. Khajuraho - Varanasi & Varanasi - Delhi flight fare approx INR 9,500 per person in economy class.
- Camera charges at monuments.
- Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
- Gratuities & optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Know before you go
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
- Few tour sights may not be wheelchair accessible.