| Taj with Tiger and Cultural Indian Tour (12 Nights / 13 Days) Routing: Delhi / Jaipur / Ranthambhore / Agra / Jhansi / Khajuraho / BandhavGarh / Kanha / Delhi |
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Day 01 Arrive Delhi Arrive at Delhi airport and transfer to the hotel. Arrive and check-in to the hotel. Rest. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing Later take a combined tour of Old & New Delhi:-The older part of the Capital takes you to the Red Fort with its Pearl Mosque and exquisite audience halls, Jama Masjid Mosque with its marble domes and slender minarets; Raj Ghat |
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(where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated). The modern area takes you on a drive along Rajpath, New Delhi’s broadest avenue, and sees the House of Parliament, the Diplomatic Enclave and the President's House – the royal residence of the former viceroys and now of the President of India. Also visit the India Gate - the Qutub Minar built in the 12th century. Return back to the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel. |
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Day 03: Delhi / Jaipur (250 Kms – 5.5 Hrs) After breakfast, checkout from hotel and drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Arrive and check-in to the hotel. Later visit: Visit the Amber Fort, a spectacular fortress - palace protecting a complex of palaces, temples, |
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exquisite marble and mirror-inlaid halls and apartments. The highlight of the tour is an elephant ride up the hill at the Fort like a Maharaja! Later return back to hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 04 Jaipur / Ranthambhore (180 Kms – 4 Hrs) After breakfast, checkout from hotel and drive to Ranthambhore. Ranthambore National park is famous for its tigers and is one of the best places in the country to see these majestic predators in the wild. The tigers can be easily spotted even during the day. |
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A good time to visit between November and May when the nature of the dry deciduous forests makes sightings common. The Park which covers an area of nearly 400 sq. km. and is set between the Aravali and Vindhya ranges. Its deciduous forests were once a part of the magnificent jungles of Central India. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Arrive and check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 05: Ranthambhore National Park Enjoy morning and evening game drive to the Ranthambore National Park. Overnight stay will be at the hotel. |
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Day 06 Ranthambhore / Agra (260 Kms – 5.5 Hrs) After breakfast, checkout from hotel and drive to Agra. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Arrive and checkin to the hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 07:Agra Sightseeing Enjoy Sunrise at the Seven Wonders of the World - the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Moghul Empire, of which Agra was the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. While its significance as |
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| a political centre ended with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1634 by Shah Jahan, its architectural wealth has secured its place on the international map. Later visit the Agra Fort, which houses a number of exquisite buildings: the Moti Masjid (pearl mosque), Diwane-I-Am (palace for general audience), Diwane-I-Khas (private palace), Anguri Bagh (wine yard), Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors), and the Musamman Bhurj (Jasmine Tower) where Shah Jahan died as a prisoner of his own son. Return back to the hotel. Overnight at the Hotel. |
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DAY 08 –Agra / Jhansi – Khajuraho (By Train) After breakfast, checkout from hotel and transfer to Railway Station to board the train for Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi drive to Khajuraho. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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DAY 09 –Khajuraho – Bandhavgarh (250 Kms – 5.5 Hrs) Morning early breakfast, checkout from hotel and drive to Bandhavgarh. On arrival transfer to hotel. Arrive and check-in to the hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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DAY 10 – Bandhavgarh After morning breakfast visit the park for game viewing. The part is spread in an area of 169 sq. kms with an average height of 454 m. The animals found here are Tiger, Panther, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Barking Deer, Nilgaib Indian Gaurt Wild Boar, Simall Civet, Palm Civet, etc. |
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Full day at park. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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DAY 11 – Bandhavgarh / Kanha (250 Kms – 5.5 Hrs) After breakfast, checkout from hotel and drive to Kanha National Park. Kanha National Park is one of Asia's largest and finest parks. It is spread in an area of 1945 sq kms with the elevations ranging from 448 m to 893 m. An elevation known as 'Bamhidadar' (840 m) offers a comprehensive view of the national park. Two major rivers the Banjar and the Halon flow through the park. The animals found here are Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Nilgai etc. They can easily be spotted from an open jeep or from an elephant's back. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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DAY 12 – Kanha National Park Enjoy morning and evening at the Kanha National Park. Overnight stay will be at the hotel. |
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DAY 13 – Kanha / Nagpur (260 Kms – 5.5 Hrs) / Delhi or Onwards the Destination Early morning checkout from hotel and drive to Nagpur and transfer to Nagpur airport to board the flight for Delhi or onwards the journey with fond memories of the trip. |
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