Best Of Indian Wildlife Tour
Places covered: Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Agra – Jhansi – Khajuraho – Bandhavgarh – Kanha – Nagpur – Mumbai
Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Highlights: This tour offers an unparalleled wildlife experience, combined with India’s rich history and vibrant cities. Enjoy tiger safaris in Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, and Kanha, explore the Taj Mahal, and visit the temples of Khajuraho before concluding in Mumbai’s bustling metropolis.
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi & Sightseeing
Arrive in Delhi, where you will be received and transferred to your hotel. Begin your tour by exploring Jama Masjid, one of India’s largest mosques. Take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, and visit Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Later, explore India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Humayun’s Tomb, and Qutub Minar. Spend the evening at leisure.
Day 2: Delhi to Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, the Pink City. Check into your hotel and relax. In the evening, visit the local bazaars, famous for textiles, jewelry, and handicrafts. Optionally, enjoy a traditional Rajasthani cultural show at Chokhi Dhani.
Day 3: Jaipur Sightseeing
Start with a visit to the majestic Amber Fort, where you can enjoy an elephant or jeep ride to the entrance. Continue to City Palace, a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, followed by the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory. Stop by the iconic Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) for photographs.
Day 4: Jaipur to Ranthambore
After breakfast, drive to Ranthambore National Park, one of India’s premier tiger reserves. Check into a jungle resort and relax. In the afternoon, embark on your first wildlife safari, exploring the park’s rugged terrain and spotting wildlife like Royal Bengal Tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and deer.
Day 5: Ranthambore Wildlife Safari
Enjoy an early morning jungle safari, increasing your chances of spotting elusive predators like tigers and leopards. Visit Ranthambore Fort, an ancient structure with panoramic views of the park. After lunch, embark on an afternoon safari to explore different zones of the forest.
Day 6: Ranthambore to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri
Drive to Agra, stopping at Fatehpur Sikri, the former Mughal capital. Explore the grand Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal, and Tomb of Salim Chishti. Continue to Agra and check into your hotel.
Day 7: Agra to Jhansi (By Train) & Jhansi to Khajuraho
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, an unforgettable experience. Explore Agra Fort, a UNESCO-listed Mughal fortress. Later, take a train to Jhansi and drive to Khajuraho, famous for its intricate temples.
Day 8: Khajuraho Sightseeing & Drive to Bandhavgarh
Visit the Khajuraho Temples, renowned for their exquisite erotic sculptures and intricate carvings. The temples depict life in the 10th century, with remarkable architectural details. Later, drive to Bandhavgarh National Park, one of India’s best places to spot tigers in the wild.
Day 9: Bandhavgarh Wildlife Safari
Enjoy morning and afternoon safaris in Bandhavgarh National Park, known for its high density of Bengal Tigers. Other wildlife includes leopards, deer, wild boars, and over 250 species of birds.
Day 10: Bandhavgarh to Kanha
After breakfast, drive to Kanha National Park, another famous tiger reserve and the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. Check into your wildlife lodge and relax.
Day 11: Kanha Wildlife Safari
Go for an early morning safari, exploring the vast meadows and forests of Kanha National Park, home to tigers, barasingha (swamp deer), wild dogs, and sloth bears. After lunch, embark on an afternoon safari to explore another zone of the park.
Day 12: Kanha to Nagpur & Flight to Mumbai
Drive to Nagpur and catch a flight to Mumbai, India’s commercial capital. Check into your hotel and relax.
Day 13: Mumbai Sightseeing
Explore Mumbai’s key landmarks, including Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), and Dhobi Ghat. Take a ferry ride to Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO-listed site with stunning rock-cut temples. Enjoy an evening at Juhu Beach.
Day 14: Departure from Mumbai
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey, concluding an incredible wildlife and cultural adventure.