Taj Mahal and Tiger Tour

Taj Mahal and Tiger Tour
9 Days 8 Nights

Places to Visit : Delhi - Ranthambore -Bharatpur - Agra - Khajuraho- Bandhavgarh - Delhi
Duration : 9 Days

Day 01 : Abroad -Delhi
Arrive Delhi and transfer to Hotel Taj Palace. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi - Ranthambore
Take the train to Ranthambore where you will stay at the Sawai Madhopur Lodge for two nights. Afternoon game viewing.

Day 03 : Ranthambore
Ranthambore National Park, a former private Royal Hunting preserve and lying at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya Hills. Much of its area comprises arid scrub jungle, together with forested hills and artificial lakes. There is an impressive range of birdlife on the lakes, and animal species which include Sambar, Chital , nilgai, chinkara, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, tiger and leopard. Full day exploring the park by Jeep. Game drives will be in the early morning and late afternoon.

Day 05 : Bharatpur - Agra (55 Kms)
Bharatpur is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in Asia with a huge variety of migratory and resident birds including duck, storks, waders and numerous birds of prey. Early this morning you will have an opportunity to explore the trails. This afternoon you drive to Agra en route visiting the deserted red sand stone city of Fatehpur Sikri, built by Akbar as his capital and but abandoned soon after. Upon arrival check into Hotel Taj view / Hotel Amar Vilas Palace.

Afternoon visit the world's greatest monuments to love, the Taj Mahal, Agra fort and Itimad- ud-Daulah, a forerunner of the Taj Mahal.

Day 06 : Agra- Khajuraho
Fly to Khajuraho and stay at the Taj Chandela Hotel for one night . Afternoon visit to the decorative and unique temples which are noted for their riot of exterior carving, depicting many of the erotic facets of the Kama Sutra.

Day 07 : Khajuraho- Bandhavgarh (210 Kms)
Morning drive to Bandavgarh and stay two nights at the Bandhavgarh Jungle Camp.

Day 08 : Bandhavgarh
Bandhavgarh was formerly the Rewa Maharaja's hunting reserve and was declared a national park in 1968. Incorporated in 1994 into project Tiger, it has long been famous for its healthy abd stable tiger population. Other wildlife found here includes jungle cat, leopard , deer , gaur, monkey and a wide variety of birds. Game viewing is in the early morning and evening.

Day 09 : Bandhavgarh - Delhi
Drive to Khajuraho and connect with a flight to Delhi in the afternoon. Transfer to the Taj Palace for one night.

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