13N/14D Delhi Varanasi Khajuraho Bandhavgarh Ranthambore Jaipur Agra Tour
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and stay for two nights
Day 02: Delhi
Enjoy a full days sightseeing tour of the historical city of Delhi, beginning in the wide avenues of New Delhi, to see Lutyen’s buildings and the India gate memorial, along with the impressive tomb of Humayan and Qutab Minar, the bustling and vibrant streets of Old Delhi to see the Jama Masjid and Rajghat, the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi.
Day 03: Delhi – Varanasi
Fly to Varanasi in the morning. Visit Sarnath – the place of Buddha’s first sermon.
Evening visit the ghats of Ganges to witness the ceremonial worship with oil lamps.
Day 04: Varanasi – Khajuraho
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on Ganges River to see devotees offering prayers. Later fly to Khajuraho.
Visit the temple of Khajuraho – world famous for their erotic sculptures.
Stay overnight.
Day 05: Khajuraho – Bandhavgarh
After breakfast drive to Bandhavgarh National Park (approx. 6 hr). Stay in Bandhavgarh for 2 nights.
Bandhavgarh is home to spotted deers, blackbuck, wold oxen, sloth bear, nilgai, barking deer, leopard and tiger. The rich and varied birdlife include golden orioles, parakeets, hornbills and partridges. In the afternoon you will enjoy a jeep safari in the park.
Day 06: Bandhavgarh
Enjoy morning and afternoon jeep safaris today.
With a high density of Tiger in Bandhavgarh, the opportunities of sightings are good.
Day 07: Bandhavgarh – Ranthambore
Enjoy another morning safari today. Late afternoon you will be driven to Katni Railway station (2-3 hr). In the evening, board train to Sawai Madhopur (for Ranthambore).
Days 08 & 09: Ranthambore
Arrive Sawai Madhopur station at 0920 AM. Transfer to your resort in Ranthambore for 2 nights’ stay.
Over next two days enjoy four safaris in the park.
Day 10: Ranthambore – Jaipur
Enjoy another morning safari today.
Later drive to Jaipur (4-5 hr) for two nights’ stay.
Day 11: Jaipur
Today morning you will visit the impressive Amber fort – which is accessed on elephant’s back.
Afternoon visit the sights of Jaipur including the City Palace, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jantar Mantar and the Museum.
Day 12: Jaipur – Agra
Drive to Bharatpur (4 hr). Visit the famous bird sanctuary.
Drive on to Agra visiting the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri en route (2-3 hrs including time to visit Fatehpur Sikri).
Stay overnight.
Day 13: Agra – Delhi
Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in the morning. Afternoon drive back to Delhi (4 hrs).
Stay overnight.
Day 14: Leave Delhi
Transfer to airport to board your flight back home.
End of Tour