Temples and Tigers

Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi, Khajuraho, Panna National Park, Orcha, Gwalior, Agra, Bharatpur, Ranthambore National Park

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive late evening at New Delhi International airport. Upon arrival at International Airport, you will be met by our representative, after a traditional 'Swagat' (Indian welcome consisting of Aarti-Tikka and garlands) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for two nights.Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would introduce the tour to you and hand over the documents to you. Welcome to India, or as we say ‘atithi devo bhava’ (the guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!

Day 02: Delhi
Enjoy full day sightseeing of New & Old Delhi.(Including the Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb and Lutyen's buildings, Jama Masjid, Red Fort and the bazaars of Chandni Chowk) Old Delhi pulses with the energy and colour, the hustle and bustle of thronged bazaars and is laced by a maze of narrow lanes which twist and turn between tall, leaning houses full of the sights, sounds and aromas of the Indian sub-continent. In Old Delhi you will see the famous Red Fort surrounded by shops, and bazaars (built by the Emperor Shah Jehan – the builder of Taj Mahal), the Jama Masjid mosque with its tapering minarets and wonderful marble domes, Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi's business nerve center), the hustle-bustle of everyday Indian life all around you and chattering voices.

Note: The Red Fort is closed on Mondays

New Delhi stands in formal splendour, like a lone sentry guarding an outpost of a long-gone empire. It is a city of wide boulevards, which offers ever-changing perspectives of Lutyen's landscaped city. It is a city rich with formal parks and you will see the magnificent Parliament Building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of the President of India in the 330 acres of land and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens), once the awe-inspiring residence of the British Viceroys and now the Presidential Palace, India Gate (a majestic 42-mts high arch, built as a memorial to the Indian Soldiers killed in World War I), Qutub Minar (the 72.5 mts high tower dating back to 13th century and one of the greatest bequests of Islamic Culture), Humanyun's Tomb (built in the 16th century and architecturally the fore runner of the Taj Mahal, has Mughal Architecture at its graceful best).After finishing the sightseeing tour we drive back to our hotel for Overnight stay

Day 03: Delhi / Khajuraho (9w-724 Dep: 1040 / Arr: 1300)
Morning after breakfast checkout and transfer to the airport to board the flight to Khajuraho at 1040 hrs departure, arrival at 1300 hrs. On arrival check in to the hotel. Later visit Western group of Temples consisting of the massive Laxman Temple dedicated to lord Vishnu, the Laxmi and Varaha temples dedicated to Vishnu’s consort Laxman, the Kandariya Mahadev temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Chausath Yogini temple dedicated to goddess Kali. Also visit Archaeological museum with its collection of stone sculptures of the Chandela dynasty. Return to the hotel for overnight.

Day 04: Khajuraho – Panna
Early morning visit the visit Eastern group of Temples and visit the Jain temples of Parsvanath, Adinath, and Shanti Nath. Also visit the temples of Vamana and Brahma/Hanuman both dedicated to lord Vishnu. Later drive to Panna Tiger Reserve which is 60 KM (01 Hour from Khajuraho) to watch different variety of animals such as tiger, panther , leopard, deer, antelopes & so many variety of local & migrated Birds. Check in at Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 05 & 06: Panna
Morning & Late Afternoon game viewing by Jeep/ Elephant in the Tiger Reserve . Overnight at Hotel

Day 07: Panna – Orcha (174 Kms)
Morning game viewing by Jeep/ Elephant in the Tiger Reserve and return to Hotel on time for Breakfast.Post breakfast drive to Orcha, Once the capital city of Bundela, Orchha is now just a village, set amongst a complex of well-preserved palaces and temples. It’s definitely worth a visit. Orchha was founded in 1531 and it’s golden age was during the first half of the 17th century. A special palace, Jehangir Mahal was built when Jehangir visited the city in 1606. It is of impressive size and there are good views of the countryside from the upper levels.Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 08: Orcha – Gwalior (130 Kms / 3 hours)
Post breakfast Visit Raj Mahal nearby has superb murals. Dinman Hardaul’s palace is also interesting palace. Orchha’s worth visiting temples date back to the 17th century.
They are still in use today and are visited regularly by thousands of devotees. Ram Raja Temples with its soaring spires. The Lakshmi narayan temple is worth the walk for its well-preserved murals. The walled Phool Bagh gardens, a cool summer retreat, are also worth visiting Other places to see include the dilapidated Sundar Mahal and Chhatris (memorials) of Orchha’s rulers, down by the betwa river. Later drive to Gwalior. Situated at the very geographical and historical crossroads of India, Gwalior’s immense fortress shines out as the noblest of all Hindu castles. Overnight stay at hotel in Gwalior

Day 09: Gwalior – Agra (174 Kms)
A half day of sightseeing in Gwalior reveals the Gwalior Fort, Museum, Rani Laxmibai Memorial and Tansen’s Tomb followed by the drive to Agra, City of the Taj Mahal. On arrival, check in to your pre-arranged hotel for one night stay and enjoy the afternoon in the hotel or exploring on your own.

Day 10: Agra – Bharatpur (60 Kms)
After breakfast we checkout from hotel and visit to witness incomparable Taj Mahal with its’ speculative view at the time of Sunrise. Taj Mahal, the architectural modern day wonder of the world; this monument is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Taj, endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world. The tour continues with a visit to the Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort, which lies, across the river Jamuna. Thereafter drive to Bharatpur, en route visit Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world.

Continue drive to Bharatpur - renowned the world over for the Keoladeo Ghana National Park or-as many people prefer to call it-the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.

Bharatpur hosts a variety of bird species from across the globe. Close to 380 species of birds are found in this 29 sq km stretch, approximately 10 sq km of which comprises of marshes and bogs. Rest of the area comprises of scrublands, grasslands and more than 44,000 trees that are nts and, at the same time, substantiates the density and diversity of the region's forest cover.Arrive Bharatpur & check-in at prebooked Hotel.

Day 11: Bharatpur – Ranthambore (250 Kms / 05-06 hours)
After breakfast, rickshaw ride at Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary. Later, leave for Ranthambore National Park. Ranthambore National Park. Located at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range, this is one of the finest places to view animals, especially as they are used to being stared at here.The park covers an area of Approximately 400 sq Km and if combined it with the area of sawai man singh sanctuary area, it is around 500 Sq. km. Ranthambore national park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957 and in 1974 it gained the protection of "Project Tiger". It got it's status of a National Park in 1981. Ranthambore National Park is dotted with structures that remind you of bygone eras. Tigers at Ranthambore National park have been known to even hunt in full view of human visitors. These tigers are famous for being seen in the daytime too, due to their lack of fear of human presence in vehicles. This lack of fear of humans is excellent for tourists, as they get to see the tigers often. Arrive Ranthambore and check-in at prebooked hotel.The park remains open every year from October to June and is closed from July till September.

Day 12 & 13: Ranthambore
Morning and afternoon, jungle safaris inside the park in a jeep/canter.

Day 14: Ranthambore – Delhi (Golden Temple mail Dep: 1240 / Arr: 1905)
Early morning transfer to Swaimadhopur Railway station to catch the train back to Delhi Upon arrival in Delhi you will met by your representative and transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 15: Depart Delhi
Tour concludes. T4U thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual transfer to International Airport to catch the flight back home