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India Highlights and Tiger Safari

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~~$5073~~

$1498

India Highlights and Tiger Safari

15 Days Starting and ending in New Delhi

Visiting: New Delhi, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur

Tour operator:

UncleSam Holidays

Tour code:

15IHATS

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

1-90

Special diets catered:

Meat, Jain, Halal, Kosher, Vegetarians, Vegans

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

From: $5073 $1498 (USD) Operator discount: -$3500 Travel Club discount: -$75 -70%

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Discover the spectacular sights of Old and New Delhi to know the history of mughal era. Whereas Varanasi host as one of the most famous destination among the travellers to know the spirituality. Every destination have its own story form the erotic temples of Khajuraho to marble halls of the Amber Fort and the exquisite Taj Mahal. India also have the most populated wildlife sanctuary for royal Bengal tiger.

Highlights

Explore famous tourist places with unbelievable rickshaw ride experience.
Sunrise boat ride along the Ganges River and explore its many temples. Varanasi.
Visit the intricate and beautiful erotic temples, Khajuraho.
Enjoy wildlife photography and experience the thrill of tiger safari in Bandhavgarh and Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary.
Guided city tour of Agra with sunrise visit Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh.
Uncover an abandoned Mughal city, Fatehpur Sikri.
The Pink City of Rajasthan - The Amber Fort, regal City Palace with Elephant / Jeep ride at Amber, Jaipur.

Places You'll See

Taj Mahal, Agra

Taj Mahal, India

Varanasi

Agra

Khajuraho

Ranthambore

Bandhavgarh

Jaipur

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival At New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, Our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : At New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at Delhi local city restaurant later proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market and huge market for clothes.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : New Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight)

Location: Varanasi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, our representative will meet you and transfer to your hotel for night stay.

After lunch proceed for guided tour to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhist pilgrims, visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa. Relax at the hotel or day free for leisure activities.

Experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening which is performed at the banks of the Ghat.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : Varanasi - Khajuraho (By Night Train)

Location: Khajuraho

Accommodation: Overnight at Train

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning boat ride at River Ganges and later drive back to your hotel and enjoy the breakfast. Later proceed for guided tour to Varanasi visit, Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Temple are the four famous temples in Varanasi.

Later evening transfer to Varanasi railway station to board the train for Khajuraho.
Overnight at Train.

Day 5 : Arrival At Khajuraho

Location: Khajuraho

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Upon arrival at Khajuraho railway station, our representative will assist you at railway station and transfer to your hotel for night stay.

Later proceed for full day guided tour of Khajuraho, visit western group of temples, eastern group of temples, jain group of temples, Raneh Falls & evening sound and light show at temples.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh (240 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)

Location: Bandhavgarh

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Bandhavgarh. Upon arrival at Bandhavgarh check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 : At Bandhavgarh

Location: Bandhavgarh

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today morning before breakfast proceed for jungle safari at Bandhavgarh National Park. This biodiverse park is known for its large population of royal Bengal tigers, especially in the central Tala zone. Other animals include white tigers, leopards and deer. The mix of tropical forest, Sal trees and grassland is home to scores of bird species, including eagles. Later back to your hotel.

After lunch and refresh yourself get ready for another thrilling jungle safari / game drive.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : Bandhavgarh - Umaria - Agra (By Train)

Location: Agra

Accommodation: Overnight at Train

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning before breakfast proceed for jungle safari at Bandhavgarh national park and search of deer, birds, leopards, monkeys, and the elusive Bengal tigers

After lunch at hotel, later proceed for another jungle safari to Bandhavgarh national park. Evening transfer to Umaria railway station to board the night train for Agra.
Overnight at Train.

Day 9 : Arrival At Agra

Location: Agra

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Upon arrival at Agra railway station, our representative will assist you at railway station and transfer to your hotel for night stay.

Later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore (270 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Location: Ranthambore

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Early morning before breakfast Sunrise visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh.

After finish your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast, later check out and drive to Ranthambore, via en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by Mughal Kingdom in 1571 and built by red stone, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas and Panch Mahal. Later continue drive to Ranthambore. Upon arrival at Ranthambore check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : At Ranthambore National Park

Location: Ranthambore

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today morning before breakfast proceed for jungle safari at Ranthambore national park. It is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles. After jungle safari at national park later drive back to your hotel for lunch and refresh yourself to capture some wildlife photographs and another jungle safari at Ranthambore national park.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 : Ranthambore - Jaipur (185 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Location: Jaipur

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early in the morning before breakfast at hotel, get ready for the wildlife safari at Ranthambore national park which is a major tourist attraction for wildlife lovers and photographers, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast.

After lunch check out and drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13 : At Jaipur

Location: Jaipur

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Jaipur, visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride / Jeep ride, (Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits), visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and drive pass to Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and Birla Temple.

After finishing your sightseeing tour of Jaipur, free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14 : Jaipur - New Delhi (275 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to New Delhi, via en-route visit Rail Museum at Rewari and enjoy your Tea / Coffee Snacks. Upon arrival at New Delhi check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15 : Departure From New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight to your home.

What's Included

Dining

14 Breakfast, 4 Dinner
14 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis

3 Star Accommodation.
Assistance during arrival and departure by UncleSam Holidays
All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
English speaking guide at New Delhi, Sarnath, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri and Jaipur
Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi
Morning Boat ride and Evening aarti at River Ganges at Varanasi
Sound and light show at Khajuraho temples
4 Jungle Safari at Bandhavgarh National Park with Professional Naturalist
Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal and Tonga ride in Agra
Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
3 Jungle Safari at Ranthambore National Park with Professional Naturalist
Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur at Amber Fort
Train ticket from Varanasi to Khajuraho
Train ticket from Umaria to Agra
One mineral water bottle per person per day

What's Not Included

Visas Fee (if applicable)
Monument entry fees
Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)
Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

Mode of Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows :

Passenger Vehicle type
• 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar
• 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar
• 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Accommodation

Accommodation at 3 Star deluxe hotels.
4 or 5 Star hotel upgrade are available on request basis.

Check out our Q&As

Do you require a visa for this holiday?

INR is local currency.
What currencies are required for this tour?

INR is local currency.
How many people will be on my trip?

UncleSam Holidays provide private and group tour it's completely depend on you which category you are choose. if you are choosing a group tour there is maximum 40 guests.
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

UncleSam Holidays is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2011. So far, UncleSam Holidays work hard to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe

What are the coaches like?

We pride ourselves on having the finest fleet of fuel-efficient, fully air-conditioned coaches – all with reclining seats and on-board restrooms. The high vantage point from your coach’s window means you can take in all the glorious scenery, whether it’s a vast rural landscape or an urban city center.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

We select our hotels for their quality, impeccable service and comfort, with the majority of them having air-conditioning. Few hotels don't have air conditioning due to the colder climate.
How much luggage can I bring?

You can bring one suitcase per person and weight not exceeding 23 kg (50 lbs) due to the limited space on the coach. You can also bring one piece of hand luggage, provided it is small enough to take on the coach and does not have telescopic handles.
Are the travel guides experience?

Our Travel Guides come from a variety of backgrounds but they all share a passion for travel. These experienced professionals show you what the guidebooks can’t – a true insider’s perspective of each destination. Each Travel Guide have at least five years’ experience under their belt.
What if I have special dietary requirements?

We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking. Unfortunately, we’re unable to supply meals in accordance with strict religious requirements. We can’t provide salt-free, Kosher, Halal, requests for specific dietary supplements such as soya milk, and high protein or low-carb meals.
Will I need a visa?

You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your guided holiday. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your trip. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks prior to your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your Travel Agent and the local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting well in advance to determine which visas they require and how to obtain them.
Do I need travel insurance?

We strongly recommend that all guests have a travel insurance policy to ensure your peace of mind before and while travelling. It's important that you protect yourself in case of trip cancellations, an interruption for any reason, baggage delays or loss of baggage and medical expenses.

Reviews of this operator

Sandra Gurvis

Great trip to India

12-Nov-2024

Highly recommended to everybody for holiday packages in India. I really appreciate them for their management everything was well managed on every tour and will keep travelling with them in future also.

Julia

Perfect Trip

16-Aug-2024

Very helpful staff helped me during my trip too regarding all bookings thanku fir making my trip a memorable one

Mike

Well Mananged Services

02-Oct-2024

i dont have words to explain my excellent experience with unclesam holidays, I will travel one' again with your company and will share this valuable experience with friends and family

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