21-Day Immersive Journey Through India's Tigers and Temples

21-Day Immersive Journey Through India's Tigers and Temples

20 Nights / 21 days Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh - Jim Corbett - Nainital - Delhi – Jabalpur - Kanha – Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho – Varanasi - Delhi

Tour Overview

There's nothing like a journey here if you want a perfect blend of wildlife, spirituality, and culture. A trip to India is sure to be an enriching experience.

Whatever you do, you'll get to see the Ghats of Varanasi or the Khajuraho Temples. Experiencing the cultural and natural history of these countries will energize the mind, body, and spirit.

Tour Highlights:

  • Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, Birla Temple, India Gate, Tomb of Humayun, Qutub Minar, and more!
  • Haridwar Visit Mansa Devi, and take part in Ganga Aarati at Har Ki Pauri in the evening.
  • Get a taste of Rishikesh's temples, ghats, and ashrams.
  • At Jim Corbett, you can go on a Jungle Safari and ride elephants.
  • Sightseeing in Nainital includes Naini Lake, Naina Devi Mandir, China Peak, and orchards.
  • Take a Jeep safari in Kanha. Explore the reserve on a nature walk.
  • Safaris with Jeeps and Elephants to Bandhavgarh National Park.
  • Take a trip to Khajuraho, a World Heritage Site.
  • Explore Varanasi with a tour of Kashi Vishwanath temple, Sankat Mochan temple, Bharat Mata Mandir and Banaras Hindu University.

Detailed Itinerary

Upon arrival at Delhi airport, your private driver will warmly greet you and transfer you to your hotel.

You will have time to relax and refresh. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Delhi Arrival

A sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi follows breakfast.

You will visit the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat (where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated), Purana Qila, Birla Mandir, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Humayun's tomb, Qutab Minar, and Bahai temples.

The hotel will be your overnight stay.

Delhi Sightseeing

Immediately following breakfast, you will be driven to the holy city of Haridwar. It is one of the major pilgrimage centers in Hinduism, famous for its temples, Ghats, and Kumbha Mela.

You can visit Hari-ki-Pauri, the Ganga, and Mansa Devi temples while in Haridwar. Watch the Aarti ceremony at Hari-ki-Pauri in the evening.

It's a wonderful sight to see the Aarti ceremony. Afterward, travel to Rishikesh for dinner and an overnight stay.

Haridwar & Rishikesh

There is nothing more serene and peaceful than the small town of Rishikesh, situated at the foothills of the Himalayan mountains.

Hindus consider it to be one of the holiest places in the world. There are a lot of interesting places to explore in this area, including temples, Ganga Ghats, ashrams, etc.

You will be staying in a hotel for the night.

Rishikesh Activities

As soon as you wake up in the morning, you will be taken to Jim Corbett National Park for a day of adventure. India's first National Park and a Project Tiger Reserve, it is also the world's largest tiger reserve.

It covers a total area of 520 sq km and has a wide variety of flora and fauna that can be found in its environs. During your visit to Corbett Park, you can experience a safari on the elephant back or by Jeep. The overnight stay will take place at the beautiful Jungle view resort.

Jim Corbett Safari

There are a number of activities that you will be able to experience as you explore the Corbett National Park in the next few days.

You will be taken out on a full-day jungle excursion. Overnight stay at Jungle Resort.

Corbett Jungle Excursion

During this trip, you will have the opportunity to explore the wildlife of the Corbett National Park yet again.

Enjoy another day of jungle activities as you explore the wildlife of the Corbett National Park.

Your overnight stay will be at the Jungle Resort.

Corbett Wildlife Day

Your trip begins in the morning as you are picked up from your Jungle Resort and driven to the picturesque hill station and lake town of Nainital.

Upon arrival in Nainital, you will be transferred to your hotel. You will be free to explore the surroundings for the remainder of the day.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Nainital Arrival

On the third day, you will be taken to one of the most beautiful hill stations in India where you will have the opportunity to explore the Naini Lake, Naina Devi Mandir, China Peak, orchards, as well as other nearby lakes during the day.

The overnight stay will be at a hotel in the area.

Nainital Sightseeing

After having breakfast in the morning, drive to Delhi for the day.

Upon your arrival in Delhi, you will check in to a hotel for an overnight stay after you check out of the hotel after you check-in.

Delhi Arrival from Nainital

Breakfast will be served to you and you will be able to relax until the afternoon and will later be transferred to the railway station to board the train for Jabalpur.

You will stay on the train for the night.

Train to Jabalpur

As soon as you arrive at Jabalpur, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to the Kanha National Park, where you will be accommodated in a jungle lodge for the night.

Kanha Arrival

In the Kanha Tiger Reserve, you can see a variety of wildlife species such as porcupines, gray langurs, mongoose, hyenas, jungle cats, and leopards.

It is one of the finest protected areas in the world. There are also many wild animals such as Chital or spotted deer, Chousingha, Nigelgai, Indian bison, and wild pigs that live in the area.

In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to visit a jungle and observe spotted deer, leopard, chital, jackals, Indian tigers, and birds. Overnight, you will stay at Jungle Lodge.

Kanha Wildlife

We look forward to welcoming you back to Kanha National Park for yet another day of wildlife exploration.

This is because you get to experience all the activities and activities in the jungle.

Our overnight stay will take place at the Jungle Lodge.

Kanha Jungle Activities

We drive you to yet another beautiful and picturesque wildlife park - Bandhavgarh National Park - it seems as if your love affair with wildlife has not come to an end.

As soon as you arrive at this beautiful and picturesque area, you will check into the Jungle Lodge, where you will spend the night.

Bandhavgarh Arrival

It is believed that Bandhavgarh has the highest density of tigers in the world and is home to the highest number of tigers in the world.

Breakfast will be followed by a full day of jungle exploration, followed by a night in the Jungle Lodge.

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

As you have another full day to explore Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, you may have another full day of jungle activities ahead of you.

Bandhavgarh Jungle Activities

A drive from your hotel will take you to Khajuraho in the morning. Khajuraho is famous for its beautiful, exotic, and stunning temple sculptures, architecture, and craftsmanship.

Upon arrival at Khajuraho, you will be transferred to a hotel where you can wash and change before you go on a half-day tour of the Khajuraho temples.

You will be staying at the hotel overnight.

Khajuraho Temples

Breakfast follows a morning city tour of Khajuraho, which includes visits to both the eastern and western temple groups.

Later, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Varanasi.

You will be greeted upon arrival at Varanasi, and transferred to the hotel as soon as you arrive.

You have a full day to explore the surroundings. Overnight at the hotel.

Varanasi Arrival

Take a boat ride on the Ganges to see people bathing and cremating early in the morning at the Ganga Ghats.

After the tour, you will explore Varanasi, visiting the Sankat Mochan temple, the Kashi Vishwanath temple, the Bharat Mata Mandir, and the Banaras Hindu University.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Varanasi Sightseeing

In the morning, you will have leisure time and then you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Delhi.

After arriving in Delhi, you will be transferred to the International Airport to catch your flight to your next destination.

Flight to Delhi

About

Package Includes:

  • Accommodation in hotels of your chosen category for Single/Double/Triple occupancy.
  • Daily breakfast at the mentioned hotels (dinners may also be included).
  • Entrance fees for the monuments.
  • Activities specified in the detailed program, such as elephant rides, boat rides, rickshaw rides, folk dances, etc.
  • Private transportation throughout the trip.
  • Local English-speaking guides for the sightseeing in each city you do visit.
  • Assistance upon arrival and departure in each city.
  • Current Government Taxes.

Package Excludes:

  • International Flights: Airfare to and from the destination.
  • Personal Expenses: Items such as souvenirs, extra snacks, and drinks.
  • Travel Insurance: Coverage for medical emergencies and trip cancellations.

For children

  • Children’s Discounts: Kids 0-5 stay free with two adults; discounts for ages 6-12 apply based on the package.
  • Child Activity Participation: Children can join most activities, but some may have age restrictions. Check details before booking.
  • Child Safety and Supervision: Parents must supervise their children and follow provided safety guidelines. Some activities may need parental consent or accompaniment.
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