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Overview of the Luxury Journey :
Journey To The Land of Four Big Cats
National parks of India are home to many endangered wildlife species including 3 Big Cats – Asiatic Lions, Royal Bengal Tigers and Leopards. Because of greater efforts by the government as well as local communities, today, India has 2/3rd population of tigers in the world. Gir National Park has around 525 lions in the wilderness. During this travel, you will listen the roar of these 3 big cats in India while they roam free in the protected forests. The tour will also take you to the most famous Golden Triangle Tour when you visit Jaipur, Agra and Delhi.
This luxury journey is specially designed for wildlife enthusiast and photographers as includes the exploration of vivid wildlife in two of the national parks in the state of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. Though both parks are in the same state yet are different with their unique characteristics. Bandhavgarh National Park boasts to the largest population of tigers in India while Kanha National Park is known for its thick and dense forest of Sal trees and other mixed-forest trees, interspersed with meadows.
The land of Central India is also known for architectural marvelous like Temples of Khajuraho famous for erotic carvings on the walls of Hindu temples. You will also be mesmerized by the beauty of Taj Mahal and seamless amalgamation of Old & New Delhi.
This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or we shall be glad glad to customize an itinerary with your specific preferences.
Highlights of the Luxury Journey : Journey To The Land of Four Big Cats
- Begin and end your journey in two culturally diverse metropolitan cities of India, Mumbai & Delhi.
- Your own personal guide & Private vehicle at your complete disposal
- Free Wi-fi connectivity and un-limited bottled mineral water through-out the journey
- Private Jeep safaris with your own naturalists while exploring the wild life in national parks of India
- Elephant Safari in Kanha national park
- Balloon Safari in Bandhavgarh national park
- Sound & Light show at the Temples of Khajuraho
- Visiting the temples and palace of the medieval town of Khajuraho
- Heritage walk with the views of Taj Mahal
- Rickshaw ride through the narrow alleys in Chandi Chowk – Old Delhi
- Gourmet dinner at Bhukhara Restaurant famous for North-western frontier cuisines
- Comfort of a VIP Lounge at the airport
Know More About Your Luxury Journey : Journey To The Land of Four Big Cats
Day 1
Arrive at Delhi International Airport
Arrive Delhi International airport. Your Tour Experience Manager shall meet you upon arrival for further transfer to your hotel. After a short relax and briefing of your whole luxury journey.
Delhi is a delight for all travelers as offers so many different experiences. We have listed a few highlights which you should experience. However, we shall be glad to customize your visits in Delhi as per your specific preferences of experiences listed in detail in the featured cities at the end of this webpage.
If time permits, your first introduction to Delhi shall start with a walk in Connaught Place and visiting a Sikh Temple.
Overnight at your luxury hotel in Delhi.
Day 2
Delhi
After breakfast in the hotel, meet with your personal guide and after a small briefing of the day, proceed for a full day tour of Old & New Delhi. Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just let us know to customize your day as per your specific preference.
Overnight at your luxury hotel in Delhi.
Day 3
Flight from Delhi to Leh (1.5 Hours)
After a coffee in your room, early in morning, private transfer to domestic terminal of Delhi airport for a flight to Leh at an altitude of 3500 meters and the capital of Ladakh. Your representative will meet you at airport for further transfer to your hotel.
After a small brief of Ladakh, it is highly recommended to relax for whole day at your hotel to acclimatize. Keep in mind that now you are an altitude of 3500 meters and very cold temperature.
Later in evening, your naturalist and trekking guide will meet you in the hotel for a brief about Snow Leopard spotting in Hemis National Park in Rumbek valley.
Overnight at your Deluxe hotel in Leh.
Day 4 – Day 6
Hemis National Park – Rumbek Valley
Over the next 3 nights, you shall be staying at Rumbek valley
Overnight at your tent.
Day 7
Rumbek Valley – Leh
Post your leisurely breakfast, You will trek back to Zanskar for about 3 hours where your driver shall meet you for drive to Leh. Check-in at your hotel and after a hot shower, explore the beautiful monasteries and life in Leh.
Overnight at your deluxe hotel in Leh.
Day 8
Leh – Delhi ( Flight / 1.5 Hours ) and Drive to Agra ( 4 Hours )
Wake-up early for a private and exclusive Jeep Safari to explore Banddhavgarh National Park. We will be glad to pack a sumptuous and healthy picnic breakfast for you. Post Safari return to hotel and enjoy full breakfast at your luxury lodge.
During the day, stroll on the buffer zone of the park to explore the nature at its best. You shall be accompanied by your own naturalist who will tell you all about the flora & fauna of the park.
You may also visit nearby villages at the periphery of the park which are home to indigenous tribes like Gond & Baiga.
Later in evening, another Jeep Safari in the park in different zone.
Overnight at your luxury hotel in Agra. Though there is no dress code to visit Taj Mahal. However, do not forget to prepare your Indian dress for visit to Taj Mahal early morning next day.
Day 9
Agra
After breakfast at your hotel, drive for 5 hours to the ancient temple town of Khajuraho which is famous for its erotic statues carved on the walls of Hindu Temples.
Check-in at 5 star hotel in Khajuraho. Later in evening, enjoy a Sound & Light Show to understand the history of these temples.
Overnight at your luxury hotel.
Day 10
Drive from Agra to Ranthambore with en-route stop at Fatehpur Sikri ( 325 Kms / 8 Hours )
After breakfast, drive to Ranthambore with en-route stop at FatehpurSikri.
Arrive Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan which is famous for its high population of Royal Bengal Tigers.
Day 11
Ranthambore National Park
Wake-up early and be ready to head out on a wildlife safari in your private Jeep with a naturalist to sight the big cat – Royal Bengal Tiger and possible close encounters with many more wildlife in natural space.
Another Jeep safari in evening will give you another opportunity to see different animals in forest.
In-between the safaris, either relax and enjoy your beautiful luxury hotel or visit Ranthambore Fort.
Overnight at your luxury jungle lodge in Ranthambore.
Day 12
Drive from Ranthambore to Jaipur with en-route stop at Chand Baori, Abhaneri ( 160 Kms / 4 Hours )
Today will be another early start to get another opportunity to spot a tiger, probably in a different zone in Ranthambore National Park. Later after breakfast at your hotel, drive to Pink City Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur or Pink City and Check-in at hotel.
Later experience evening Puja in Birla Temple built in white marble at the base of Moti Dungri hill in Jaipur followed by your first hand experience in an Indian kitchen with the descendants of a royal family in a 17th century Haveli (small castle).
Overnight at your luxury hotel.
Day 13
Jaipur
Today, either you can have another visit to Taj Mahal early in morning or just spend the morning in your luxury hotel in Agra.
After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, drive to Delhi, the capital of India en-routing visiting architectural marvel of Mughal era in India. You will also be visiting blissful Akshardham Temple just before you get-in to the busy city of Delhi.
Overnight at your luxury hotel.
Day 14
Flight from Jaipur to Udaipur ( Flight / 1.5 Hours )
After an early breakfast in the hotel, transfer to Jaipur airport for a short flight of an hour to Udaipur. Your personal guide will meet you at Udaipur airport for further transfer to your palatial hotel. The only access to your hotel shall be by a boat gently cruising in Lake Pichola , the life line of Udaipur. Post check-in at your hotel and after a small briefing of the day, proceed for a full day tour of Udaipur City. Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just let us know to customize your day as per your specific preference.
Overnight at your luxury hotel.
Day 15
Drive from Udaipur to Jawai Bandh ( 160 Kms / 3.5 Hours )
After breakfast at your hotel, spend your time in enjoying the luxury hotel in Delhi or continue exploring more of India ( you can take short extension tour ) or we will take you to International airport for a flight back to home.
You will enjoy our hospitality at Delhi’s International airport at a VIP lounge where you can have shower, change to your comfortable dress, relish a drink and some food before your flight to home.
Day 16
Jawai Bandh
After breakfast at your hotel, spend your time in enjoying the luxury hotel in Delhi or continue exploring more of India ( you can take short extension tour ) or we will take you to International airport for a flight back to home.
You will enjoy our hospitality at Delhi’s International airport at a VIP lounge where you can have shower, change to your comfortable dress, relish a drink and some food before your flight to home.
Day 17
Drive from Jawai Bandh to Ahmedabad with en-route stop at Step Well of Rani Ki Vaav ( 315 Kms / 7 Hours )
After breakfast at your hotel, spend your time in enjoying the luxury hotel in Delhi or continue exploring more of India ( you can take short extension tour ) or we will take you to International airport for a flight back to home.
You will enjoy our hospitality at Delhi’s International airport at a VIP lounge where you can have shower, change to your comfortable dress, relish a drink and some food before your flight to home.
Day 18
Drive from Ahmedabad to GIR National Park
After breakfast at your hotel, spend your time in enjoying the luxury hotel in Delhi or continue exploring more of India ( you can take short extension tour ) or we will take you to International airport for a flight back to home.
You will enjoy our hospitality at Delhi’s International airport at a VIP lounge where you can have shower, change to your comfortable dress, relish a drink and some food before your flight to home.
Day 19
GIR National Park
After breakfast at your hotel, spend your time in enjoying the luxury hotel in Delhi or continue exploring more of India ( you can take short extension tour ) or we will take you to International airport for a flight back to home.
You will enjoy our hospitality at Delhi’s International airport at a VIP lounge where you can have shower, change to your comfortable dress, relish a drink and some food before your flight to home.
Day 20
Drive from GIR National Park to Diu ( 60 Kms / 1.5 hours ) for flight to Mumbai ( 1.5 Hours )
After breakfast at your hotel, spend your time in enjoying the luxury hotel in Delhi or continue exploring more of India ( you can take short extension tour ) or we will take you to International airport for a flight back to home.
You will enjoy our hospitality at Delhi’s International airport at a VIP lounge where you can have shower, change to your comfortable dress, relish a drink and some food before your flight to home.
Day 21
Mumbai and Flight Back to Home
Arrive at Mumbai International airport. Your Tour Experience Manager shall meet you upon arrival for further transfer to your hotel. After a short relax and briefing of your whole luxury journey.
Mumbai formerly Bombay, on the India’s West coast in Arabian sea, is the largest city in India and second most populated city in the world. Mumbai is also the financial capital of India where lot of people from all around the country come to fulfill their dreams. South Mumbai (Fort, Colaba, Malabar Hill, Nariman Point, Marine Lines, Church Gate ) is the oldest downtown area and is considered the heart of this commercial capital of India. Mumbai on the waterfronts of Arabian sea is the prominent port city for both, air as well as waterways.
Important : Elephanta Caves remain closed for visitors on every Monday.
Post your luxury journey – Tigers & Taj Mahal, You can have various options for an extension tour of couple of days more. Jaipur is well connected by domestic flights from many other tourist destinations in India. You can terminate your main journey in Jaipur and can continue to explore India more. Some of the options are :
Option : 1 – Two nights extension tour of Varanasi – The Spiritual Capital of India
Option : 2 – Two nights extension tour to Rishikesh – The Yoga Capital of India
Option : 3 – Two nights extension tour to Udaipur – The Romantic City of India
Here are the details of possible itineraries for each option of extension tour :
Special moments are best lived at this iconic modern palace hotel ” The Leela Palace” in the capital city of India. Hotel has various options to make your special occasion , a memorable one.
Day 1
Arrive at New Delhi International Airport
Arrive Delhi International airport. Our representative shall meet you upon arrival for further transfer to your hotel.
If time permit, after relax at the hotel, We shall be glad to do a small briefing of your luxury journey followed by an orientation tour visiting :
“Popup of Gurudwara ” with image and name.
Overnight at your Luxury Hotel.