Golden Triangle & Tiger Tour: 10 Nights & 11 Days

Welcomed by the India Travel Centre representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After relaxing for a while you can enjoy sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. New Delhi, the capital of India has a fascinating history and a stimulating present. Delhi has been the seat of power of a number of dynasties - the Rajputs, the Afghans, the Turks and the Moghuls, who continued their imperial line until the British. First, visit Old Delhi which has some dramatic remnants of the Moghul Empire. Drive past the Red Fort and visit the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, both built by Emperor Shahjahan. Ride rickshaws through the narrow lanes of colorful and bustling Chandni Chowk, culminating the tour with a visit to Rajghat, the site of Mahatma Gandhi's Cremation. Later (if time permits) drive through the majestic boulevards of New Delhi designed by the British architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1920. Lutyens' Delhi includes the grand government buildings and parliament house, the India gate and "Rashtrapati Bhawan" - the presidential palace. Also visit the 234-foot high Qutab Minar and Humayun's tomb, built in the 16th century by the second Mughal emperor, and is an early example of Mughal architecture. Red Fort is closed on Mondays. Also visit the laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Overnight at the hotel. (Vehicle for transfer)

This morning you will be transferred to domestic airport to board your flight to Jabalpur, departing Delhi at 0715 and arriving Jabalpur at 0815 hrs. Upon arrival at Jabalpur drive to the resort at Kanha (approx. 170 kms/ 5 hrs.). On arrival at the hotel check in and if time permits, you could go for an afternoon game drive by open shared jeeps. Kanha is one the largest national parks in India extending over 1945 sq. km. of undulating country, which includes a core area of 940 sq. km. Kanha has some 22 species of mammals. The most easily spotted are the stripped palm squirrel, common langur, jackal, wild pig, chital or spotted deer, barasingha or swamp deer, sambhar and black buck. Less commonly seen species are Tiger, Indian hare, dhole or Indian wild dog, barking deer and Indian bison or gaur. Other animals found in the park are Indian fox, sloth bear, striped hyena, jungle cat, panther, mouse deer, four-horned antelope, porcupine and wolf. Kanha has some 200 species of birds. The commonly seen species of birds include cattle egret, pond heron, black ibis, common peafowl, crested serpent eagle, racket-tailed drongo, hawk eagle, various species of fly-catcher, woodpecker, pigeon, dove, parakeet, babbler, mynah, Indian roller, white-breasted kingfisher and grey hornbill. Overnight at the hotel. (Full board)(Vehicle for transfers)

Morning enjoy a game drive in the park. Midday is free for walks in and around the Lodge or take a cycle ride or visit local tribal market (Tribal market is on Friday evenings only). Afternoon enjoy a game drive in the National Park. Overnight at the hotel. (Full board) (No vehicle)

This morning enjoy a game drive in the park. Midday is free for walks in and around the Lodge or take a cycle ride or visit local tribal market (Tribal market is on Fridays evening only). Afternoon enjoy a game drive in the National Park. Overnight at the hotel. (Full board) (No vehicle)

Morning is free for walks in and around the Lodge or take a cycle ride or visit local tribal market (Tribal market is on Fridays evening only). Afternoon enjoy a game drive in the National Park. Overnight at the hotel. (Full board)(No vehicle)

In the morning enjoy a game in the park. Mid-day is free for walks in and around the Lodge. Afternoon check out and drive to Jabalpur railway station to board your train to Agra departing at 1745 hrs and arriving at 0730 hrs next day. Overnight at the train. (Vehicle for Transfers)

Upon arrival check-in at the hotel (hotel is held from previous night to get instant check in) and morning at leisure. Post lunch visit Taj Mahal and Agra city. The Taj Mahal is perhaps the most perfect architectural monument in the world. Emperor Shahjahan constructed this most famous and incomparable Mughal monument in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is the most extravagant monument ever built for love. The Taj Mahal is amazingly graceful from almost any angle and it is the close up detail, which is really astounding. Stay until Sunset for a spectacular view of Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays. Agra is globally renowned as the city of the Taj Mahal. But this royal Mughal city has, in addition to the legendary Taj, many monuments that epitomize the high point of Mughal architecture. In the Mughal period, in the 16th and 17th centuries, Agra was the capital of India. It was here that the founder of the dynasty, Babar, laid out the first formal Persian garden on the banks of the river Yamuna. Here, Akbar, his grandson raised the towering ramparts of the great Red Fort. Within its walls, Jehangir built rose-red palaces, courts and gardens, and Shahjahan embellished it with marble mosques, palaces and pavilions of gem-inlaid white marble. The crowning glory of the city is obviously the Taj, a monument of love and imagination that represents India to the world. Later on visit Agra Fort, situated two kilometres west of the Taj Mahal on the banks of the river Yamuna. The Diwan-i-am (public audience hall) once housed the fabled peacock throne, which incorporated virtually all the important gems of the imperial treasury. The beautiful Diwan-i-khas (private audience hall) and the magnificent Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) are other attractions within the fort. Overnight at the hotel. (Vehicle at Disposal)

After breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute stopping at the Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to commemorate the birth of his son and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Check into your hotel. Overnight at the hotel. (Vehicle at Disposal)

Proceed to Amber Fort. Amber the ancient capital of Kachhwaha Rajputs from 1037 until Swai Jai Singh II moved to a newly created Jaipur. Within the fort lies Jai "Mandir" (Temple) with its world renowned Sheesh Mahal, a hall full of mirrors. The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array of mirrors, which reflects any streak of light, so as to illuminate the entire room. The architecture shows distinct Mughal influence. Post lunch sightseeing includes a visit to the City Palace. In the heart of the old city is the former Royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal style. The palace houses a Museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and armoury of Mughals and Rajputs including swords of different shapes and sizes with ornamental handles, some of them inlaid with enamel and embellished with jewels and encased in magnificent scabbards. The palace also has an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works. Adjacent to the City palace is Jantar Mantar, the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. Also visit the Hawa Mahal. Built in 1799, the Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds is one of the major landmarks of Jaipur. This five-storey building, which looks out over the main street of the old city, is a stunning example of Rajput artistry, with its pink semi octagonal and delicately honeycombed sandstone windows. It was originally built to enable ladies of the royal household, to watch the everyday life and processions of the city without being seen. Overnight at the Hotel. (Vehicle at Disposal)

After breakfast drive to Delhi. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. (Vehicle for transfer)

Breakfast at the hotel. At leisure till check-out time. You'll then be transferred to the Delhi International Airport to board the onward flight to your destination. (Vehicle for transfer)