India Highlights With Tigers & Elephants

Day 01: Delhi: Arrival at Delhi
Detailed Tour Itinerary: Your Indian Wildlife tour starts with your arrival at Delhi international airport. You move to hotel and relax for the day.

Day 02: Delhi

Detailed Tour Itinerary: Being the capital of India, Delhi is the political center of the country. It is an historical city with lots of ancient buildings and monuments for tourists to explore. After having your breakfast, you start your Delhi sightseeing tour. You start with the Old Delhi area and explore the Raj Ghat, Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Then you drive to New Delhi area that features a number of colonial buildings. Here you watch the Qutub Minar, India Gate, the Parliament House, and Rastrapathi Bhawan (President's residence). You return to your hotel and enjoy your overnight stay.

Enquiry NowDay 03: Delhi - Agra

Detailed Tour Itinerary: The third day of your Indian wildlife tour involves travel to Agra by road. The journey takes around 4 hours. The world famous city of Agra was established during the period of Akbar and flourished during the period of Shah Jahan. A number of monuments dating back the Mughal period can be seen in Agra; however, the Taj Mahal is the prime attraction of Agra. It is among the Seven Wonders of the World. In Agra, you also get a chance to visit the red sandstone made Agra Fort as well as the Baby Taj featuring beautiful interiors.

Day 04: Agra - Ranthambore

Detailed Tour Itinerary: On day four of your wildlife of India tour, you start your drive to Ranthambore and halt at Fatehpur Sikri on the way. This red sandstone city was founded by Mughal Emperor Akbar during 16th century. You visit different attractions in Fatehpur Sikri and then continue your journey to Ranthambore located close to Sawai Madhopur. Ranthambore National Park is the abode of wild tigers. The Project Tiger that was implemented here was aimed to increase the population of tigers in this reserve. The reserve is also home of other wild species including monkeys, crocodiles, elephants, etc. You reach Ranthambore and move to the beautiful resort for overnight stay.

Day 05: Ranthambore

Detailed Tour Itinerary: In the morning of fifth day of your India wildlife tour, you start your safari trip of Ranthambore National Park to spot wild tigers and other animals. You return to your lodge and have breakfast. In afternoon after lunch, you visit the park again.

Day 06: Ranthambore - Jaipur

Detailed Tour Itinerary: In the morning, you enjoy park safari and then leave for Jaipur by road. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and is known for its legendry palaces and fortresses. You reach Jaipur in the afternoon, move to your hotel and relax. In evening, you visit the Birla Temple that is a beautiful marble structure with ornate statues of goddess Lakshmi and Lord Narayan. The carvings in the temple depict Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Francis of Assisi as well as Hindu pantheon. You return to hotel after this visit.

Day 07: Jaipur

Detailed Tour Itinerary: In the morning of the seventh day of your wildlife of India tour, you enjoy a morning excursion to Amber Fort. Offering a blend of Mughal and Hindu architectural styles, this fort was built in late 16th century. For the whole day, you watch beautiful sites including the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal. In the evening, you explore local markets filled with gold and silver jewellery items, pottery items, handicrafts and carpets.

Day 08: Jaipur - Mumbai - Cochin

Detailed Tour Itinerary: In the morning, you take the flight to Mumbai from Jaipur and then connecting flight to Cochin. After reaching Cochin, you shift to hotel and relax. Cochin is among the prime harbours of the country. Portuguese established their settlement here during 15th century. Later, the Dutch and the British ruled this city. In the evening, you enjoy harbour cruise watching dolphins and colorful marine life as well as the old town from the sea.

Day 09: Cochin

Detailed Tour Itinerary: The ninth day of your tour involves exploring Cochin attractions. You visit the Jewish synagogue, the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bolgatty Palace, and Vyppin Island as well as the sight of people using Chinese fishing nets on the beach. In the evening, you enjoy the Kathakali Dance Presentation.

Day 10: Cochin - Aleppey (Houseboat Cruise)

Detailed Tour Itinerary: On tenth day of your Indian wildlife tour, you start journey for Alleppey famed for houseboats and coir products. You reach Aleppey and shift to a traditional Kerala style houseboat with all modern facilities for tourists. You are served the lunch and dinner on the boat. You start your cruise of Kerala backwaters on the houseboat. You enjoy your overnight stay on the boat.

Day 11: Kumarakom - Thekkady

Detailed Tour Itinerary: In the morning, your boat reaches Kumarakom while you enjoy the beauty of the lakes and lagoons. Kumarakom is known for the bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres. It is home of egrets, herons, teal, cuckoo, wild duck and numerous migratory bird species. Later you drive to Thekkady to watch the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary featuring diversity of wildlife including Indian tiger. The things to enjoy here are Periyar Lake, moist deciduous forests, grasslands, ruined Mangala Devi Temple, and the herds of wild elephants. You return to your hotel by the evening and enjoy your overnight stay.

Day 12: Thekkady

Detailed Tour Itinerary: On twelfth day of your Indian wildlife tour, you go for trekking in the forest. You return to resort for lunch and then visit a spice plantation in the afternoon.

Day 13: Thekkady - Cochin - Mumbai

Detailed Tour Itinerary: You drive to Cochin airport in the morning by road to take flight to Mumbai. You reach Mumbai and move to your hotel. Mumbai is one of the main metropolitan cities and the commercial hub of India. This lively, dynamic city is the capital of Maharashtra. In evening, you visit Chowpatty Beach, the only beach in the central part of the city.

Day 14: Mumbai - Home

Detailed Tour Itinerary: On last day of your Indian wildlife tour, you enjoy watching Mumbai attractions starting with Mumbai Fort area. This place features a number of impressive colonial buildings. Then you move to Marine Drive, also referred to as the Queen's Necklace. You also visit the Gateway of India, Flora Fountain/ Hutama Chowk, Hanging Gardens, Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai High Court. In the evening, you enjoy shopping in the nearby local markets. Then you move to the airport to either take direct flight to your country or take the flight to Delhi for connecting international flight to your home.