- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 16
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 124506
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Search for Bengal tigers in India's famous national park
- Embark on a river cruise to look for gharial and turtles
- Float on the River Ganges and watch pilgrims bathe
- Discover Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, the Golden Triangle
- Tick off your bucket list at the magnificent Taj Mahal
- Explore the temples that line the banks of the Chambal
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join tour in Delhi and city tour of New Delhi
- Day 2 Walking tour of Old Delhi before travelling to Jaipur
- Day 3 Exploring Jaipur - Amber Fort, City Palace, and Palace of the Winds
- Day 4 Free morning in Jaipur and travel to Pushkar
- Day 5 Camel ride and the Pushkar camel fair
- Day 6 Jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park
- Day 7 Safari to spot tigers before visit to Fatehpur Sikri en route to Agra
- Day 8 Watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal and visit Agra Fort and Baby Taj
- Day 9 Drive to Chambal Sanctuary for afternoon nature walk
- Day 10 Search for soft shell turtles and explore the temples at Bateshwar
- Day 11 Free time in Chambal and overnight train to Varanasi
- Day 12 Walking tour of Varanasi and evening watching a ceremony on the river
- Day 13 Visit Buddhist temples at Sarnath and journey to Delhi
- Day 14 Free time in Delhi
- Day 15 Trip ends in Delhi
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Bloom Hotel Karol Bagh Delhi (previously Swati Deluxe)
HotelDays 1, 14Mandawa Haveli
HotelDays 2, 3Hotel Master Paradise
HotelDays 4, 5Raj Palace Resort
Hotelday 6Hotel Amar
HotelDays 7, 8Mela Kothi-Chambal Safari Lodge
LodgeDays 9, 10Overnight train from Agra to Varanasi
Sleeper Trainday 11Hotel Silk City
Hotelday 12Overnight Train from Varanasi to Delhi
Sleeper Trainday 13
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
445
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- ARosemary· March 21st, 2023Seeing the tiger, sloth bear, the Taj and VaranasiTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADavid· March 23rd, 2023We had hoped to spot Tigers, Sloth Bear on our travels and were so lucky to view both Also the Taj Mahal was breathtaking and the chance to experience the Holy city of VaranasiTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AStuart· March 24th, 2023Seeing the Tag Mahal, and tiger at Rathanbore nation park. being amongst the people in Dehli and Varanasi, and visiting the various temples and forts.Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASue· March 27th, 2023Chambral nature reserve, Taj and Rathanbore (even though sadly didnt see a tiger).Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADeanna· March 20th, 2023Although the palaces etc were fabulous, actually walking along the streets and along the River Ganges amongst real people was fantastic and great photographic opportunities too.Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMike· November 7th, 2023All time spent sightseeing and meeting the locals. Indu the guide was amazing. He made sure everyone was happy and comfortable the whole time. He stopped at nothing to look after us all and made us feel welcome and safe. He was very knowledgeable and made sure no person felt left out. It was more like travelling with a good friend than guideShow moreTrip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARachel· November 8th, 2023Varanasi was the best ,as was the national parks and agraTrip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AFraser· November 10th, 2023Guide was fantastic real knowledgeable and friendly man. Taj Mahal and tigers will stay with meTrip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMark· December 4th, 2023Taj MahalTrip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AGareth· November 22nd, 2023Varanasi for me was once in a life time and I would include the sunrise trip as std (currently an option )Trip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
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