15 Days Indian Wildlife and Culture Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Delhi – Smooth Welcome & Rest
1 stop
1
Red Fort
If time permits, you may take an optional visit to the Red Fort, Delhi’s grand Mughal citadel and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its red sandstone walls.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Day 2: Drive to Jaipur & Afternoon Jhalana Leopard Safari
1 stop
2
Excellent chances to spot Indian Leopards; also look for jackals, nilgai, peafowl, and rich birdlife. Close-to-city yet truly wild, Jhalana offers intimate, photo-friendly encounters.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Morning Jhalana Safari & Jaipur City Tour (Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal)
3 stops
3
Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind
Hawa Mahal’s iconic honeycomb façade built for royal purdah viewing.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
City Palace of Jaipur
City Palace museums of textiles/arms
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Morning light enhances leopard movement; watch hill slopes and scrub edges for stealthy walk-bys, plus vibrant bird activity.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Drive to Ranthambore & Evening Tiger Safari
1 stop
6
Ranthambore National Park
Drive to Ranthambore National Park (approx. 3 hrs). Check in at Ranthambore Kothi. Afternoon jeep safari through lakes, ruins, and dry deciduous forests beneath the dramatic Ranthambore Fort. Prime habitat for daylight tiger photography; also look for leopards, sambar, crocs, and owls on lake edges.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Sunrise & Afternoon Safaris in Ranthambore (Two Game Drives)
1 stop
7
Ranthambore National Park
Two safaris today — sunrise and afternoon — in different zones to maximize diversity of sightings and backdrops. Ranthambore Wildlife Experience — Classic big-cat country with changing light, varied terrain, and a high chance of memorable tiger encounters.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Drive to Bharatpur & Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary Visit
1 stop
8
After breakfast, drive to Bharatpur (approx. 4 hrs). Check in at Club Mahindra Bharatpur. Afternoon visit to Keoladeo National Park (UNESCO). Explore by cycle-rickshaw and on foot along quiet wetland trails. Attraction of the Day: Keoladeo National Park — Birding paradise with Sarus Cranes, Painted Storks, Spoonbills, Pelicans, and seasonal migrants; up-close, slow-paced viewing ideal for photography.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Drive to Agra & Explore Taj Mahal (plus Agra Fort / Mehtab Bagh)
2 stops
9
Taj Mahal
Monument of love in white marble; changing light reveals exquisite inlay work and symmetry.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Agra Fort
Mughal palaces, courtyards, and strategic views; a powerful counterpoint to the Taj’s elegance.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Board Vande Bharat to Khajuraho & Drive to Panna
1 stop
11
Panna National Park
Reach Panna by high speed Vande Bharat Train, rest of the day is at leisure and you can walk in the evening near the forest.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Full Day of Safaris in Panna (Morning & Afternoon)
1 stop
12
Explore Panna Tiger Reserve (gorges, teak forests, Ken River). Conservation success story with a resurging tiger population. Look for tigers, leopards, sloth bears, mugger crocs, vultures, paradise flycatchers and kingfishers along riverine stretches. Rugged landscapes make for striking images.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Morning Panna Safari & Drive to Bandhavgarh
1 stop
13
Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh Wilderness Arrival — Anticipation builds as you enter one of India’s most fabled tiger landscapes.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Bandhavgarh Safaris (Morning & Afternoon)
1 stop
14
Bandhavgarh National Park
Two jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh (sal forests, meadows, cliffs, ancient ruins). Among India’s highest tiger densities; also spot leopards, sambar, langurs, jackals and rich birdlife, framed by dramatic terrain.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Morning Bandhavgarh Safari & Drive to Kanha
1 stop
15
Enjoy a final Bandhavgarh safari; post-breakfast, drive ~5 hrs to Kanha. Check in at Earth Lodge, an eco-luxury retreat.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 13
Kanha Safaris (Morning & Afternoon)
1 stop
16
Kanha National Park
Spend the day on two game drives across Kanha Tiger Reserve (approx. 940 sq km). Seek tigers, leopards, wild dogs, gaur, and the endangered barasingha. Meadows, streams, and forest vistas offer classic central-Indian scenery.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 14
Final Kanha Safari, Drive to Jabalpur & Fly to Delhi
1 stop
17
Kanha National Park
Farewell Kanha Safari — One last game drive to wrap your wildlife chapter on a high note.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 15
Optional Delhi Sightseeing & International Departure
1 stop
18
Connaught Place
Optional half-day tour: Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, and Connaught Place. Afternoon free for packing/shopping. Evening transfer to the airport for onward flight. Delhi Heritage Highlights — Layered history from Sultanate and Mughal architecture to colonial boulevards and modern markets.
4 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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