On the day of arrival at the New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city's bustling streets or wander its wide tree-lined boulevards to get your first taste of India. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Embark on a full day of sightseeing beginning in Old Delhi with a visit to the stunning Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia, and the Raj Ghat, a moving memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Take a short rickshaw ride at the Chandni Chowk (A huge market of spices and clothes), also visit Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, and Qutub Minar. Overnight stay at the hotel.
This morning, set out for the pink city of Jaipur. The drive takes approximately five and a half hours; the day is then yours to explore this incredible city. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day guided tour of Jaipur. Start you sightseeing with the iconic attraction of Rajasthan “Amber Fort and Palace”, A UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Raja Man Singh in 1592 in red sandstone and marble. The magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, divided into several sections. It stands on top of an easily scalable mountain, which is situated right next to the beautiful Maota Lake. The fort’s majestic appearance and its geographical advantages make it a special place to visit. After Amber Fort, visit City Palace, The Hawa Mahal (palace of winds), Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal (Water Palace) and enjoy evening sunset at Surya Mandir, if time permits you can visit some other interesting places as well. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for The Talabgaon Castle - A 200 year old Indian fort and family home. Steeped in charm and history it is now a heritage home and luxurious boutique hotel. Upon arrival check-in at the Heritage Hotel, rest of the day at leisure. Later in the evening, enjoy a village safari on a camel cart ride, and expereince the rural culture of India. Overnight stay at the Talabgaon Castle.
After breakfast at the Castle, leave for Ranthambore National Park. Rest of the day at leisure, indulge yourself in leisure activities such as taking a walk in the nearby area, enjoying the lush greenery around, interacting with the park’s naturalist and so on. Overnight stay at the resort.
Enjoy 2 jeep safari's today inside the Ranthambore National Park, one early in the morning and 2nd later in the afternoon. Watch the elusive Bengal tigers in there natural habitat, also watch spotted deer, colorful birds, leopards, monkeys, crocodiles, sloth bears and other animals in the lust forest. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast at the resort, leave for Agra. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Akbar in the late 16th century. It was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day. After finishing your sightseeing tour at Fatehpur Sikri, proceed to Agra for overnight stay.
Early morning before sunrise our tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing tour of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Later return to the hotel for breakfast.After breakfast, proceed for a full day guided tour of Agra, visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, and Agra Fort. Later in the afternoon, our representative will transfer you to Agra Railway Station to board an overnight train to Umaria. Overnight on board.
In the morning arrive at Umaria, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you at the railway station and transfer you to the Bandhavgarh National Park. Bandhavgarh is well known for its highest density of tiger population in India, this national park is also a breeding ground for various species of deer and leopards. Upon arrival at Bandhavgarh National Park, check-in at your resort. Rest of the day at leisure, indulge yourself in leisure activities such as taking a walk in the nearby area, enjoying the lush greenery around, interacting with the park’s naturalist and so on. Overnight stay at the resort.
Early morning and afternoon Jeep Safari's inside the national park to enjoy bird watching along with tiger–tracking. Bandhavgarh national park is known for being home to as many as 150 avifauna species. You can spot a number of colourful birds such as Bay Backed Shrike, White Eyed Buzzard, Indian Moorhen, Olive Backed Pipit, Black Headed Oriole, Yellow Crowned Woodpecker, Barred Button Quail, White Browed Fantail Flycatcher, Rose Ringed Parakeet, Alexandrine Parakeet and more. Also visit the Bandhavgarh Fort, located inside the park. Bandhavgarh Fort is placed on a hill, this fort is around 811 meters above the sea level. It is believed that this fort is 2000–years old. The fort has a total of 39 caves. Overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast, drive to the Kanha National Park (approx. 6 hrs), one of the most well-maintained national parks in Asia. This park was an inspiration behind the popular novel by Rudyard Kipling, ‘The Jungle Book’. Spread in 940 sq. km of land, this national park has Indian wild dogs, Royal Bengal Tiger, sloth bears, leopards, and barasingha in good numbers. Upon arrival at the national park, check-in at the resort. Rest of the day at leisure, indulge yourself in leisure activities such as taking a walk in the nearby area, enjoying the lush greenery around, interacting with the park’s naturalist and so on. Overnight stay at the resort.
Early morning and afternoon Jeep safari's inside the Kanha National Park. Explore the exotic variety of the park, also enjoy the verdant flora that is spread around. Kanha is known for housing more than 1000 species of flowering plants. During wildlife viewing, you can spot varied animals and birds like, Royal Bengal Tiger, chousingha, nilgai, mouse deer, jackal fox, sambar, gaur, peafowl, mongoose, leopard, python, spurfowl, ring doves, kingfishers, finches, woodpeckers, flycatchers, pintails, pond herons, rock pigeons, papihas, cuckoos, parakeets, green pigeons and so on. Also visit the Bamni Dadar or the Sunset Point, a major attraction inside the park. Overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast at the resort, drive to the Jabalpur airport to board the flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to the New Delhi airport to board the flight to your home or onward destination.
3 Star Deluxe Accommodation | Destination | Nights |
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Hotel Rockland Inn or similar | Delhi | 3 Nights |
Hotel The Wall Street or similar | Jaipur | 2 Nights |
Talabgaon Castle | Lalsot | 1 Night |
The Pugmark Resort or similar | Ranthambore | 2 Nights |
Hotel Royale Residency or similar | Agra | 1 Night |
Tiger Safari Bandhavgarh Resort or similar | Bandhavgarh | 2 Nights |
Kanha Village Eco Resort or similar | Kanha | 2 Nights |
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Client only requires a deposit of 10% of the total amount of the tour to confirm their booking. The remaining balance is then payable 30 days prior to the departure date. For any tour departing within 30 days the full payment of the tour is necessary. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash. After receiving the payment, a receipt will be sent directly to client's registered email-id and the final tour documentation will be emailed out approximately 1-2 weeks prior to departure.
No additional cancellation fees! You can cancel the tour up to 30 days prior to the departure date and you will not need to pay the full amount of you tour, but the deposit of 10% is non-refundable. But, the deposit is fully transferable to your future bookings with Alkof Holidays.