India Classic Journeys
Just Tigers & Taj Mahal Tour Package
13 Nights / 14 Days
Outline Itineraries
INCLUDED WITH EVERY LUXURY SMALL GROUP JOURNEY
- English-Speaking Resident Tour Director and Local Guides
- Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- Travelling Bell Boy Luggage Handling
- Breakfast in Bed on Select Days
- Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
- Our Choice of Activity on Design Your Day
- Traveller’s Valet Laundry Service
- Internet Access
- Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director
- 24/7 ICJ On-Call Support
- Guaranteed Departures with Just Two Guests
- Day 01 : Arrival in New Delhi
- Day 02 : New Delhi – Nagpur – Pench (Flight + 100 kms/2 hrs drive from the airport)
- Day 03 : In Pench National Park
- Day 04 : Pench - Kanha (210 kms, 4-5 hrs drive)
- Day 05 - 07 : In Kanha National Park
- Day 08 : Kanha - Bandhavgarh (280 kms, 6 hr drive)
- Day 09 - 11 : In Bandhavgarh National Park
- Day 12 : Bandhavgarh- Jabalpur - New Delhi (200 kms, 4 hr drive + flight)
- Day 13 : New Delhi – Agra (220 kms/4 hrs drive)
- Day 14 : Agra – New Delhi - Onward Destination (220 kms/4 hrs drive)
About Just Tigers & Taj Mahal Tour Package
Embark on an unforgettable journey that fulfills your quest to witness the majestic tiger in its natural habitat. Our tour, a unanimous favorite among guests, guarantees an immersive experience across three premium reserves in Central India: Kanha, Bandhavgarh, and Pench. Prepare to encounter the wild allure of the Tiger in the enchanting landscapes of the Wild Wild East!
Complementing this extraordinary wildlife adventure is the captivating Golden Triangle Tour. Rudyard Kipling once eloquently described the Taj Mahal as the “Embodiment of everything pure.” Annually, a multitude of tourists, surpassing twice the population of Agra, flock through its gates to behold what is universally acclaimed as the world’s most exquisite architectural marvel. Dedicate at least a day to explore this enduring symbol of love and immerse yourself in its timeless beauty.
Trip Highlights
- Three best tiger reserves in India
- Maximum tiger sightings
- Best tour to photograph tigers
- Private game drives in all parks
- Experienced naturalists on safari
- Trained guides and drivers
- Guided nature trails on request
- Al fresco dining experiences
What you will experience on our Tours
Explore the richness of Indian wildlife, encountering majestic creatures like the Royal Bengal Tigers, Asiatic Lions, Black Leopard, Indian Leopards, Snow Leopards, Red Panda, and Asian Elephants. Immerse yourself in the diverse ecosystem, surrounded by a variety of reptiles and bird species, all while staying at carefully chosen premium wildlife lodges and hotels. Accompanied by seasoned naturalists, this experience promises an unparalleled journey into the heart of nature’s wonders.
Detailed Itineraries
Upon arrival at the New Delhi Airport, you will be met by our representative who will ensure a smooth transfer to the Hotel and further, help you check-in at the Hotel. All the travel related documents will be handed over and explained to you. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Early breakfast, and transfer to the airport in the morning to board a flight at 05:55 hrs to arrive Nagpur at 07:40 hrs. Meet at the airport and a 2-hour drive to the Pench National Park Post which the tourists can check into the resort. Post lunch, the tourists aboard can go for the afternoon jeep safari on their way to the national park. Tourists also get dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
The Pench National Park offers an exciting itinerary with morning and afternoon jeep safaris, complemented by meals and overnight stays at the resort. Encompassing a vast expanse of 758 sq. km, this Southern Indian tropical moist deciduous forest seamlessly transitions into the tropical dry deciduous teak.
A network of seasonal streams and ‘nallahs’ crisscrosses the region, adding to its natural allure. Despite the Pench River drying up by the end of April, essential water sources persist in the form of local ‘dohs,’ serving as vital watering holes for the diverse wildlife. The Pench Reservoir, centrally located, becomes the primary water source during the dry period, attracting a concentration of prey and making it an ideal location for tiger sightings.
While tigers often hunt near the Pench River, leopards tend to roam the peripheral areas, occasionally venturing into the deep forest. The open sites along roadsides and riverbanks witness frequent grazing by Cheetal and Sambar, creating picturesque scenes. Jackals roam freely throughout the park in search of sustenance, while packs of wild dogs, numbering up to 15 or more, can be observed in specific areas like Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala, and Pyorthadi.
In the summer months, herds of gaur can be spotted near streams and bamboo patches, adding to the diverse wildlife spectacle. Sloth bears, preferring rocky terrain and mahul bel-infested forests, occupy distinct niches within the park. Chinkaras, although present in minimal numbers, can also be glimpsed in open areas, completing the mosaic of Pench National Park’s rich biodiversity.
A morning jeep safari takes you to the Pench national park from where you can drive to Kanha national park in 4-5 hours. On arrival at the park, tourists can check into the resort where you can enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the resort in Kanha.
Wake up at 0500hrs, have tea/coffee with biscuits, and proceed for the morning safari to the National park. Kanha’s sal and bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and meandering streams stretch over 940 sq. km in dramatic natural splendor which forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve created in 1974 under Project Tiger.
The park is the only habitat of the rare hardground Barasingha (Cervus Duvauceli Branderi). This is the original Kipling country of which he wrote so vividly in his Jungle Book. Packed breakfast which comes from the lodge is served at a designated spot and spread on the bonnet of the Safari vehicle. Enjoy your breakfast in the wilderness of Kanha National Park. Continue your search for the elusive Tiger if you have not yet seen the same, and soak in the fresh, and energizing environment. Return from Safari around 1130hrs. Freshen up, and lunch is served. Post a full-day safari, return to the resort by 6 pm.
Have dinner and stay overnight at the lodge.
Morning jeep safari in Kanha National Park. After lunch, depart for a 6-hour drive to Bandhavgarh. On arrival, check into the lodge, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight at the Lodge.
Tourists are taken on a jeep safari in the morning and afternoon to the national park. The Bandhavgarh National Park is mainly known for its dense tiger population. This is the place where the famous White Tigers of Rewa were discovered. The other wild attractions in the park include Leopards, Blue Bulls, Indian Gaur (Bison) Chausingha (Four Horned Antelopes), Spotted Deers, Sambar Deer, Wild Boar, Sloth Bears Fox, Jackals, Wild Dogs, etc. There are at least 22 mammal species and about 250 bird species in the park. The other animals found in Bandhavgarh are Ratel, Porcupine, Small Indian Civet, Palm Squirrel, Lesser Bandicoot rat, the Jungle Cat, and the shy Hyenas.
Tourists are taken on a jeep safari in the morning and afternoon to the national park. The Bandhavgarh National Park is mainly known for its dense tiger population. This is the place where the famous White Tigers of Rewa were discovered. The other wild attractions in the park include Leopards, Blue Bulls, Indian Gaur (Bison) Chausingha (Four Horned Antelopes), Spotted Deers, Sambar Deer, Wild Boar, Sloth Bears Fox, Jackals, Wild Dogs, etc. There are at least 22 mammal species and about 250 bird species in the park. The other animals found in Bandhavgarh are Ratel, Porcupine, Small Indian Civet, Palm Squirrel, Lesser Bandicoot rat, the Jungle Cat, and the shy Hyenas.
The oldest sign of habitation in the park are caves dug into the sandstone to the north of the fort. Several contain Brahmi inscriptions dating from the 1st century B.C. Various dynasties have ruled the fort, for example, the Maghas from the 1st century A.D., the Vakatakas from the 3rd century A.D., From that time onwards Bandhavgarh was ruled by a succession of dynasties including the Chandela Kings. Bandhavgarh became more and more deserted gradually until forest overran the area and it became the royal hunting reserve.
Bandhavgarh remained the private property of the Maharaja until he gave it to the state for the formation of the National Park in 1968. After the park was created poaching and hunting were brought under control and the number of animals rose dramatically. The number of tigers in particular prospered and the 1986 extension provided the much-needed forest area to accommodate them. There are accommodations for tourists for overnight stays at the resort.
Early morning Jeep safari in the park. After lunch, tourists are taken on a 4-hour drive to Jabalpur airport where they can board the 17:50 flight to New Delhi. Arrival at New Delhi at 19:45 hrs. foreign tourists make an overnight stay at the resort.
After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, drive to Agra. A total distance of 220 km, it will take you approximately 04 hours on the road. On arrival check into the hotel. Later, proceed to visit the red sandstone Agra Fort which stands like a crescent on the banks of Yamuna River enclosed by forbidding 20-meter high walls, with a 12- meter moat between them.
Three successive Mughal emperors – Akbar, Jehangir, and Shah Jehan – helped create this massive structure that contains Hindu and Muslim architecture. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Agra.
Sunrise proceed to visit the famous white marble mausoleum, The Taj Mahal, which was built in the middle of the 17th century by the Moghul emperor Shah Jehan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Completed in 1652, skilled craftsmen from Persia, Turkey, France, and Italy and some 20,000 laborers worked for 17 years to build this edifice. Later drive to New Delhi 220 kms/4 hour drive. On arrival transfer to the New Delhi International Airport to board a flight back home.
Tour
Inclusions
- Accommodation in New Delhi and Agra on bed breakfast basis
- Accommodation in Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh on room, all meals and safari basis.
- Your entrance and guide charges in Pench, Kanha and Bandhavgarh.
- Your entrance fee and guide charges for sightseeing in monuments.
- 6 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Pench.
- 5 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Kanha.
- 7 Exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Bandhavgarh.
- Assistance at airport and hotels.
- All land transfers in air-conditioned Toyota Innova / Crysta.
- All currently applicable taxes.
Tour
Exclusions
- International airfare and domestic.
- Expenses of personal nature like Tips, smokes, liquor, laundry and telephone calls.
- Still / video camera fee in the monuments and national parks.
- Travel insurance.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Tiger & Taj Mahal Tour in India is distinctive for its dual allure—immerse yourself in the exhilarating experience of a tiger safari in India’s renowned national parks, including Kanha, Bandhavgarh, and Pench. Witness the majestic Bengal tiger in its natural habitat, complemented by the cultural marvel of the Taj Mahal.
The tour encompasses three premier national parks in Central India: Kanha, Bandhavgarh, and Pench. These reserves are celebrated for their thriving populations of Bengal tigers and offer an authentic and captivating tiger safari experience.
The Taj Mahal, described by Rudyard Kipling as the “Embodiment of everything pure,” is an iconic symbol of love. With more than twice the population of Agra visiting annually, this architectural masterpiece is an integral part of the tour, providing a profound cultural contrast to the wild adventure of the tiger safari.
To maximize the tiger safari experience, engage in guided tours led by expert naturalists. Explore the diverse flora and fauna of Kanha, Bandhavgarh, and Pench, enhancing your chances of spotting Bengal tigers in their natural glory. These parks offer a rich and immersive wildlife experience.
To fully appreciate both the tiger safari and the Taj Mahal, we recommend a well-paced tour spanning approximately 10 days. This duration allows ample time to explore the national parks, encounter the majestic tigers, and marvel at the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal, ensuring a truly enriching and unforgettable journey.