Tiger Pugmarks of India
Route : Delhi Jaipur Ranthambore Agra Orchha Khajuraho Bandhavgarh Kanha Nagpur Mumbai
15 Days / 14 Nights
Route Map
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Delhi, the capital city of India
Arrive in India, for your Tiger Pugmarks of India Tour
PM
- Arrive Delhi
- Welcome at airport
- Transfer to hotel
Day 2
Day in Delhi
Discover the first city of your Tiger Pugmarks of India Tour, pacing through Delhi, the city which is as historic as modern, like 2 sides of the same coin!
AM : Sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, includes a visit to
- Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India
- Chandani Chownk, ‘silver street’, one of the largest trading centres of India
- Drive past Red Fort, the place that marked the announcement of India’s freedom from the British Raj
- Raj Ghat, cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi
PM : Sightseeing tour of New Delhi, includes a visit to
- Qutab Minar, a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture and the worlds tallest minaret
- Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the largest Sikh temple of Delhi, with a gold tomb, still in active worship
- Photo stop at India Gate, the war memorial arch built in honour of the soldiers who died in the second world war
- Drive past President's House, Parliament House and other Government Secretariat Buildings, the most imposing features of Lutyen’s Delhi
Day 3
Drive to Jaipur, the pink capital city of Rajasthan
Proceed to the palatial beauty of your Tiger Pugmarks of India Tour, with a visit to Jaipur in Rajasthan
AM- Drive to Jaipur, check in at your hotel and freshen up.
PM
- Enjoy a heritage walk in the old city of Jaipur, seeing life along the small alleys and by-lanes. Interact with the local artisans enamelling jewels with local ‘meenakari’ work, along with goldsmiths and silversmiths of the region
- Visit gems, jewels and carpet weaving factories – watch artisans creating unique masterpieces and enjoy haggling for souvenirs in colourful bazaars of Jaipur
Day 4
Day in Jaipur
Cherish the splendour of your Tiger Pugmarks of India Tour, with a tour of this princely city of Jaipur, which is built in 9 rectangular sectors symbolising 9 divisions of the universe, as per Indian cosmology
AM
- Visit the splendid Amber fort, which was built in the 16th century. An elephant ride (subject to availability) will help you ascend to this hilltop fort. Alternatively, you could choose to walk or drive up to the fort.
PM
- Photo stop at Hawa Mahal, the palace of winds. This palace consists of long corridors and a decorated facade with its innumerable windows and screened balconies, especially built for the royal women to view processions along the cities main street.
- Visit the City Palace complex, reflecting the architectural exuberance of Jaipur. The complex consists of a variety of museums and a part of the palace is still the royal residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur
- Visit Jantar Mantar, the ancient astronomical observatory
Day 5
Drive to Ranthambore, territory of the Royal Indian Tiger
Proceed to Ranthambore, a highlight of your Tiger Pugmarks of India Tour, for a tête-à-tête with the Royal Indian Tiger
AM
- Drive to Ranthambore, acclaimed as one of the best places in the world to photograph tigers in the wild.
- Popular wildlife to be seen at the National Park includes sambar, chital, blue bull, chinkara, langur, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, tigers and leopards, and crocodiles around the lake
PM
- At leisure in Ranthambore
Day 6
Day in Ranthambore
Experience the thrill of your Tiger Pugmarks of India Tour, with jungle safaris in the wildlife park
AM
- Rise early for a sunrise canter safari to the wildlife park. With the morning dew still settled on trees, take your chance to spot the wildlife stretching out in the dense jungles of Ranthambore
PM
- Enjoy an afternoon canter safari to the wildlife park, your second chance for a face to face encounter with the majestic Indian tigers
Day 7
Drive to Agra, land of the Taj Mahal
Encounter the historic marvel of your Tiger Pugmarks of India Tour, discovering the Mughal city of Agra, home to the beautiful wonder of the world, the Taj Mahal
AM
- Drive to Agra, home the world famous Taj Mahal.
PM
- Optional: watch a fantastic show “Mohabbat the Taj – The saga of love”, staging the largest replica of the Taj Mahal, and presenting the Taj in its various shades and seasons.
Day 8
Day in Agra
Enjoy the epitome of your Tiger Pugmarks of India Tour, with a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal
AM
- Rise early to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the eternal symbol of love, the Taj Mahal. Often referred to as a poem in white marble, Taj Mahal displays the saga of love between Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal.
- Visit Agra fort, which is built in red sandstone and has magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and beautiful gardens
PM
- Visit marble inlay workshops – watch artisans creating magical beauty with marble and indulge in exquisite shopping in this historic city of Agra
Day 9
Train to Jhansi; Drive to Khajuraho, the birthplace of Kamasutra
Continue to the cultural splendours of your Tiger Pugmarks of India Tour, with a visit to Khajuraho, a UNESCO world heritage site in central India
AM
- Early morning board an express train to Jhansi. Then, drive to Orchha, a medieval riverside town known for its palaces, temples, fascinating little shrines and memorials.
PM
- Continue drive to Khajuraho, the ancient city famous for its erotic sculptured temples.
- This evening, enjoy the famous cultural dance show of Khajuraho
Day 10
Drive to Bandhavgarh, the white tiger territory
Enjoy a second encounter with the Royal Indian tiger in Bandhavgarh on your Tiger Pugmarks of India Tour
AM
- Visit the enchanting temples of Khajuraho, with sculptures that draw their inspiration from the ancient art of Kama sutra. Khajuraho Temples were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD.
PM
- Drive to Bandhavgarh, the wildlife park set in the Vindhya mountain range with highest known density of tiger population in India.
Day 11
Day in Bandhavgarh
Experience the thrill of your Tiger Pugmarks of India Tour, with jungle safaris in the wildlife park
AM
- Rise early for a sunrise jeep safari to the wildlife park. With the morning dew still settled on trees, take your chance to spot the wildlife stretching out in the ranges of Bandhavgarh
PM
- Enjoy an afternoon jeep safari to the wildlife park, your second chance for a face to face encounter with the majestic Indian tigers
Day 12
Drive to Kanha
Drive to your third wildlife park in Kanha on your Tiger Pugmarks of India Tour
AM
- Drive to Kanha National Park, which spreads over 1,945 sq. km of dense Sal forests, interspersed with extensive meadows and trees and clumps of wild bamboo. Kanha is best known as the natural habitat of the Tiger.
PM
- Upon arrival at Kanha, check in at your hotel.
- Enjoy an evening at leisure
Day 13
Day in Kanha
Experience the thrill of your Tiger Pugmarks of India Tour, with jungle safaris in the wildlife park
AM
- Rise early for a sunrise jeep safari to the wildlife park.
- Explore the national park, which was home to Mowgli and the backdrop of Rudyard Kipling’s famous ‘Jungle Book’.
PM
- Enjoy an afternoon jeep safari to the wildlife park, your second chance for a face to face encounter with the majestic Indian tigers
Day 14
Drive to Nagpur, Fly to Mumbai
Towards the end of your journey, your Tiger Pugmarks of India Tour takes you to Mumbai, the fast paced commercial and celluloid capital of India.
AM
- Enjoy a morning at leisure in Kanha.
- Later, embark on your drive to Nagpur airport, to board your evening flight to Mumbai
PM
- Upon arrival in Mumbai, check in at your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure
Day 15
DEPARTURE
Bid goodbye to India, as you reach the finale of your Tiger Pugmarks of India Tour.
AM
- Enjoy a morning city tour of Mumbai visiting the Prince of Wales Museum, Gateway of India, Gandhi museum and the bustling Dhobi Ghats, where you will see hundreds of men and their families engaged in the family business of washing clothes.
PM
- Enjoy a last minute shopping spree in Mumbai
- Transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home.