Accommodation

17-night’s accommodation in 5 star hotels / resorts on twin or double sharing basis. Check-in time is 1400 hrs. Check-out time is 1200 hrs. Early check-in is subject to availability.

Others

Personal assistance during arrival and departure. 2 private jeep safaris’ at Kanha National Park. 4 private jeep safaris’ at Bandhavgarh National Park. Chair Car Train tickets from Jhansi to Agra (One Way). 1 bottle mineral water per day. All applicable taxes.

Flights

1 domestic flight from New Delhi to Aurangabad 1 domestic flight from Aurangabad to Mumbai 1 domestic flight from Mumbai to Nagpur

Meals

Daily breakfast at the hotels in Delhi, Aurangabad, Mumbai, Khajuraho, Orchha, Agra, and Jaipur. All meals at the resort in Kanha National Park (B, L, D). All meals at the resort in Bandhavgarh National Park (B, L, D).

Guide

English speaking local destination guides

Transport

1 to 4 people - AC - Toyota Innova Crysta Car throughout the tour driven by well-experienced Chauffeur. 5 or more - AC Tempo Traveler or AC Tourist Bus throughout the tour driven by well-experienced Chauffeur.

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Others

Please Note: Tour guides for specific languages, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Dutch, are also available on request basis at an additional cost. Any International Flight or Domestic flight. Any personal expenses, laundry, or telephone charges. Any Monument Entrance Fee, Camera Fee. Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions.

Insurance

It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India.

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Day 1 Arrival At New Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival At New Delhi

On 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.
Day 2 At Delhi | Old & New Delhi Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

At Delhi | Old & New Delhi Sightseeing

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing of Delhi. The National Capital of India, Delhi has been in existence since the 6th century BC. Start your sightseeing from the Rajghat, the memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Later, visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. Later, enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi. Afterwards, drive past President House, and India Gate in Edwin Lutyen’s Delhi. Thereafter, visit Humayun’s Tomb, built in 1562, commissioned by Humayun’s wife Hamida Banu Begum. Later in the evening visit the Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 New Delhi - Aurangabad (By Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

New Delhi - Aurangabad (By Flight)

After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to New Delhi Airport to board a flight to Aurangabad. Upon arrival at Aurangabad airport, our local representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4 At Aurangabad (Visit Ajanta Caves)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

At Aurangabad (Visit Ajanta Caves)

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a guided tour of Ajanta Caves (Ajanta Caves are closed on Monday). Ajanta Caves is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which houses 30 rock-cut Buddhist Caves which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE. The caves have beautiful paintings and sculptures which are rightly called the Buddhist masterpieces. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5 Aurangabad (Visit Ellora Caves) - Mumbai (By Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Aurangabad (Visit Ellora Caves) - Mumbai (By Flight)

After breakfast proceed for a guided tour of Ellora Caves, encompasses 34 rock cut shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu & Jain art dating from the 4th to 9th century A.D. The most remarkable among them is the Rock cut architecture and an engineering marvel, the Kailasa Temple - meant to be a replica of Lord Shivas celestial abode. Also visit the Daulatabad Fort which was built by the Yadavas. Initially, the fort acted as a southern military base. Later in the evening, take a flight to Mumbai from Aurangabad Airport. Upon arrival at Mumbai airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel for night stay.
Day 6 At Mumbai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

At Mumbai

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a guided tour of Mumbai - The City that Never Sleeps. The first spot is Gateway of India for photo-shoot and sightseeing. Later, you will be taken to Prince of Wales Museum. You can find interesting artifacts of Indus Valley civilization here. Later visit Mani Bhavan, a memorial for Mahatma Gandhi. Other tourist spots include Marine Drive, Hanging Gardens, and Juhu Chowpatty Beach. Evening is free for shopping; you will be taken along busy lanes filled with shops and other attractions. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7 Mumbai/Nagpur (By Flight) - Kanha (250 Km/5.30 Hrs Drive)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mumbai/Nagpur (By Flight) - Kanha (250 Km/5.30 Hrs Drive)

After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to Mumbai Airport to board a flight to Nagpur. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you at the Nagpur airport and transfer you to the Kanha National Park - 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.
Day 8 At Kanha National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

At Kanha National Park

Enjoy 2 jeep safari’s today inside the Kanha National Park, one early in the morning and 2nd later in the afternoon. 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.
Day 9 Kanha - Bandhavgarh National Park (215 Km - 5 Hrs Drive)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kanha - Bandhavgarh National Park (215 Km - 5 Hrs Drive)

After breakfast at the resort, leave for Bandhavgarh National Park. Bandhavgarh National Park was the hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Rewa, the park is also famous for its tiger population. Upon arrival at Bandhavgarh, check-in at your resort. Rest of the day at leisure or 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.
Day 10 At Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

At Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Enjoy 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.
Day 11 At Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

At Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Enjoy early morning and afternoon jeep safari’s inside the national park to enjoy bird watching along with tiger-tracking. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 12 Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho (230 Km - 5.30 Hrs Drive)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho (230 Km - 5.30 Hrs Drive)

Early in the morning, leave for Khajuraho. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Relax at the hotel, later start your Khajuraho sightseeing with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Western Group of Temples. The exquisitely carved stone temples are famous for the images of the Kama Sutra and, with 22 temples in total spread over 20 square kilometers, make a truly spectacular sight. Here Kandariya Mahadev temple is the most popular and beautiful massive structure. It is a magnificent piece of artistic sculptural work. After this we will visit to Eastern group of temples. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13 Khajuraho - Orchha (175 Km - 4.30 Hrs Drive)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Khajuraho - Orchha (175 Km - 4.30 Hrs Drive)

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Orchha. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel, later head out to explore Orchha - the capital of the mighty Bundela Rajput kings. Start your sightseeing with a visit at Jehangir Mahal, later visit the Raj Mahal, Phool Bagh, Dinman Hardaul’s Palace and Sunder Mahal. Also visit the highly preserved temples of Orchha. The two main temples at Orchha are ’The Ram Raja Temple’ and ’The Chaturbhuj Temple’. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 14 Orchha - Jhansi (20 Km - 30 Minutes) - Agra (By Train)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Orchha - Jhansi (20 Km - 30 Minutes) - Agra (By Train)

In the morning, our representative will transfer you to Jhansi railway station to board an express train to Agra (JHS 07:35 AM - AGC 10:10 AM - 02:35 Hours Journey). Upon arrival at Agra railway station, our local representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, and Agra Fort. Evening is free for shopping of handicrafts as souvenirs from the market of Agra. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 15 Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (240 Km - 5 Hrs Drive)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (240 Km - 5 Hrs Drive)

Early morning before sunrise our tour guide will pick you from your hotel and take you for a guided tour of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Later return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jaipur. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Akbar in the late 16th century. After sightseeing at Fatehpur Sikri, proceed to Jaipur for overnight stay.
Day 16 At Jaipur
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

At Jaipur

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 Jal Mahal (Water Palace), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, The Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds), Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 17 Jaipur - New Delhi (275 Km - 5.30 Hrs Drive)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Jaipur - New Delhi (275 Km - 5.30 Hrs Drive)

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for New Delhi. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 18 Departure From New Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure From New Delhi

In the morning, our representative will transfer you to the New Delhi airport to board the flight to your home or onward destination.

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Arrival At New Delhi

At Delhi | Old & New Delhi Sightseeing

New Delhi - Aurangabad (By Flight)

At Aurangabad (Visit Ajanta Caves)

Aurangabad (Visit Ellora Caves) - Mumbai (By Flight)

At Mumbai

Mumbai/Nagpur (By Flight) - Kanha (250 Km/5.30 Hrs Drive)

At Kanha National Park

Kanha - Bandhavgarh National Park (215 Km - 5 Hrs Drive)

At Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

At Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho (230 Km - 5.30 Hrs Drive)

Khajuraho - Orchha (175 Km - 4.30 Hrs Drive)

Orchha - Jhansi (20 Km - 30 Minutes) - Agra (By Train)

Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (240 Km - 5 Hrs Drive)

At Jaipur

Jaipur - New Delhi (275 Km - 5.30 Hrs Drive)

Departure From New Delhi

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