Tiger, Taj & Palaces
 Duration
: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi-Jaipur-Ranthambore-Fatehpur
Sikri-Agra-Jhansi-Orchha-Khajuraho-Bandhavgarh-Kanha-Nagpur-Mumbai
Day 01 Delhi
Begin your tour. Arrive into Delhi Welcome to Vardhman's "Tiger,
Taj & Palaces"!On arrival in Delhi, you will be met
and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel.
Freshen up and later proceed for the sightseeing of Delhi.Combined
city tour of New Delhi & Old DelhiVisit Qutab Minar, Humayun's
tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament
House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place,
the shopping centre of New Delhi.Visit Red Fort, built in 1648
by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest
Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites
of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni
Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi. Overnight: Hotel
Day 02 Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to the Pink City- Jaipur. Enroute
visit Amber Fort, once the capital of Kachwahas before they
moved to their newly built capital in Jaipur. This is the only
fort where still one can go by the elephant back even today
like a Maharaja. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Relax
for the remaining part of the day.Overnight: Hotel
Day 03 Jaipur
City tour of Jaipur
Today you will experience the wonders of this magicial pink
city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort.
Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning
with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory.
Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the
rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur. Optional:
Lunch at a Heritage hotel with Tonga ride or explore the market
& shop for special bargains!
Overnight: Hotel.
Day 04 Jaipur - Ranthambore
Half day excursion to Samode Afternoon, drive to Ranthambhore
and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight:
Hotel
Day 05 Ranthambore
Full day free to visit the Ranthambore National Park.Overnight:
Hotel
Day 06 Ranthambore -Fatehpur Sikri- Agra
On the day 6 of your tour drive to the Romantic City of
Taj Mahal-Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted
capital built by Akbar which was abandoned due to lack of
water. See Darbar-e-Aam, Palaces Panch Mahal and Tansen Seat
etc. Upon arrival check into your hotel and relax for rest
of the day.Overnight: Hotel
Day 07 Agra
Early in the morning visit Taj Mahal (closed on every
Friday) during Sunrise. Return to the hotel for breakfast
and later proceed on a city tour of Agra.Visit Red fort &
Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit a marble gallery
- the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant range
of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles,
truly a one stop shop!Optional: Later in the evening why not
take the option of watching Sound & Light show. Later
return to your hotel for a good night’s rest.Overnight:
Hotel
Day 08 Agra - Jhansi -Orchha - Khajuraho
After breakfast transfer to Agra Cantt Railway station
to catch train for Jhansi.0800 hrs Leave for Jhansi by train
no 2002.1048 hrs Arrive Jhansi Railway Station and proceed
to Khajuraho. Enroute visit ORCHA sites within the Fort Complex.
Upon arrival, check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 09 Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh National Park
City tour of Khajuraho Visit the world famous Khajuraho
temples were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and
1050 AD. The most important are the Chaunset Yogini Temple
dedicated to Goddess Kali, The Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta
or Bharatji Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu,
Vishvanath and Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple, Visha Temple
of Shiva, which is the largest & most typical of temples.
Visit the Eastern group of temples that consist of the Parasvanath
Temple - the only Jain Temple surviving at Khajuraho and has
excellent sculptures on the outer walls of the Sanctum, the
Javeri Temple dedicated to Vishnu. The other temples in this
group are those dedicated to Brahma, Yamuna and Adinath.Later
drive to Bandhavgarh and transfer to the hotel.Overnight :
Hotel
Day 10 Bandhavgarh National Park
Full day free to viist Bandhavgarh National Park.You can
enjoy elephant safari trip (at your own cost) or take a trip
inside the Jungle early morning to track tigers or indulge
in bird watching. You can also enjoy a good wild photography
on your 3 hour long trip to Bandhavgarh. Return to the resort
to get fresh and for having lunch. Visitors can also enjoy
exploring the surroundings and to do some bird watching. Take
up an afternoon drive to the jungle for animal viewing. Overnight
: Hotel
Day 11 Bandhavgarh - Kanha
Morning at Leisure. Later drive to Kanha National park.
On arrival, check in at your hotel. Relax for the remaining
part of the day.Overnight : Hotel.
Day 12 Kanha National Park
Full day free to visit the Kanha national Park for wildlife
viewing. Overnight : Hotel
Day 13 Kanha National Park
Full day free to visit the Kanha national Park for wildlife
viewing. Overnight : Hotel
Day 14 Kanha-Nagpur-Mumbai
Morning after breakfast drive to Nagpur airport to board
flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival at the Mumbai airport, you
will be met and transferred to your hotel. Relax for a while
and later proceed on a city tour of Mumbai.Visit Kamla Nehru
Park, Hanging Gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar Hill
offering a panoramic view of Marine drive, Chowpatty Beach,
Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of
India & drive through the Crawford Market, Marine Drive
& Flora Fountain. Overnight : Hotel.
Day 15 Mumbai
Half day excursion to Elephanta Caves.Half day excursion
across the harbour to the world famous, 1200 yrs. old Elephanta
caves, dedicated to Lord Shiva, the famous aculpture signifying
the trinity of the creator, the preserver and the destroyer
is located here.Later in the evening transfer to International
Airport for onward flight back home with sweet and unforgettable
memories of "Tiger, Taj & Palaces" escorted by
Vardhman Vacations. END OF OUR SERVICES
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