Taj & the Tiger

Arrive in India’s capital city New Delhi, where you are greeted with a traditional Indian welcome at the airport and escorted to your hotel, where a room has been blocked for immediate occupancy.

The remainder of this day is at your leisure. Overnight at to your hotel. After breakfast at hotel, our representative meets you at the hotel and will brief you on your entire itinerary / tour; and later will accompany you for a full day sightseeing tour of New & Old Delhi.

You begin the tour with visit of the Qutab Minar Complex, dominated by the 234-foot Victory Tower, followed by the spectacular Rajpath, passing the triumphant House of Parliament, Diplomatic Enclave, President’s House and the India gate & the famous Birla Mandir.

In the afternoon, you enter into the second leg of the full day tour; Old Delhi.

Visit the Red Fort which was the opulent residence of Shah Jehan, builder of the Taj Mahal and the magnificent Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) which dominates the skyline.  You also visit the Raj Ghat-- cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, later walk through Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shahajahanabad, now a picturesque bazaar.

Later in the day, we take you to the main shopping areas in Delhi, and then drop you back to the hotel for your overnight stay. After breakfast at the hotel drive to Corbett National Park, situated a t a distance of 243 kms which will take apprx 5 hrs to reach.

Welcome to Jim Corbett National Park, the first wildlife reserve of India, extending over an area of more than 500 sq km in the Himalayan foothills. Corbett national park was established in 1936, as the Hailey National Park. In 1955-56 it has changed to Ramganga National Park and finally Jim Corbett National Park in the honor of legendary hunter-turned- conservationist, best known for hunting man-eating tigers and leopards in the Kumaon and lower Garhwal in the 1920s.

Corbett National park is known for its varied wildlife, and is one of the nine tiger reserves created at the launch of the Project Tiger in 1973. The original area of the Corbett National Park was 323.75 sq. km. to which 197.07 sq. km. was added later.

The Main animals found in the national park wildlife found in the Corbett National Park include the tiger, elephant, chital, sambar, nilgai, gharial, King Cobra, muntjac, wild boar, hedgehog, common musk shrew, flying fox, Indian Pangolin, and nearly 600 species of birds. Corbett National Park receives thousands of visitors every year. A variety of facilities are available to house tourists within and outside the park.

Upon arrival you ill check in at your lodge. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the surrounding forest on your own.  A nature trek on on the bank of Kosi river.

Overnight at the resort.

After an early breakfast at the lodge, undertake a full day game safari in your private vehicle and a naturalist.

Corbett has aptly been described as the land of the Roar, Trumpet and Song. It represents a scene of remarkable beauty. 

Corbett had the proud distinction of being chosen as the venue for the inauguration of Project Tiger in India. The rich biodiversity of the Reserve is partly attributed to the variety of habitat found here. Due to the location of the Reserve in the foothills of the Central Himalayas both Himalayan and peninsular flora and fauna is found in the Reserve. 

The grasslands are locally known as Chaurs, are limited. The largest grassland is the Dhikala Chaur. Some of the best grasslands including the famous Buxar Chaur and the Beri Chaur got submerged under the Ramganga reservoir in 1974. The areas made available as a result of the relocation of the villages, Dhara, Jhirna and Kothirau in 1994 are being developed into grasslands through habitat management. 

The Ramganga reservoir which came into being in 1974 stretches over an area of around 82 sq. km. with one half each in Corbett National Park and Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary. 

The Corbett Tiger Reserve has a great variety of fauna on account of habitat diversity. It is very rich in avifauna. Zoological Survey of India has recorded over 585 species of resident and migratory birds here.

Return to resort for overnight. After an early morning game drive, return to your lodge for breakfast and later drive to Unchagaon, at a distance of 180 kms. Upon arrival check into your lodge. Afternoon walk throught he village.

Overnight at the hotel.
After an early breakfast at the hotel, drive to Agra, which is a 210 kilometer / 5 hours approximate journey. Enroute we stop by at the abandoned and nearly intact Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, a masterpiece of Muslim architecture.

It comprises the remains of the new capital that Akbar built in the 16th century. Predominantly red sandstone buildings sprawl over a huge area. The architectural style is very much in tune with the emperor's dreams and includes both Hindu and Muslim styles. The sculptured columns bear mute testimony to this gallant experiment to unite the two religions. It houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and many noteworthy structures.

Upon arrival at Agra, check in to your hotel.

Afternioon explore the 16th century Agra Fort, seat of the Mughal dynasty in the 16th century. It lies on the bend of the River Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the year 1565-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls red sandstone and a moat. Followed by a visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal, this incredible lacy white grandeur built by Emperor Shahjehan in memory of his loving wife Mumtaz Mahal, the "lady of the Taj". It has been described, as the most extravagant monument ever built for love for the emperor was heartbroken when his wife Mumtaz died. The Taj Mahal has recently been immortalized by the inclusion as one of the "Seven Wonders of the World".

In the evening drive back to your hotel for an overnight stay. After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel drive to Jaipur, at a distance of 202 kms and will take apprx. 6 hrs.

Upon arrival check into your hotel.

Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan. The city was painted in the tones of an autumnal sunset, literally blushed pink when Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria, stepped on its soil in 1863.  Jaipur, also known as the pink City is a well-planned city named after one of the greatest of the Rajput rulers, Maharaja Jai Singh II. It takes its name from the pink paint on its buildings.

Overnight is at the hotel. Today early morning our representative will accompany you on an excursion to Amber Fort. 

You will have a unique experience of riding a caprisoned elephant from the foothill to the ramparts of the ancient fort.  Once inside we explore the Palace of Mirrors, inlaid with millions of tiny glistening mirrors, the hall of Public Audience and the beautiful manicured gardens.

Drive back to your hotel for breakfast and relaxation. Later in the afternoon, our representative will pick you up from your hotel and escort you for a tour of the old city of Jaipur.

Visit the Hawa Mahal or "Palace of Winds," Jaipur's central landmark, an extraordinary façade of multiple airy windows used by the court ladies to watch the outside activities without beeing seen. Explore the City Palace, characterized by balconies, tiny windows, cupolas, courtyards and arched entrances.  It now houses an excellent collection of Rajasthani costumes, miniatures and an armory of weapons.

Drive back to your hotel for your overnight stay. After a leisurely breakfast drive to Delhi, at a distance of 265 kms and will take apprx 5 hrs. Upon arrival you are transferred to the International airport for your onward flight.