Tigers & Lions: Explore the two big cats in India
15 days / 14 nights

Duration: 15 days / 14 nights

Itinerary: Delhi / Agra / Ranthambore / Jaipur / Ahmedabad / Gondal / Gir / Palitana / Bhavnagar / Mumbai

Day 1: Delhi: Arrival at the Delhi international airport, welcome by our representative.

Arrival at the Delhi IGI international airport as per your flight schedule. Welcome at the airport by our representative and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2 – Delhi / Agra:

Morning departure to Agra, the visit of Mughals. On arrival check in to the hotel. Visit the Agra Fort, one of the most beautiful Mughal-style forts built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565. In the evening visit the bazaars of the city of Agra.
Agra is the city of Taj – which means the crown, and still today the Taj Mahal is the crown of India. This charming building of love attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. Apart from this, there are monuments like Agra fort, Akbar’s tomb at Sikandara, and Itmad ud doula’s tomb showing the great history and grandeur of the Mughal era.

Day 3 – Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Ranthambore:

Early morning start your visit to the Taj Mahal for its views on sunrise. It is one of the best time to visit the Taj Mahal as it is less crowded. After the visit back to the hotel for the breakfast. Drive to Ranthambore, one of the most famous game reserves in India to spot the royal Bengal tiger. On the way visit the fortified city of Fatehpur Sikri. It was the imperial capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1584. Built by Emperor Akbar, and perfectly preserved since its abandonment, it is a remarkable testimony to the Indo-Islamic architecture of the 16th century. On arrival check in to the hotel and evening at leisure.

Day 4 – Ranthambore:

Morning & evening enjoy a game drive in a jeep in the Ranthambore national park to spot the royal Bengal tiger. Your game drives are early in the morning and then early evening. During this time the temperatures are at the coolest and we have a good chance to spot various animals. Return to hotel and evening leisure at hotel.

Day 5 – Ranthambore / Jaipur:

In the morning a game drive in a jeep. After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Check in to the hotel in Jaipur and visit the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). In the evening, explore the old town also known as the “Pink City”, and visit the temple of Laxminarayan.

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is also known as the Pink city of India. This city is famous for its sprawling markets, lively people & magnificent palaces. On each corner of the city, you will find some attractions, thus markets specialized in jewelry, statues, clothes, spices, and everything that you can think of. The city attracts thousands of visitors from far horizons and keeps the hustle and bustle of this 18th Century city going on. Major attractions of the city are Amber fort and then adding charm to it, there is a city palace and astronomical observatory founded by Raja Sawai Jai Singh, commonly known as Jantar Mantar, which is on Unesco’s World heritage list.

Day 6 – Jaipur:

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan founded by the astronomer king Jai Singh II between 1688 and 1743. Visit the Amber Fort and climb the fort on an elephant’s back or by foot / Jeep. In the afternoon, visit the Astronomical Observatory (Jantar Mantar) and City Palace. Walk in the bazaars of the “Pink City” and discover its historical markets.

Day 7 – Jaipur / Ahmedabad (by flight):

In the morning transfer to Jaipur airport to board your flight to Ahmedabad. On arrival at Ahmedabad airport, welcome by our local representative and transfer to the hotel. Ahmedabad, known as the Manchester of the East because of the many textile mills located here, Ahmedabad is the biggest city in Gujarat and the seventh largest in India. In the evening visit of Sabarmati Riverfront.

Day 8 – Ahmedabad / Gondal:

In the morning drive to Gondal. The princely state of Gondal is one of the most interesting cities in Gujarat. Free time to relax at your hotel.

Day 9 : Gondal – Gir

In the morning after having breakfast, visit Naulakha Palace, Orchard Palace, and the royal garages in Gondal. After having sightseeing and lunch, drive to Gir National Park. In the evening arrive in Gir and overnight in the hotel.

Day 10: Gir National Park

Enjoy a game drive at the Sasan Gir National park in the morning and evening. Gir is the last abode of the Asiatic Lion and has a thriving population of various wildlife animals and birds.
Please Note that Sasangir Sanctuary is closed every year from 15 June to 15th Oct Oct.

Day 11: Gir National Park

Enjoy a game drive at the Sasan Gir National park in the morning and evening. Gir is the last abode of the Asiatic Lion and has a thriving population of various wildlife animals and birds.

Day 12 – Gir National Park / Palitana:

After breakfast, drive to Palitana. After reaching Palitana you will visit the Jain temple situated at the top of a hill and Chaumukha or the four-faced temple. The Palitana temples on Shatrunjaya Hill were built over a period of 900 years starting from the 11th century. It was Kumarpal Solanki, a great Jain patron, who built the first temples on this site. The temples were destroyed by Turkish Muslim invaders in 1311 AD, when the saint Jinaprabhasuri, who was then 50 years old, presided over the temples, but later restored them to their glory. Overnight at Palitana.

Day 13 – Palitana / Bhavnagar / Mumbai (en avion):

In the morning drive to Bhavnagar to board your flight to Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai welcome by our local representative in transfer to the hotel. Evening free time to walk around the streets of Colaba.

Day 14 : Mumbai:

Mumbai is an endlessly fascinating city. A melting pot for cultures from every corner of the country, Mumbai embodies a little bit of all of India’s diverse traditions rolled into one. In the morning your driver will take you to visit some of the most interesting places in this city of Bollywood. Visit in Mumbai includes Gateway of India, Chhatrapati-Shivaji Terminus, Dhobi Ghat, Dharavi Slum, Prince Wales Museum, and Elephant Caves. Evening free at your hotel.

Day 15: Mumbai:

In the evening your driver will drive you to the international airport for your onward flight.