Culture, Tigers & World Heritage of North India Tour
12 Nights / 13 Days
Trip Highlights & Overview
Culture, Tigers & World Heritage of North India Tour
This 13-day journey across Northern India is an immersive blend of history, wildlife, and architectural grandeur. From the bustling streets and Mughal-era monuments of Delhi to the tiger-laden forests of Sariska and Ranthambore, and the avian paradise of Bharatpur, this itinerary offers an unmatched cultural and natural experience.
Along the way, explore ancient temples, royal palaces, and no fewer than nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, culminating in a sunrise visit to the iconic Taj Mahal. A perfect combination for lovers of heritage, wildlife, and India’s timeless charm.
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites Covered in This Itinerary
- Humayun’s Tomb (Delhi)
- Qutub Minar (Delhi)
- Red Fort Complex (Delhi)
- Ranthambore Fort (Ranthambore)
- Jaipur City (Rajasthan)
- Amer Fort & Hill Forts of Rajasthan (Jaipur)
- Jantar Mantar (Jaipur)
- Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur)
- Fatehpur Sikri (near Agra)
- Agra Fort (Agra)
- Taj Mahal (Agra)
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Detailed Itinerary
Culture, Tigers & World Heritage of North India Tour
Day 01 : Arrive in New Delhi (By Flight)
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your heritage accommodation at Culture, Tigers & World Heritage of North India Haveli Dharampura, located in the heart of Old Delhi. In the evening, enjoy a rickshaw ride through the historic lanes of Chandni Chowk, immersing in the vibrant atmosphere of this centuries-old market. The ride is followed by a specially curated food walk, where you sample some of the city’s most iconic and flavourful street delicacies.
Day 2: Delhi Tour
Begin the day with a visit to Jama Masjid, one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in India. Then proceed on a full-day exploration of both Old and New Delhi. The day includes visits to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Humayun’s Tomb, a precursor to the Taj Mahal and an outstanding example of Mughal architecture; Qutub Minar, a soaring 13th-century tower; and the Red Fort Complex, the imposing fortress that once served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors.
Return to your hotel in the evening.
Day 3: Delhi to Sariska (229 kms / 5.5 hrs)
After breakfast, depart for Sariska Tiger Reserve. On arrival, check in at your forest lodge. In the afternoon, embark on a jeep safari inside the reserve. Later, an evening safari takes you through the peripheral forest landscape, where you have better chances of encountering nocturnal species such as foxes, Indian civets, hyenas, and porcupines.
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 4: Sariska Tiger Reserve
Start the day with a morning safari in Sariska, exploring more core zones and grasslands for wildlife including leopards, sambar, and various birds of prey. Post lunch, drive to the 6th–9th century Neelkanth Temple complex, which is nestled amidst forested hills and is known for its ancient and intricate stone carvings. Conclude the day with a scenic sundowner experience on the boulder outcrops surrounding the reserve.
All meals and overnight stay in the lodge
Day 5: Sariska to Jaipur via Abhaneri (170 kms / 4 hrs)
Begin the morning with a final safari in Sariska. After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, stopping en route at the spectacular Abhaneri Step Wells. Also known as Chand Baori, this stepwell is among the deepest and most visually stunning in India, with over 3,500 symmetrical steps. Continue to Jaipur and check in to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxed evening walk near the Jal Mahal (Lake Palace), set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake.
Overnight in Jaipur
Day 6: Jaipur Sightseeing
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in the Pink City. The tour includes the City Palace, Jantar Mantar (an astronomical observatory), and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Visit Amer Fort, a magnificent blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture located on a hilltop. Jaipur City as a whole is a UNESCO World Heritage City, and its key forts, including Amer, are part of the UNESCO Hill Forts of Rajasthan listing.
Lunch will be arranged at a local heritage restaurant.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 7: Jaipur to Ranthambore (142 kms / 3.5 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. On arrival, check in at the safari lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, proceed for a jeep safari inside the park. Ranthambore is one of the finest places in India to spot wild tigers in their natural habitat, set against the backdrop of a dramatic 10th-century fort (A UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Overnight and all meals in Ranthambore
Day 8: Ranthambore National Park
Today, enjoy both morning and afternoon safaris inside Ranthambore.
Besides tigers, the park is home to leopards, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, and an incredible diversity of bird species. The park’s varied landscape of lakes, cliffs, forests, and old ruins creates scenic backdrops for wildlife sightings and photography.
Overnight and all meals in Ranthambore
Day 9: Ranthambore National Park
Another full day with morning and afternoon game drives in different zones of Ranthambore. Track tigers on the move, visit ancient banyan groves, and explore the hidden corners of this legendary reserve.
Return to lodge for meals and overnight stay.
Day 10: Ranthambore to Keoladeo National Park or Bharatpur (223 kms / 4.5 hrs)
After the morning safari, depart for Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Bharatpur), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most important bird sanctuaries. On arrival, check in to the hotel and enjoy an evening visit to the park. Spread across wetlands and grasslands, Keoladeo is home to over 450 species of birds, including storks, cranes, ducks, and birds of prey.
Explore the park by cycle rickshaw.
Overnight and Dinner in a resort in Bharatpur
Day 11: Keoladeo National Park or Bharatpur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (56 kms / 1.5 hrs)
Enjoy a morning birding session at Bharatpur. After breakfast, drive to Agra, stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri – a perfectly preserved red sandstone Mughal city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Agra and visit Agra Fort, a massive UNESCO World Heritage site built primarily from red sandstone. Later, head to Mehtab Bagh for a breathtaking sunset view of the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River.
Overnight in Agra
Day 12: Agra to Delhi (220 kms / 4 hrs)
Wake early for a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the eternal symbol of love. After breakfast, return to Delhi and check in to your hotel near the airport (Aerocity) for your final night in India.
Day 13: Departure from Delhi
Trip Inclusions
- Accommodation in all city hotels on Bed and breakfast basis
- Accommodation in the jungle lodge on all meals’ basis
- Your entrance and guide charges in Sariska, Ranthambore & Bharatpur
- Jeep safaris in Ranthambore and Sariska as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Rickshaw rides in Bharatpur and in Delhi.
- All monument fees and guide charges
- Assistance at airport and hotels
- All land transfers in Air-conditioned Toyota/ Innova
- All currently applicable taxes.
Trip Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare
- Still / video camera fee in the monuments and national parks.
- Expenses of personal nature like Tips, smokes, liquor, laundry and telephone calls.
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Extend your stay
Extend your stay in India by choosing any one of the tours below. It could be a mix of wildlife and culture or focused on special interest activities such as food tours in Old Delhi, cycling through the historic remnants of the capital city or even beach holidays toward the end of the tour.
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