India Cultural Tour with Tiger Safari

On arrival at New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will welcome 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.

Today, proceed for 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. Afterward, 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.

After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to New Delhi airport to board a flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, our local representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel in Varanasi. Rest and relax at the hotel, later explore the city of Varanasi, visit various ghats, sacred temples and the local market of Varanasi. Later in the evening attend Aarti on the bank of the River Ganges. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges, followed by a visit to Akhara and see the traditional form of martial arts practiced there. The Morning city tour of Varanasi includes a walk through the various sacred Ghats. Visit the sacred shrine of Kashi- Vishwanath (also known as the Golden Temple), and Bharat Mata Mandir, a simple temple dedicated to 'Mother India'. Later proceed to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhists, visit the Dhamekha Stupa, the Archeological museum, and the Chaukhandi Stupa. In the evening attend aarti on the bank of the River Ganges in Varanasi. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today morning, our representative will transfer you to the Varanasi Airport to board a flight to Khajuraho. Upon arrival at Khajuraho airport, our local representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. After fresh-n-up head out to explore Khajuraho. The region was historically part of many kingdoms and empires. During the Gupta period, art and architecture began to flourish in the region although their successors continued the artistic tradition. During your sightseeing, you will visit the Western group of temples and the Eastern group of temples. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are a group of Hindu and Jain temples. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures. Afternoon free for self activities. Overnight stay at hotel.

Western Group of Temples: Start your sightseeing of Khajuraho with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Western Group of Temples. Here Kandariya Mahadev Temple is the most popular and beautiful massive structure. It is a magnificent piece of artistic sculptural work. Khajuraho temples are more popular for erotic sculptured images but on your visit, you will realize that such images are approx. 15% of all images and other images are Hindu gods, goddesses, nymphs.

Eastern Group of Temples: A kilometer towards the east from the western group of temples is the Khajur Sagar and the old village of Khajuraho, where the Eastern group of temples is located. This Eastern Group of temples includes Parsvanath Temple, Adinath Temple, Ghantai Temple, Lord Hanuman Temple, and Lord Brahma Temple.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Bandhavgarh National Park. 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.

Set out on morning & afternoon private jeep safaris inside Bandhavgarh national park, the world's largest concentration of elusive Bengal Tigers, and the former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Rewa. At Bandhavgarh, you can spot Bengal Tigers as well as Leopards, Sambar, Barking Deer, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Gaur, Chausingha, and Chinkara, the Asiatic jackal, Bengal fox, sloth bear, ratel, grey mongoose, striped hyena, and jungle cat. It is also known for being home to as many as 150 avifauna species. You can spot a number of colorful 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 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.

Today again, we'll go for 2 rounds of jeep safari's, first in the morning and second in the afternoon, to increase our chances of more wildlife sightings. Overnight stay at the resort.

In the morning, our representative will transfer you to Jabalpur Airport to board a flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel for overnight stay.

Today morning, as per your flight time our representative will transfer you to IGI Airport in New Delhi to board a flight to your home or onward destination.

YES. We can customize your India Holiday Package, as per your interest, and preferences.

On arrival at New Delhi Airport, India, our local representative will be there at the airport holding a placard of your name for identification. We shall also provide you list of emergency 24 hours contact numbers for any emergency.

Although tipping in India is not compulsory, doing so is a nice gesture. In some circumstances, a small tip is expected. The rules of etiquette for gratuity in India are a little muddled as a colonial past, tourism, and cultural influences clash. We do recommend tipping at various instances, but tip higher only when you are very happy with the service. Tip can given after completion of the services from 5$, 10$ or more as per your choice and depending on how much satisfied & happy you are with the service provider.

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