Tiger Tour in India

Enjoy the wilderness of the wildlife of India and meet the king of predators-The Tiger. Book 14-day tiger tours India package to explore the ever so popular Ranthambore, Bharatpur and Bandhavgarh national parks. Feel the thrill and discover why tiger is known as the heartthrob of the forest. Experience a jeep safari inside the park along with the green vistas and the view of furious wildlife.

Duration : 13 Nights & 14 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra - Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho - Varanasi

Day 0: Departure from U.K

Day 01 : Arrival at Delhi

Guests will be welcomed at Delhi Airport by our representative with a meticulously constructed itinerary for your illustrious Tiger tour in the country. The tour will include visit to the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in India and hence provides the best of Tiger tour in India. Our representative will escort you to the hotel booked for a night stay in the national capital city of Delhi.

Day 02 : Delhi

At Delhi on this day guests will be served a delectable meal in the morning which will kick start the eventful day which will include a sightseeing tour of the city. Escorted by our representative guests will enjoy a full day tour of the main sightseeing attractions of both Old and New Delhi. The tour will begin with a visit to the famous Jama Masjid the largest mosque in India, also visit red sandstone edifice of Red Fort and other attractions of the city such as India Gate, Raj Ghat, Qutub Minar, Humayun Tomb and Parliament Street and more. Thereafter guests will retire to their hotel for the night stay in the city.

Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur

Guests will relish an appetizing meal in the morning and then will proceed to their next destination Jaipur on their best of Tiger tour in India. On your arrival at Jaipur our representative will make all the arrangements for your comfortable stay in the city at a hotel booked previously for a night stay. Later visit the majestic Amber Fort which is one of the masterpieces of Mughal architecture. You will be provided an opportunity to visit the fort enjoying an elephant ride. Return to the hotel in the evening for the night stay.

Day 04 : Jaipur - Ranthambore

Enjoy a delectable breakfast at the hotel at Jaipur on this day and thereafter proceed for another city tour visiting Destinations Covered of the city. Guests will visit the site of magnificent City Palace which was built by the Maharaja of Jaipur, also visit the honey- comb designed Hawa Mahal which was the palace of royal ladies. Guests will be provided an opportunity t visit the amazing observatory of Janatar Mantar at Jaipur. This half day tour of the city will be followed by a drive to the next destination Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. At Ranthambore our representative will escort you to a forest resort in the region for night stay.

Day 05 : Ranthambore

Ranthambore National Park is renowned for acquiring a large population of Tigers and other wild animals. Hence at Ranthambore day will begin with a sumptuous meal and will be followed by a jeep safari into the park therefore beginning your Ranthambore Tiger tour. Follow the trail of the tigers viewing the natural abundance and wild animals at performing their daily activities. Post breakfast the safari into the park will continue till dawn when guests will retrieve to their resort for the night stay.

Day 06 : Ranthambore

Trip to Ranthambore National Park will be continued on this day post breakfast. Guests will be escorted by a naturalist for a jeep safari inside the park. At the park enjoy the green vistas and the view of furious wildlife. The day will bring both morning and evening safaris to the park and then guests will return to the resort for the night stay.

Day 07 : Ranthambore - Bharatpur

As planned under this wildlife tour in India guests will begin this day with a delectable meal in the morning and then will proceed for a drive towards the next destination Bharatpur. At Bharatpur our representative will escort you to the hotel booked previously for the night stay in the region.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is one of the finest bird parks in the world and is known for its numerous variety of nestling indigenous water birds as well. Guests will enjoy a rickshaw ride inside the park in the evening and then will return to the resort for the night stay.

Day 08 : Bharatpur- Agra

On this day of your Tiger tour in India guests will be served a delectable meal in the morning which will be followed by a drive to the next destination- Agra. The drive to Agra will provide an en route visit to Fatehpur Sikri the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site. At Agra our representative will escort you to the hotel where you will check in for the night stay.

Later proceed to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Taj Mahal and the extravagant Agra Fort the fine examples of Mughal architecture.

Day 09 : Agra- Bandhavgarh

The Best of Tiger tour in India will be marked for a visit to Bandhavgarh on this day. Post breakfast guests will proceed to Agra Railway Station where they will board the train to Bandhavgarh. Dinner will be served on board as guests will spend the rest of the night at train.

Day 10 : Bandhavgarh

At Bandhavgarh guests will be received by our representative who will escort you to the hotel booked previously by our tour operator. Guests will then rest for a while at the hotel and then will begin an evening safari at Bandhavgarh National Park. The park is well known for its great populations of tigers and the verdant population of sal tree. Guests then will retire to their rooms for the night stay.

Day 11 : Bandhavgarh

In the morning guests will enjoy a healthy breakfast at the resort and then will depart for a morning safari inside the lush green Bandhavgarh. Guests will return in the afternoon to the resort where they will enjoy a sumptuous lunch and thereafter will continue the safari into the park. In the evening return to the resort where you will be served a delectable dinner and you will stay for the night.

Day 12 : Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho

Enjoy a delectable meal in the morning which will revitalize you for another drive to Khajuraho. Guests will drive to Khajuraho the next destination on this Best of Tiger Tour in India and at Khajuraho will be escorted to a hotel for the night stay. Later in the day guests will be escorted to visit the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site of Western group of Temples at Khajuraho. Post this city tour return to the hotel for the night stay.

Day 13 : Khajuraho - Varanasi

On this day of this tour guests will enjoy a delectable meal in the morning. Thereafter depart for a guided sightseeing tour of the Eastern and Southern Group of temples at Khajuraho. These temples are world renowned for the exquisite carvings and architecture. Post breakfast on this day guests will proceed to the next destination- Varanasi by air. At Varanasi Airport our representative will receive you and will escort you to the hotel booked for night stay in the city.

Day 14 : Varanasi - Delhi

At Varanasi on this day of Best of Tiger Tour in India guests will pay an early morning visit to the banks of holy River Ganga to witness the spectacular ritual of morning Aarti. Guests will view the enchanting moment while enjoying a boat ride. Guests will be served a delectable breakfast back at hotel and thereafter they will begin a city tour encompassing the famous religious sites such as Durga Temple, Bharat Mata Temple and Tulsi Manas Temple. Later in the evening guests will board the flight from Varanasi Airport to Delhi. At Delhi our representative will assist you and will make all the arrangements for making your connecting flight back to home most convenient and comfortable.

Tour and Services Ends.

Price

Below mentioned are the details; dates and prices per person (in GBP); for "Tiger Tour in India". We have classified these rates in three categories (deluxe, standard, and luxury) depending upon the type of services provided by these hotels. You can select your trip as per your choice of hotel. In order to get a better idea about the accommodation that we are offering, you can see the respective hotel details by clicking on the official link of the hotels.

Rates Valid From 1st Oct 12 to 30th June 2013

The Above Quote Includes:

• Accommodation as per the itinerary on twin sharing basis
• Daily breakfast
• All meals in Ranthambore & Bandhavgarh
• All the ground transport by exclusive vehicle
• 02nd A/c Sleeper train to Agra - Umaria
• All jungle activities as per the itinerary
• Park entry fee
• Naturalist fee
• Elephant ride in Amber fort
• Boat ride in Varanasi
• Guided city sightseeing tour
• Driver allowance
• Toll tax
• Parking

The Above Quote does not include :

• Any expenses of personal nature
• Monument fee
• Camera fee to the national park
• Alcoholic beverages
• Any Air Fare
• Anything which is not mention above.

Remarks :- A Supplementary costs would be applicable for festival periods such as Diwali, Christmas and New Year.

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Reviews

Hi Tanmay,

Just writing a long overdue thank you for a wonderful (but too short!) holiday in India. We were very impressed with your service and all the trouble you went to in order to accommodate our ever changing itinery and had a fantastic holiday as a result. Also myself and Natalia got engaged in Ranthambore Park so some very fond memories.
I also wanted to thank you in particular for the service given by our driver Surendhar (I hope I have the spelling correct). He has a lovely, courteous and relaxed manner and we had fun on even the longest journeys! He was helpful in every little detail and I couldn't praise him highly enough.
We hope to return to India very soon and if we are arranging any tours yours is the first number we will call,
Cheers, Austin (U.K)

Dear Anil

Apologies for not replying to your earlier email.
My wife and I had a superb holiday in India. The sights and sounds will remain in our minds for many years to come (or at least until we return for another visit). I didn't appreciate how bespoke a tour you provide until actually arriving in India which was very reassuring.
The organisation was excellent and if permitted I would compliment the following people;
Sanjay the driver - superb ambassader really caring and friendly.
Bhim Singh Rana (Bharatpur bird park) & Surya Kant Paliwal (Jaipur) both guides were so passionate and informative on their part of the tour.
Hopefully when I revisit your country if I include Jaipur & Bharatpur in that visit then they would be my choice if guide.

The selection of hotels was good. My only critism would be the first hotel we stayed at on arrival in New Delhi - The Parkland. Being dropped off at a hotel which had only limited facilities, in a part of a city which had not "tourist" facilities - restaurants / shops etc (in fact we had no idea of what part of Delhi we staying in). Possibly the issue of a short introduction to the local area, local map or suggestions on local places of interest. Other than this the accommodation was OK.

I would recommend your agency to anybody interested in visiting India and will certainly be using your organisation again.
Thank you and your colleagues for all your assistance.

Best regards
Graham (U.k)

Dear Tanmay,

I would like to thank you for having arranged our one week Corbett trip and 2 night Delhi stay, you understood my requirement perfectly and provided a perfect holiday. The Traveller Van helped us not feel the strain of a 300 Km Journey from Delhi to Corbett, Infinity resort was comfortable at the same time rustic and not overly luxurious helping us get the perfect Jungle feel, the Jeep Safaris were always on time (05:45 AM!!) and very professional, the fishing safari was an experience in itself though the 2.5 Km mountain trek to reach the fishing beats was not anticipated and hence caused some worry to my elderly parents but in all fairness they enjoyed the experience. I would suggest though that you suggest a stay in Bijrani Forest rest house for the serious wildlife enthusiasts as they get an extra 15-20 minutes before park closes increasing chances of a tiger sighting, we did see the Tiger and enjoyed the experience.

I would definitely recommend your services.
Regards,
Naveed Naqshbandi Dubai, UAE.

To Tanmay Sharma

Just back home after 3 weeks in India. We want to tell you, that we had a wonderfull trip. Everything in your arrangement worked perferctly. Our driver, Kundan Singh, was great. We allways felt safe in his car, and he was allways there for us. On top of this he was good company, important when you spend so much time together. If you want to do something for him, let him learn a little more english. We could easily communicate, but often he needed more words. The birding guide, Nirankar Singh Yadav, was also very good. Qualified and nice to spend 10 days with. If other birdwatchers ask for a guide in that area, use him again. Thanks for your flexibility when we had bad weather in Pangoot. Camp River Wild is a great place, beautiful surroundings and a very good staff.
Birdwatchers often make a report of their trips. Others read it on the internet when planning their trips. We will definitely recommend your company and the driver as well as the birding guide in our report.

Best wishes and many thanks
Tina and Mads Elley

Hi Anil

We are now home from our trip to India and I thought I would give you a little feedback on our time at Corbett National Park.

Firstly, we loved the park and we managed to get a tiger sighting which was amazing so we felt really lucky to be fortunate enough to see one. Our driver was great and Dikhala was definitely the best place to stay to get the most from the wildlife. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would definitely return.

Thank you for all of your help in arranging the tour and like I say we did thoroughly enjoy our time there.

Many Thanks,
Alex Fredrickson

Hi Anil

I don't even know how to begin this mail.

Planning such a trip was a dream that I have been dreaming for more than 10 years, since I last traveled in India.

It took time and lots of effort, and finally it took form and shape, and I did it!!!

My enjoyment and satisfaction had exceeded my expectations, and I left India with a wonderful taste and a desire to do it again!!

It would not have been so successful without your skillful trip production. Every place you booked for us was excellent. From

Bandhavgarh, to Kanha, from Pench to Agra, it was all super good. Accommodation, food, transport, guides, you have chosen the best for me, and I am thankful.

The first thing I told my wife when I came back was that we are going to do it again soon, the two of us.

Let me promise you this, if you are still with "Wildlife Tours India" when I paln my second round, I would like you to organize it again for me.

It was perfect!!

Sincerely
Aviad Horev

Hi Anil

Thank you very much for everything during our recent trip to India. You did a terrific job making all of our arrangements and making adjustments whenever they were required. It could have been extremely stressful on our end, dealing with numerous flight delays and unexpected weather conditions, but it wasn't at all, because you took care of everything. weI have already had someone ask me about traveling to India, and we are planning on giving him your information. we can recommend your company highly enough.

Thanks once again for everything. Should we find ourselves in India once again, we will definitely turn to you.

All the best ,
Fred, Robert and Charles

Hi Anil

Thank you for the services, i will certainly pass on and recommend your services.

Lee Smith

Hi

Toni and I just wanted to pass on our thanks for the organization of the trip. We had a great time.

Best regards,
Debi Brunning & Toni Fleming

Hi Anil,

I just want to give some feedback on the service that you provided.

I would like to say a huge thank you for everything that you arranged for us. The two tours were also excellent. We really enjoyed our day. we will have to come back.

We will be recommending your company to our friends and colleagues.

Best regards,
Janet Newman-Carty

Hello Anil

How are you doing? I had a great time visiting your country these past few weeks!

Best regards,
David Lee-Sue

Hi Anil

And thanks again of the great work you did as a successful photo safari!

We will be looking for the new dates and forms now for the future.

I will come back when I do have better idea about further programs and dates. Kanha and Bandhavgarh are very good, but we will need to find then some hopefully little different place to be included.

Best regards,
Jouni Klinga

Essential Information

Visa

You Need to have Indian Visa for entry to India on your holiday. To apply for Indian Visa you have to contact your nearest Indian consulate or you can call on 09057570045 or visit http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/ for more information.

Indian Embassy in London
Address : Indian Embassy
India House, Aldwych,
London WC2B 4NA.
Tel: 020 7836 8484
Site URL : http://www.hcilondon.net/

Money

There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that visitors can bring.

Banks

Banks are open in the major cities & the nearest towns of the sanctuaries for transaction from 10.00 to 14.00 hrs on all days except Sunday.

Best time to visit

High season: October to April.

Travel wear

Cotton outfits, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion etc. Some woolen clothes require, during winter.

Round the year temperature chart for the Cities & wildlife parks covered in during the Itinerary.

Credit cards

Main hotels, restaurants and shopping centers honor major credit cards.

Currency

Indian Rupee (INR)

Drugs

Heavy punishments including imprisonment are imposed for possession of narcotic drugs.

Food

All standard restaurants offer a variety of cuisines including Continental, Chinese, Indian & local.

Water

It is always better to drink bottled drinking water or drinking water from restaurants. It is not advisable to drink water from slow moving streams, lakes or dams. Mineral water is available in sealed bottles.

FAQs

May I ask for tailor-made itinerary?

Yes, you can ask for it.

What is Indian Time zone?

t is + 0530 GMT

Can I use British pound there in India?

No, you can't use British pound in India directly, you need to change it through bank or authorize money changer into Indian Rupees (INR).

What type of plug sockets use in India?

Please look at the photograph for better idea.
Voltage: 230-240V Frequency (Hz): 50Hz

Who will meet us at the Airport?

Our company representative will be there at the airport arrival lounge carrying a company placard mentioning your name on it.

Does entry fees to the national parks are included in the cost?

Yes, entry fee to all the national parks is included with the cost.

Does monument fees for cities included in the cost?

No, it's not included in the package cost it will as per actual if there are any in the itinerary.

What is the maximum weight allowed on domestic flights?

The normal weight limit is 15 -25 kilogram's.

Is communication to home possible while on wildlife tour?

Yes almost all the wildlife resorts will have the dialing facilities except the few, like in north east India.

What is the weather & temperature like?

Weather in the Indian jungle will be very much pleasant during winter time as the Sun is gradually up, but generally it will quite cold in the morning while you are on your jungle safari.

Which Vaccination is required before visiting India?

The citizens and travelers coming from the United Kingdom, Canada & United States, do not require any vaccination certificate or inoculations. It is highly recommended to get a precautionary measure vaccination against Hepatitis B & carry mosquito repellents, nets or take a course of anti Malaria tablets to avoid Malaria.

What should I carry?

Cool cottons for daywear, Light woolens for the morning & evenings (a warm jacket is required for morning safari as it will be chilling), a couple of pairs of shoes, shorts, sunglasses, anti sun tanning lotion, good Binocular & Camera with a couple of batteries.

What are the major wildlife species, inhabiting in Indian wildlife?

India is well known for a large extent of its tigers, elephants and rhinoceroses, but these are just three giant of the more than 500 species of mammals living in the country. India is blessed with over 2000's species and sub-species of birds. India offers a number of National parks and sanctuaries where you can watch the magnificent tigers, the stately elephants, leopards, the one horned rhinos, a myriad of exotic birds and countless reptiles and insects.

Can we have an Elephant safari during our wildlife tour?

Elephants are the most preferred and convenient way of watching wildlife species in their natural habitat. It is very much possible in most of the tropical wildlife sanctuaries of India like, Corbett, Raja ji, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Panna, Pench & Kaziranga National Park.

What is the present status of tigers in India?

India has twenty seven Tiger Reserves which comes under the organization of Project Tiger, a joint effort of the Government of India and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). As per the current census there are tiger population will as per below table.

Tiger Watching Tips

If you're serious about observing wildlife there are a few things you can do to enhance your experience and bring you even closer to nature.

1) nce you've planned your trip, visit your local bookshop, library or go on the internet to find a wildlife guide for the area you intend visiting. This will give you the best idea of the kinds of plants and animals you can expect to see.

2) Always take services of a local and experienced naturalist/guide who knows the area better. There is nothing better than local knowledge when it comes to spotting wildlife.

3) Wild animals have their distinct daily and seasonal patterns of activities. a baisc knowledge of these patterns increases one's chances of seeing them. The frequency of wildlife sightings in national parks and reserves varies, depending on the time of year.In India the best times are from February to May,during these months the trees are often bare, so visibility is considerably improved. Since there is also a general scarcity of water, the animals concentrate near sources of water.

4) Many animals have an amazingly alert sense of sight which helps them survive in the wild. To get close takes a great degree of patience and time but you can increase your chances by wearing natural or neutral colours that blend into your surroundings. Keep your movements to a minimum and when you do move, do it slowly and quietly.

5) Animals are very wary of the human voice. So, in order to get close to them, absolute silence is essential. Walk softly and watch where you're placing your feet so as not to snap branches or twigs or create other noise as you make your approach. Even if you have to take a less direct route, avoid walking through dense undergrowth as the animal is more likely to hear you and run away. Avoid carrying any metal objects in your pockets which will make noise. This includes things like car keys and loose change.

6) A highly attuned sense of smell is one of the key aspects for many species of wildlife to detect where food is or, indeed, even prey. It is, for many, the most important of their senses in their battle for survival. Don't wear any aftershave or perfume and avoid scented soaps and deodorants. There are plenty of environmentally friendly non-scented soaps and toiletries on the market from specialist camping stores. Although you may baulk at this suggestion, wear your clothes for several days if you're really serious about wildlife spotting. The more you wear your clothes outdoors, the more the fabrics will absorb natural outdoors scents and smells. Always be aware of the wind direction and make sure that the direction in which you approach an animal is where the wind is blowing towards you. If it's blowing away from you, animals can detect your scent from many hundreds of yards away.

7) It shouldn't be important to get too close up to an animal to enjoy the experience and, in some instances, if you do get too near, it can even be dangerous and sometimes life-threatening. Binoculars can keep you at a safe distance from your quarry and means they are less likely to run away. Also, binoculars are the only way to view nesting birds or other forms of young wildlife. You should never get too close to a burrow, a nest or animals out and about with their young.

A magnifying glass will also come in handy if you're interested in examining insects and smaller wildlife alongside plants, flowers etc.

Following these tips and advice will ensure that your experience will be heightened as you marvel at all the wildlife and nature you've witnessed.