Duration
19 Nights / 20 Days
Travel Style
Private Car, Train & Flight
Customization
100% Flexible
Rating
4.9 (104 Reviews)
Tour Overview
Embark on the ultimate 20-day private pilgrimage designed for wildlife and bird watching enthusiasts. This comprehensive itinerary begins in Delhi and moves north to Corbett National Park and the high altitudes of Panghot & Nainital in the Himalayas to spot rare mountain avifauna. Travel south to explore Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, the sunset Taj Mahal in Agra, and complete the circle with intensive tiger safaris in Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks before flying back to Delhi.
Highlights
Corbett & Dhikala: Safari game drives and deep forest stays in search of wild elephants and tigers.
Panghot & Nainital: Himalayan birding to spot Lammergeier, thrushes, and treecreepers.
Bharatpur: Guided rickshaw birding tour in Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary.
Taj Mahal: Sunrise Taj Mahal visit alongside Agra Fort & Baby Taj.
Bandhavgarh & Kanha: Deep wilderness safaris in Central India's premier tiger country.
Itinerary
Delhi Arrival
Arrive at Delhi International Airport. You will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Receive a brief orientation of your itinerary. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Enquire NowDelhi Sightseeing
Explore the capital's heritage. In the morning, visit India Gate, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk. In the afternoon, tour Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, and Akshardham Temple. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Delhi to Corbett National Park (290 km / 6 hrs)
Drive to Corbett National Park in the foothills of the Himalayas. Home to wild tigers, leopards, and elephants, check in to your forest lodge and take an evening walk in the buffer zone forest. Overnight stay in Corbett.
Enquire NowCorbett Safaris
Embark on two game drives (morning and evening) in Corbett. Spot exotic wildlife, birds, and flora in India's oldest national park. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Corbett Safaris
Continue your game viewing inside the park with two more safaris (morning and evening) seeking leopards and elephants in riverbeds. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Corbett to Dhikala Forest Zone
Depart for Dhikala inside the core forest zone (34 km / 2 hours). Spend the day birding and animal tracking. Stay overnight at the historic forest rest house inside Dhikala.
Enquire NowDhikala to Panghot
Travel by road to the birding paradise of Panghot (34 km / 2 hours). Check in at your forest lodge. Spend the afternoon bird watching in the surrounding oak and rhododendron forests. Overnight stay in Panghot.
Nainital & Panghot Birding
Explore Snow View, Kilbury, and surrounding Nainital areas. Spot rare Himalayan birds including Lammergeier, thrushes, treecreepers, sunbirds, and tits. Return to the lodge for overnight stay.
Panghot to Delhi (302 km / 6 hrs)
After breakfast, take a scenic drive back to Delhi. Check in at your hotel. Rest of the day is free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Enquire NowDelhi to Ranthambhore (Train)
Board the Golden Temple Mail train (Dep: 07:45 AM / Arr: 13:05 PM) to Ranthambhore. Check in to your resort, and proceed for an afternoon safari in the reserve. Overnight stay at the resort.
Ranthambhore Safaris
Take morning and evening safaris in Ranthambhore National Park, exploring lakes and ruins to spot tigers, hyenas, and sloth bears. Overnight stay at the resort.
Enquire NowRanthambhore to Bharatpur (Train)
Board the Golden Temple Mail (Dep: 10:55 AM / Arr: 13:15 PM) to Bharatpur. Check in to the hotel and explore Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park), famous for hosting the Siberian Crane. Overnight stay in Bharatpur.
Bharatpur Birding
Spend the day bird watching in Keoladeo Ghana National Park via cycle rickshaw rides. Home to over 230 bird species. Later, visit Bharatpur Palace. Overnight stay in Bharatpur.
Bharatpur to Agra via Fatehpur-Sikri (55 km / 1.5 hrs)
Drive to Agra. En route, tour the UNESCO ghost capital Fatehpur Sikri and the grand Buland Darwaza. Check in to your hotel in Agra, and visit Agra Fort in the evening. Overnight stay in Agra.
Enquire NowAgra to Umaria (Overnight Train)
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Return for breakfast. Explore Baby Taj (Itmad-Ud-Daulah) and Akbar's tomb in Sikandra. In the evening, board the Utkal Express train (Dep: 18:20 PM) to Umaria. Overnight on board the train.
Umaria to Bandhavgarh (33 km / 45 mins)
Arrive at Umaria station at 05:00 AM, and drive to Bandhavgarh. Check in to your resort. In the afternoon, enjoy a private jeep safari inside Bandhavgarh National Park. Overnight stay at the resort.
Enquire NowBandhavgarh Safaris
Embark on morning and afternoon game drives in Bandhavgarh to spot tigers, leopards, and diverse central Indian fauna. Overnight stay at the resort.
Bandhavgarh to Kanha National Park (240 km / 5 hrs)
Drive to Kanha National Park. Settle into your forest lodge. In the evening, embark on a game safari in Kanha Tiger Reserve. Overnight stay at the resort.
Enquire NowKanha Safaris
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Kanha. Spot tigers, gaurs, and swamp deer across the open grasslands of Kipling country. Overnight stay at the resort.
Kanha – Jabalpur – Delhi Departure
Drive to Jabalpur (195 km / 5 hours) and catch a flight to Delhi. Enjoy last-minute shopping in Delhi before transferring to the International Airport for your departure flight back home. ***Tour Ends***
Enquire NowInclusions
- Accommodation in luxury forest lodges, heritage stays, and Dhikala rest house
- Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels (all meals included at national park resorts)
- Wildlife and bird watching safaris across all reserves
- Private AC transportation with driver throughout the road routes
- Train tickets (Golden Temple Mail & Utkal Express)
- Local English-speaking guides and naturalists
- Assistance upon arrival and departure at each station
- Current Government Taxes
Exclusions
- International/Domestic flight airfares (Jabalpur-Delhi flight optional extra)
- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, travel insurance, and laundry
- Camera fees at monuments and sanctuaries