Discover fascinating tales, ancient architecture, and exotic wildlife in India
On the Wildlife and Culture India Tour, rugged adventure, luxury, and visits to monumental buildings and cities collide to form one memorable experience. This guided 14-day tour through Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi, and Agra (to name a few), not only introduces you to fascinating tales and ancient architecture from the past, but it takes you to the wild for game drives through tiger reserves.
Stay in cozy, luxurious hotels by night and experience an explosion of entertainment—wildlife, cultural monuments, glimpses of daily life, insight into India’s past—by day. When it comes to vacations, the Wildlife and Cultural Indi Tour may be more on the adventurous side, but it evokes relaxation in a more exciting, memorable way.
Highlights of the Wildlife and Cultural India Tour
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Wildlife and Cultural India Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Delhi
Meet and greet a tour representative upon arrival in Delhi before transferring to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring Delhi at your leisure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Delhi
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Sightseeing around Delhi
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before embarking on a sightseeing tour around New and Old Delhi with your tour guide. You’ll visit an array of places: Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, and much more!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Delhi
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Fly to Varanasi
Enjoy a tasty breakfast before departing to the airport for your flight to Varanasi, situated along the banks of the river Ganges. This city is also one of the pinnacle pilgrimage destinations in India! This city, which was built in the 11th century, contains around 2,000 temples. Upon arrival at the airport, another tour representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Varanasi
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Experience Varanasi
When the sun emerges from the horizon, embark on a scenic boat ride along the river Ganges. Amid the sparkling sun hues speckling the water, notice the thousands of people flocking to the river banks to worship the Sun God. After this magical experience, return to your hotel for breakfast. Once you’re full, you’ll get picked up for your sightseeing tour. Check out the Asi Ghat, Durga Temple, and the Golden Temple. Later on, you’ll head to the airport for your flight to Khajuraho.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Khajuraho
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Sightseeing around Khajuraho
Get ready to view one of the most remarkable sights on this tour: the Khajuraho Temples. Admire the erotic carvings etched into these temples dating back to the 10th century. While you’re here, you’ll visit the Eastern and Western Group of Temples. In the afternoon, you’ll hop in the car for a 5-hour drive to Bandhavgarh National Park, where exotic animals—tigers, leopards, jungle cats—roam the land!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bandhavgarh
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Game Drive around Bandhavgarh
Get ready for the rugged adventure portion of this tour! Hop in a 4WD vehicle with an English-speaking guide for morning and afternoon safaris through the national park.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bandhavgarh
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Travel to Agra
Enjoy another safari during the morning before transferring to Umaria on a 45-minute drive in the early evening. Hop on an overnight train and head to Agra.
Overnight Location: Overnight train
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Discover Agra
Meet a tour representative upon arrival at the Agra Railway Station and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, embark on a sightseeing tour around Agra. Visit one of the most significant buildings in the world, the Taj Mahal. Check out Agra Fort after. Finally, enjoy a relaxing night in your hotel!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Agra
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 Drive to Ranthambore
Enjoy breakfast before transferring to Ranthambore —the second national park on this tour. Along your 6-hour drive, you’ll stop at Fatehpur Sikri, an abandoned city that was built in the 16th century. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ranthambore
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 Safari in Ranthambore
Embark on game drives through the national park in the morning and afternoon with an English-speaking guide. Look out for tigers, jungle cats, sloth bears, and crocodiles.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ranthambore
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Drive to Jaipur
Wake up and go on an early morning safari through the national park before having breakfast at the hotel. After, transfer to Jaipur (3.5-hour drive). Upon arrival, admire the pink-tinted hues blanketing the city.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Jaipur
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 Sightseeing around Jaipur
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before getting picked up for your sightseeing tour around Jaipur, where you’ll check out an array of historical attractions including Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), City Palace, the unique-looking Jantar Mantar, and Amber Fort, the ancient capital of Jaipur.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Jaipur
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 Drive to Delhi
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before transferring to Delhi. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure upon arrival in Delhi.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Delhi
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 Depart Delhi
Spend the morning relaxing or shopping at your leisure before checking out of the hotel and transferring to the airport. A tour representative will assist you with check out.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Wildlife and Cultural India Tour Price and Dates
This guided cultural tour to Rajasthan in India is always run as a private tour for your group only. Please note that the prices might increase during public holidays.
Prices below are per person:
- Guided Groups of 2-10: from $2,825 USD per person
Accommodation on Wildlife and Cultural India Tour
This tour will have you staying in 3-4 star hotels with modern necessities to keep you comfortable. Do note that rooms are double occupancy, but you can upgrade to single occupancy for an additional fee. Single travellers are also required to pay a supplement.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may be swapped for other similar accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel. It’s also possible to match single travellers up.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Park Inn by Radisson in Delhi ★★★★
This hotel seamlessly blends business with comfort. It offers a pool, gym, conference facilities, a swim-up bar, rooftop bar, and WiFi!
The Amayaa in Varanasi ★★★★
This boutique hotel comes equipped with WiFi, a pool, gym, spa, sauna, and an on-site restaurant.
Ramada in Khajuraho ★★★★
Set amid lush greenery, the Ramada offers stunning scenery and amazing amenities, including a pool, WiFi, gym, game room, and a night club!
Tiger Den Resort in Tala ★★★
Bask in total relaxation at the Tiger Den Resort. Enjoy the pool, game room, bar and lounge, breakfast buffet, and swim-up bar.
Overnight train in India
Spend the night on an overnight train.
Howard Plaza - The Fern in Agra ★★★★
Bask in total leisure at this hotel! Take advantage of their WiFi, gym, pool, free breakfast, rooftop bar, massage services, and swim-up bar.
Tiger Den Resort in Sawai Madhopur ★★★
Tucked into the Ranthambhore National Park, the Tiger Den Resort offers a perfect refuge for those wanting to get away from the city.
Alsisar Haveli in Jaipur ★★★
This charming hotel offers great places to relax, like a pool, spa, rooftop terrace, and bar and lounge!
Park Inn by Radisson in Delhi ★★★★
This hotel seamlessly blends business with comfort. It offers a pool, gym, conference facilities, a swim-up bar, rooftop bar, and WiFi!
What’s included in the Wildlife and Cultural India Tour?
Meals
13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 5 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 13 nights is included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation is included for the overnight train to Agra and transfers to pick-up and drop-off spots throughout the tour. Please note that there are two local flights during the tour (Delhi to Varanasi, Varanasi to Khajuraho) that aren’t included in the price, which you will either have to book yourself, or ask us to include into your tour package for an additional cost.
Also Included
- Guide
- Entrance fees to parks and special areas
Not included
- Flights to and from Delhi
- Domestic flights during the tour
- Accommodations before and after the tour
- Tour guide gratuity
- Personal necessities such as drinks during mealtimes and laundry
Optional Extras
- You can upgrade to single occupancy for a fee
- Local flight tickets
Frequently Asked Questions about Wildlife and Cultural India Tour
Trans India Holidays was founded nearly 30 years ago in New Dehli, India. They grew their team from four dedicated travellers to 100 energetic guides and trip planners.
Trans India strives to provide the best possible value for client’s money, continually searching for ways they can upgrade their service and experiences.
Offering a range of tour styles, Trans India operates cultural, religious, adventure, wildlife, culinary, family-friendly, and sporting tours.
Looking after each little detail from the perfect hotel room to booking your tee time for you, Trans India knows how to make a holiday in India as unforgettable as possible.
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Rajiv has been working as a guide since 1996, and fell in love with sharing the ancient cultural and social roots of India with travellers. Rajiv believes that the diversity of India’s different regions in terms of food, language, and culture makes travelling the country an experience like no other. Rajiv runs all kinds of tours, but especially enjoys trekking tours. He’s climbed mountains up to 8,000 feet in -10 degrees with groups and considers those to be his greatest achievements as a guide.
- Q: What is your favourite trip to lead?
- A: I enjoy giving people walking tours of the city, because that’s the best way to give a vivid introduction to the country and also because there is an element of surprise on the streets. It cannot be controlled or planned, and I immensely enjoy presenting that world to them.
- Q: What is one experience anybody visiting your country should have?
- A: Learning to cook traditional Indian food.
- Q: What is one local dish or drink that visitors absolutely have to try?
- A: Masala Dosa, it’s very tasty.
- Q: What is the best part about guiding?
- A: Providing them with more than they expected and noticing and taking care of any discomforts the guests might experience. Sometimes the guests don’t say it, so as a guide you have to be very attentive to that.