North India Wildlife Tour – 14 Nights / 15 Days
Track tigers across Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh and Kanha, enjoy Bharatpur birding and explore Jaipur, the Taj Mahal and Khajuraho on an unforgettable 15-day North India wildlife journey.
Overview
Experience an immersive 14 Nights / 15 Days North India Wildlife Tour combining some of the country’s finest tiger habitats with iconic heritage destinations. Begin in Delhi and Jaipur before entering Ranthambore National Park for multiple authorised wildlife drives, continue to the UNESCO-listed Keoladeo landscape at Bharatpur for birding, and visit Fatehpur Sikri, the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Travel onward to Khajuraho and the tiger country of Bandhavgarh and Kanha, where further safari sessions showcase Central India’s forests, grasslands and diverse wildlife before the journey concludes via Nagpur and Delhi. Designed for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, couples and small groups, the package combines comfortable hotels and jungle lodges, private road transfers, selected rail/flight sectors and guided wildlife experiences, with every safari, zone and park visit subject to permit availability, seasonal closures and forest-department regulations.
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1Arrival in Delhi+
Arrive at Delhi International Airport, meet the Saar Holidays representative and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Spend the remainder of the day resting after your journey or enjoy a relaxed evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 2Delhi to Jaipur+
After breakfast, enjoy a short Delhi sightseeing programme covering selected landmarks such as Humayunu2019s Tomb, Qutub Minar or India Gate according to timing, then drive to Jaipur. Check in at the hotel on arrival and enjoy the evening at leisure in Rajasthanu2019s Pink City. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 3Jaipur Sightseeing & Drive to Ranthambore+
Begin the day with Jaipur heritage sightseeing, with visits such as Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and the Hawa Mahal area depending on the confirmed programme. After lunch or early afternoon, drive toward Sawai Madhopur and Ranthambore National Park. Check in at the wildlife resort and prepare for the safari days ahead. Overnight stay in Ranthambore.
Day 4Ranthambore National Park Safaris+
Enjoy authorised morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Ranthambore National Park when permits and slots are confirmed. Explore the reserveu2019s dry deciduous forests, lakes and rocky terrain with opportunities to observe sambar, chital, nilgai, wild boar, crocodiles, birds and, with luck, Bengal tiger or leopard. Return to the resort between safari sessions for meals and rest. Overnight stay in Ranthambore.
Day 5Ranthambore Wildlife Exploration+
Spend a second day exploring Ranthambore through scheduled safari sessions subject to zone allocation and forest-department availability. Different zones provide changing landscapes and wildlife opportunities, allowing photographers and wildlife enthusiasts more time in the reserve. Return to the resort after the final drive for an overnight stay in Ranthambore.
Day 6Ranthambore to Bharatpur & Keoladeo Birding+
After breakfast, drive from Ranthambore to Bharatpur and check in at the hotel. Later visit Keoladeo National Park, one of Indiau2019s best-known birding landscapes, using the authorised local transport or guided birding arrangement included in the confirmed programme. Look for resident and seasonal waterbirds depending on the time of year. Overnight stay in Bharatpur.
Day 7Bharatpur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri+
Leave Bharatpur after breakfast and drive toward Agra, stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri to explore the former Mughal capital. Continue to Agra and visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort according to monument opening hours and timing. Check in at the hotel and stay overnight in Agra.
Day 8Agra to Khajuraho+
After breakfast, begin the journey toward Khajuraho using the confirmed rail and road combination, commonly via Jhansi, or another suitable transport arrangement based on the final schedule. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and relax after the journey. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.
Day 9Khajuraho Temples & Drive to Bandhavgarh+
Visit the UNESCO-listed Khajuraho temple complex after breakfast and explore its remarkable medieval architecture and stone sculpture. Later drive through Madhya Pradesh toward Bandhavgarh National Park, check in at your jungle lodge and prepare for the upcoming wildlife drives. Overnight stay near Bandhavgarh.
Day 10Bandhavgarh National Park Safaris+
Join authorised morning and afternoon safari drives in Bandhavgarh National Park subject to permit and zone availability. The reserve is known for dramatic forested hills, grasslands and a strong tiger habitat, along with deer, gaur, wild boar, langurs, sloth bear, leopard and rich birdlife. Return to the lodge between drives and stay overnight near Bandhavgarh.
Day 11Bandhavgarh Wildlife Exploration+
Enjoy another full day dedicated to Bandhavgarh with scheduled wildlife drives when permits are confirmed. Explore a different zone where possible to experience varied terrain and improve opportunities for wildlife observation and photography, while remembering that sightings remain entirely natural and cannot be guaranteed. Overnight stay near Bandhavgarh.
Day 12Bandhavgarh to Kanha Tiger Reserve+
After breakfast, leave Bandhavgarh and drive through the forests and rural landscapes of Madhya Pradesh to Kanha Tiger Reserve. Check in at the wildlife lodge on arrival and spend the evening relaxing or joining a naturalist briefing if available. Overnight stay near Kanha.
Day 13Kanha National Park Safaris+
Explore Kanha through authorised morning and afternoon safari sessions subject to permits and park schedule. The reserveu2019s sal forests, meadows and water bodies support barasingha, gaur, sambar, chital, wild dog, jackal, leopard and tiger, along with diverse birdlife. Return to the lodge between drives and stay overnight near Kanha.
Day 14Kanha to Nagpur+
If included and available, enjoy a final early-morning safari in Kanha before breakfast and check-out. Later drive to Nagpur, check in at the hotel and relax after the road journey. The remainder of the evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay in Nagpur.
Day 15Nagpur to Delhi & Departure+
After breakfast, transfer to Nagpur Airport for the flight to Delhi or connect directly with your onward travel according to the final booking plan. If your schedule includes a Delhi stopover, transfer assistance will be arranged as confirmed. The tour concludes with memories of North Indiau2019s tiger reserves, bird sanctuaries and iconic heritage landmarks.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- 14 nights accommodation as per itinerary
- Daily breakfast at hotels and resorts
- Selected lunches and dinners at wildlife lodges where included in the confirmed plan
- Delhi airport transfer and sightseeing
- Private AC road transfers through Jaipur, Ranthambore, Bharatpur and Agra
- Jaipur heritage sightseeing including Amber Fort, City Palace/Jantar Mantar area and Hawa Mahal exterior as per final plan
- Authorised Ranthambore safari sessions on Days 4 and 5 subject to permits, zones and park schedule
- Keoladeo National Park/Bharatpur birdwatching experience with local transport or naturalist as confirmed
- Fatehpur Sikri sightseeing
- Taj Mahal and Agra Fort sightseeing
- Agra–Khajuraho rail/road transfer via Jhansi or suitable alternative as confirmed
- Khajuraho temple sightseeing
- Private road transfer from Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh
- Authorised Bandhavgarh safari sessions on Days 10 and 11 subject to permits and park schedule
- Private road transfer from Bandhavgarh to Kanha
- Authorised Kanha safari sessions on Day 13 and optional Day 14 morning slot when included and available
- Kanha to Nagpur road transfer
- Nagpur–Delhi flight or onward sector arrangement as per final quotation
- Parking, driver allowance and road taxes for included private vehicle
- Saar Holidays travel assistance
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Domestic flight and train tickets unless specifically included in the final quotation
- Travel insurance
- Wildlife safari permits, premium zone supplements, exclusive-jeep upgrades and camera fees unless specifically included
- Monument, park and attraction entrance fees unless specifically included
- Meals not mentioned under inclusions
- Optional naturalist, photography and specialised birding services unless specifically included
- Personal expenses such as shopping, beverages, laundry and telephone charges
- Early check-in and late check-out charges
- Tips and gratuities
- Any cost caused by safari permit unavailability, park closures, weather, road conditions, train/flight schedule changes or forest-department regulations
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
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