Taj Mahal With Bandhavgarh

Tour Destination: Delhi - Agra - Umaria (By Train) - Bandhavgarh - Umaria

Travel Duration: 05 Nights/06 Days

DAY 1: DELHI

Arrive in Delhi and later transfer to the hotel. After breakfast, full day city tour of New Delhi

INDIA GATE- Built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931. The green, velvety lawns at India Gate, particularly, are a popular evening and holiday rendezvous for young and old alike.

PRESIDENT'S HOUSE- New Delhi, centers around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. It is architecturally a very impressive building standing at a height, flowing down as it were to India Gate. 

HUMAYUN'S TOMB- The emperor's grieving widow, Haji Begum, built Humayun's Tomb the first mature example of Mughal architecture in India, in 1565 AD.

LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE- Also called the Birla Mandir it was built in 1938; the temple is an ideal introduction to some of the gods of the India pantheon.

LOTUS TEMPLE- The Bahai's Temple, is shaped like a lotus. It is an eye-catching edifice worth exploring. Built by the Bahai's community, it offers the visitor a serenity that pervades the temple and its artistic design.

QUTAB MINAR- It is among the tallest and famous towers in the world. Qutab Minar is famed as the highest brick minaret of the world, located amidst the lush greens of South Delhi. 

Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 2: DELHI - AGRA 

After breakfast at hotel, visit Old Delhi 

RED FORT- This is a magnificent fort with beautiful artwork of red sandstone on the banks of river Yamuna. It is a huge complex of gardens and pavilions and marble palaces.

JAMA MASJID- This is the largest mosque in India, located opposite to the Red Fort, it was again the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan behind this architectural masterpiece.

RAJ GHAT- Built on the banks of the legendary Yamuna, which flows past New Delhi, Raj Ghat-the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation.

Later, drive from Delhi towards Agra. Straight transfer to hotel, and evening free for leisure. 

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: AGRA - UMARIA (BY TRAIN)

After breakfast at the hotel, visit Agra viewing

TAJ MAHAL- It is the most beautiful monument in Agra. The beauty and grandeur of the Taj Mahal has made it one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife-Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the most beautiful monuments in the world. A beautiful gift from a Mughal emperor to his deceased wife, the Taj Mahal is a symbol of love and beauty. 

AGRA FORT- Built in red sandstone, this huge fortress on the bank of the Yamuna. The fort house has many beautiful palaces and mansions, which include Jahangiri Mahal, Khass Mahal, Diwan-i-Khass and Diwan-i-Aam.

ITMAD-UD-DAULA TOMB- Also known as Baby Taj, this tomb is a daughter's tribute to her father. Built in 1628 by Nurjahan in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.

In the evening, transfer to Agra Railway Station to catch train to Umaria. 

DAY 4: UMARIA - BANDHAVGARH

Welcome at Umaria Railway Station and drive to Bandhavgarh National Park, a home to a large number of tigers. Transfer to the resort, and if time permits go on for the evening safari at the park. Rest day free for leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 5: BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK

Today do morning and evening safaris at Bandhavgarh National Park.

BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK- The National Park is located in Vindhya mountain range of central India it is a famous wildlife heritage. It is renowned for serving as a shelter to Royal Bengal Tigers, Cheetals, Leopards and many migratory birds. In summer months one has the best chances to cross path with tigers. Experience the forest in full glory and feel the adrenaline rush spike up as the beautiful beast inches close to your vehicle.

BANDHAVGARH FORT- The fort was constructed in the 14th century. It is dotted with numerous caves that belong to the pre-historic era.

KALCHURI ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM- This stunning attraction in Bandhavgarh is popular for archeological remainders of Kalchuri period.

JEEP AND ELEPHANT SAFARI- These are hot favorite ways to explore the beauty of Bandhavgarh National Park. These have earned so much popularity among tourists that now they are also counted as the noted tourist attraction in Bandhavgarh.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 6: BANDHAVGARH - UMARIA

Enjoy the last jungle safari in the early morning and bid farewell to the enthralling tiger country. Later, depart to Umaria to catch your train towards onward destination.