Gangetic Plains and Tigers of Corbett

On arrival in Delhi you will be taken to The Claridges for a two night stay. That evening a welcome dinner is arranged in a traditional setting.

Accommodation: The Claridges, New Delhi

Meals Included: Welcome Dinner

Your morning tour of Old Delhi includes Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, and the bazaars of Chandni Chowk. The afternoon’s sightseeing of New Delhi includes the architecturally fascinating Lutyens buildings and the iconic India Gate, Qutub Minar victory tower and Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site.

Accommodation: The Claridges, New Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly to Varanasi in the morning and transfer to the Taj Ganges for an overnight stay. In the evening, witness the spectacular Ganga Aarti, the ceremonial worship of the River Ganges which encompasses a magical mix of sounds, sights and scents to engage all your senses. The vision of thousands of lamps floating on the Ganges in honour of the River Goddess is a truly memorable experience.

Accommodation: Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Meals Included: Breakfast

An early start is well worth it for a return to the ghats and a boat ride to see devotees offering prayers and performing rituals at sunrise. In the afternoon, visit Sarnath, the site of Buddha’s first sermon and explore the museum.

Accommodation: Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to the railway station to board the Amritsar-Howrah Mail to Lucknow, which arrives late in the afternoon. Transfer to your hotel for a two night stay.

Accommodation: Taj Mahal, Lucknow

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a full day sightseeing of Lucknow including the Rumi Darwaza gateway, the Bara Imambara with its famous maze, the beautiful Chhota Imambara monument, the British Residency and the elite La Martinerie School. You will be taken through the roads and alleys of old Lucknow to get a sense of its genteel mannerisms and etiquette as you visit perfume stalls, flower markets and merchants selling fine chikankari hand-embroidered kurtas, shirts and saris.

Accommodation: Taj Mahal, Lucknow

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning you will drive to Agra where the recommened hotel the Taj View Hotel. In the afternoon, explore the imposing Agra Fort before visiting the Taj Mahal at sunset when it is particularly beautiful.

Accommodation: Tajview, Agra

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning enjoy an excursion to fascinating Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar. Archaeologists believe the ‘City of Victory’ was built to provide leisure and luxury to its prominent residents, and you can still see the remains of its mosques, tombs, elephant tower, and a drum house for musicians to proclaim the emperor’s arrival. Then drive to Unchagaon. Stay overnight at Fort Unchagaon, an elegant manor house. In the evening, explore the village to see the pottery and jaggery (unrefined sugar) making units.

Accommodation: Fort Unchagaon, Unchagaon

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early in the morning, visit the Ganges ghats to witness the morning prayers. Later, we will drive to Corbett National Park and stay at Jim’s Jungle Retreat for two nights.

Accommodation: Jim’s Jungle Retreat

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Nature lovers are in for a treat with a full day of jungle activities including morning and afternoon game drives in Jim Corbett National Park, the oldest national park in India. Set in the Western Himalayan foothills around the Ramganga River, its splendid landscape of moist deciduous forests is an ideal home to a diverse mix of wildlife including 500 bird species and a variety of mammals and reptiles.

Accommodation: Jim’s Jungle Retreat

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Drive to Haridwar in the morning. Stay at Taj Pilibhit House for two nights. The evening arti or ceremonial worship is a quintessential Haridwar experience. As the priests commence their loud chants and prayers in Sanskrit to the accompaniment of cymbals and drums, the glistening reflections of the flames from large lamps on the surface of the dark river water will leave you awestruck.

Accommodation: Taj Pilibhit House, Haridwar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Haridwar is one of the holiest Hindu cities and pilgrims arrive here in droves to bathe in the fast-flowing Ganges. Surrounding the city are impressive temples, both ancient and modern, dharamsalas (pilgrims’ rest houses) and many ashrams (spiritual hermitages) that you will visit on your guided tour. In the afternoon you will drive to Rishikesh, another holy city famous for its Yoga ashrams and ancient temples. Witness the spectacular evening aarti on the Ganges before returning to your hotel in Haridwar.

Accommodation: Taj Pilibhit House, Haridwar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Drive back to Delhi this morning. Stay overnight at the Pride Plaza Aerocity.

Accommodation: Pride Plaza Aerocity

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly back to the UK.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Pricing and Inclusions

The price guide for this 14 day Gangetic Plains and Tigers of Corbett is

• £2690 per person

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast, except Corbett on Full Board.

Best Season: October to April.

Clothes: Cottons with light woollens in mid-winter.

The prices do not include flights.

Authentic India Tours is a member of ABTA and ATOL. All the holidays on this website are ABTA protected. If you would like us to arrange your holiday including flights we will be happy to provide a quote and your holiday will also be ATOL protected.

This is a private tour and can be tailor-made to meet your exact requirements. Prices will vary depending on the number of people, length of tour, accommodation & season. Reductions are normally available for groups of three or more. Some hotels operate an additional peak pricing rate during busy times which is normally from mid December to mid January.

Please get in touch with your dates and we will be pleased to provide you with your personal itinerary and an accurate quote.

Included in price:

• Authentic India Tours Meet & Greet assistance at the airports
• All sightseeing and transfers using a air-conditioned car with a private chauffeur
• Delhi – Varanasi flight in economy class
• Train travel in the best available class
• Accommodation for 13 nights on twin-sharing basis
• English-speaking private guide for all sightseeing
• Entrance fees at all monuments and museums
• Two jeep safaris in Corbett National Park
• Mineral water on all journeys and sightseeing

Price does not include:

• Travel Insurance and Visa
• Meals not included in meal plan
• Expenses of personal nature like laundry, tips, room service, drinks etc
• Camera fees at the monuments

Prices mentioned above are per person based on two people sharing a twin room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication may be subject to change, based on your date of travel and local market fluctuations. You will be informed of any price differences prior to booking.

For a quote based on your dates of travel, any alternative accommodation or changes to this itinerary, please call us on 01792 315499 or email us at info@aitholidays.com

Please remember all our private tours are designed to meet your exact requirements, and this North India tour is just an example to help inspire you.

For more information please email info@aitholidays.com or call our India specialists on 01792 315499.

ABTA and ATOL Protected Tour Package

Authentic India Tours is a member of ABTA and ATOL. All the holidays on this website are ABTA protected. If you would like us to arrange your holiday including flights we will be happy to provide a quote and your holiday will also be ATOL protected.