Big Cats, Tajmahal &
Culture Tour
Explore India's iconic wildlife and Taj Mahal on a 19-day adventure through national parks and cultural heritage sites.
18/19
Nights / Days
03
Tiger Reserves
16
Jeep Safaris
06
Fixed Departures
+Customizable
Tour Dates
Big Cats, Tajmahal & Culture Tour
Six fixed winter departures pair heritage and birding with rhino country and two of Central India's reserves - or we design a private itinerary around your calendar.
20 Nov - 08 Dec 2026
Early Winter
11 Dec - 29 Dec 2026
Christmas Special
01 Jan - 19 Jan 2027
New Year Departure
22 Jan - 09 Feb 2027
Peak Winter
12 Feb - 02 Mar 2027
Season Finale
Prefer your own dates?
We'll build a private departure around your schedule, group size, and reserves of choice.
Tour Overview
This 19-day tour takes you on a wildlife adventure through India's most renowned national parks, including Pench, Kanha, and Kaziranga. Explore the scenic beauty of these parks, spot majestic animals like tigers, leopards, and rhinos, and experience the rich cultural heritage of the region. The tour also includes a visit to Majuli Island, the largest river island in the world, where you can witness the unique wildlife and culture of the Brahmaputra River.
- Explore the historic sites of New Delhi and Agra, including the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
- Visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary to observe a wide variety of bird species.
- Experience the wildlife of Pench National Park, known for its tigers, leopards, and diverse birdlife.
- Enjoy multiple safaris in Pench and Kanha National Parks to spot various wildlife, including the Barasingha, Bengal Tigers, and Indian Leopards.
- Travel to Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to see the One-Horned Rhino and other unique wildlife.
- Explore Majuli Island, the largest river island in the world, and engage in cultural tours of local villages.
Marble, marshland and the wild
Heritage and birding worked into the front half, then rhino grassland, a river island, and two of Central India's reserves - four very different Indias, given room each.
01
Agra
Uttar Pradesh
Agra Fort's red sandstone by afternoon, the Taj Mahal at first light before the road turns toward Bharatpur - the country's most travelled sightline, seen early enough to beat the crowds.
1 Days · 1 City
02
Bharatpur
Rajasthan
Wetlands and woodland at the edge of the Thar, a birding ground that draws serious naturalists year after year - herons, storks, and raptors working the marsh before the flight north.
1 Day · 1 City
03
Kaziranga
Assam
Grassy floodplain along the Brahmaputra - the last stronghold of the one-horned rhino in numbers found nowhere else, with wild buffalo and swamp deer moving through the same tall grass.
4 Safaris · 3 Days
04
Majuli Island
Assam
The world's largest river island, reached by ferry from Jorhat - Vaishnavite monasteries and riverside villages, a slower register after three days of safari mornings.
3 Days · 1 Island
05
Pench
Madhya Pradesh
Hill country laced by the Pench river, part of the landscape that shaped Kipling's Seeonee jungle - the trip's first taste of Central India after two weeks in the east.
5 Safaris · 3 Days
06
Kanha
Madhya Pradesh
Sal forest and bamboo thicket at the largest scale of the two - shared between the tiger and the hard-ground barasingha, found in the wild nowhere else on earth. The trip's closing chapter.
5 Safaris · 4 Days
The route, stop by stop.
A single journey from Delhi through Agra and Bharatpur, then a flight to Guwahati for Kaziranga and Majuli Island, before a second flight to Nagpur to begin the safari circuit through Pench and Kanha, closing back in Delhi.
01
Agra
Days 2 - 3
02
Bharatpur
Days 3
03
Kaziranga
Days 5 - 7
04
Majuli Island
Days 8 - 10
05
Pench
Days 12 - 14
06
Kanha
Days 15 - 18
Arrival
Day 1
Arrive in New Delhi and relax with an overnight stay in the capital.
Agra
Days 02 - 03
Day 2
Drive to Agra and explore the majestic Agra Fort.
Bharatpur
Days 03
Day 3
Witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then travel to Bharatpur for birdwatching.
Kaziranga
Days 04 - 07
Day 4
Drive back to Delhi and catch a flight to Guwahati; overnight stay.
Day 5
Drive to Kaziranga National Park and enjoy your first afternoon safari.
Day 6
Discover Kaziranga’s wild side with morning and evening safaris.
Day 7
Another action-packed day of safaris in Kaziranga’s grasslands.
Majuli Island
Days 08 - 10
Day 8
Travel to Majuli Island with a scenic ferry ride from Jorhat.
Day 9
Explore Majuli’s unique culture, monasteries, and riverside villages.
Day 10
Continue soaking in Majuli’s traditions and natural beauty.
Transfer
Majuli › Jorhat › Nagpur
Day 11
Journey from Majuli to Nagpur via Jorhat.
Pench
Days 12 - 14
Day 12
Drive to Pench National Park and set out for an afternoon safari.
Day 13
Enjoy back-to-back safaris in Pench’s tiger-rich forests.
Day 14
Spend the full day on safari, exploring deeper zones of Pench.
Kanha
Days 15 - 18
Day 15
Head to Kanha National Park and venture out on an afternoon safari.
Day 16
Experience the magic of Kanha with two exciting game drives.
Day 17
Continue your search for wildlife with more safaris in Kanha.
Day 18
Morning safari in Kanha, then drive back to Nagpur.
Departure
Day 19
Fly from Nagpur to New Delhi, where your journey concludes.
Itinerary Map
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Lodging in Pench, Kanha, Kaziranga, Bharatpur, including all meals and safari.
- Lodging in Delhi, Agra, Nagpur, and Guwahati and Majuli Island on bed and breakfast basis.
- Your fees for entrance, safari jeep, and guide in Pench, Kanha, and Kaziranga Park.
- Your ferry from Nimti Ghat to Majuli Island and Back.
- Your fees for entrance and 02 birding excursion in 2 E Rickshaw in Bharatpur.
- 5 exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Pench.
- 6 exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Kanha
- 5 exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Kaziranga.
- Entry fee for Taj Mahal, and Agra Fort.
- Full day excursion in Majuli Island for village visits.
- Air-conditioned Toyota Innova / Crysta for all land transfers Nagpur to Nagpur.
- Air-conditioned Maruti Eartiga for all land transfers Delhi to Delhi.
- Airport and hotel assistance pre- and post-trip.
- Water bottles during land transfer and safari.
Not Included
- Personal expenses like laundry, phone calls, liquor, à la carte food, etc.
- International or domestic airfares and rail tickets.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and Gratuities.
- Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusion section.
Booking & Terms.
Booking Procedure
To confirm your seat, a 50% advance amount along with a recognized Government Identity card (Aadhar, Pancard, Driver’s License, OCI, Passport, Voter’s ID, school/College ID) is to be sent to us.
For non Indian nationals, only Passport is allowed.
Id’s should be scanned and emailed at sa****@**********ia.com
Cancellation Policy
| Notice Given | Refund |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more before departure | Full refund |
| 60 days or more before departure | 80% refunded |
| 30–59 days before departure | 60% refunded |
| 21–30 days before departure | 40% refunded |
| 11–20 days before departure | 20% refunded |
| 10 days or less, or no-show | No refund |
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Guest Testimonials
We thank all of our guests for trusting Big Cats India and for trusting us with planning their wildlife holiday with us. Read all our guest's reviews
Mr. Maxim Vetsuypens
Netherlands
We were a bit late with planning the safari trip and many good spots were fully booked, but Krunal was very helpful and creative in planning a trip that met our needs. The resorts where very comfortable and the food was tasty. Krunal was very responsive to our messages Read More
Marisa Romeo
Switzerland
magnificent safari tour/wonderful tour & safari I discovered Big Cats India via the internet, looking through various operators and having asked for some offers to go to national parks and possibly see and photograph tigers (mission accomplished, but it is never obvious to be Read More
Lewis Johnson
Australia
Had such an amazing tiger safari tour with Big cats at Pench tiger safari. Had 6 tiger sightings, 1 leopard sighting and 100s more wildlife over our 4 day tour. Big cats couldn’t have been more helpful with the whole booking and right the way through they were always asking how it Read More
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Big Cats, Taj Mahal and Culture Tour?
18 nights / 19 days, covering Delhi, Agra, Bharatpur, Kaziranga, Majuli Island, Pench, and Kanha.
How many safaris are included?
The tour overview states 16 exclusive jeep safaris; the inclusions list breaks this down as 5 in Pench, 6 in Kanha, and 5 in Kaziranga.
Which cities, parks, and cultural sites does the tour cover?
Delhi, Agra, and Bharatpur for heritage and birding; Kaziranga in Assam for rhinos; Majuli Island for river culture; then Pench and Kanha in Central India for tigers.
What is Majuli Island, and why is it included?
The world's largest river island on the Brahmaputra, known for its Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and traditional riverside villages - a cultural stop rather than a wildlife one, reached by ferry from Jorhat.
Can I add Taj Mahal night viewing?
Yes, on eligible full moon dates. This is an optional add-on available only on select nights each month - see the Taj Mahal Night Viewing Dates 2026-27 Guide for full details.