Golden Triangle &
Central India Tour
Explore tigers and culture from Delhi to Tadoba via Agra, Jaipur, and central India’s top safari parks.
10/11
Nights / Days
02
Tiger Reserves
11
Jeep Safaris
06
Fixed Departures
+Customizable
Tour Dates
Golden Triangle & Central India Tiger Tour
Six fixed winter departures pair the Golden Triangle's best travelling weather with the tigers' most active season - or we design a private itinerary around your calendar.
20 Nov - 30 Nov 2026
Early Winter
18 Dec - 28 Dec 2026
Christmas Special
01 Jan - 11 Jan 2027
New Year Departure
15 Jan - 25 Jan 2027
Peak Winter
29 Jan - 08 Feb 2027
Season Finale
12 Feb - 22 Feb 2027
Late Winter
Prefer your own dates?
We'll build a private departure around your schedule, group size, and reserves of choice.
Tour Overview
This 11-day tour covers two distinct parts of India. The first four days focus on the Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. You visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Amber Fort, and Jaipur's old city markets. On Day 4 you fly from Delhi to Nagpur and move into the second half of the trip.
Days 5 through 11 are based in central India. You spend three days in Pench and three days in Tadoba, with morning and evening safaris on each full day. Both parks hold strong tiger populations.
A 9-day version of this tour is available. Two safaris from Day 7 in Pench and two safaris from Day 10 in Tadoba are removed to shorten the itinerary.
- Witness the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal at sunrise, a magical moment that captures the romance and grandeur of Mughal architecture.
- Walk the historic corridors of Delhi’s Red Fort and Jaipur’s Amber Fort, soaking in centuries of royal tales and architectural brilliance.
- Venture deep into Pench and Tadoba on thrilling safaris, where Bengal tigers, leopards, and wild dogs roam untamed across dense jungles.
- Experience the perfect blend of heritage and wilderness, as you journey from grand palaces to India’s premier tiger reserves.
Two worlds, read in full.
Not a whirlwind of monuments before the wildlife - each leg gets room to earn its place.
01
Delhi
Delhi
The capital in transit - a first night to settle in before the road south, with Old Delhi's density waiting for a longer visit another time.
1 Day · 1 City
02
Agra
Uttar Pradesh
Agra Fort's red sandstone by afternoon, the Taj Mahal at first light the single most travelled sightline in the country, and still worth the crowds. Fatehpur Sikri on the way out, a Mughal capital abandoned to its own ambition.
2 Days · 1 City
03
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Amber Fort climbing its ridge above the city, the old bazaars doing brisk trade below. A full day in Rajasthan's pink city before the road turns back toward Delhi.
1 Day · 1 City
04
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 forest after four days of forts and palaces.
5 Safaris · 4 Days
05
Tadoba
Maharashtra
Teak forest breaking into golden grassland - among the most consistent reserves in the country for daylight sightings, and the trip's closing chapter.
6 Safaris · 4 Days
The route, stop by stop.
A single journey from Delhi through Agra and Jaipur, then a flight to Nagpur to begin the safari circuit through Pench and Tadoba, closing back in Nagpur for the flight to Delhi.
01
Delhi
Days 1
02
Agra
Days 1 - 2
03
Jaipur
Days 2 - 4
04
Pench
Days 5 – 8
05
Tadoba
Days 8 – 11
Delhi
Days 01
Day 1
Arrive in Delhi. Explore Delhi, then drive to Agra. Visit Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh. Overnight stay in Agra.
Agra
Days 01 - 02
Day 2
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Check out and drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri.
Jaipur
Days 03 - 04
Day 3
Spend a full day exploring Jaipur’s forts, palaces, and markets.
Day 4
Morning sightseeing, then check out by 10 AM. Drive Delhi to catch your evening flight to Nagpur.
Kanha
Days 05 - 08
Day 5
From Nagpur, drive to Pench and jump into your first exciting evening jungle safari.
Day 6
Enjoy back-to-back morning and evening safaris in Pench’s vibrant tiger zones.
Day 7
Morning and evening safaris in Pench’s vibrant tiger zones.
Day 8
Wrap up with a morning safari, check out, and travel to Tadoba for an overnight stay.
Bandhavgarh
Days 09 - 11
Day 9
Morning and evening safari in Tadoba
Day 10
Morning and evening safari in Tadoba
Day 11
Discover more of Bandhavgarh’s wildlife on morning and evening safaris.
Itinerary Map
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Lodging in Agra, Jaipur, Nagpur, Pench, and Tadoba with all meals during the safari segment.
- All meals included during stays in Pench and Tadoba.
- 11 exclusive jeep safaris across Pench and Tadoba National Parks.
- Entry fees, safari jeep charges, and guide fees in Pench and Tadoba.
- Air-conditioned Toyota Innova/Crysta for all land transfers.
- Heritage sightseeing in Agra and Jaipur with local guides.
- Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal.
- Assistance at airports and hotels during arrival and departure.
- Bottled water provided during all transfers and safaris.
- Camera fee wherever applicable for safaris.
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 |
Extend Your Wildlife Journey
Extend by 3 days
Bera Leopard Extension
Extend by 3 days
Bharatpur Birding Extension
Extend by 2 days
Orchha Heritage Extension
Guest Testimonials
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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 Golden Triangle & Central India Tiger Tour?
10 nights / 11 days, covering Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur followed by Pench and Tadoba National Parks.
How many safaris are included?
11 exclusive jeep safaris in total, split across Pench and Tadoba.
Is there a shorter version of this tour?
Yes. A 9-day version is available, removing two safaris from Day 7 in Pench and two safaris from Day 10 in Tadoba.
How do I get from Jaipur to the tiger reserves?
After Jaipur, you return to Delhi and fly to Nagpur on Day 4, then drive to Pench to begin the safari segment. The tour closes with a flight from Nagpur back to Delhi.
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.