Golden Triangle &
Pench Tour
Combine Golden Triangle heritage sites with tiger safaris in Pench. Ideal for travellers seeking culture history and wildlife in one trip.
08/09
Nights / Days
01
Tiger Reserve
06
Jeep Safaris
06
Fixed Departures
+Customizable
Tour Dates
Golden Triangle and Pench Tiger Tour
Six fixed winter departures pair the Golden Triangle's best travelling weather with Pench's most active tiger season - or we design a private itinerary around your calendar.
27 Nov - 05 Dec 2026
Early Winter
11 Dec - 19 Dec 2026
Pre-Christmas
25 Dec - 02 Jan 2027
Christmas & New Year
08 Jan - 16 Jan 2027
Peak Winter
22 Jan - 30 Jan 2027
Late Winter
05 Feb - 13 Feb 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 itinerary begins with the classic Golden Triangle route. Delhi Agra and Jaipur introduce India’s rich history architecture and local life through guided visits and relaxed sightseeing. The pace allows time for exploration without long rush hours.
The tour then shifts to Central India for wildlife. Pench offers open meadows teak forests and calm safari routes. Morning and evening safaris improve chances of tiger sightings along with other wildlife. The plan works well for guests who want a cultural introduction followed by a focused forest experience.
- Visit Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh and enjoy a sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal with enough time to walk around and take photographs
- Explore Jaipur’s forts palaces old city streets and local markets with a guided tour that covers key historical sites
- Travel comfortably between Delhi Agra and Jaipur with planned sightseeing days and smooth road journeys
- Enjoy multiple tiger safaris in Pench across different forest zones during peak wildlife activity hours
- A well balanced itinerary for travellers who want heritage sightseeing and wildlife experiences in one short trip
Culture, History and the Wild
Four days of forts and palaces, then focused safari time in one reserve - a short trip that doesn't rush either half.
01
Delhi
Delhi
The capital in transit - a first night to settle in before the road south.
1 Days · 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.
2 Days · 1 City
03
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Forts, palaces, and old-city streets worked through in a single full day - Rajasthan's pink city, condensed but not rushed.
1 Days · 1 City
04
Pench
Madhya Pradesh
Hill country laced by the Pench river, part of the landscape that shaped Kipling's Seeonee jungle - quieter than the bigger reserves, and the trip's closing chapter.
6 Safaris · 4 Days
The route, stop by stop.
A single overland journey from Delhi through Agra and Jaipur, then a flight to Nagpur to begin the safari segment in Pench, closing back in Delhi.
01
Delhi
Days 1
02
Agra
Days 2 - 3
03
Jaipur
Days 4
04
Pench
Days 5 - 9
Delhi
Days 01
Day 1
Arrive in Delhi and check in. Rest after travel.
Agra
Days 02 - 03
Day 2
Drive to Agra. Guided visit to Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh.
Day 3
Early morning Taj Mahal visit. Drive to Jaipur and check in.
Jaipur
Days 04
Day 4
Full day guided tour of Jaipur covering forts palaces and city areas.
Pench
Days 05 - 09
Day 5
Drive back to Delhi and catch a flight to Nagpur.
Day 6
Drive from Nagpur to Pench. Enjoy an afternoon safari.
Day 7
Morning safari and evening safari in Pench.
Day 8
Another full day with morning and evening safaris.
Day 9
Morning safari in Pench. Drive to Nagpur and fly back to Delhi.
Itinerary Map
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Lodging in Pench, including all meals and safari.
- Lodging in Agra, Jaipur, New Delhi and Nagpur on bed and breakfast basis.
- Your fees for entrance, safari jeep and guide in Pench Park.
- Monument entrance and English guide fees in Jaipur and Agra.
- 6 Jeep safaris will be provided in pench.
- Air-conditioned vehicle for all land transfers.
- 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 Golden Triangle and Pench Tour?
8 nights / 9 days, covering Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur followed by Pench National Park.
How many safaris are included?
6 exclusive jeep safaris in Pench.
Which city and park does the tour cover?
Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur for the heritage leg, then Pench for the wildlife leg.
Is this tour suitable for first-time visitors to India?
Yes - it's designed as a short, balanced introduction combining heritage and wildlife, well suited to travellers with limited time.
Can I add Taj Mahal night viewing?
Yes, subject to ticket availability, if your Agra visit falls during an eligible full moon period - see the Taj Mahal Night Viewing Dates 2026-27 Guide for full details.