Golden Triangle &
Best of Indian Wildlife
Explore tigers and culture from Delhi to Tadoba via Agra, Jaipur, and central India’s top safari parks.
16/17
Nights / Days
03
Tiger Reserves
15
Jeep Safaris
06
Fixed Departures
+Customizable
Tour Dates
Golden Triangle & Best of Indian Wildlife
Five fixed departures run across contrasting seasons, from early winter through late winter - or we design a private itinerary around your calendar.
20 Nov - 06 Dec 2026
Early Winter
11 Dec - 27 Dec 2026
Christmas Special
30 Dec - 15 Jan 2027
New Year Departure
17 Jan - 02 Feb 2027
Peak Winter
12 Feb - 28 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 India’s classic Golden Triangle. Delhi, Agra and Jaipur introduce you to Mughal and Rajput architecture, guided city tours, and local markets. You visit the Taj Mahal at both sunset and sunrise, explore historic forts, and walk through well preserved heritage sites.
The journey then moves to Assam. Kaziranga offers wide grasslands and strong chances of spotting one horned rhinos, wild buffalo, elephants, and rich birdlife. After the northeast, the tour shifts to Central India where Pench and Tadoba provide focused tiger safaris. Morning and evening drives increase the chances of seeing big cats along with leopards sloth bears deer and other wildlife.
- Explore Old and New Delhi including Jama Masjid India Gate Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb.
- Visit the Taj Mahal at sunset and sunrise along with Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
- Discover Jaipur’s City Palace Hawa Mahal Amer Fort and lively local markets.
- Travel to Kaziranga National Park known for one horned rhinos and open grasslands.
- Continue to Pench and Tadoba for multiple tiger safaris across prime forest zones.
- A balanced plan that combines culture rhinos and extended tiger tracking.
Palaces, rhinos and tigers
Six days of forts and cities, then rhino grassland in Assam, then two of Central India's strongest reserves - three very different Indias in one long route.
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.
2 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.
2 Day · 1 City
04
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
05
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 no less wild for it.
5 Safaris · 3 Days
06
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 Kaziranga, before a second flight to Nagpur to begin the safari circuit through Pench and Tadoba, closing back in Delhi.
01
Delhi
Days 1 - 2
02
Agra
Days 3 - 4
03
Jaipur
Days 5 - 6
04
Kaziranga
Days 7 - 9
05
Pench
Days 11 - 13
06
Tadoba
Days 14 - 17
Delhi
Days 01 - 02
Day 1
Arrive in New Delhi. Explore key city areas and transfer to hotel.
Day 2
Explore Delhi: rickshaw ride, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb.
Agra
Days 03 - 04
Day 3
Drive to Agra. Visit Agra Fort then Mehtab Bagh. Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 4
Sunrise at the Taj Mahal. Drive Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri.
Jaipur
Days 05 - 06
Day 5
Explore Jaipur including City Palace Hawa Mahal and local markets.
Day 6
Visit Jal Mahal and Amer Fort. Drive back to New Delhi for overnight stay.
Kaziranga
Days 07 - 09
Day 7
Fly to Guwahati and drive to Kaziranga. Evening at leisure.
Day 8
Morning safari and evening safari in Kaziranga.
Day 9
Another full day with morning and evening safaris in Kaziranga.
Transfer
Days 10
Day 10
Drive to Jorhat. Fly to Nagpur and overnight stay.
Pench
Days 11 - 13
Day 11
Drive to Pench and enjoy an evening safari.
Day 12
Morning safari and evening safari in Pench.
Day 13
Another full day with two safaris in Pench.
Tadoba
Days 14 - 17
Day 14
Drive to Tadoba and head for an evening safari.
Day 15
Morning safari and evening safari in Tadoba.
Day 16
Another full day with two safaris in Tadoba.
Day 17
Morning safari in Tadoba. Drive to Nagpur and fly to Delhi for departure.
Itinerary Map
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Accommodation in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Kaziranga, Pench and Tadoba, including all meals and safari.
- Your fees for forest entrance, safari jeep and guide.
- Visit to the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset.
- Exploration of Jaipur’s Amer Fort, City Palace & vibrant markets.
- 4 Private jeep safaris will be provided in Kaziranga.
- 5 Private jeep safaris will be provided in Pench.
- 6 Private jeep safaris will be provided in Tadoba.
- 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 |
Extend Your Wildlife Journey
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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 Best of Indian Wildlife Tour?
16 nights / 17 days, covering Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Kaziranga, Pench, and Tadoba.
How many safaris are included?
15 private jeep safaris in total - 4 in Kaziranga, 5 in Pench, and 6 in Tadoba.
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.
Which parks and cities does the tour cover?
Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur for the Golden Triangle leg; Kaziranga in Assam for rhinos; then Pench and Tadoba in Central India for tigers.
Are the tour dates fixed, or can I customize?
Five fixed departures run between November 2026 and February 2027, and the tour can also be arranged as a private, customizable itinerary.