Jaipur, Agra &
Central India Tour
Combine India’s heritage and wildlife on this tour, visiting Jaipur, Agra, and experiencing safaris in Pench and Tadoba National Parks.
08/09
Nights / Days
02
Tiger Reserves
07
Jeep Safaris
06
Fixed Departures
+Customizable
Tour Dates
Jaipur, Agra & Central India Tiger Tour
Six fixed winter departures pair Rajasthan and Agra's heritage with focused safari time in Pench and Tadoba - or we design a private itinerary around your calendar.
11 Dec- 19 Dec 2026
Early Winter
22 Dec - 30 Dec 2026
Christmas Special
08 Jan - 16 Jan 2027
New Year Departure
22 Jan - 30 Jan 2027
Peak Winter
05 Feb - 13 Feb 2027
Season Finale
19 Feb - 27 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 tour combines India’s cultural heritage with thrilling wildlife adventures. Begin with visits to Jaipur’s iconic forts and palaces, followed by Agra’s Taj Mahal and Red Fort. Experience India’s history, architecture, and vibrant culture before heading to Central India for tiger safaris.
The journey continues with Pench and Tadoba National Parks, both renowned for their tiger populations. Enjoy morning and evening safaris, spotting leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears, and diverse birdlife. Comfortable lodges and guided drives make this tour a balanced mix of heritage, nature, and wildlife adventure.
- Explore Jaipur’s Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Jantar-Mantar for a full cultural experience in one day.
- Witness sunrise at the Taj Mahal and explore Agra’s Red Fort and Mehtab Bagh for stunning heritage views.
- Go on afternoon and morning safaris in Pench National Park, spotting tigers, leopards, wild dogs, and abundant birdlife.
- Take morning and evening safaris in Tadoba National Park, famous for its Bengal tigers, sloth bears, and black leopards.
- Combine cultural sightseeing with wildlife adventures, enjoying comfortable lodges, guided safaris, and immersive Indian experiences.
Palaces, forest and the wild
Two cities worked at a relaxed pace, then a shorter, focused run through two of Central India's tiger reserves.
01
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Amber Fort climbing its ridge above the city, Hawa Mahal catching the morning light, City Palace and Jantar Mantar filling out a full second day. Rajasthan's pink city, given proper time before the road east.
2 Days · 1 City
02
Agra
Uttar Pradesh
Agra Fort's red sandstone by afternoon, Mehtab Bagh at dusk, the Taj Mahal at first light before the drive back to Delhi. The country's most travelled sightline, still worth the early start.
2 Days · 1 City
03
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.
4 Safaris · 3 Days
04
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.
3 Safaris · 3 Days
The route, stop by stop.
A single journey from Delhi through Jaipur and Agra, then a flight to Nagpur to begin the safari circuit through Pench and Tadoba, closing at Nagpur.
01
Jaipur
Days 1 - 2
02
Agra
Days 3 - 4
03
Pench
Days 5 – 7
04
Tadoba
Days 7 - 9
Jaipur
Days 01 - 02
Day 1
Arrival in Delhi, drive to Jaipur, half-day city tour, overnight stay at Jaipur hotel.
Day 2
Full-day Jaipur city tour covering Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Jantar-Mantar.
Agra
Days 03 - 04
Day 3
Drive from Jaipur to Agra, visit Agra Fort then Mehtab Bagh.
Day 4
Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal, check out & drive to Delhi for flight to Nagpur.
Pench
Days 05 - 07
Day 5
Drive to Pench National Park, check-in at lodge & go on first afternoon safari.
Day 6
Morning and evening safaris in Pench, explore tiger habitats and forest areas.
Day 7
Morning safari in Pench, drive to Tadoba National Park, evening leisure at lodge.
Tadoba
Days 08 - 09
Day 8
Morning and evening safaris in Tadoba, spot tigers, sloth bears, leopards, and wild Dogs
Day 9
Final morning safari in Tadoba, drive to Nagpur airport for onward flight, tour ends.
Itinerary Map
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Lodging in Pench and Tadoba, including all meals and safari.
- Lodging in Agra, Jaipur and Nagpur on bed and breakfast basis.
- Your fees for entrance, safari jeep and guide in Tadoba and Pench Park.
- Monument entrance and English guide fees in Jaipur and Agra.
- 3 Private jeep safaris will be provided in Tadoba.
- 4 Private 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 |
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
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 Jaipur, Agra and Central India Tiger Tour?
8 nights / 9 days, covering Jaipur, Agra, Pench, and Tadoba.
Which cities and parks does the tour cover?
Jaipur and Agra for the heritage leg, then Pench and Tadoba in Central India for the wildlife leg.
Does the tour start in Delhi or Jaipur?
The tour begins with arrival in Delhi, followed immediately by a drive to Jaipur on the same day, so Jaipur is the first overnight stop and main sightseeing base.
Are the tour dates fixed, or can I customize?
Six fixed departures run between November 2026 and February 2027, and the tour can also be arranged as a private, customizable itinerary.
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.