Taj Mahal and
Tiger Tour
Witness tigers, leopards, and wildlife in Pench and Tadoba while combining it with cultural highlights like Agra Fort and Taj Mahal.
10/11
Nights / Days
02
Tiger Reserve
13
Jeep Safaris
06
Fixed Departures
+Customizable
Tour Dates
Taj Mahal and Tiger Tour
Six fixed winter departures pair the Taj Mahal's best light with two of Central India's strongest tiger reserves - or we design a private itinerary around your calendar.
27 Nov - 07 Dec 2026
Early Winter
11 Dec - 21 Dec 2026
Pre-Christmas
24 Dec - 03 Jan 2027
Christmas & New Year
08 Jan - 18 Jan 2027
Peak Winter
22 Jan - 01 Feb 2027
Late Winter
05 Feb - 15 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 safari combines two of Central India’s best tiger reserves, Pench and Tadoba, with a cultural visit to Agra for the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. It is designed for travelers who want to experience India’s iconic heritage along with some of its finest wildlife destinations.
Spend the next days exploring Pench and Tadoba National Parks, both known for excellent tiger sightings. Pench offers teak forests and diverse wildlife including leopards and wild dogs, while Tadoba is famous for its thriving tiger population, sloth bears, and black leopards. With guided safaris and comfortable stays, the tour blends heritage and wilderness in one journey.
- Witness sunrise at the Taj Mahal and explore Agra Fort, experiencing India’s rich history and architectural grandeur in one morning.
- Enjoy two full days of safaris in Pench National Park, spotting tigers, leopards, wild dogs, and a variety of birdlife.
- Take morning and evening safaris in Tadoba, maximizing chances of encountering tigers and observing their behavior up close.
- Combine cultural sightseeing with wildlife adventure, offering a complete Indian experience that blends heritage, natural beauty, and wildlife spotting.
Tajmahal to Tigers
A short cultural opening in Agra, then extended safari time in two of Central India's strongest reserves.
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Agra
Uttar Pradesh
A single night in Delhi, then Agra Fort by afternoon and the Taj Mahal at sunrise - the country's most travelled sightline, still worth the early start.
2 Days · 1 Cities
02
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 Delhi and Agra.
6 Safaris · 4 Days
03
Tadoba
Maharashtra
Teak forest breaking into golden grassland - among the most consistent reserves in the country for daylight sightings, with sloth bears and black leopards recorded here too. The trip's closing chapter, and its longest safari stretch.
7 Safaris · 4 Days
The route, stop by stop.
A single journey from Delhi through Agra, then a flight to Nagpur to begin the safari circuit through Pench and Tadoba, closing back at Nagpur.
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Delhi
Days 1
02
Agra
Days 2 - 3
03
Pench
Days 4 - 7
04
Tadoba
Days 8 – 11
Delhi
Days 01
Day 1
Arrival in Delhi and overnight stay at hotel.
Agra
Days 02 - 03
Day 2
Drive to Agra, visit Agra Fort, evening boat ride on Yamuna.
Day 3
Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal, transfer to Delhi, fly to Nagpur.
Pench
Days 04 - 07
Day 4
Drive to Pench, check in & set out for first afternoon safari.
Day 5
Morning and evening safaris in Pench.
Day 6
Spend another day with two game drives in Pench.
Day 7
Morning safari in Pench, drive to Tadoba, evening at lodge.
Tadoba
Days 08 - 11
Day 8
Morning and evening safaris in Tadoba.
Day 9
Morning and evening safaris in different zones of Tadoba.
Day 10
Morning and evening safaris continue in Tadoba.
Day 11
Final morning safari, drive to Nagpur, tour ends.
Itinerary Map
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Lodging in Pench, and Tadoba, including all meals and safari.
- Lodging in Delhi, Agra, and Nagpur, on bed and breakfast basis.
- Your fees for entrance, safari jeep, and guide in Pench, and Tadoba National Park.
- 6 exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Pench.
- 7 exclusive jeep safaris will be provided in Tadoba
- Entry fee for Taj Mahal, and Agra Fort with English speaking Guide.
- Air-conditioned Toyota Innova / Crysta for all land transfers Nagpur to Pench to Tadoba to Nagpur.
- Air-conditioned Maruti Eartiga for all land transfers Delhi to Agra 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 Taj Mahal and Tiger Tour?
10 nights / 11 days, covering Delhi, Agra, Pench, and Tadoba.
How many safaris are included?
13 exclusive jeep safaris in total — 6 in Pench and 7 in Tadoba.
Which cities and parks does the tour cover?
Delhi and Agra for the heritage leg, then Pench and Tadoba in Central India for the wildlife leg.
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.