Tigers, Temples,
Culture and Ghats
A well planned tour covering the Golden Triangle, Varanasi ghats, Khajuraho temples, and tiger safaris in Panna and Bandhavgarh.
15/16
Nights / Days
02
Tiger Reserves
10
Jeep Safaris
06
Fixed Departures
+Customizable
Tour Dates
Tigers, Temples, Culture and Ghats
Six departures span the winter travel season, timed around the best conditions for temples, the river, and the reserves alike - or we design a private itinerary around your calendar.
25 Nov - 10 Dec 2026
Early Winter
12 Dec - 27 Dec 2026
Christmas Special
01 Jan - 16 Jan 2027
New Year Departure
18 Jan - 31 Jan 2027
Peak Winter
22 Jan - 06 Feb 2027
Late Winter
12 Feb - 27 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
The trip opens with Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, moving through forts, monuments, and old city streets at a steady pace. Varanasi comes next, with life along the Ganges, evening aarti, and quiet walks through the old lanes. Khajuraho follows, known for its detailed temple carvings.
From there the trip turns to forest. Panna has river stretches, rocky terrain, and a tiger population on the rise. Bandhavgarh closes the trip with a tighter forest layout and frequent wildlife movement, giving strong chances for sightings.
Temples, ghats, history, and wildlife, all in one route.
- Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, covering forts, monuments, and city streets
- The Taj Mahal at sunrise, along with Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri
- Ganga Aarti in Varanasi and an early boat ride on the river
- The Khajuraho temples and their detailed stone carvings
- Morning and evening safaris in Panna and Bandhavgarh
- One route that brings together temples, ghats, history, and wildlife
Palaces, ghats, temples and tigers
Four very different Indias in one route - Mughal cities, sacred river, carved temples, and forest - each given real time rather than a rushed pass-through.
01
Golden Triangle
Delhi, Agra, Jaipur
Mughal capitals in succession - Jama Masjid's crowds, the Taj at first light, Amer Fort climbing its ridge above Jaipur. India's most travelled road, and still its most trafficked for good reason.
6 Days · 3 Cities
02
Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh
The Ganges at dawn from a rowboat, the ghats lit by evening aarti - one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth, and a different register of India entirely after three days of forts.
2 Days · 1 City
03
Khajuraho
Madhya Pradesh
Sandstone temples carved to their last inch, still standing a thousand years on - the western group by evening light, the rest the following morning before the drive to Panna.
2 Days · 1 City
04
Panna
Madhya Pradesh
Rocky plateau cut by the Ken river - a reserve still rebuilding its reputation after tigers were reintroduced here from scratch, and the trip's first taste of forest after nine days of cities and temples.
5 Safaris · 3 Days
05
Bandhavgarh
Madhya Pradesh
A cliffside fort of uncertain age overlooks the Tala and Magadhi valleys - some of the highest tiger density recorded anywhere in India, and the trip's closing chapter.
5 Safaris · 4 Days
The route, stop by stop.
A single journey from Delhi through Agra and Jaipur, then flights to Varanasi and on to Khajuraho, before an overland run through Panna and Bandhavgarh, closing back in Delhi.
01
Delhi
Days 1 - 2
02
Agra
Days 3 - 4
03
Jaipur
Days 5 – 6
04
Varanasi
Days 7 – 8
05
Khajuraho
Days 9 - 10
06
Panna
Days 11 - 13
07
Bandhavgarh
Days 14 - 16
Delhi
Days 01 - 02
Day 1
Arrive in New Delhi. Explore key city areas and transfer to hotel.
Day 2
Full day city tour of Delhi including rickshaw ride Jama Masjid, India Gate, Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb.
Agra
Days 03 - 04
Day 3
Drive to Agra. Visit Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh. Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 4
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Drive to 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.
Varanasi
Days 07 - 08
Day 7
Fly to Varanasi. Transfer to hotel and attend evening Ganga Aarti at the ghats.
Day 8
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges. Walk through old city lanes and visit key temples.
Khajuraho
Days 09 - 10
Day 9
Fly to Khajuraho. Check in and visit the western group of temples.
Day 10
Morning visit to Khajuraho temples. Drive to Panna and check in. Rest in the evening.
Panna
Days 11 - 13
Day 11
Morning safari and evening safari in Panna National Park.
Day 12
Another full day with morning and evening safaris in Panna.
Day 13
Morning safari in Panna. Drive to Bandhavgarh and check in. Evening at leisure.
Bandhavgarh
Days 14 - 16
Day 14
Morning safari and evening safari in Bandhavgarh.
Day 15
Another full day with two safaris in Bandhavgarh.
Day 16
Morning safari in Bandhavgarh. Fly back to Delhi for departure.
Itinerary Map
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Accommodation in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Panna, and Bandhavgarh, with all meals during safari stays.
- Forest entry fees, safari jeep, and guide charges included.
- Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal.
- Boat ride on the Ganges and Ganga Aarti in Varanasi.
- Guided visits in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Khajuraho.
- 5 jeep safaris in Panna National Park.
- 5 jeep safaris in Bandhavgarh National Park.
- All road transfers in an air conditioned vehicle.
- Domestic flights as per itinerary.
- Airport and hotel assistance before and after the trip.
- Drinking water during transfers and 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 |
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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 Tigers, Temples, Culture and Ghats Tour?
15 nights / 16 days, covering Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Panna, and Bandhavgarh.
Which cities and parks does the tour cover?
Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur for the Golden Triangle leg; Varanasi for the Ganges and its ghats; Khajuraho for its temples; then Panna and Bandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh for the wildlife leg.
What is included in the tour price?
Accommodation across all seven stops with full board during the Panna and Bandhavgarh safari segments; forest entry, jeep, and guide fees in both parks; the sunrise Taj Mahal visit; the Ganges boat ride and Ganga Aarti in Varanasi; guided sightseeing in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Khajuraho; all road transfers by air-conditioned vehicle; domestic flights per the itinerary; airport and hotel assistance; and drinking water during transfers and safaris.
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.