Wildlife of India
with Tajmahal Tour
Discover India’s wild heart on a 14-day safari through Kaziranga, Tadoba, and Pench - home to rare rhinos, elusive tigers, vibrant birds, and iconic landmarks like the Taj Mahal.
13/14
Nights / Days
13
Tiger Reserves
14
Jeep Safaris
+2 Birding Sessions
06
Fixed Departures
+Customizable
Tour Dates
Wildlife of India with Tajmahal Tour
Six fixed winter departures pair Bharatpur's birdlife and the Taj Mahal with rhino country and two of Central India's reserves - or we design a private itinerary around your calendar.
27 Nov - 10 Dec 2026
Early Winter
13 Dec - 26 Dec 2026
Christmas Special
30 Dec - 12 Jan 2027
New Year Departure
15 Jan - 28 Jan 2027
Peak Winter
30 Jan - 12 Feb 2027
Season Finale
19 Feb - 04 Mar 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 trip moves through some of India's best parks and heritage sites. Kaziranga opens the journey with wide grasslands where rhinos and wild elephants roam freely. Tadoba and Pench follow, both known for tigers, leopards, and wild dogs across thick forest and open trails.
Bharatpur adds a change of pace with its wetlands full of migratory birds, especially through winter. Agra closes the trip with the Taj Mahal and Red Fort, including a boat ride on the Yamuna for a quieter view of both.
- One horned rhinos, wild elephants, and swamp deer across the open grasslands of Kaziranga
- Bengal tigers, sloth bears, and the rare black leopard around Tadoba's waterholes
- Migratory birds like pelicans, cranes, and storks arriving in Bharatpur through the winter
- Wild dogs, leopards, and bison moving through Pench's bamboo forest
- The Taj Mahal at sunrise, soft light and a calm reflection on the water
- A quiet boat ride on the Yamuna for a different view of the Taj Mahal and Red Fort
Birds, rhinos and tigers
Bharatpur's wetlands and the Taj Mahal first, then rhino grassland in Assam, then two of Central India's strongest reserves - three different Indias in two weeks.
01
Bharatpur
Rajasthan
Wetlands and woodland at the edge of the Thar, a birding ground that draws serious naturalists year after year - pelicans, cranes, and storks arriving in numbers through the winter.
2 Birding Excursion · 2 Days
02
Agra
Uttar Pradesh
The Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort by late morning, before the flight north - the country's most travelled sightline, seen early enough to beat the crowds.
1 Days · 1 City
03
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.
3 Safaris · 2 Days
04
Pench
Madhya Pradesh
Hill country laced by the Pench river, part of the landscape that shaped Kipling's Seeonee jungle - a full day given to the wilder Khursapar zone alongside the standard game drives.
5 Safaris · 3 Days
05
Tadoba
Maharashtra
Teak forest breaking into golden grassland - among the most consistent reserves in the country for daylight sightings, with black leopards recorded here too. The trip's closing chapter.
6 Safaris · 4 Days
The route, stop by stop.
A single journey from Delhi through Bharatpur and Agra, then a flight to Guwahati for Kaziranga, before a second flight to Nagpur to begin the safari circuit through Pench and Tadoba, closing back in Delhi.
01
Bharatpur
Days 2 - 3
02
Agra
Days 4
03
Kaziranga
Days 5 - 6
04
Pench
Days 8 - 10
05
Tadoba
Days 11 - 14
Arrival
Delhi
Day 1
Arrive in New Delhi and settle in for your India adventure.
Bharatpur
Days 02 - 03
Day 2
Hit the road to Bharatpur and enjoy an evening birding session.
Day 3
Spot migratory birds in Bharatpur, then head to Agra for a cultural evening.
Agra
Days 04
Day 4
Catch the stunning Taj Mahal sunrise before flying to Guwahati via Delhi.
Kaziranga
Days 05 - 06
Day 5
Drive to Kaziranga and dive into your first jungle safari.
Day 6
Experience both morning and evening safaris in rhino territory.
Transfer
Kaziranga › Jorhat › Nagpur
Day 7
Drive to Jorhat, fly to Nagpur, and settle in for an overnight stay.
Pench
Days 08 - 10
Day 8
Travel to Pench and enjoy your first game drive through tiger country.
Day 9
Explore Pench with back-to-back safaris through lush bamboo forests.
Day 10
Morning and Evening Safari in Pench.
Tadoba
Days 11 - 14
Day 11
Shift gears to Tadoba and jump into an exciting afternoon safari.
Day 12
Track tigers and more with two adrenaline-filled safaris in Tadoba.
Day 13
Spot black leopards, wild dogs, and vibrant birds on dual safaris.
Day 14
Conclude your journey with a final Tadoba safari before flying to Delhi.
Itinerary Map
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Lodging in Pench, Tadoba, Kaziranga, and Bharatpur
- Lodging in Delhi, Agra, Nagpur, and Guwahati
- All meals as mentioned in the day-wise itinerary
- Entry fees, safari jeep, and guide charges for Pench, Tadoba, and Kaziranga
- Entry fees and two birding excursions by E-rickshaw in Bharatpur
- 5 exclusive jeep safaris in Pench National Park
- 6 exclusive jeep safaris in Tadoba National Park
- 3 exclusive jeep safaris in Kaziranga National Park
- Entry tickets for the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
- Air-conditioned vehicle for all land transfers from Nagpur to Nagpur
- Air-conditioned Maruti Ertiga for all land transfers from Delhi to Delhi
- Airport and hotel assistance before and after the trip
- Packaged drinking water during land 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 Wildlife of India with Taj Mahal Tour?
13 nights / 14 days, covering Delhi, Bharatpur, Agra, Kaziranga, Pench, and Tadoba.
How many safaris are included?
The tour overview states 14 exclusive jeep safaris; the inclusions list breaks this down as 5 jeep safaris in Pench, 6 in Tadoba, and 3 in Kaziranga.
Which cities and parks does the tour cover?
Delhi, Bharatpur, and Agra for heritage and birding; Kaziranga in Assam for rhinos; then Pench and Tadoba in Central India for tigers.
Are the tour dates fixed, or can I customize?
Six fixed departures run between November 2026 and March 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.