Shere Khan - 10 days

Shere Khan - 10 days

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Shere Khan - 10 days

10 Days Starting and ending in Delhi

Visiting: Delhi, Old Delhi, Agra, Karauli, Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

472/SK

Recommended For:

Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

16 + if accompanied by an adult.

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

Small Group

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing

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Tour Overview

WILDLIFE TOUR: Explore India's famous Golden Triangle and go wild in Ranthambore National Park, searching for elusive Bengal tigers. Marvel at the breathtaking Taj Mahal in Agra and explore the beautiful Amber Fort in Jaipur, rickshaw ride through the bustling streets of Delhi and spend a night in a Maharaja's palace.

Highlights

  • Ranthambore National Park – Explore the park and spot endangered Bengal Tigers on three included game drives

  • Agra – Discover Agra Fort and the legendary 17th century Taj Mahal which is an enduring symbol of love

  • Delhi – Enjoy a tour of India’s capital including a rickshaw ride and visit to Humayun’s Tomb and Jama Masjid

  • Jaipur – Hop on a guided tour of the Pink City and visit the imposing lakeside palace of Amber Fort

  • Fatehpur Sikri – Stroll around the fantastically preserved city which was abandoned more than 400 years ago

  • Karauli – Stay at the Maharaja’s Palace Bhanwar Vilas and visit the impressive City Palace which the family are restoring

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Delhi

Location: Delhi

Saturday. Welcome to India! On arrival in Delhi you’ll be transferred to our hotel where the rest of today is free to explore the capital as you please. Perhaps visit the striking Red Fort, which gets its colour from the sandstone used in its construction during the 17th century. This evening we have a welcome meeting at 18:00 at the hotel to meet our guide the rest of the group.
Please note: If arriving the day before the tour commences, you may opt to join our 5am Backstreets of Delhi Morning Cycle add-on. Ride through the streets before the morning traffic and see highlights including Turkman Gate - one of the five remaining gates of Old Delhi.


Day 2 : Old Delhi

Location: Old Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Old and New Delhi. In the old part of the city we visit Humayun’s Tomb and Jama Masjid, which is India’s largest and oldest mosque. We also visit the peaceful memorial of Raj Ghat - the site of Gandhi’s cremation. An eternal flame now burns here in his honour. Enjoy a thrilling rickshaw ride around the Chandni Chowk bazaar before our tour continues as we explore the highlights of New Delhi. Stroll down the ceremonial Rajpath and see the India Gate monument - a memorial to those Indian soldiers who died during the First World War. We enjoy a delicious Namaste dinner this evening.

Day 3 : Agra

Location: Agra

Meals Included: Breakfast

Delhi - Agra. Say goodbye to Delhi today as we travel to Agra and explore the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort. Our day continues with a guided tour of the legendary Taj Mahal - India’s most famous site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. This beautiful white mausoleum was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632 as a tribute to his wife, who died tragically in childbirth. It remains the most extravagant symbol of love ever built and remains a bucket list destination for many travellers.

Day 4 : Karauli

Location: Karauli

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Agra - Karauli. Leaving Agra this morning, we travel to the eerie city of Fatehpur Sikri, which has laid abandoned for more than 400 years but is extremely well-preserved. We continue to the Palace Bhanwar Vilas in Karauli, which remains the home of the royal Maharaja. The site is now a heritage hotel and our home for the night. Explore the palace grounds at leisure and if we’re lucky, we may be able to join a tour led by the princess herself. The family are also lovingly restoring the City Palace which we visit this afternoon and you may opt to attend the evening Aarti (prayer).

Day 5 : Jaipur

Location: Jaipur

Meals Included: Breakfast

Karauli - Jaipur. Today we travel to the iconic Pink City of Jaipur, stopping at a local school en route to meet the pupils and teachers (if open). We operate our Change for Children programme here and you may wish to bring some educational gifts to donate to the pupils (see trip notes). After our visit, we continue to UNESCO-listed Jaipur where the rest of today is at leisure. Perhaps enjoy a Bollywood movie at the Raj Mandir cinema, where there’s sure to be a lively atmosphere.

Day 6 : Jaipur

Location: Jaipur

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning you may wish to join our exciting Balloon Over Jaipur add-on. Climb into a hot air balloon and fly with the wind over palaces and fortresses, before we return to land and take a jeep ride up to the impressive Amber Fort. This site is laid out over four levels and overlooks the stunning Maota Lake. After our visit, we continue to a local cotton weaving house and tour the famous City Palace. The final stop of the day is to the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar space observatory, home to the world’s largest stone sundial.

Day 7 : Ranthambore National Park

Location: Ranthambore National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Jaipur - Ranthambore. Today we take a 3-4 hour drive to Ranthambore National Park, one of the Project Tiger reserves since 1973. The park plays an important role in the conservation of the iconic Bengal Tiger. We spend two days in the park and enjoy three included game drives in search of the endangered tigers, which can sometimes be seen pacing along the paths or resting in the sun. With three visits into the reserve, we have a great chance of spotting these incredible animals. Other wildlife in the park includes leopards, sloth bears, sambar, hyenas and crocodiles.

Day 9 : Delhi

Location: Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Ranthambore - Delhi. This morning we return to Delhi by train where the rest of the day is free to explore at leisure. You may wish to visit Akshardham, which stands the world’s largest Hindu temple.

Day 10 : Delhi

Location: Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Monday. Our Indian adventure ends today with an included transfer to the airport.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    3 - 4 star & heritage hotels

  • Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 4 dinners

  • 9 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels

  • Guided sightseeing - Delhi, Agra, Karauli, Jaipur and Ranthambore

  • 3 game drives in shared canter at Ranthambore National Park

  • Travel by jeep to beautiful Amber Fort in Jaipur

  • Train journey: Ranthambore to Delhi in A/C reserved seating

  • Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 6 or more)

  • Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites

  • Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 10

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What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

  • Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$4-7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture

  • Entrance Fees: USD$75-85pp, paid in local currency

Age Policy

16 + if accompanied by an adult.

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    3 - 4 star & heritage hotels

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 10

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes.

  • What is the maximum group size?

    24

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews from Travellers on this Tour

Lesley Sheridan  

Shere Khan - 10 days

21-Dec-2015

Sammy was an excellent guide, travelling with us from Delhi to Jaipur. His handover for our onward travel arrangements to Ranthambore (yes we saw a Tiger) and Delhi was great. All the travel arrangements went like clockwork. We have well and truly experienced India. I will be recommend On The Go Tours to my friends.

Louise Rome  

Shere Khan - 10 days

15-Mar-2016

I've just returned from the Shere Khan tour, we had a fabulous time. I couldn't recommend it enough. The mix of places we visited was just right and there was something different to see in each place. I didn't think anything could beat seeing the Taj Mahal but for me the real highlight was seeing the Tiger in Ranthambore, we were so lucky to not only seeing one but it came and walked past our jeep! The guides were all excellent, very knowledgeable and went out of their way to make our holiday extra special. Great value for money and very enjoyable.

P Jane Scholer  

Shere Khan - 10 days

01-Dec-2018

Great driver Mr. Balbir Singh cared for this tiny group of 3 women. He was a wonderful tour guide in between our step-on guides each day. I felt safe and well guided thanks to his extraordinary efforts. Superb guide Atiq for Agra and Fatehpuri Sikri. Less than wonderful guide day 1 in Delhi, also a Mr. Singh.

Elizabeth McVay  

Shere Khan - 10 days

18-Jan-2015

Vanch was amazing - very well travelled

James Pope  

Shere Khan - 10 days

30-Nov-2017

Yusuf was excellent, very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.

Alyson Loughlin  

Shere Khan - 10 days

18-Mar-2017

Fantastic tour & Sammi was brilliant, everything organised so well & nothing was too much trouble for him, I feel he went out of his way to ensure that we all got the absolute best from the trip.

Giuliana Britti  

Shere Khan - 10 days

10-May-2017

The tour was very well organised and had all the elements to get a true feel of the country. We were able to learn a lot from the guides who were always ready and willing to help. Would have liked a little more free time and a little less shopping stops but a part from that the tour was perfect. The group was multi cultural and all great people. We all had a fun time together.

Ginny Waldron  

Shere Khan - 10 days

01-Apr-2019

This was a great our, not too big a group and a wonderful diversity of participants. I appreciated being able to contribute to the tip kitty and not have to be concerned with having "change" for tips. Yusuf was an excellent tour director; very knowledgeable and continually making small adjustments to improve the flow of the visit. His willingness to talk about his personal experiences made the tour much more interesting. I appreciate being able to contribute to the school in Karauli and knowing the money will be used appropriately.

Haley Cook  

Shere Khan - 10 days

12-Apr-2018

This Tour was very well organised and there was always someone available to help us. The hotels we stayed in were lovely and well equipped. The food was good and there was plenty. It was also great that there was always water available on the bus transfers. The only thing we found especially being our first Tour with your Company, was that we were literally on the go all the time and there was downtime. Also, the group we travelled with was a lot larger than we were expecting - 24 persons.

Jaime Spencer  

Shere Khan - 10 days

03-Dec-2018

Sammy was a great guide. From the info meeting to the goodbye in Jaipur he was in control. Even though we were in a 'tourist bubble', Sammy made sure we were not sheltered from our environs, he took on on walks in the cities, encouraged us to explore shops and try a tuk-tuk. He was also great for any advice on where to eat and shop. He shared relevant info throughout the trip. Sammy made the trip enjoyable. The overall trip was amazing. I was nervous going to a country so different than what I've ever experienced but the tour guides made it easier. One of the highlights for me was the village walk in Karauli, I got an appreciation for how people live and work.

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