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Ganges y Tigre

  • Mumbai – Nagpur – Pench – Kanha – Bandhavgarh – Panna – Khajuraho – Benarés – Delhi
  • 0 booked
  • Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
  • Language: English / Hindi
  • Tour type: Excursiones de vida silvestre y naturaleza
  • Transport: Flight, Boat, Rickshaw, Jeep & Road Transfers
  • Accommodation: Hotel / Resort
  • Meals: 13 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
  • Group size: 1 to 39 people

Hightlight tour

Cultura North
Rich Cultural Activities
Comida North 2
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Cultura Central
Rich Cultural Activities
Comida North 3
Cuisine

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome to Mumbai

Your journey begins as you arrive at the Mumbai International Airport. Following a seamless process of customs, immigration formalities, and baggage collection, our friendly representative will greet you. You’ll be transferred to your comfortable hotel where you’ll spend the night.

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Day 2: Mumbai Exploration

After a delightful breakfast, you’ll set out to explore Mumbai starting with the iconic Gateway of India. From there, you’ll embark on an intriguing excursion to the Elephanta Caves, situated on an island in the Sea of Oman. Returning to Mumbai, you’ll visit renowned landmarks such as the Prince of Wales Museum, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mani Bhawan, Jain Temple, Hanging Gardens, bustling Crawford Market, and even pass by the majestic Haji Ali, the tomb of a prosperous Muslim merchant. Your tour will conclude at Dhobi Ghat, the world’s largest open-air laundry. You’ll spend the night at your hotel.

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Day 3: Mumbai to Pench via Nagpur (by Road)

Following a satisfying breakfast, you’ll head to the airport for your flight to Nagpur. Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a brief tour of Nagpur, visiting the 600-year-old Ram temple, the beautifully sculpted Jain temple, and the Deekshabhoomi, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site featuring a grand stupa. Afterward, you’ll continue your journey to Pench, covering around 75 kilometers in about two hours. You’ll check in at your hotel in Pench, where you’ll have lunch and dinner and spend the night.

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Day 4: Pench Wildlife Experience

You’ll experience the enchanting wilderness of Pench National Park with both morning and evening game drives, observing the diverse wildlife. Delicious meals and a comfortable night’s rest will be provided at your hotel.

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Day 5: Pench to Kanha National Park (by Road) (205 Kms. / 4 Hrs.)

After a hearty breakfast, you’ll embark on a road trip to Kanha National Park, approximately 205 kilometers away, which will take about four hours. Kanha National Park is renowned for its status as a tiger reserve and the vast area it covers, extending over 940 square kilometers. Upon arrival in Kanha, you’ll check in at a comfortable resort and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. You’ll have lunch, dinner, and spend the night at the resort.

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Day 6: Kanha Wildlife Experience

Experience the incredible wildlife of Kanha with both morning and evening game drives, offering an opportunity to encounter tigers and other remarkable creatures. You’ll enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a comfortable night’s stay at the resort.

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Day 7: Kanha to Bandhavgarh (by Road) (265 Kms. / 5 Hrs.)

After breakfast, you’ll embark on a picturesque journey to Bandhavgarh National Park, located among the Vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh, covering an area of 437 square kilometers. The drive will take approximately five hours to cover around 265 kilometers. You’ll be well-fed with lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at your hotel.

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Day 8: Bandhavgarh Wildlife Experience

You’ll explore the captivating wilderness of Bandhavgarh National Park with both morning and evening game drives, offering excellent chances for tiger and wildlife sightings. You’ll enjoy delicious meals and a comfortable night’s rest at the hotel.

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Day 9: Bandhavgarh to Panna National Park (by Road) (275 Kms. / 5 Hrs.)

Following breakfast, you’ll embark on a scenic journey to Panna National Park, which is home to some of India’s most remarkable wildlife and is a renowned tiger reserve. This drive will take approximately five hours to cover around 275 kilometers. Upon arrival, you’ll check in at your hotel, savoring lunch, dinner, and a restful night’s stay.

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Day 10: Panna to Khajuraho (by Road)

Start your day with an invigorating morning game drive to witness the wildlife in Panna National Park. After breakfast, you’ll continue your journey to Khajuraho. Upon arrival, you’ll check in at your hotel. In the afternoon, you’ll explore the famous Khajuraho Group of Monuments, known for their exquisite balance of architecture and sculpture. You’ll spend the night at your hotel.

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Day 11: Khajuraho to Varanasi (by Flight)

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest cities. Upon your arrival in Varanasi, you’ll be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. After checking in, you’ll embark on an exploration of the city, visiting Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, and witnessing the traditional Aarti ceremony performed by devout Hindus on the banks of the sacred Ganges River. You’ll spend a comfortable night at your hotel.

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Day 12: Varanasi to Delhi (by Flight)

Embrace the early morning tranquility with a sunrise cruise on the revered River Ganges. As the first light of day bathes the holy waters, you’ll witness pilgrims and priests performing their sacred rituals along the riverbanks. This extraordinary experience feels like a passage to another realm. Following a hearty breakfast at your hotel, your exploration continues in Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his inaugural sermon after achieving enlightenment. In the late evening, you’ll be whisked to the airport to catch your flight to Delhi. Upon your arrival in Delhi, you’ll be warmly welcomed and checked into your hotel, where you’ll spend a peaceful night.

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Day 13: Discovering Delhi Treasures

Your day commences with a delicious breakfast at your hotel, setting the tone for an enriching adventure. You’ll embark on a guided tour of Old Delhi, visiting significant sites like Raj Ghat and the grand Jama Mosque, the largest mosque in India. While exploring Chandni Chowk, the walled city, you’ll enjoy a cycle-rickshaw ride, absorbing the vibrant atmosphere. A drive past the imposing Red Fort adds to the historical charm. In the afternoon, your journey through New Delhi unfolds, featuring iconic landmarks such as the elegant Qutab Minar, the majestic Humayun’s Tomb, a photo stop at India Gate, and a drive past the stately Parliament house, President House, and Government Buildings. You’ll spend a comfortable night at your hotel.

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Day 14: Delhi Departure

Following a satisfying breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to Delhi. Your departure awaits, and we’ll ensure you reach the airport in time for your onward journey.

This 14-day Ganges & Tiger tour offers a spectacular combination of India’s vibrant cities, deeply spiritual sites, and premier wildlife reserves. Journey from the bustling metropolis of Mumbai into the heart of India’s tiger country, and culminate your adventure along the sacred Ganges River and the historic streets of Delhi.

  • Explore architectural marvels like the Elephanta Caves in Mumbai, the beautifully sculpted temples of Khajuraho, and iconic Mughal monuments in Delhi such as the Jama Mosque and Qutab Minar.
  • Experience the thrill of the wild with morning and evening game drives in Pench, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, and Panna National Parks. Discover India’s spiritual core with a mesmerizing Aarti ceremony and a serene sunrise cruise on the River Ganges in Varanasi.
  • Enjoy comfortable accommodations, domestic flights, scenic road transfers, thrilling jungle jeep safaris, and a rich inclusion of meals during your wildlife resort stays.


 

Price includes

  • A guided tour of important places
  • A two-person English-speaking Travel Director and Driver team with you for the duration of your journey 
  • Beautifully illustrated souvenir map
  • Current Hotel Taxes and Service Charges
  • Entrance tickets to monuments and museums mentioned on the itinerary
  • Sightseeing and activities as described in your itinerary 
  • All accommodations – First class or best available hotels in the area based on the hotel price category booked
  • Breakfast daily and some evening meals as described in your trip itinerary.
  • Meals, unless expressly states
  • Observation and participation in allowed activities
  • Professionally guided tour
  • Arrival and Departure Airport transfers
  • Transport to and from hotel listed on itinerary
  • Bottled water

 


 

Price does not include

  • All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes
  • Departure Taxes
  • Visa processing arrangements
  • Extra pre and / or post hotel nights for before and after your trip. These can be booked through Lotus of India and or your Travel Agent and be added during the booking process.
  • Handling fees
  • Excess baggage charge
  • Increases in airfares or Government imposed taxes
  • International Air, unless expressly paid for
  • Medical Travel  insurance and emergency insurance
  • Visas and Travel Insurance.
  • Other International and domestic flights not mentioned on the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Porterage for a maximum of two bags per person.
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities.
  • Services not specifically stated in the itinerary.
  • Tips to guide and driver.
  • Optional Experiences. Optional Experiences are additional add-on experiences unique to the destination that are booked and paid for (credit card or cash) when you are on your tour. As Optional Experiences are pre-bookable, this allows you the flexibility to pick and choose what you feel like when you’re on your trip.
  • Any taxi fares or personal spending money including for non-included items, meals.

 


 

Level of Physical fitness required for the Lotus of India tour?

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved at both attractions.
  •  Check recommended level for travelers with back problems or any other issues.
  • Check the dress codes for proper vestments for religious sites or county customs.
  •    Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, comfortable clothes and hiking or tennis shoes.

 


 

Guidelines for Different Religious Sites

Typical Dress Code for Churches and Cathedrals

  • Churches, particularly in Europe, often require covered shoulders and knees. Bringing a scarf or shawl can be handy if you need to cover up quickly.

Dress Codes in Mosques

  • Mosques typically require women to cover their hair with a scarf or hijab and both men and women to wear long pants or skirts. Some mosques provide appropriate attire at the entrance.
  • Typical Dress Code for Temples and Shrines.
  • In Hindu and Buddhist temples, it is respectful to wear long sleeves and long skirts or pants. Removing shoes is often mandatory, and wearing socks might be required in some places.

Tips for Respectful Attire

  • Removing Hats or Headwear
  • While head coverings may be required in some religious sites, hats and caps are generally considered disrespectful and should be removed before entering.

Layering for Comfort and Respect

  • Bringing a lightweight layer, like a cardigan or shawl, allows you to adapt your outfit as needed. This is especially useful when transitioning from a hot climate outside to a cool interior within religious buildings.

Understanding Local Customs

  • Researching or asking about local customs before visiting can prevent unintentional disrespect. Each religious site may have unique expectations regarding dress code.

 


 

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking and payment
  • Tours can be customized, by request with a multi-lingual guides option: (English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese).
  • Daily Tours departures times will be announced by your guide a day prior to the tour date.
  • The tour starts times ranges based on the activity booked.
  • Waiver will need to be signed attesting to good health conditions

 

Cancellation and Refunds Policies

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours after booking payment.
  • In the event of cancellation, Traveler should notify Lotus of India in writing at – least 60 days prior to travel.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made after paid booking before the experience’s start date / time will be subject to modification fees.
  • If the experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers ( 2 ). If it’s canceled because the minimum wasn’t met, you’ll be offered options and recalculated prices.
  • A cancellation fee will be charged by Lotus of India for all cancelled bookings, as per the following cancellation terms.

Land Portions Refund Datelines:  ( Hotels, Tours services, Sightseeing tours )

Number of days prior to Departure Cost of Cancellation (Minimum Cancellation after booking)
120 days or more 15% of the total tour cost
119 to 60 days 25% of the total tour cost
59 to 30 days 50% of the total tour cost
Below 30 days 100% of the total tour cost

 

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Frequently Asked Questions - Deposits, Payments & Customers:
  • Foreign travelers often worry about physical strain, especially seniors and couples. Physical comfort is managed proactively rather than reactively. Private tours control walking distances. Vehicles drop travelers close to sites, and visits are planned during less crowded hours.

  • Food concerns are extremely common. Travelers worry about hygiene, food spice levels, and digestive issues. Private tours ensure meals are taken in reputable restaurants and hotels where hygiene standards are controlled. Spice levels are adjusted, and dietary needs are respected. Most food-related problems occur when travelers eat randomly or without guidance.

  • Travel anxiety often peaks around “what if” scenarios. Delays, illness, missed connections, or fatigue worry travelers before booking. Private tours include contingency handling. Drivers, guides and operators respond immediately to changes without traveler involvement. This safety net is one of the strongest reasons foreign travelers choose private tours.

  • Fear of rushed itineraries is common, especially among travelers who have seen aggressive group tour schedules. Private tours are paced according to traveler energy, not preset checklists. Days are balanced, and sightseeing is spread logically. Foreign travelers often say they see less but understand more, which improves satisfaction.

  • India requires more planning than many destinations because of its scale and diversity. Foreign travelers often underestimate travel times, climate differences, and regional variations. Private tour planning absorbs this complexity. Routes are optimized, rest is built in, and seasonal factors are considered. Good planning reduces surprises, which is essential for confidence.

  • There is a misconception that private tours are only for ultra-luxury travelers. Private tours exist across comfort levels. The defining feature is personalization, not price. Even mid-range private tours offer better control and ease than budget independent travel. Luxury private tours simply enhance comfort further through premium hotels and experiences. Foreign travelers choose private tours not to show wealth, but to avoid friction.

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