Golden Triangle with a difference. A mix of the usual tourist trail, plus other interesting parts of India reflecting the heritage, the people. The normal tour of the Golden Triangle takes in Agra (Taj Mahal), Jaipur (Amber Fort, and Palace of Winds) and Delhi. Of course you must see these, you can’t come to India and miss out on a wonder of the world. This tour takes you further into 4 different jungles, each with a different terrain, maximising the opportunity to spot Tigers and other wildlife such as deer, wild dogs, leopards, monkeys, sloth bears, elephants and a variety of birds. We also visit Khajuraho which has a complex of 22 temples and Orchha with interesting paintings.

Kanha/Bandhavgarh – Day 7 and 8
 
Drive to Bandhavgarh (about 6 hours) for a two night stay at Bandhav Vilas or Taj CC Africa/Mahua Kothi at a supplement*. The terrain is rocky but with a staggering amount of trees and foliage. Morning and afternoon safaris into park in search of tigers, leopards, wild boar, jungle cat, wild dog. Visit the interesting old fort with a very large reclining statue of Lord Vishnu.
 
Bandhavgarh/Khajuraho – Day 9
 
Drive to Khajuraho (about 4 hours) stay overnight at Hotel Radisson. Visit the complex of temples known for their sublime and sensuous architecture. Evening Sound and Light show.
 

Khajuraho/Orchha/Jhansi/Agra – Day 10 and 11
 
Morning tour of temples. Drive to Jhansi train station (about 3 hours), en route visit Orchha which houses interesting Bundela school of paintings. Take train to Agra. Stay two nights at the Trident or Oberoi Amar Vilas at a supplement*. Visit the Taj Mahal and Red Fort

Agra/Bharatpur/Ranthambore – Day 12 and 13
 
Drive to Bharatpur railway station (about 2 hours), en route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned city. Visit Bharatpur (about half hour drive), take a rickshaw ride in Keoladeo Ghana Park bird sanctuary. Lunch and then train to Sawai Madhopur/Ranthambore. Stay two nights at Ranthambore Regency or Aman-i-Khas at a supplement*. The terrain is made up of massive rock formations, lakes and streams. Morning and afternoon safaris into park in search of tigers, leopard, deer, monkeys and a variety of birds. Visit Ranthambore Fort – but beware of the monkeys scampering about.
 

Included
 
Accommodation with breakfast
Full board at Ranthambore
Full board at Pench
Full board at Kanha
Full board at Bandhavgarh
Safaris by Jeep or Cantor into parks
Sightseeing and entrances to monuments as per itinerary
Services of a local English Speaking Guide
All transfers by road and rail
Sound and Light show at Khajuraho
Visit to Bharatpur bird sanctuary with lunch
 
Not Included
 
Flights – International (from around £400)
Travel Insurance
Visa
Gratuity
Personal Expenses
Meals / drinks other than those specified as included
Any other items not specified as included