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This two-week itinerary is ideal for culture, food, and wildlife lovers who want to go to an area of India which is well off the trodden path, and it will immerse you into two completely different states: Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

You’ll have six nights of wildlife and rural village experiences in Corbett and Dudhwa national parks, ideal for those who like to invest time and energy into getting the most out of their national park experience.  You’ll also visit bustling Delhi and Lucknow, and finish with the iconic Taj Mahal. 

 Highlights:

  • Immerse yourselves in the bazaars of Aminabad, Lucknow for a unique food tour with an expert local guide
  • Enjoy afternoon tea with a resident of Lucknow
  • Explore the three sanctuaries in Dudhwa national park, looking for tigers, rhinos, dolphins, and turtles from your luxury lodge
  • Visit Corbett National Park, a birdwatchers' paradise 
  • Finish with the iconic Taj Mahal and a ride to Delhi 

 As with all of our suggested itineraries, we can tailor-make your holiday to suit your budget, style and expectations. Find out more with our  ‘Journey Planner’ here.  

DAY 1 DEPART THE UK

Today you will fly overnight to India.

 DAYS 2 & 3 Delhi Explore Old and New Delhi

Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel in the heart of New Delhi. Later you’ll be picked up by tuk-tuk for an introduction to New Delhi, taking in the key sites. You will be accompanied by a guide who will be happy to recommend a restaurant to you for dinner.

A full-day tour will start with the Salaam Baalak Trust’s guides and former street kids taking you around old Delhi, recounting eye-popping stories, and giving you a fantastic insight into another side of Delhi. The revenue from this tour goes directly to the trust’s work to help other street children. Lunch will be at the famous Khan market, where you can choose an eatery of your choice. 

Later you’ll visit Humayun’s tomb and Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, and then take a cycle rickshaw through Old Delhi.  There'll be opportunities to sample street food as you explore the noisy labyrinthine lanes of Chawri Bazaar and Chandni Chowk.

DAY 4–6 Corbett National Park Uttarakhand wildlife

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be met by your driver and driven to Corbett National Park, your base for the next few days. The journey takes around 6 hours, with stops along the way. 

This region, which extends over 1,300sq km, is made up of lush green grassland and forests, bisected by the Ramganga River. The park protects wild elephants, tigers and sloth bears, nearly 600 domestic and transitory birds, and rare reptiles. There are plenty of opportunities over the next few days to explore the park by jeep, as well as a trek through the buffer zone and along the Jim Corbett heritage trail.

For those particularly interested in birding, why not add a night or two in Pangot, three hours east in the foothills of the Himalayas with over 250 species of bird and great for local walks.

DAY 7–9 Dudhwa National Park remote Wildlife in luxury accommodation

This morning you will set on off a long journey of around 9 hours to the remote Dudhwa national park near the border with Nepal. You will be based here for the next three nights, with varied opportunities to enjoy the wildlife and village life around the property. 

Dudhwa national park is a vast expanse and was made a 'Project Tiger' reserve in 1988. It has a spectacular array of wildlife including leopards, black bears, rhinoceros and around half the world’s Barasinghas (12-antler deer).

While staying in the region of Dudhwa, you can explore the local area around the hotel with a farm and a village visit to see massive sugar cane plantations and probably see crocodiles in the forest swamps. You’ll spend the morning and afternoon on game drives in the tall grasslands and forested areas; also you’ll take a boat trip into the Katarniaghat wildlife sanctuary, exploring around dense swamps and steaming wetlands.

Extending your stay here is no bad thing - simply relaxing in beautiful surroundings is worth it, and with longer here, you can explore more of the three parks and local village life.

DAY 10 & 11 Lucknow Get under the skin 

Today you’ll journey (around 5-6 hours) to one of the lesser-explored Indian cities of Lucknow, which is coming into its own for incredible food experiences.

You’ll have two days getting under the skin of the city, seeing the famous sites, and experiencing some of the best food northern India has to offer. Highlights include Awadhi cuisine, a delicious mix of Mughal, Kashmiri, and Hyderabadi cooking styles in the bazaars of Aminabad.

A full-day tour takes you first to the Residency, the British campus that witnessed nearly 3,000 deaths during the uprising of Indian troops against their British officers in 1857. Then to the Bara Imambara, built as a relief measure after a devastating famine to employ in the 1780s. In the afternoon you’ll walk through the famous shopping area of Hazratganj, where you’ll receive a special invitation to see inside one of Lucknow's beautiful old houses.

DAY 12 & 13 Agra Iconic Taj Mahal

Today you’ll drive to the most famous area of Uttar Pradesh, Agra.  The drive will take between 4-5 hours, so once you arrive, you'll have the rest of the day at leisure to relax.

The next day you’ll rise early to visit the Taj Mahal, the premier iconic site in the whole of India and deservedly so.  Late morning, you’ll board a train to Delhi, which usually takes around 2.5 hours. A well-deserved afternoon off awaits after your adventure through remote northern India.

DAY 14 Fly home (or stay!)

Take your private transfer to the airport and say goodbye to your driver before boarding your day flight back to the UK. 

Of course, you may like to stay on in India, perhaps going to the beach for a few days of relaxation. All of our tours our tailormade, so the itinerary outlined above is just a suggestion. Please chat to one of our India specialists to design your bespoke holiday itinerary. 

As every holiday is unique to you, prices vary. To give you an indication, two-week holidays range from roughly £3,000 to £8,000 per adult, with an average price of £3,500. We also offer substantial child and seasonal discounts.

To start your journey, talk to one of our friendly consultants today.

Since every traveler is unique - Call our experts on 1-888-577-8452 to create your personalised vacation itinerary.

Inclusions

Your personalised quotation with Experience Travel Group will include:

  • International Flights (we can omit if you prefer)
  • Accommodation as described
  • Privately guided tours and transfers
  • Original Experience Travel Group "Signature" experiences
  • Full financial protection (full ABTA and ATOL bonding)
  • 24-hour in-country backup while away
  • Your dedicated travel expert in the UK

For more on our pricing policy read here

You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the hotels and villas within this holiday as standard...

Jim's Jungle Retreat

Jim's Jungle Retreat, Corbett National Park

Come to Jim’s Jungle Retreat for a quirky, comfortable, and socially responsible experience in Corbett National Park.

The Claridges

The Claridges, Delhi

The Claridges is a large and pleasant colonial-style hotel in a quiet New Delhi suburb, particularly well-suited to leisure travellers.

The Ultimate Travelling Camp Jaagir Lodge

The Ultimate Travelling Camp Jaagir Lodge, Dudhwa

Luxurious former hunters lodge in the heart of a sugar cane plantation in the heart of a sugar cane plantation near Dudhwa National Park.

Trident

Trident, Agra

The Trident provides visitors and families with a functional, practical base for visiting Agra and the famed Taj Mahal.

Vivanta by Taj Gomti Nagar

Vivanta by Taj Gomti Nagar, Lucknow

Vivanta offers colonial grandeur, international facilities, and well-equipped modern rooms with a cosmopolitan feel in Lucknow.

You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the experiences & activities within this holiday as standard...

Boat in Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

Boat in Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Dudhwa

Explore the swamps and wetlands of the Katarniaghad Wildlife Sanctuary by boat.

Delhi: Old & New

Delhi: Old & New, Delhi

Discover both sides of historic Delhi, capital of the Mughal Empire, and then Lutyens magnificent New Delhi, symbol of the British empire.

Evening Culinary Walk Lucknow

Evening Culinary Walk Lucknow, Lucknow

Dive into the emerging food scene of Lucknow with a walking tour of Aminabad and it's Awadhi cuisine.

Safaris in Dudhwa National Park

Safaris in Dudhwa National Park, Dudhwa

Take part in two safari drives as part of your exploration of this remote national park.

Salaam Baalak Trust Walk

Salaam Baalak Trust Walk, Delhi

A fantastic walking tour through the narrow streets of Paharganj, this walk is guided by ex-street kids and is a hugely uplifting experience.

Wildlife Safari

Wildlife Safari, Corbett National Park

Take a wildlife jeep safari in Corbett National Park, once the nobility’s favoured northern hunting ground.

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