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Northern & Central India

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Northern and Central India is a vast and culturally rich region encompassing iconic destinations such as the Golden Triangle cities of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, as well as the spiritual heartland of Varanasi, the hill stations of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and the temples of Madhya Pradesh. The region is home to some of the world's most celebrated landmarks, including the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, and the ghats of the Ganges. Travellers come for a compelling mix of Mughal architecture, Hindu pilgrimage sites, Himalayan trekking, and wildlife safaris in reserves like Ranthambore and Kanha. The sheer diversity of landscapes, religions, and cultures makes it one of the most rewarding and immersive travel experiences in the world.

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Northern & Central India · 10 days

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India Tiger Safari — Self-Launched: Delhi, Ranthambore & Bandhavgarh

A self-launched version of the 10-day India Tiger Safari group tour, covering New Delhi, Ranthambore National Park and Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Instead of a fully guided private-transport package, you book your own budget hotels and jungle lodges, purchase safari permits directly through the official state forest department booking portals (Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh), and travel by sleeper/AC train and intercity bus between stops. You'll do the same morning and afternoon jeep safaris with naturalists — but shared rather than private — plus Ranthambore Fort and an optional stop at Khajuraho. Costs are realistic backpacker/mid-budget estimates in GBP and exclude international flights, travel insurance and monument entry fees.

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~£960

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