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Tiger & Wildlife Tours |
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| Wildlife Tour with
Culture, Pilgrimage & Taj |
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Duration :: 14 Nights & 15 Days |
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Places to be Visit
:: Delhi - Jaipur - Ajmer-
Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Keoladeo Ghana National Bird Sanctuary -
Agra - Orcha - Bhandavgarh National Park - Khajuraho - Varanasi -
Delhi |
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Places of Interest on this Tour ::
Wildlife, Culture, Temples, Birds, Taj
Mahal, Buddhism, Elephant Safari & Holi River Ganges |
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D ay 01 :: Delhi
Arrival Delhi in the morning. "Namaste" a warm welcome to India, a
sincere greeting with a bow and folded hands. Transfer to a 5-star
hotel in New Delhi. After a short break we embark on our first journey
to discover India. Our introduction to India will be by a " Rickshaw"
ride a mode of transport used in small towns and in Old Delhi.
We head for a guided city tour to the most interesting sights of the
city that is the Red Fort a fort made of red sand stone which once
housed the world famous PEACOCK throne and the Jama Masjid mosque.
Welcome Dinner at the old Hauz Khas village complex overnight stay at
the hotel.
Day 02 :: Delhi - Jaipur (265 kms -
travelling time - 4.5 hrs)
We leave for the pink city of Jaipur arriving for lunch. After lunch
day at leisure to explore the streets and bazars of Jaipur. Overnight
at hotel |
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Day 03 :: Jaipur- Amer - Jaipur (24 kms - 30
minutes)
We visit the city palace, the palace of winds and then proceed to Amer
fort the ancient capital of Ja ipur built in the 16th century by Raja
Man Singh in red sandstone and marble. It has some very intersting
apartments like the Sheesh Mahal the glass canopy apartments and Jai
Mandir, Sukh Niwas Baodi etc.
The highlight of this trip is the elephant ride up the ramparts of the
fort just like the maharajas did. After this we visit the Jaigarh fort
the armoury of the erstwhile state which houses the biggest cannon on
wheels in the world. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 :: Jaipur - Ranthambore (185 kms - 3
hrs)
Drive to Ranthambore the finest national park of India arriving in the
hotel in afternoon. Evening visit the old fort which overlooks the
national park. Overnight hotel.
Day 05 :: Ranthambore
Ranthambore Morning & Evening drives in the park |
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D ay 06 :: Ranthambore - Bharatpur (140 kms -
2.30 hrs)
Ranthambore - Bharatpur drive to Bharatpur the capital city of another
racial community of India The Jats. Afternoon visit Bharatpur fort
which is different from other Rajasthan forts as it has thick mud
walls which the British army could not break despite laying a siege
for 4 months.
Day 07 :: Bharatpur or Keoladeo Ghana
National Bird Sanctuary
Full day bird watching in possibly the biggest bird sanctuary in the
world Keoladeo Ghana National. To take in the essence of the park you
need to divide your trips into different times of the day, Early
morning take in spectacular sightings of large flocks of water birds &
their exquisite birdsongs. At dusk catch the elusive bird (night
herons ,bitterns & owls). Post lunch catch the python basking in the
sun.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 :: Bharatpur - Agra
Take the road for Agra Enroute we visit the ancient city of Fatehpur
Sikri built by Emperor Akbar as thanks giving for the saint who
blessed him with a son. In the afternoon check in to the hotel. After
a short break leave for the Agra Fort. The fort where Emperor Shajahan
the builder of Taj was held captive by his son Emperor Aurangzeb, who
had usurped the throne of India. One can see the magnificent Taj from
the quarters in which the emperor was jailed. Before sunset visit the
Taj a monument of Love and romance. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 :: Agra -Jhansi (train) and drive to
Orcha
Take an executive class airconditioned train to Jhansi drive to Orcha
the old capital of the Bundhela Kings who were the contempories of the
Mughal Emperors. Check into the hotel on the banks of the river. Go
exploring the marvels of Bundhelkhand. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Da y 10 :: Orcha -Jhansi (drive) and train to
Bandhavgarh National Park
Some more exploring later in the day take the train to Katni / Umaria.
Disembark for Bhandavgarh National Park. Afternoon take the first
drive into the park if luck favors us we will sight the Tiger. As the
concentration of tiger population is highest in this park hence our
chances of sighting. Overnight at hotel / camp.
Day 11 :: Bhandhavgarh National Park
Full day for the park. We will take two trips into the park. Early
morning on elephant back, post lunch & evening in jeeps.
Day 12 :: Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho
Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho. Drive to Khajuraho the citadel of power of
the Chandela Kings in 10th &11th century. Khajuraho has been declared
a World Heritage Site. Though famous for its Erotic temple sculpture
Khajuraho is much more then just Kamasutra. The question which comes
to mind is how could any society approve of such eroticism in a place
of worship. To answer this question only a visit to khajuraho can do.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 :: Khajuraho - Varanasi (fly)
Walk the streets of Khajurao leave for the airport around 11:30 A.M.
to catch the flight for Varanasi the oldest living city in India and
one of the worlds most ancient previously known as Kashi in the times
of Puranas and Vedas. Its also the second most important religious
city on the Ganges. After check in and a short break visit the bazar
of Benaras which is an experience of a life time even for the Indians
living in other cities. Varanasi is a city which can not be described
it can only be experienced. Around sunset take a visit to the ghats
(Banks of river ganga) and a boat ride in the Ganges to see the AARTI
(culmination of the days prayers with lamps) which are offered to the
mother Ganga and left to float in the river. It's a spectacle seen
nowhere else in the world. It seems that stars are floating in the
river.
Day 14 :: Varanasi (Kashi)
Early morning again visit the ghats before sunrise to see people
praying to the Sun god another experience of its kind. After breakfast
visit Kashi Vishwanath temple the most important temple of Lord Shiva
in India Saranath where lord Budha preached his first Sermon. It was
here he revealed the eight fold path of Nirvana.
Day 15 :: Varanasi - Delhi (fly)
Varanasi - Delhi In the morning take another river cruise on the
Ganges. In the evening, fly to Delhi to catch your international
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