Best of Wildlife in India
This tour is an experience in
its own. During the tour we visit some of the best Indian wild life parks
protected under the project tiger. The tour starts with arrival into Delhi
and then a city tour . From here we take a train journey to Swai Madhopur
from where we drive to Ranthambore. Ranthambore is one of the few preserves
where the camera - shy tigers may be seen in day light. One experience the
wildlife in jeeps .the park covering an area of about 400 sq kms has
beautiful scenery. The next stop is Jaipur the pink city of India - visiting
the palace of winds , amber fort and city palace. From here we proceed to
Bharatpur the famous bird sanctuary which boast of 300 species of resident
and migratory birds. The next stop is Agra the city of Taj Mahal and Agra
Fort. An overnight train from here takes us to umeria from where we are
transferred to Bandhavgarh national park. Bandhavgarh home for white tiger
and other species such as bison , ambar , barking deer and blue bull. Here
it is best to view the exclusive cat. After spending few days we drive to
Kanha national park - the original kipling so vividly described in the
jungle books. Kanha has around 22 species of mammals and most commonly
spotted are languor , jackal , wild pig , spotted deer , swamp deer , samber
and black duck. Here you may see the tigers , hyena , panther , fox also.
Kanha also house around 200 species of birds. After spending and enjoying
the days viewing the Indian wildlife we transfer to Nagpur and onward to
Delhi.
Destination : Delhi >> Swai Madhopur >>
Ranthambore >> Jaipur >> Bharatpur >> Fatehpur Sikri >>
Agra >> Umeria >> Bandhavgarh >> Kanha >> Nagpur >>
Delhi
Duration : 13 - 14 Nights / 15 days
DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI Upon arrival at Indra Gandhi International
Airport Terminal 2 you are met and transferred to your prebooked Hotel.
Upon arrival at the hotel you are received with a traditional
welcome of TIKKA and ARTI. Rest of the day is relaxing and for free
activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 02 :
DELHI This morning we visit Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by
Shah Jehan the Magnificent ( who also built the Taj Mahal). First we will be
visiting the famous Jama Masjid mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard,
three domes and two minarets, and then proceed to the massive complex known
as the Red Fort.
Afternoon we'll visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple, a
Spectacular structure that's just 60 years old , and then proceed via India
Gate and the Governmental building to Qutub Minar, the 240 foot tower built
in 1190 to commemorate the arrival of Islam in India, the Bahai Temple with
its nine pools on an elevated platform, and the Crafts Museum, which
replicates and Indian street with over 50 artists and craftspeople at work.
Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 03 : DELHI -
SWAI MADHOPUR ( BY TRAIN ) - RANTHAMBORE Morning transfer from
hotel to railway station to board Golden Temple Mail to Swai Madhopur. This
exciting journey through the countryside by train takes us to Ranthambore,
nearly a thousand - year - old fortress.
Countless battles have
raged around these walls. The Great Mughal emperor Akbar laid siege here and
built Lake Palace, summer gardens, temples, mosques, tombs and hunting
towers, all overrun now by grass and shrubs. Today leopards and tigers prowl
the ruins.
DAY 04 : RANTHAMBORE
Ranthambore is one of the few preserves where the Camera - shy tigers may be
seen in day light. You'll take thrilling jeep rides in the morning and
evening in search of wildlife. You sometimes chance upon these fleet -
footed and silent creatures, the embodiment of grace. In the afternoon,
explore the lakes on your own and visit the imposing Ranthambore.
Ranthambore
covers an area about 400 square kms and has beautiful scenery. Ranthambore
National Park is very special and unison area where a natural present meets
an historical past. This park has upto 27 tigers and has a considerable
population of birds.
DAY 05 : RANTHAMBORE -
JAIPUR After a morning game drive you leave for Jaipur, popularly
known as the Pink City, was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.
Designed in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on
architecture - Jaipur follows a grid system. The old city is surrounded by a
massive wall pierced by magnificent doorways. Your tour of Jaipur takes you
to Hawa Mahal, or "Palace of Winds". Continue to City Palace,
characterized by balconies, tiny windows, cupolas, courtyards and arched
entrances. It now houses an excellent collection of Rajasthani costumes,
miniatures, and in armory of weapons. The Maharajah's observatory looks like
a collection of abstract sculputes, but is in fact a collection of effective
instruments for studying the heavens.
DAY 06 :
JAIPUR Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills,
which is a super example of Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style architecture. A
slow elephant ride takes us to the top of the Fort, which houses several
graceful buildings and temple.
Afternoon at leisure.
In the
evening, we visit Chokhi Dhani where an ethnic village atmosphere is
recreated each evening with thousands of oil lamps, folk dancers, arobats,
snake charmers, puppeteers etc.
Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 07 : JAIPUR - BHARATPUR This morning travel to Bharatpur for a
tour of the world famous bird sanctuary here. The reserve bosts of river 300
species of resident and migratory birds. Drive to Bharatpur Morning take a
cycle rickshaw ride to watch the birds in keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary.
DAY 08 : BHARATPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA
This morning drive to the Fatehpur Sikri ( ghost capital) for a tour of the
magnificent and world heritage buildings still in a state of perfect
preservation.After visiting the old mughal capital we continue our drive to
the city of Taj Mahal. Upon arrival we checkinto our prebooked Hotel. Agra
was the capital of India under the Moghuls in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Afternoon we see the Agra's Red Fort, built over three generations by the
moghul emperors.
Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 09 :
AGRA - UMERIA BY OVERNIGHT TRAIN Morning we visit for an early
morning sunrise to the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah
Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building's stupendous
scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection
in the water channel are truly breathtaking.
Late in the morning
we see the exquisite tomb of the emperor Jehangir's chief minister and
father-in - law, often called the 'BABY TAJ' because its design foreshadows
the Taj Mahal. Evening we are transferred to the railway station to board an
overnight train to Umeria. Overnight on board the Indian railway.
DAY 10 : ARRIVE UMERIA AND TRANSFER TO BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK
Upon arrival at Umeria railway station we are met and transferred to
Bandhavgarh National Park. Bandhavgarh home of white tiger and other species
such as Indian bison, sambar, barking deer & blue bull.Bandhavgarh's
large tiger population offers the best chance to see the elusive cat. Spend
two days of game viewing and bird watching in these valleys. On the highest
hill stands Bandhavgarh Fort, surrounded by numerous caves containing
shrines and ancient Sanskrity inscriptions.
Overnight in the Lodge.
DAY 11 : BANDHAVGARH Morning and
Afternoon we spent in Game viewing .Here we are able to see the South Bear,
Wild Boar, Leopard and Tiger. The Park is also populated with India's rare
and endangered animals such as Chital , Cinkara, Chowsingha, Gaur and is
rich in Bird.
Overnight at the Lodge.
DAY
12 : BANDHAVGARH - KANHA NATIONAL PARK After a morning game drive
in Bandhavgarh, travel to Kanha the original country Kipling so vividly
described in his jungle books. Kanha has some 22 species of mammals; most
commonly spotted are languor, jackal, wild pig, spotted deer, swamp deer,
Sambar and black buck. You may also see tiger, Indian hare, wild dog,
barking deer, Indian fox, sloth bear, striped hyena, panther, mouse deer,
four horned antelope, blue bull, ratel and Indian porcupine. Kanha also has
some 200 species of birds,. Spend two full days of game viewing and bird
watching in Kanha, a true haven for the animal and avian population.
Overnight at the Lodge.
DAY 13 : KANHA
Morning and Afternoon we spent in game viewing.
Overnight at the
Lodge.
DAY 14 : KANHA - NAGPUR ( DRIVE ) - DELHI
( BY FLIGHT ) This morning game drive is your last opportunity to
enjoy Indian wildlife. After breakfast, travel to Nagpur, the citrus capital
of Maharashtra and a center for the aboriginal Gond tribes who remained in
power until the early 18th Century. After a brief tour of the city, fly back
to Delhi.
Upon arrival in Delhi you are met and transferred to your
prebooked Hotel.
Evening we go for a farewell Dinner at the Haus Khas
Village Complex.
Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 15 : LEAVE DELHI After what will have been a majestic way to
see and experience royal India, we bid farewell as we are transferred to the
airport for our flight back home.
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