Destinations covered
: Delhi, Sariska, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Bharatpur, Agra, Delhi
Highlights: Migratory birds, majestic lions and leopard along
with the forts and palaces of Rajasthan Delhi and Agra will
baptize you in their great charms that you will lure to come again
and again to these royal cities.
DAY 01: Delhi
On your arrival at the airport you will be received with a warm
and traditional welcome by a representative of the tour agent. You
are then driven to your hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 02: Delhi Sightseeing Tour
Full day sightseeing tour is organized of
Old and New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun's
tomb (the fore runner of Taj Mahal), President's house and the
Secretariat buildings, India Gate - The War Memorial, The Modern
Hindu temple - Birla Mandir. In the evening witness the son - et -
Lumiere show at the historic Red Fort, a exciting transmission of
sound and light effects rejuvenating the 300 years old Moghul
history.
Dinner followed by over night stay in the hotel.
DAY 03: Delhi-Sariska 210 km.
Morning drive to Sariska Wildlife sanctuary. The Sariska Park is
home to numerous carnivores including Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle
Cat, Hyena, Jackal, and Tiger. These feed on an abundance of prey
species such as Sambar, Chitel, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and
Langur. Sariska is also well known for its large population of
Rhesus Monkeys, which are found in large numbers around Talvriksh.
Enjoy the Sariska Wild life treasures on the back of Elephant
Safari.
Over night stay at the Sariska wildlife resort.
DAY 04: Sariska -Jaipur 110 km.
Just after breakfast at the hotel, you proceed towards Jaipur.
After a 110km drive along the highway set
and also herds of cattle grazing nonchalantly in the fields and of
course camel-the ship of desert. On arrival in the city you are
transferred to your hotel. After lunch in the afternoon you will
be guided to the imposing City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Amer Palace,
Jantar Mantar and the Jai Garh fort. You will be wonder struck at
the cataract fountains pools and stone sculptures of the
Sisodia-Rani-Ka-Bagh. You cannot ignore the sight of the graceful
women in swirling skirts and kaleidoscopic veils, weighted with
beautiful silver jewelry, and simple tall men in colorful turbans,
whom you have seen everywhere, are very representative of the
Rajasthani folk.
At night you are back in your hotel- after a day full of
unrevealed experiences.
DAY 05: Jaipur-Ranthambore 185 km.
Morning travel to Ranthambor National Park and check in the jungle
resort near Sawai-Madhopur. The park was included under the
Project Tiger Reserves and is known for its tiger population. It
is nestling in the foothills of Aravalli Ranges near the small
town of Sawai-Madhopur. Go for a elephant safari to explore the
treasures of the wild. You will encounter the great diversities
Indian gazelle, Sambar, Nilgai (blue-bull), Chital, Mongoose,
Indian Hare, Monitor Lizards and highly endangered jungle cat. You
can capture some of these splendid memories in your still camera.
Over night at the jungle resort.
DAY 06: Visiting
Ranthambore Fort
The day ahead is full of fun and adventure in the park. Start your
day by taking a jeep safari, sighting a tiger or leo pard
can be easier when you are on four wheels. There are almost 25
tiger residing in the park. Then you will be visiting the famous
Ranthambore Fort and Jogi Mahal dating back to the 10th century,
the other attraction in the wildlife sanctuary. The fort is
located on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the park and is the
oldest prevailing fort in Rajasthan. Jogi Mahal now converted into
Forest Rest House is famous for the second largest Banyan tree in
India.
Over night stay at the jungle resort
DAY 07:
Ranthambore-Bharatpur 185 km.
Morning travel to Bharatpur located 185km from Ranthambore.
Bharatpur wild life sanctuary is located in the state of Rajasthan,
and it was once the shooting reserve of royal family. It is one of
the most marvelous water-bird sanctuaries in whole Asia and also
included as a World Heritage Site in India. One can drive about
3km.from the Bharatpur town to this radically bewitching bird sight.
You can shoot through your camera more then 353 species of bird that
breed within the park. More commonly sighted are grey partridge, red
wattle, common quail, egrets, and grey herons, sarus crane, rosy
headed pelican and highly endangered Siberian crane. It is just
fabulous to watch bird flying with their group low over the lakes
and ponds.
Over night stay in the hotel.
DAY 08: Bharatpur-Agra 50 km.
At daybreak, after breakfas t,
you start your trip to the Agra. En-route you make a sojourn at
Emperor Akbar's deserted capital of Fatehpur Sikri- a proximal
poetry written in red sandstone. As you are assisted to explore the
city you recognize why it is considered as the magnum opus of the
Mughals- no less than the Taj Mahal. Some of the majestic sights
here are the Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Diwani-aam and Jodi Bai's
palace Morning visit Bharatpur Sanctuary.
Afternoon drive to Agra.
DAY 09: Agra-Delhi 204 kms.
After lunch, ready for your trip to the city of the Taj Mahal. The
afternoon brings you the most engaging of all visions- the vision of
the Taj Mahal- the perpetual emblem of love, fabricated in white
marble. A visit to the Taj invariably replenishes your heart with a
yearning for your loved one, and if they are with you, you are in
celestial home. After the Taj you will be guided to the Agra Fort
and the tomb of Itimad-ud -Daulah, a precursor to the Taj. Evening
back to Delhi and transfer to airport for you forward destination
with some beautiful memories.
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