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 amidst the green fields of Jaipur. On way
you will enjoy the lively roads with colorful people 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 leopard 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 breakfast, 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.
