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HIGHLIGHTS
OF TOUR
For wildlife enthusiast’s India has much to offer. The bird
sanctuary at Bharatpur, with over 300 species, is recognizes
as one of the best of its kind in the world. The semi-arid
forests of Sariska and Ranthambore harbor a rich assortment of
mammals, notably Nilgai, Tiger and Somber. See the Elusive
Tiger in broad daylight. Wildlife areas alternate with the
colors of Jaipur, the magic visit Corbett National Park in the
food hills of the Himalayan.
The best time to take this tour is from November through
April. However, for travel in March or April Bharatpur may be
omitted from your itinerary and replaced by an extra night
elsewhere.
Day 01
Delhi / Sariska
 Morning
drive to Sariska in Rajasthan and proceed to the Sariska
Palace, which was founded in 1892 by Queen Victoriya’s son -
The Duke of Connuaght. At dusk visit
The reserve. Sariska is noted for Leopard, Tiger, Porcupine
and several spices of Deer.
Overnight at hotel
Day 02
Sariska / Jaipur
At dawn visit
the reserve, then after breakfast leave for Jaipur, stopping
just outside the city at Amer fort, where elephant will take
you up to the Fort with it huge gateway and pavilions.
Continue on to the Jaipur – the state capital of Rajasthan.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03
Jaipur
This morning
will take tour of Jaipur, visiting the city palace complex,
which included the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) built in
1799, the Jantra Mantra – (observatory), which is still
equipped with ancient instruments, including a very accurate
90 ft. Sundial and the Maharaja Swai Man Singh II museum.
Afternoon leisure to visit perhaps the kite shops at Sanganeer
gate or colourful bazaars and Johari.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04
Jaipur / Ranthambore
Today continue
on to Ranthambore, named after an ancient Fort, which stand in
the reserve and which provide a dramatic setting for this
project Tiger Park. Leopard, Jungle cat and Antelope,
together with wide variety of birds all abound here, the water
pools harbour marsh crocodile and Python – evening visit the
reserve.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05
Ranthambore
At dawn and
dusk visit the reserve, afternoon visit Ranthambore fort.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06
Ranthambore / Bharatpur
After breakfast
continue on to Bharatpur – one of the finest bird sanctuaries
in the world,
With over 300 species of birds. Originally this freshwater
swamp was developed by Maharaja of Bharatpur to cater for his
passion for shooting – both Kitchener and Curzen were at the
first to shoot in 1902. Since 1956 Bharatpur has been
established as a sanctuary. Later afternoon bird watching.
Overnight at hotel
Day 07
Bharatpur / Agra
Visit the
sanctuary at dawn. After breakfast drive onto Agra, pausing
to view the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Built by Akbar
around 1570, it was abandoned some years later. Presumably
because the water system failed. The proceed to Agra for
overnight.
Day 08 Agra
This morning
visit the Taj Mahal, which was built by Emperor Shah Jehan as
a memorial to his queen, Mumtaz Mahal. Also visit the tomb of
Itmad-ud-Daulah.
Afternoon at leisure to explore the Bazzars in the area to the
west of the fort.
Day 09
Agra / Khajaraho
Morning flight
to Khajaraho. On arrival transfer to your hotel. Later visit
the magnificent Cluster of richly decorated ancient temples –
which probably form one of the best examples of Indian
art.Overnight at hotel
Day 10
Khajaraho / Bhandavgrah
After breakfast
leave by car for Bhandavgrah in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Bhandavgrah is also dominated by an ancient fort and is
especially noted for Tiger, gaur, Sloth, Bear, Deer, Wild boar
and Antelope.
Overnight at hotel
Day 11
Bhandavgrah
Visit the
reserve at dawn and dusk by Jeeps and elephants
Day 12
Bhandavgrah – Delhi
After breakfast
leave for Khajaraho and take connecting flight to Delhi |
