East India - Jungle Safari Tour |
Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Sariska -
Jaipur - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi |
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| Day 1: Delhi |
On arrival meeting and transfer to hotel. Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting the Red Fort, Qutub Minar Jantar
Mantar etc. Delhi is just not a city but it is a book-- a book which narrates
the history of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been
witness to the various events which has brought India through the history books.
Seven times this city went through the pain of being built and rebuilt. Today as
the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration and the monuments which
tell the saga of a bygone era stand there. These icons are testimony to the
grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourists. With an area of 1483
sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full statehood. The charm of Delhi has
attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor in equally. It is correctly said that
Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for people with heart. This phrase acquires a
true colour when one goes around the lanes of Delhi.
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| Day 2: Delhi -
Sariska |
Today morning drive to Sariska another wild life park. On arrival
transfer to Lodge. In the afternoon visit the Park. Night at Lodge. Sariska
National Park lies in the Aravalli hills and is the former hunting preserve of
the Maharaja of Alwar. Sariska itself is a wide valley with two large plateaus
and is dotted with places of historical and religious interest, including the
ruins of the Kankwari Fort, the 10th century Neelkanth temples, the Budha
Hanumab Temple near Pandupol, the Bharthari Temple near the park office, and the
hot and cold springs of Taalvriksh. The large Siliserh Lake is at the
north-eastern corner. The forests are dry deciduous, with trees of Dhak, Acacia,
Ber and Salar. The Tigers of Sariska are largely nocturnal and are not as easily
seen as those of Ranthambhor. The park also has good populations of Nilgai,
Sambar and Chital. In the evenings, Indian Porcupine, Striped Hyaena, Indian
Palm Civet and even Leopard are sometimes seen. The forests are lush during and
immediately following the monsoon, but during the dry months of February May
there is a shortage of water and in consequence mammals are attracted to water
holes. At this time of year visibility is good because of the sparse foliage.
Sariska is excellent for birdwatching and has an unusually large population of
Indian Peafowl.
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| Day 3: Sariska - Jaipur |
Morning Jungle drive.
Later drive to Jaipur enroute visiting the Amber Fort.Afternoon city tour of
Jaipur to see City Palace, Jantar Mantar and observatory. Jaipur, the vibrant
capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the ' Pink City ' because of the
pink-coloured buildings in its old city. It sits on a dry lake bed in a somewhat
arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by forts and crenellated
walls. This buzzing metropolis is certainly a place of wild contrasts and a
feast for the eyes. All through, Jaipur has retained its strong Rajputana
flavour tempered by several influences - the mughal being the most prominent.
The region's strong cultural heritage is distinctly evident even today. The city
is a visitor's delight. From the intricate, delicate looking Hawa Mahal to the
graphic forms of the Jantar Mantar - an open air observatory of outsized
astronomical instruments, the Badi Chaupar lined with shops and business
establishments on both sides to the majestic fort-palace at Amber; from the
colorful fountains of life to the sublime Birla Temple; from the architectural
delight of the City Palace to the serene Jal Mahal. |
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| Day 4: Jaipur -
Ranthambhore |
Drive Morning one more drive deep into the park then drive
to Ranthambhore National Park, which is rich in wildlife including tiger,
nilgai, jungle cat, mugger and python. Night at jungle Lodge.
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| Day 5:
Ranthambhore |
Morning and afternoon safaris in Ranthambhore. Overnight at
Hotel. Ranthambore National Park is in Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan
state.Located at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range, this is
one of the finest places to view animals, especially as they are used to being
stared at here.The park covers an area of Approximately 400 sq Km and if
combined it with the area of sawai man singh sanctuary area,it is around 500 Sq
km. Ranthambore national park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957 and in
1974 it gained the protection of "Project Tiger". It got it's status of a
National Park in 1981
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| Day 6: Ranthambhore |
Morning and evening
Jungle excursion and Overnight at hotel.
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| Day 7: Ranthambhore -
Bharatpur |
Drive from Ranthambhore to Bharatpur, one of the finest bird
sanctuaries in the world. The marshes here are home to over 360 species of birds
including the Siberian cranes that come to spend the winter here. Overnight at
Hotel. One of the finest bird parks in the world, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
(Keoladeo Ghana National Park) is a reserve that offers protection to faunal
species as well. Nesting indigenous water- birds as well as migratory water
birds and waterside birds, this sanctuary is also inhabited by Sambar, Chital,
Nilgai and Boar The major attractions of tourists visiting the park are the
numerous migratory birds, who come from as far away as Siberia and Central Asia
and spend their winters in Bharatpur, before returning to their breeding
grounds. Migratory birds at Bharatpur bird sanctuary include, several species of
Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails,
Warblers, Wheatears, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks and Pipits, etc
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| Day
8: Bharatpur |
Take a boat ride to the nesting colonies of birds. Overnight
at hotel.
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| Day 9: Bharatpur - Agra |
After break fast, in morning
bird viewing. Later drive on to Agra to see the Taj-Mahal. Afternoon city
tour.
Taj Mahal
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, built
by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This
beautiful mausoleum took 22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000
craftsmen and master builders, who came from all over Asia to join in this great
work from Baghdad, Shiraz, Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble, India s
finest; was quarried at Makrana near Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones
were imported from distant lands : Jasper from Punjab, Jade & Crystal from
China, Turquoise from Tibet, Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrysolite from
Egypt, Amethyst from Persia, Agate from Yemen, Malachite from Russia, Diamonds
from Golconda and Mother of Pearl from the Indian Ocean. Overnight at the
hotel.
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| Day 10: Agra - Khajuraho |
Morning fly to Khajuraho. On
arrival visit the Western Group of Temples. Overnight at Khajuraho. Khajuraho,
once the great Chandela capital, is today a village of about a few thousand
people in the interiors of central India, in Chhatarpur district of Madhya
Pradesh. Tradition records the existence of eighty five temples, of which only
twenty five, strewn amidst lakes and fields, have survived. The temples at
Khajuraho, brilliant examples of medieval Indian architecture, were built under
later Chandela kings between AD 950 and AD 1050. Each ancient structure in India
has a fascinating story to tell. But few match the temples of
Khajuraho.
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| Day 11: Khajuraho - Varanasi |
Take flight to
Varanasi. Relax in the evening. Overnight at Varanasi. The land of Varanasi
(Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus for ages. Often
referred to as Benares, Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world. These
few lines by Mark Twain say it all: "Benaras is older than history, older than
tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put
together". Hindus believe that one who is graced to die on the land of Varanasi
would attain salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth. Abode
of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Ganges in
Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of
mortals.
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| Day 12: Varanasi - Delhi |
Morning boatride at Ganges
for sunrise. Proceed for sightseeing of the city. Take flight to Delhi. Later
transfer to the International Airport for flight to onward destination after
FAREWELL DINNER.
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