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Tiger Safari Tour
Duration: 13 nights/14
days
Destination: Delhi - Sawai Madhopur -
Ranthambore - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
- Umaria - Bandhavgarh - Delhi
Day 1 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi by an International flight. Welcome, meeting
and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight
in Delhi.
Day 2 : Delhi. ( City Tour )
After Breakfast Visit the Old City of Delhi to see the
historic Red Fort and the Jama Masjid, India's largest
mosque from the outside. See the colourful bazaar of Chandni
Chowk and take a cycle rickshaw ride through the back
streets of Old Delhi to get a first hand experience of
the hustle and bustle of this traditional city. This ride
through the small by-lanes will be most fascinating. Return
to the hotel for lunch or eat at an interesting restaurant
in town. Afternoon Visit New Delhi, seeing the Qutab Minar,
a tower of victory built in the 12th century and India
Gate - the war memorial. Drive past the Rashtrapathi Bhawan,
the residence of the President of India, the houses of
Parliament and the Government Secretariat buildings. Overnight
in Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Sawai Madhopur
/ Ranthambore
Morning transfer to the Railway station to board the train
for Sawai Madhopur. Leave Delhi for Sawai Madhopur by
Golden Temple Mail (0755/ 1310 hrs). Meeting and assistance
on arrival at Sawai Madhopur Railway station and transfer
to the Lodge/Resort. Lunch at the lodge, visit the sanctuary
by Jeep with an English speaking Naturalist.
Dinner and overnight in Ranthambore .
Day 4 : Ranthambore
Morning and afternoon visit the sanctuary by Jeep with
an English speaking Naturalist. Dinner and overnight in
Ranthambore.
Day 5 : Ranthambore - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur (170 kms). This journey is over
very good roads, through rural Rajasthan and would take
about 3 hours. On arrival check into the hotel. Jaipur
- the capital of Rajasthan, is colour washed pink - the
colour associated with hospitality in Rajput culture.
Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 6 : Jaipur
Morning proceed on an excursion to Amber Fort with an
Elephant ride upto the top of the Fort. Drive past Hawa
Mahal, known popularly as the Palace of Winds,.Return
to the town in the afternoon enroute visiting the City
Palace - the former royal residence built in a blend of
Rajasthani and Mughal styles which houses a museum with
a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and armoury
of the Mughals and Rajputs. Also visit the Jantar Mantar
- an astrological and astronomical observatory built by
Maharaja Jai Singh in the 18th century, which is remarkable
for its accuracy even in the present times. Overnight
in Jaipur .
Day 7 : Jaipur - Bharatpur
Morning drive to Bharatpur (176 kms). On arrival, check
into the hotel. Bharatpur is popular for its bird sanctuary
- the Keoladeo Ghana National Park - finest in Asia, in
which over 400 species of water birds. The park can be
explored either by cycle rickshaws (the drivers are all
very capable naturalists) or by boats on the lake. Late
Afternoon : Visit the Sanctuary by boats - an excellent
way to see the birds and watch the spectacular sunset.
Overnight in Bharatpur.
Day 8 : Bharatpur - Fatehpur
Sikri - Agra
Morning : Visit the Bharatpur Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary
by cycle rickshaws (the rickshaw drivers are all very
capable naturalists). Afternoon drive to Agra enroute
visiting Fatehpur Sikri (12 kms). Continue drive to Agra
after visiting Fatehpur Sikri (49 kms). On arrival, check
in to the hotel. Agra is famous as the home to one of
the Seven Wonders of the World - the Taj Mahal. Overnight
in Agra.
Day 9 : Agra - Umaria ( Bandhavgarh
)
Morning : Proceed on a city tour of Agra. Visit the Agra
Fort, built by three Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar
the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of design
and construction. Later visit the Taj Mahal - the inimitable
poem in white marble. [ The Taj is closed on Friday ]
Afternoon : Transfer to Railway station to board the train
for Umaria. Leave Agra for Umaria by Utkal Kalinga Express
at 1540hrs. Overnight enroute on board the train
Day 10 : Umaria - Bandhavgarh
Arrive Umaria at 0600 hrs. A quiet little village that
is gently awakening to the sounds of birds and cows. Arriving
at this village, nestled in the "buffer zone" of the Bandavgarh
National Park, is an experience in itself.
Meeting on arrival by our jeep from the lodge, transfer
to the Bandhavgarh (45 kms), driving through rural Madhya
Pradesh and through the forests, with a good possibility
of seeing wildlife. On arrival, check in at the Lodge.
Lunch at the Lodge and visit the sanctuary by Jeep with
an English speaking Naturalist. Dinner and overnight in
Bandhavgarh.
Day11 : Bandhavgarh
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge. Morning and
afternoon game drives into the sanctuary. We can also
arrange an excursion to see the imposing fort that is
located inside the sanctuary. This Fort, or "Garh",
from which the park gets its name, is fascinating and
involves a relatively easy climb to the temple located
on its summit, dedicated to Lord Rama. The view from here
is equally fascinating. Dinner and overnight in Bandhavgarh
Day12 : Bandhavgarh
Breakfast and Lunch at the Lodge. Morning and afternoon
visit the sanctuary by Jeep with an English speaking Naturalist.
(check out time 1200 noon). Late evening drive to Umaria
to board the train for Delhi. Leave Umaria for Delhi by
Utkal Kalinga Express at 2200 hrs Overnight enroute on
board train
Day13 : Bandhavgarh -Umaria -Delhi
Breakfast and Lunch at the Lodge. Morning and afternoon
visit the sanctuary by Jeep with an English speaking Naturalist.
(check out time 1200 noon). Late evening drive to Umaria
to board the train for Delhi. Leave Umaria for Delhi by
Utkal Kalinga Express at 2200 hrs Overnight enroute on
board train
Day14 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi at 1330 hrs. Meeting and assistance upon
arrival at New Delhi Railway station and transfer to the
hotel. (Room to be provided for Day Use till departure).
Evening: We shall provide Farewell Dinner at a nice restaurant
in the town. After the Dinner, transfer to the Airport
to board the flight for abroad.
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