Birds, Lions and Tigers Tour (140922),Holiday Packages to New Delhi, Agra, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Ahmedabad

Package Overview

This is a fascinating journey through exotic Rajasthan and the western state of Gujarat, exploring the region’s rich cultural heritage and natural abundance. Tigers at Ranthambore, lions at Sasan Gir, birdlife at the Bharatpur and Hingolgarh sanctuaries can be seen together with a kaleidoscope of historic forts, fascinating palaces, vibrant towns and remote villages to make this tour an unforgettable experience.

The tour begins with a visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal and nearby Fatehpur Sikri, the 16th-century Mughal capital, before arriving at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, home to hundreds of rare species including egrets, kingfishers and the spectacular migratory Siberian cranes. We continue our journey to famous Ranthambore National Park, one of the best places to see tigers in the wild. A highlight of the trip is a two-night stay in the Pink City - Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Few places in India showcase such a glittering array of sights: imposing Amer Fort, the bejeweled City Palace, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and the teeming city bazaars.

On reaching Gujarat, our focus moves back to the natural world: we visit the otherworldly salt flats of the Rann of Kutch, famed for its population of Asiatic wild ass, and Sasan Gir National Park, home of the last surviving population of the majestic Asiatic lion. We take safaris into the park in search of the big cats and other wildlife. En route between these two far-flung natural wonders, a stopover in the atmospheric old town of Bhavnagar is included to provide a fascinating glimpse into Gujarati life.

Our Wild West adventure ends with a visit to the nearby Hingolgarh Bird Sanctuary, before a drive takes us to the Gujarati capital, Ahmedabad, followed by an enjoyable train ride south to Mumbai.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Asiatic lions at Sasan Gir National Park
Tigers at Ranthambore National Park
Elephant ride at Amer Fort, Jaipur
Rann of Kutch, the salt flats located on western tip of Gujarat
The colourful, exuberant city of Jaipur

16 days from 1725$ per person. International flight not included.International flight tickets
Travel insurance
Domestic flight tickets for the sector: (Jaipur - Ahmedabad)
Lunch and Dinner through out the trip except Full board in Zainabad and Sasangir National Park
Miscellaneous Expenses - drinks, souvenir, personal expenses etc.
Tips for driver and other local staff
Charges for Camera in the monuments and Parks
The cancellation and baggage insurance, assistance and repatriation
Indian Visa
All services not mentioned in "Inclusion"

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 : Traditional welcome and transfer to the hotel

Arrive at the International airport of Delhi. After the traditional welcome, transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 : Way to one of the seven wonders of the world

After the breakfast, we will drive twardso Agra, around 4 hrs drive (Famous for many splendid Mughal era buildings) and known as city of Taj Mahal. The city was first mentioned in the Indian epic Mahabharata, where it was called Agrevana (meaning “the border of the forest”). Although Agra’s history is mainly associated with Mughal Empire, the place was established much before it and has linkage since Mahabharata period. The golden age of the city began with the Mughals. It was known then as Akbarabad and remained the capital of the Mughal Empire.
Visit the Agra Red Fort, a historical fort in the city of Agra and its walls are richly adorned with red sandstone. Till 1638, this fort was main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty. Thereafter the capital of Mughal was shifted from Agra to Red Fort in Delhi.
Visit of Taj Mahal, a 17th century marvel in poetic description. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj is a dream in white marble with exquisite pietra dura (stone inlay) work. Shah Jahan, the fifth Moghul King, built this beautiful mausoleum in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died at the birth of her fourteenth child.
- Hotspots : Taj Mahal
- Meals & Drinks : breakfast
Day 3 : Head towards Bharatpur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri

Agra - Bharatpur
In the morning we drive to Bharatpur, famous for Keoladeo National Park and Bird Sanctuary. En-route we visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted royal city constructed by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar. This impressive and well-preserved citadel served as the political capital of Akbar for 14 years until in 1585 he abandoned Fatehpur Sikri due to dearth of water. Afternoon is free.
- Hotspots : Keoladeo National Park, Fatehpur Sikri
Day 4 : Morning Rikshaw Ride in the park and journey to Ranthambore

Bharatpur - Ranthambhore
Thereafter, we leave for the visit of the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, a World-heritage listed Bird Sanctuary and a Ramsey sight. It is home to egrets, ducks, coots, storks, kingfishers, owls, eagles and harriers. The Maharaja of Bharatpur diverted water from a nearby irrigation canal into this lowland and later used to organize the hunting parties for his guests. It was converted into a Bird Sanctuary in 1956. There are now over 360 species of birds. In the afternoon, we do a guided visit to the Park on Cycle rickshaw to experience the vast nature and its offerings. Overnight at the hotel.
In the afternoon, we drive to the Ranthambore National Park.
- Themes : Heritage
Day 5 : Two games drives in the Park

Today we have Two game drives to the park to wander through the jungles to find the elusive tiger. We wake up early morning and leave for our first safari in the Ranthambore National Park. We track the tigers and other wildlife through the morning and return to the hotel for breakfast. After relaxing for the rest of the pre-lunch session we leave for another foray into the jungle after lunch to catch glimpses of some more animal and bird species. At the end of this adventurous day we return to the hotel and relax.
- Themes : Jungle Safari
- Meals & Drinks : breakfast, lunch
Day 6 : Way to Pink City

In the morning, we drive to Jaipur - popularly known as the Pink City that is the colorful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich cultural heritage and colorful past it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was established in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the then ruler of Amer. Also known as 'The City of Victory', Jaipur was the first planned city of its time with imposing forts, dazzling palaces, beautiful gardens and markets. Evening is free to explore the colorful bazaars of Jaipur.
- Themes : Heritage
Day 7 : Exploration of town

After the breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of Amer, 11 km from Jaipur. Famous for its massive Amber(amer) Fort, Amer was the ancient capital of Kachwaha dynasty for 6 centuries. We take an Elephant ride (Optional), an experience to remember for a long time, to reach the Fort situated on the hill. Having appreciated its beauty and captured that in our cameras we visit City Palace Jaipur, a perfect blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Next, we visit Jantar Mantar, a Solar Observatory built in the 18th century; an astronomical treasure house that measures time according to the movement of the Sun to an error of just 2 seconds with solar devices that give accurate astrological predictions as well till date. We also visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied facade of pink sandstone. It was built in the year 1799 to allow royal ladies to watch processions and other the festivities on the road through its 953 ‘jharokas’or small windows without being seen by the public.
- Hotspots : Hawa Mahal, City Palace
- Meals & Drinks : breakfast
Day 8 : Fly to Ahmdabad and exploration of town

In the morning, we will be transferred to the Airport to board our flight to Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad is one of the jewels of Gujarat state. Beautifully carved historicals monuments such as Step well at Adalaj , The Rani Mosque etc make this town unavoidable during the trip to Gujarat. We visit Calico Textile Museum, one of the finest textile museums in the world and housed in one of Gujarat's famous carved wooden havelis (mansions). The museum displays a magnificent collection of rare textiles dating back to the 17th century. Gandhi Ashram or the Sabarmati Ashram, located near Vadaj, was once the residence of Mahatma Gandhi who founded it in 1915, and today without doubt, it is the biggest tourist attraction in Ahmedabad.
- Hotspots : Gandhi Ashram, Sabarmati Ashram
Day 9 : Ahmedabad - Zainabad

We visit Modhera Sun Temple. Architecture of this temple has similitude with that of Konark Sun Temple and Khajuraho Temples. King Bhimdev got in constructed during 1026-27 but it was devastated by the raid of Mahmud of Ghazni. The sanctum sanctorum was scientifically designed so that radition emerging from rising and setting of Sun during the day of equinox fell on beautifully cared statues consstructed by Suryavanshi Solanki Rajputs, in the memery of tgheir beloved God.
Today we drive from Ahmedabad to Zainabad, a picturesque town situated on the outer periphery of Run of Kutch. On the arrival, we would be transferred to hotel. Rest of the evening is free to explore the surrounding.
- Hotspots : Modhera Sun Temple
Day 10 : Excursion in Rann of Kutch

This morning, we do a Jeep safari in the Rann of Kutch, a large area of salt marshes located in the Thar Desert mostly in Gujarat and the southern tip of Sindh in Pakistan. It is a seasonally marshy region, the word Rann meaning "Salt marsh", alternating with medaks, elevated pieces of land where vegetation grows. Kutch is the name of the district where this region is situated. This safari is altogether a different experience from all that we have seen and experienced by now. In the evening, we do a Village tour to explore the area further.
- Themes : Jungle Safari, Jeep Safari
Day 11 : Way to cultural capital of Saurashtra

Today we drive to Bhavnagar. It was a princely state untill 1948 when it was merged into independant India.The city offers vibrant shades of traditional Gujarati Culture. On arrival, check-in at Hotel. Later, we can visit following places such as Gandhi Smriti, Barton Library and Takhteswar temple etc.
Day 12 : Way to the Park of Gir

Bhavnagar - Sasan Gir Forest National Park
Today, we visit the Gandhi Smriti - a memorial that has a library of Gandhian books and photographs providing glimpses into the life of Mahatma Gandhi. It also has a fine collection of art objects representing the culture of the Saurashtra Region.
Later, we drive towards the Sasan Gir Forest National Park.
- Hotspots : Gir Forest National Park
Day 13 : Two safaris in Gir Forest

Today, is the day for some adventure when we get to do Two game drives (Morning/Afternoon) into Sasan Gir National Park to look for Asiatic lions. Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the sole home of the pure Asiatic Lions (Panthera Leo Persica) and is considered to be one of the most important protected areas in Asia due to its supported species. The ecosystem of Gir, with its diverse flora and fauna, is protected as a result of the efforts of the government’s Forest Department, wildlife activists and NGOs. The count of 2,375 distinct fauna species of Gir includes about 38 species of mammals, around 300 species of birds, 37 species of reptiles and more than 2,000 species of insects. The carnivorous group mainly comprises Asiatic lions, Indian Leopards, Bengal Tigers, Sloth bears, King Cobras, Jungle Cats, Striped Hyenas, Golden Jackals, Indian Mongoose, Indian Palm Civets, and Ratels.
- Hotspots : Gir Forest National Park
Day 14 : In the lapse of nature - Hingolgarh Sanctuary

Sasan Gir Forest National Park - Hingolgadh
This morning, we drive in the direction to Hingolgarh Bird Sanctuary. It is a natural habitat and it is a delight for Ornithologist and nature amateurs to observe the different variety of birds. Covering the forest area of 654.07 hectares, this sanctuary has dry deciduous scrub forests which dominates the landscape.
The sanctuary gets full of life during rainy season with beautiful shades of green color all around and the area buzzing with life and various life forms. Due to the presence of grasslands and scrub forests, the sanctuary has a unique composition of wildlife. The most prominent wildlife species are Chinkara, Nilgai, Indian porcupine, Indian hare, Mongoose, Wolf, Hyenas, Jackals etc. The unconfirmed presence of a leopard has been occasionally reported by the local people. The sanctuary is remarkably rich in birds with 230 species and has 19 species of snakes of which 3 are venomous.
Hingolgadh - Rajkot
After the visit, we head towards Rajkot where we have a night stay.
- Hotspots : Rajkot, Gir Forest National Park
Day 15 : Drive back to Ahmedabad

After the breakfast, we drive to Ahmedabad. Upon arrival, we have free time to explore the local bazaar of the city.
- Meals & Drinks : breakfast
Day 16 : Board The return Flight

We are transferred to the International airport for our onward travel to our next destination.

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Inclusions

Hotel
Sightseeing
Accommodation for 11 nights on the basis of double room in the hotels mentioned or equivalent on breakfast basis
02 nights on Full board in hotel in Zainabad
02 nights on Full board in Sasangir
All ground transportation included in the program using private air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver
Park and monuments entrance fees as described in the programme
Excursion to Rann of Kutch in Open Jeep - Seat Sharing basis
Two game drives in Sasan Gir in private Jeep
Two Game drives in Private Jeep - Seat Sharing basis in Ranthambore National park
Rickshaw ride in Bharatpur
English speaking Local city guide as mentioned in the programme (Till 05 Pax)
English speaking tour leader throughout the trip (From 06 Pax onwards)
Govt. Taxes

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Exclusions

International flight tickets
Travel insurance
Domestic flight tickets for the sector: (Jaipur - Ahmedabad)
Lunch and Dinner through out the trip except Full board in Zainabad and Sasangir National Park
Miscellaneous Expenses - drinks, souvenir, personal expenses etc.
Tips for driver and other local staff
Charges for Camera in the monuments and Parks
The cancellation and baggage insurance, assistance and repatriation
Indian Visa
All services not mentioned in "Inclusion"

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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