Wildlife & Culture Tour

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Abroad - Delhi

  Welcome to India! Upon arrival at India Gandhi International Airport, you are greeted by our representative. Transferred to hotel where our representative helps you check in and briefs you about the following tours. Rest and overnight at hotel
  
  Delhi, capital city of the Federal Republic of India. It is one of India's fastest growing cities. It has sprawled over the West Bank of the river Yamuna, straddling the river. Delhi blends an historic past and a vibrant present. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country. New Delhi was proclaimed the capital of India by the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) & is tree-lined & spacious. Legend has it that the Pandavas, the august heroes of the epic Mahabharata, originally founded Delhi, then called Indraprastha, around 1200 B.C. Present day Delhi is built around the ruins of seven ancient cities.

• Day 2 : Delhi

  After breakfast take sightseeing tour of historic city visiting Old Delhi , visiting. The majestic Red Fort, a marvel in red sandstone, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, both built by emperor Shah Jahan of Taj Mahal fame, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk, the city tour continues covering New Delhi, visiting Rashtrapati Bhawan, one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families; Humayun’s Tomb, lotus shaped Bhai’s Temple , Qutub Minar , built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty.

  • Hotspots : India Gate

• Day 3 : Delhi - Jaipur

  Morning drive to Jaipur (265 kms). Upon arrival check in at hotel.Afternoon city tour of Jaipur - the "Pink City" is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  
  Jaipur, Widely known as the ‘Pink City. This city is color washed pink to welcome Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria of England who visited India in 1883 A.D. The city was founded in 1727 A.D by one of the greatest ruler Jai Singh II. Jaipur is surrounded by hills on three sides, crowned by formidable forts and majestic palaces, mansions and gardens. Jaipur is the only city in the world, which is sub-divided in to nine rectangular sectors symbolizing nine divisions of universe. Jaipur is the first planned city designed in accordance with ‘Shilpa Shastra’- epochal treatise of Hindu architecture.

  • Hotspots : Hawa Mahal, City Palace

• Day 4 : Jaipur

  Today after breakfast explore the Pink City with an excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, enjoy the experience of ride on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated.
  
  Afternoon free optionally you can explore jaipur on cycle rickshaws. Evening free over night at hotel.

  • Hotspots : Amber Fort

• Day 5 : Jaipur - Ranthambore

  Morning after breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Ranthambore (takes around 3hrs./140 kms). Upon arrival, check in at hotel. After lunch park visit by Jeeps/Canter. Rreturn to hotel for overnight stay
  Ranthambhore, hailed as one of India's finest wildlife locations, It was established as a sanctuary in 1959 and included in the very first phase of Project Tiger in 1972. The park derives its name from the fort of Ranthambhor, which sits on a rocky outcrop in the forest. The fort dates back to the 11th century when it was a vital citadel for the control of central India. Though overrun by vegetation, remnants of the summer palaces, temples and guard stones within the fort still remain. Earlier, the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur, the Park at Ranthambhor was once the scene of royal hunting parties. Today, it is famous for its tigers and is one of the best places in the country to see these majestic predators in the wild.
  Ranthambore is the place to see a tiger in its natural habitat. In the dry season tigers can be seen near the watering holes and are clearly visible in the dry forest.

• Day 6 : Ranthambore

  Early morning and late afternoon, game viewing in the sanctuary by jeep/Canter. Overnight at hotel

• Day 7 : Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra

  Early morning transfer to railway Station for train to Bharatpur. Train departs at 0714 hrs by Shatabadi Express Arrive Bharatpur at 0920 hrs upon arrival in Bhagalpur; proceed by cycle rickshaws to the famous Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary which is a wonder of the natural world and no less worth seeing than the marble mausoleum of the Taj. Here over 350 species of birds find refuge in the 29 sq kms of shallow lakes & woodlands of the park. After visiting the park enjoy lunch at the restaurant later drive to Agra via Fathpur sikri. Hear visit the fort and continue your drive to agra upon arrival check in at hotel evening free overnight at hotel.

  • Hotspots : Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary

• Day 8 : Agra - Katni - By Overnight Train

  Early morning visit to witness incomparable Taj Mahal with its’ speculative view at the time of Sunrise. Taj Mahal, the architectural modern day wonder of the world; this monument is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Taj, endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world. Return to Hotel for breakfast.
  Later visit Agra Fort, designed and built by Akbar in 1565 A.D., built with barricaded wall of red sand stone; it houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous palaces including the Jahangir Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am, Macchhi Bhawan, Nagina Masjid, Meena Bazar, Moti Masjid, Sheesh Mahal, Musamman Burj where from Taj Mahal is visible in all its beauty from one side of the fort. So very ironically, Emperor Sahahjahan, prisoner of his son Aurangzeb in his old age was put in a cell from where he could gaze at the Taj Mahal at a distance, from his cell in the fort. So very ironically, Emperor Sahahjahan, prisoner of his son Aurangzeb in his old age was put in a cell from where he could gaze at the Taj Mahal at a distance, from his cell in the fort.
  Later in the evening transfer to station for night train to Katni (Night on board the train).
  

  • Hotspots : Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Moti Masjid

• Day 9 : Arrive Katni - Bandavgarh

  Morning arrive Katni station 0825 hrs upon arrival meeting at this station and transfer to Bandhavgarh. Bandhavgarh National Park is situated in the Vindhya range of hills which offers a good variety of cover from Bamboo forest to open grassland and a wide range of animals including sambar, barking deer, chinkara, chowsingha, gaur (the largest of the world's wild oxen), wild boar and leopard. Bandhavgarh also holds a good population of tiger and is particularly noted for daylight sightings. Morning at leisure. Afternoon game viewing excursions by Jeeps. Overnight at hotel

• Day 10 : Bandhavgarh

  Early morning and afternoon game viewing excursions by jeep. Overnight at hotel

• Day 11 : Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho ( Distance Of 260 Kms )

  Morning drive to Khajuraho (takes around 5-6hrs).Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit the Eastern group of temples which consists of 3 Hindu and 3 Jain temples, their proximity attests to the religious tolerance of the times in general and of the Chandela rulers in particular. Overnight at hotel.
  Khajuraho, The fascinating temples of Khajuraho, India's unique gift of love to the world, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, were built between 950 and 1050 A.D. It derives its name from the Khajur tree (the date palm tree), which can be found in abundance in the area. The divine sculptures in these temples are a tribute to Life itself, embodying everything that is sublime and spontaneous about it. With the wane of the Chandela Empire, these magnificent temples lay neglected, and vulnerable to the ravages of Nature. It was only in this century, that they were rediscovered, restored and granted the recognition that they justly deserve. Originally there were 85 temples, of which only 22 still exist. These magnificent temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and the Jain Tirthankaras.
  

• Day 12 : Khajuraho - Delhi

  Morning visit the most important and fascinating western group of temples. The temples of Khajuraho have been declared a 'world heritage' site by UNESCO in order to preserve the rich legacy of architecture, bequeathed to future generations by the Kings of the Chandela dynasty. These temples are famous for their intricate sculptures and erotic carvings that are one of the outstanding achievements of Indian art.
  
  Later transfer to the airport for flight to Delhi Leave: Khajuraho. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel where wash and rooms are booked. After dinner at the hotel transfer to the airport for onward flight.

  • Hotspots : Khajuraho
  • Themes : Heritage

• Day 13 : Delhi - Abroad

  Depart Delhi for home.

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Inclusions

• Sightseeing
• Transfers

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• Any personal expenses such as laundry bills, telephone bills, alcoholic beverages and airport tax.
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