Rajasthan Wildlife Safari Tour
Duration : 10 night/ 11 days
Places Covered : Delhi - Sariska National Park - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Bharatpur
- Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi.

The
diversity of Indias land features and natural vegetation has provided
it with a rich variety of Fauna. Ancient traditions showed links between the
people and the natural environment. Conservation and protection of wildlife
is still a part of life in rural India. More than 1200 Birds and 350 different
mammals as well as thousands of Fishes, Amphibious and reptile are part of Indian
Wild life. Some of them are found or known only in India. During our tour we
have an opportunity to get the glimpse of Tiger as Ranthambore and Sariska have
a significant numbers of Tigers. In Bharatpur we visit the biggest Bird century
which attracts vast numbers of migratory birds, some travelling long distances
across a continent. Not only the wildlife but also we experience the rich cultural
heritage during this tour. Three main destinations known as golden triangle
are a part of this tour. Wildlife in Rajasthan - Tiger in India - National Parks
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The Capital Delhi which was destroyed and reconstructed seven times in the
past and where today in many of its parts modernity rubs shoulder with the
hoary past, offers us the monuments from last many centuries.Jaipur, the famed
Pink City of Rajasthan, reflects the glory of its marvelous Rajput History.
Taj Mahal in Agra, the finest structure in the world, has a structural elegance
and pristine beauty that has been rarely matched.
Day 01 : Flight to India (Delhi)

Around
Midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and capital Delhi is the main
gateway for travelers. You are met by an Indo Vacations representative and transferred
to your Hotel.
Day 02 : Old - New Delhi
This morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi. We take a
Riksha Ride parallel to the red fort through the old city and famous Silk
Road and Silver Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes also the site where
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid and the great mosque of old Delhi.Today
We also visit the famous "Humayun's Tomb" which is the first substantial
example of Mughal architecture in India and Kutab Minar which
is 71 meter high and was constructed in 1199.Before we proceed to the Hotel
we have a drive through New Delhi where we see the India Gate, Government
Buildings and Embassies.
Day 03 : Delhi - Sariska (about 180 km)
Today we leave the capital and drive to Sariska Tiger Reserve which is situated
in the northern part of Aravali hills. Sariska has an area above 479 sq2 and
was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1973 from the government of India. We take
a Jeepride to watch the activities of Sambars, Chitals, Nilgais, Chausinghas,
Jackals, Wild boars, langurs etc. If we are lucky enough today we might have
an audience with the Tiger which are numerous in this park.
Day 04 : Sariska - Jaipur (about 130 km)

Today
we drive to the Pink City, Jaipur, this city owes its name, foundations and
careful planning to the great warrior and astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh
II. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious
and semiprecious stones. In the afternoon we visit the city palace which is
still the formal residence of the royal family, built in a blend of the Rajasthani
and Mughal architecture. In the museum of the city palace we visit the private
collection of the Jaipur Mahrajas. We continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory,
the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. Its complex instruments
reveals us the secrets of medieval Indian astronomy.
Day 05 : Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of Amber, laying 11 km. away
from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries
before it was moved to newly created Jaipur. We will ascend to the Palace
Fortress on the back of an Elephant. Enroute to Amber we visit the Hawa Mahal
(Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD, it contains 953 small casements with
each having its own balcony. The windows enabled cool air to circulate and
the ladies to watch processions below without being seen. In the afternoon
we have a walk through the colourful Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory
to see the famous block printing work being done since centuries in Jaipur.
In the evening we drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit "Laxmi
Narayan Mandir", a Hindu temple made out of white marble. We might have
an opportunity here to observe a prayer ceremony. Today we have dinner with
a presentation of Indian music and dance.
Day 06 : Jaipur - Ranthambore (about 200 km)

Today
we leave the pinkcity Jaipur and drive to Ranthambore National Park. After a
break & refreshment in Ranthambore we will explore the park on a Jeep. Ranthambore
National Park is surrounded by the Vindhyas and the Aravali mountains and covers
an area of 392 sq2. The Tiger remains the biggest attraction of the Ranthambore
National Park.
Day 07 : Ranthambore - Bharatpur (about 250 km)
In the early morning we again explore the park on jeeps. After the Jeep Safari
and perhaps with the memories of our encounter with tiger we leave the Ranthambore
National Park and proceed to Bharatpur. Bharatpur has its fame due to Keoladeo
Birds National Park. Bharatpur was earlier a duck shooting resort of the Maharaja.
Keoladeo National Park with its 375 species is one of the best water bird sanctuary
in the world. In winter there are many migratory birds from the northern hemisphere
including the rare Siberian crane.
Day 08 : Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about 70 km)

Today
we leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India and drive through a series of
fields, small towns and villages to Agra. Enroute we make a stop and visit Fatehpur
Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen in time, constructed by Akbar
the Great in the 16th century. This wonderful city constructed by red sand stones
was abandoned as abruptly as it had been built. It has been generally stated
that it was due to failing in the water supply. Late evening arrival in Agra.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 09 : Agra
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort, built by three
of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this massive structure
began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued till the time of his grandson's
reign, Shahjahan who built the impressive imperial quarters and mosque. After
the visit of Agra Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument of
India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling
beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as
a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace),
who died at the age of 39 giving birth to her 14th child. We spend enough
time at Taj Mahal to take this impressive memory home. After the visit of
Taj Mahal we have a look at the famous fine marble inlay work which is still
being done in Agra by the descendants of the families of builders and artists
of the Taj Mahal.
Day 10 : Agra - Delhi (about 200 km)
Late morning, after having our Breakfast we drive to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi
in the afternoon. The rest of the day at leisure. (opportunity for the last
shopping or enjoy a massage in the Hotel).
Day 11 : Flight to Home
Around Midnight flight to home destination.
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