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Rajasthan Wildlife Tour
09 Days / 08 Nights
Delhi - Sariska - Jaipur - Ranthambhore -
Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
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Rajasthan Wildlife Tour : 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 Vinayak Holidays
representative and transferred to your Hotel.
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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.
Rajasthan Wildlife Tour :
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.
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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.
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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.
Rajasthan Wildlife Tour :
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.
Rajasthan Wildlife Tour :
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.
Rajasthan Wildlife Tour :
Day 08. Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about 70
km)
Today we leave Rajasthan, Drive to Agra,Enroute we
make a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri,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. After visit of Fatehpur Sikri, proceed to
Agra. After a short break in the Hotel visit the
Agra Fort. Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest
Mughal emperors. Rest day at leisure.
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Day 09. Agra - Delhi
Early in the Morning 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. Afternoon drive to Delhi.
Evening at the time of departure our driver &
representative will drop you at International
Airport.
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