Rajasthan Wildlife
with Goa :: Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Around midnight arrival in Delhi. The
cosmopolitan City and capital New Delhi is
the main gateway for travelers. Upon
arrival, you will be met by our
representative and transferred to the Hotel.
Rajasthan Wildlife
with Goa :: Day 02: Delhi
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon have
sightseeing in Old Delhi & take a Rickshaw
Ride parallel to the Red Fort through the
old city and famous Silk Road and Silver
Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes "Rajghat",
the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated
and Jama Masjid, the great mosque of old
Delhi. Today also visit the famous "Humayun
Tomb" and "Qutub Minar". "Qutub Minar" is 71
meter high and consists of five stories. In
1199 work began on this tower which was
intended to be the most glorious tower of
victory in the world. This tower was damaged
twice and repaired in 1326 and 1368. Before
you proceed to the Hotel drive through the
embassy area in New Delhi where you visit
the India Gate and see some impressive
Government Buildings.
Rajasthan Wildlife
with Goa :: 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.
Rajasthan Wildlife
with Goa :: 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.
Rajasthan Wildlife
with Goa :: 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
with Goa :: 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
with Goa :: 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
with Goa :: 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,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. Afternoon arrival in Agra. After a
short break in the Hotel, visit the Agra
Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal
emperors. After the visit of Agra Fort Back
to Hotel.
Rajasthan Wildlife
with Goa :: Day 09. Agra - Delhi
Early 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. The rest of the day at
leisure.
Rajasthan Wildlife
with Goa :: Day 10. Delhi - Corbett
After breakfast we drive to Corbett National
Park. Jim Corbett National Park India has
always been famous for their resident
tigers. Initially Jim Corbett National Park
reserve was named as 'Hailey National Park'
in 1936. Jim Corbett National Park was
renamed in 1954-55 as 'Ramganga National
Park' and again in 1955-56 as 'Jim Corbett
National Park' after Jim Corbett who hunted
down tigers that had turned man-eaters,
between 1907 to 1939. Jim Corbett National
Park India is the 1st and oldest National
Park of India. Jim Corbett National Park
India was one of the nine Tiger Reserves
created at the launch of the Project Tiger
in 1973. Rest of the day at leisure.
Rajasthan Wildlife
with Goa :: Day 11. Corbett
Full day visit of Corbett National Park.
Rajasthan Wildlife
with Goa :: Day 12. Corbett - Delhi - Goa
Drive to Delhi airport for the flight to Goa.
Rest at leisure in Goa.
Rajasthan Wildlife
with Goa :: Day 13 - 14. Goa
The Both days at leisure at the Beaches of
Goa.
Rajasthan Wildlife
with Goa :: Day 15. Goa - Mumbai Flight to
Home
Flight from Goa to Mumbai. Around
midnight flight from Mumbai to home
destination. At the time of departure our
driver & representative will drop you at
International Airport.
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