This classic journey takes you to some of the most exciting and alluring sites and cities of the region. Stories of love, tragedy and history, wild life and local villages, unfold on this magical journey and colourful Rajasthan creates a stunning backdrop.
| Name of Program |
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India Wild-Life Tour with (IWT) |
| Place of Visit |
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Delhi-Ranthambore-Jaipur-Bharatpur-Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Khajurho-Bandavgarh-Kanha-Nagpur-Delhi Dep. |
| Duration |
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14 Nights/ 15 Days. |
| Best Time |
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Oct-March. |
Day 01 Arrive Delhi :
Upon arrival in Delhi airport you are met and transferred to your pre booked hotel for rest of the night.
Day 02 Delhi :
Full day city tour of New and Old Delhi visiting Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Rastrapati Bhawan and the Parliament Street, Raj Ghat, Red Fort, Jama Masjid and the Chandni Chowk. Overnight at the Hotel
Day 03 Delhi– Sawai Madhopur or Ranthambore (By Train) :
Ranthambore you are transferred to Delhi Railway station to board train for Swai Madhopur. This exciting journey through the countryside by train takes us to Ranthambore, nearly a thousand – year – old fortress. Countless battles have raged around these walls. The Great Mughal emperor Akbar laid siege here and built Lake Palace, summer gardens, temples, mosques, tombs and hunting towers, all overrun now by grass and shrubs. Today leopards and tigers prowl the ruins. Upon arrival in Ranthambore you are met and transferred to your pre booked hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 04 Ranthambore :
Morning and Evening spent visiting the Park witness the wild life. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 05 Ranthambore-Jaipur : (by surface, 5-6 hrs) :
Morning Spent visiting the park. Afternoon leave by surface for Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur check in at your pre booked hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 06 Jaipur :
Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example of Rajput (medieval Hindu) style Architecture. Afternoon - tour of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of Winds – a five-storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the Royal household to watch everyday life. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 07 Jaipur– Bharatpur (by Surface, 4-5 hrs drive):
After breakfast leave by surface for Bharatpur. Upon arrival in Bharapur check in at your pre booked hotel. Afternoon spent visiting the Park, Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 08 Bharatpur - Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (by surface 3-4 hrs drive):
After breakfast Leave by surface for Agra en route visit to Fatehpursikri. Upon arrival in Agra check in at your pre booked hotel. Afternoon Proceed for city tour of Agra visiting the Agra Fort, Tomb of Itmad- Ud-Daulah and visit to local market.Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 09 Agra– Jhansi (by train) Jhansi – Khajuraho (by surface, 3-4 hrs drive) :
Very early morning visit the Famous Taj Mahal at Sunrise. This is a breathtaking view- the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building’s stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking. (Every Friday Taj Mahal is Closed) After viewing Taj Mahal you are transferred to Agra Railway station to board train for Jhansi. Upon arrival in Jhansi you are met and transferred to Khajuraho. Upon arrival in Khajuraho check in at your pre booked Hotel. Afternoon visiting the Eastern and western group of temples in Khajurhao.
Day 10 Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh (by surface) :
Morning leave by surface for Bandhavgarh.Upon arrival in Bandhavgarh check in at your pre booked hotel. Bandhavgarh’s large tiger population offers the best chance to see the elusive cat.Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 11 Bandhavgarh :
Morning and afternoon spent visiting the Park. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 12 Bandhavgarh– Kanha (by surface, 4-5 hrs drive) :
Morning game drive to Bandhagarh, Afternoon leave by surface for Kanha. Kanha the original country Kipling so vividly described in his jungle books. Kanha has some 22 species of mammals; most commonly spotted are languor, jackal, wild pig, spotted deer, swamp deer, Sambar and black buck. You may also see tiger, Indian hare, wild dog, barking deer, Indian fox, sloth bear, striped hyena, panther, mouse deer, four horned antelope, blue bull, rattle and Indian porcupine. Kanha also has some 200 species of birds. Upon arrival in Kanha check in at your pre booked hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 13 Kanha :
Morning and Afternoon spent visiting the Park. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 14 Kanha – Nagpur ( by surface) Nagpur– Delhi (By Flight) :
This morning game drive is your last opportunity to enjoy Indian wildlife. Later leave by surface for Nagpur, the citrus capital of Maharashtra and a center for the aboriginal Gond tribes who remained in power until the early 18th Century. After a brief tour of the city you are transfer to Nagpur airport to board flight for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi airport you are met and transfer to your booked hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 15 Delhi Departure:
Morning leisure to visit local market and last shopping, after dinner transferred to the International airport for our flight back home. |
