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1 : Arrive Delhi : Following your arrival in Delhi transfer
to the Hotel.
Day 2 : Delhi Full day Sightseeing tour :
A Full day sightseeing tour of Delhi. The old city-bustling,
packed, atmospheric will entertain you with a visit to
Redfort, Jama Masjid and the bazaar of Chandini Chowk.
We also visit the Birla Mandir (Lakshminarayan Temple),
the grand Govt. Buildings along with the president's house,
Humayun's tomb (the forerunner of Taj Mahal), and the
India Gate. Visit the Qutab minar the five storey victory
tower started by Qutbuddin Aibak was completed by his
successor, Iltutmish along with the 4th Centuary iron
pillar.
Day 3 : Delhi Agra By Road : Today's morning
drive via Sikandra, leads us to the mughal splendor of
Agra to visit the Taj Mahal and Redfort. The Taj Mahal
was build in 1652 by Emperor Shahjahan. It took 22 years
and 22,000 skilled artisans to complete this magnificent
architecture. Apart from the Taj, the magnificent Agra
fort (Another creation of emperor Akbar) offering gorgeous
views from its lofty walls, and the Itmad-ul-Daulah, an
exquisite tomb to a persian adventurer who later became
chief minister, whose grand-daughter Mumtaz married Shah
Jehan. Her tomb, is of course, the Taj Mahal.
Day 4 Agra Ranthambhore : This morning
we will drive to Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary. The Ranthambore
Tiger Sanctuary is one of the fine examples of the "Project
Tiger" conservation efforts. The sanctuary boasts
some of the best wildlife sightings Asia has to offer.
The park has three major lakes - Rajbaugh, Milak talab
and Padam talab, which serve as watering holes for the
animals. The imposing Ranthambore fort adds to the grandeur
of the park. Among the animals, birds and reptiles that
can be spotted in Ranthambore are the tiger, the sambar,
leopard, chinkara, blue bull, chital, jackal, hyena, caracal,
fox, jungle cat, sloth bear, ratel, langur and wild boar.
The park is also home to over 300 species of bird - like
parakeets, peafowl, storks, partridges, egrets, eagles,
flycatchers, owls and migratory varieties in the winter
months that include the greylag goose, black eagle, ruddy
shelduck, pintails. You will be accompanied by a naturalist
into the Park for evening safari on an exclusive Jeep.
On arrival check in at hotel. Following dinner there may
be a slide show and an orientation talk about the park
and its wildlife by the lodge staff.
Day 5 Ramthambhore : Early morning a Jeep safari
into the park, which is one of the finest tiger reserves
in the country. Spread over an area of 392 sq. km, the
park is characterized by dry deciduous forests sprawling
over the Aravalli and Vindhyan ranges. If you are lucky,
you might see the tiger strolling in the jungle or near
any of the three lakes.
You may like to spend the afternoon visiting nearby temples
and sites. Also visit the Ranthambore Fort built by the
Chauhan rulers in the 10th century, regarded as one of
the oldest forts of Rajasthan. The fort is characterized
by its temples, tanks, massive gates and huge walls. You
will have another opportunity in the afternoon for tiger
spotting during your second safari of the day. Overnight
is at the lodge / camp.
National park Timings Morning (0630hrs. - 0930 hrs.)
| Evening (1430 hrs. - 1730 hrs.)
Day 6 Ranthambhore Jaipur : Your drive
to princely capital Jaipur takes you via Emperor Akbar
deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, an almost perfectly preserved
400 Year old Mughal capital. After admiring its palaces
and pavilions we suggest Lunch at the nearby Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary before we continue to Jaipur. Also called
the pink city, The whole city was painted pink when the
Prince of Wales, Edward VII, Visited jaipur in 1876. Today,
Every home in the city is obliged by law to maintain this
facade.
Day 7 Jaipur : A full day program takes you to
the nearby Amber fort by car, and then to the Fortress
by elephant with a skilled mahout. Later return to Jaipur
to visit the Museums, Palaces and halls within the City
palace (Still a royal Residence) and The palace of winds.
The jantar mantar observatory largest and the best of
the five observatories build by Jai Singh II in different
parts of the country. Hindu's believe that their fated
souls move as per the harmony of the heavens, which is
measured by it.
Day 8 Jaipur Delhi : After breakfast leave
jaipur by car, Pausing for a lunch at the Neemrana Palace,
a most elegant and historical heritage hotel, before we
drive to the international airport for return flight home.
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