Tigerland Safari - Indian Tiger Safari
Duration:
16 Nights / 17 Days
Places Cover: Delhi, Sariska, Jaipur,
Ranthambore, Agra, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Mumbai
Day 1: Arrive at Delhi the capital city of India.
The most sought after place that sees thousands and thousands of people coming in from different parts of the country for various reasons.
Delhi, capital city of the Federal Republic of India. It is one of India's fastest growing cities. It has sprawled over the West Bank of the river Yamuna, straddling the river. The city has two distinct parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi. Delhi is the second most widely used entry point into the country, being on the route of most major airlines. It is well linked by rail, air and road to all parts of the country. The remains of seven distinctive capital cities - among them Shahjahanabad and Qutub Minar - can be seen. Here, museums, art galleries and cultural centers attract the finest exhibitions.
Delhi blends an historic past and a vibrant present. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country. Legend has it that the Pandavas, the august heroes of the epic Mahabharata, originally founded Delhi, then called Indraprastha, around 1200 B.C. Present day Delhi is built around the ruins of seven ancient cities.
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Day 2: Full day tour of Delhi.
There are two distinct parts in Delhi. Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi has a lot of places that one can see and understand the history behind these magnificent monuments.
Delhi- the commercial hub has many tourist attractions to offer. Visit vibrant shopping complex of Connaught Place, Delhi Haat for handicraft goods and delicious food bonanza. Pay a visit to Red Fort and Qutub Minar to view the excellence of Mughal architecture.
Or just drop in at Janpath- for buying a variety of cheap and best items. If you are looking for spiritual peace, visit Lotus temple, which is also famous for its marvellous architecture and heavenly beauty. Take a stroll at Rajpath. Or pay a visit to India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan for viewing monuments made during British era.
Delhi - a canvas that reflects the complexities, contradictions, beauty and dynamism of a city where the past co-exist with the present. Many dynasties ruled from here and the city is rich in the architecture of its monuments. Diverse cultural elements absorbed into the daily life of city have enriched its character. Exploring the city can be a fascinating and rewarding experience...
Day 3: Drive Delhi to Sariska, Evening Safari in Sariska.
The Sariska Tiger Reserve sprawls across 800 square kilometres of the Aravalis and is perhaps one of India’s most exciting wildlife reserves. Spread over a core area of 474 sq km, 250 m above sea level, the park is easily accessible, lying just three hours away from Delhi by road. Sariska is one of the few remaining forest pockets in the Aravali range that has survived the onslaught of modern times. Situated in the state of Rajasthan with a backdrop of the Aravali Hills, the park boasts of quite a few tigers and other interesting flora and fauna. There are also historical ruins and monuments within Sariska’s confines that are symbolic of its rich past. The park offers a unique opportunity to observe keenly the behavioural patterns of the animals at waterholes. With luck, sighting a tiger, chital, sambar, leopard, chinkara, or crocodile basking in the sun on the shores of the Siliserh Lake are not rare.
Day 4: Morning Safari and drive Sariska to Jaipur.
A safari in this park is a real exciting one as the professional who is accompanying the guests already knows where the majestic tiger is settles and the guests are directly taken in that direction for that special close encounter with the big cat.
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Day 5: Full day tour of Jaipur.
Attractive monuments, beautifully laid out gardens and parks, palaces, the ambling camels and the cheerful people in multi hued costumes make a trip to the pink city a memorable one.
The City Palace
The City Palace is one of the most important landmarks in Jaipur. The palace complex has numerous buildings, courtyards, impressive gateways and temples. It occupies one seventh of the walled city of Jaipur and the buildings are built with a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. The palace houses Sawai Jai Singh's seven story high Chandra Mahal moon palace popularly known as the city palace, Mubarak Mahal, the Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khas. The former ruling family still lives in the Chandra Mahal.
Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum
The outer courtyards with Mubarak Mahal, Sarvatobhadra and Diwan Khanna and the ground floor halls of Pritam Niwas and the inner courtyard have been converted into a public museum, the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. The museum houses an extensive collection of rare manuscripts, Mughal and Rajasthani miniatures, Mughal carpets, costumes and textiles, arms and weapons, objects of art and royal belongings. The giant silver Gangajalis displayed in the open Sarvatobhadra building were fabricated in the court workshops for Sawai Madho Singh II to carry holy water of Ganges to England.
Jantar Mantar Observatory
Built in 1718, Jantar Mantar is the largest and the best-preserved observatory of the five built by Sawai Jai Singh to study movements of stars. The others are located in Delhi, Ujjain, Varanasi and Mathura. Astronomical instruments, built with stone and marble those were the pride of medieval India and still providing fairly accurate information, are the highlight of the observatory.
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal or the palace of winds is the most stikingly-designed monument in Jaipur. It is a multi-layered palace with profusion of windows and stone screens. The poet-king Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built this palace in 1799. The Hawa Mahal is a remarkable structure that overlooks one of the main streets and provides some excellent views of the city. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, it is shaped like a mukut or crown that adorns the Lord's head. It has over 900 niches and is quite unique.
Albert Hall Museum
Located in the middle of Ram Niwas Garden of Jaipur, Albert Hall was built to commemorate and honours the visit of Prince of Wales to Jaipur. Designed in Indo-Sarcenic style, the hall was completed in 1876. It was opened in 1887 as a public museum. The museum has a vast collection exhibits those include sculptures, paintings, decorative art objects, natural history specimens, an Egyptian mummy and a celebrated Persian Garden Carpet.
Day 6: Drive Jaipur to Ranthambhore, check in Tiger Den Resort, Evening
Safari.
The Ranthambore National Park great destination for adventure seekers and lovers of the tiger. It is a tremendous replica of the success of the ambitious Project Tiger's . It was established in 1955 as a sanctuary, 1973 as a tiger reserve and 1981 as a national park. The vegetation is dry deciduous and the impressive Ranthambore fort is also located a one of the hill tops. Ranthambore National Park boasts of one of the maximum population of tigers and they can be easily spotted roaming with their majestically or hunting sambars, normally across the lakes. Also, the forest rest house, Jogi Mahal, has the second-largest banyan tree in India
Day 7: Morning and Evening Safari in Ranthambhore.
Day 8: Morning Safari and Drive Ranthambore to Agra.
Badal Singh established the city of Taj in 1475. Agra finds mention in the Mahabharata as Agraban. This city in those days was considered to be the sister city of Mathura which was more prominent than Agraban. Agra came into its own when the Lodhi Kings chose this place beside the Yamuna to be their capital city. Sikander Lodhi made Agra his capital but Babur defeated the Lodhis to capture not only Agra but also laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire.
The coming of Babur heralded a new era, which was to see Agra at its zenith during the reign of Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. It was during Akbar's period that Agra became the center of art, culture and commerce and learning. This trend reached its height when Shah Jahan became the ruler.
Day 9: Full day tour of Agra.
Day 10: Fly Agra to Khajuraho, Son et Lumiere show in Khajuraho and visit
to Temples.
Ethereal, enticing and enchanting, Khajuraho instantly flashes erotic images of sculptures involved in the most fascinating aspect of life - Love Making. These sculptures depict the society that celebrates life and was not ashamed of sex. Located in Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho temples are the most captivating sight of India and spans over an area of 21 sq km.It is the magical appeal of these extraordinary temples that have brought a small village, Khajuraho on a world platform. Built in 10th -11th century, these temples represented the architectural style of Chandella rulers.
Day 11: Drive Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh, check in at Tiger Den Resort.
Bandhavgarh used to be the hunting reserve of the royal family of Rewa, though its history goes back two millennia. In caves you can still see paintings by the ancients. It is a retreat where history and nature meet. Covering about 450 sq km, about half the park comprises sal forests, while mixed forests are found in the higher reaches of the hills. Stretches of bamboo and grasslands extend to the north. The main viewing area is still in the core of the Park with its 32 picturesque, wooded hills. An ancient fort up on a precipice, 800 meters high, dominates the Park.
Day 12: Morning and Evening Safari in Bandhavgarh.
Day 13: Drive Bandhavgarh to Kanha, Evening Safari in Kanha.
Kanha National Park: The forests of the Banjar valley and Halon valley, respectively forming Kanha's western and eastern halves, had even , at the turn of the century, been famous for their deer and tiger population. By a special statute in 1955, Kanha National Park came into being. Since then, a string of stringent conservation programmes have been launched, for the overall protection of the park's fauna and flora. It is one of the most well maintained National Parks in Asia, and a major attraction for avid wildlife buffs all over the world.
Day 14: Morning and Evening Safari in Kanha.
Day 15: Drive Kanha to Mumbai and connect evening flight to Mumbai.
Mumbai the city that never sleeps awaits your arrival.On arrival you are checked into the horel for the overnight stay.
Day 16: Full day in Mumbai.
Day 17: Fly out from Mumbai to the international terminal to board the
flight back home to your respective places.
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Wildlife India & Nepal
Duration: 22 Nights / 23 Days
Places Cover: Delhi, Jim Corbett National Park, Jaipur, Ranthambore,
Bharatpur, Agra, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh, Varanasi, Kathandu, Chitwan, Delhi
Day 1: Arrive
Delhi.
Day
2: Full day tour of Delhi.
Day 3: Drive from Delhi to
Jim Corbett Park, Evening Safari.
Day 4: Morning and
Evening Safari.
Day 5: Morning and Evening Safari.
Day
6: Drive from Jim Corbett Park to Delhi.
Day 7: Drive
Delhi to Jaipur.
Day 8: Drive Jaipur to Ranthambhore, check
in at Tiger Den Resort, Evening Safari.
Day 9: Morning and
Evening Safari.
Day 10: Drive Ranthambhore to Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary.
Day
11: Drive Bharatpur to Agra, en route visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Day
12: Full day tour of Agra.
Day 13: Fly Agra to
Khajuraho, evening Son et Lumiere show, visit to Temples.
Day
14: Drive Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh, check in at Tiger Den Resort.
Day
15: Morning and Evening Safari in Bandhavgarh.
Day 16:
Morning and Evening Safari in Bandhavgarh.
Day 17: Drive to
Katni and board Train to Varanasi.
Day
18: Fly Varanasi to Kathmandu.
Day 19: Full day tour
Kathmandu.
Day 20: Fly to Chitwan National Park.
Day
21: Morning and Evening Safari.
Day 22: Fly to Delhi
via Kathmandu.
Day 23: Fly out of Delhi.
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