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Indian 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 Virtual Tours representative and transferred to your
Hotel.
Indian Wildlife Tour : Day 02. Delhi Trip
Morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi.
include red fort, old city, Jama Masjid, “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.
Indian Wildlife Tour : Day 03. Delhi-Sariska Delhi -
Sariska Tour (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.
Indian Wildlife Tour : Day 04. Sariska - Jaipur Tour
(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.
Indian Wildlife Tour : Day 05. Jaipur Trip
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. We will
ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of an Elephant.
Enroute to Amber we will visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the
Winds), built in 1799 AD, it contains 953 small casements
with each having its own balcony.
Indian Wildlife Tour : Day 06. Jaipur - Ranthambore Tour
(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.
Indian Wildlife Tour : Day 07.Ranthambore - Bharatpur
Tour (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.
Indian Wildlife Tour : 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,
which was once an imperial capital frozen in time,
constructed by Akbar the Great in the 16th century. This
wonderful city constructed by red sand stones was abandoned
as abruptly as it had been built. Late evening arrival in
Agra. Rest of the day at leisure.
Indian Wildlife Tour : Day 09. Agra Taj Mahal Tour
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort,
built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. After the
visit of Agra Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful
monument of India, the TajMahal, an enduring monument to
love, with a continually fulfilling beauty. After the visit
of TajMahal 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.
Indian Wildlife Tour : Day 10. Agra - Pangot (Nainital)
Full day guided tour of Agra visiting Taj Mahal (Friday
closed), Red Fort and Sikandra. Connect train in the evening
to Lal Kuan (railhead for Nainital) at 2130 hours. Overnight
in an air-conditioned sleeper train.
Indian Wildlife Tour : Day 11. Pangot Tour
Arrive Lal Kuan station at 0830 hours and transfer to
Nainital (3-hr.) through the Himalayan roads. Leisurely
walks towards China peak to see the panoramic Himalayan
views, boating in Naini lake, birding at Kilbury. Overnight
at Jungle Lodge.
Indian Wildlife Tour : Day 12. Pangot Travel
Layover day or bird watch. One can opt for short treks or
hikes in the oak & rhododendron forest. Jungle Lore Birding
Lodge.
Indian Wildlife Tour : Day 13. Pangot - Corbett National
Park Tour
Drive in the morning to Corbett National Park (3-hr.)
stopping en route for wildlife viewing and birding.
Afternoon drive in the park for tiger tracking. Overnight in
a cottage at Tiger Camp.
Indian Wildlife Tour : Day 14. Corbett National Park Tour
Morning elephant ride through the jungle for animal viewing.
Afternoon jeep safari to another section of Corbett Tiger
Reserve (optional) or nature walk with a guide along the
river. Overnight in a cottage at Tiger Camp.
Indian Wildlife Tour : Day 15. Corbett National Park -
Rishikesh
Drive to the rafting beach camp (7 hr.) at Shivpuri for
white water rafting. Overnight stay at the camp in the Swiss
Cottage Tents.
Indian Wildlife Tour : Day 16. Rishikesh - Delhi Tour
After Sightseeing in Morning Raft down from the camp to
Rishikesh and drive back to Delhi (5 hr.). Overnight in the
hotel After that Flight to Onward Destination or Home.
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