The Sanctuary Experience

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Rajasthan Tour

Duration : 08 Nights & 09 Days
Itinerary at a Glance : Delhi – Sariska – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Bharatpur – Agra - Delhi

Introduction - The Sanctuary Experience
The relief of Rajasthan varies at place where your eye will be greeted by the rich greens of forests and wetlands. These forests are a paradise for the wide variety of animals and birds that reside here. This tour take you through some of the most fascinating wildlife/bird sanctuaries and National parks in Rajasthan where you are captivated by the most amazing varieties of wildlife and birds that grace this desert state, adding colorful hues to its aridity.

Day 01: DELHI
On arrival at Indira Gandhi International airport, meet & greet by our representative & transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel.
New Delhi: The capital and the third largest city of India is a fusion of the ancient and the modern. Standing along the West End of Gangetic Plain, the capital city, Delhi, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India.
Delhi is a palimpsest, bearing the complexities, the contradictions, the beauty and the dynamism of a city where the past coexists 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 the city have enriched its character. Day 02: DELHI
After breakfast proceed for full day city tour of old & New Delhi, drive past Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghats, Lotus Temple, Laxmi Narayan Mandir, India Gate, Humayun Tomb, President House and Qutub Minar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: DELHI – SARISKA
After breakfast at hotel leave (05 hrs) for Sariska, arrive & check into hotel / Resort. Overnight at hotel / Resort.
Sariska: Although larger than Ranthambore, it is less commercialized and has less tigers but a similar topography. It covers an area of 800 sq km in total, with a core area of approximately 500 sq km. The Northern Aravali Hills dominate the skyline with their mixture of sharp cliffs and long narrow valleys. The area was declared a sanctuary in 1955 and became a National Park in 1979.

Day 04: SARISKA – JAIPUR
Early morning, visit the sanctuary by jeep or other motorized vehicles. In the morning, the wildlife is easier to spot, feeding or playing in groups.
Post breakfast leave (03 hrs) for Jaipur & check into hotel. Afternoon half day city tour of Jaipur.
Visit the city palace (A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture), Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jantar Mantar (consisting of outsized astronomical instruments).
Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: JAIPUR – RANTHAMBORE
After breakfast at hotel move out to visit Amber fort on the elephant's back.
Amber Fort is usually pronounced as Amer Fort. In 1592, construction of the Fort was started by Raja Man Singh I. However, the Amber Fort took its present form during the reign of Raja Jai Singh I.
Later drive (04 hrs) to Ranthambore, check into hotel. Evening enjoy the jeep safari in the park (if time permits).
Overnight at hotel.
Ranthambore National Park: This Tiger Reserve lies on the junction of Aravali and Vindhyas just 14 Kms from Sawai Madhopur in Eastern Rajasthan. It sprawls over a varying and undulating landscape. The scenery changes dramatically from gentle and steep slopes of the Vindhyas to the sharp and conical hills of the Aravali. A tenth century fort also blends amicably with the background. Pure sands of Dhok (Anogeissus pendula) interspersed with grasslands at the plateaus, meadows in valleys and luxuriant foliage around the canals make the jungle. Three big lakes – Padam Talab (meaning Lake), Malik Talab and Raj Bagh – are similar turquoises studded in the vast forest that abounds with aquatic vegetation including duckweeds, lilies and lotus.

Day 06: RANTHAMBORE
Today morning proceed for the jeep safari tour in park to view the Tigers and other species existing in this park. In evening enjoy the jeep safari again. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: RANTHAMBORE – BHARATPUR
After breakfast at hotel leave (06 hrs) for Bharatpur, arrive & check into hotel.
Enjoy evening visit to the park. The expert opinion of the accompanying naturalist will give you a better insight into the dwelling habits of the various species of birds documented in the Park. Make your bird watching experience even more enjoyable with a rickshaw or a bicycle ride to explore the rich and diverse avifauna of the park.
Bharatpur: The history of Bharatpur dates back to the epic age, when the Matsya Kingdom flourished here in the 5th century BC The matsya were allies of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata war. According to tradition the name of Bharatpur is traced to Bharat, the brother of lord Rama of Ayodhya whose other brother Laxman was given the high place of family deity of the ruling family of Bharatpur. His name also appears in the state seals and coat-of-arms.

Day 08: BHARATPUR – AGRA
Early morning visit to Keoladeo Ghana National Park, one of the best bird colonies in the world. Followed by breakfast leave (01 hr) for Agra enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, check into hotel.
Afternoon proceed for the sight seeing tour to the magnificent Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Taj Mahal of India - "the epitome of love", "a monument of immeasurable beauty". The beauty of this magnificent monument is such that it is beyond the scope of words. The thoughts that come into the mind while watching the Taj Mahal of Agra is not just its phenomenal beauty, but the immense love which was the reason behind its construction. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan got this monument constructed in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, with whom he fell in love at the first sight. The very first sight of the Taj Mahal, the epitome of love and romance leaves one mesmerized.
Agra Fort - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction. It lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: AGRA – DELHI
After breakfast at hotel leave (04 hrs) for Delhi & on arrival transfer to International airport to board on flight for onward destination.

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