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Wildlife Tour With Khajuraho
Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Agra - Khajuraho
- Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Nagpur - Delhi
Day 1. Arrive Delhi.
Arrive Delhi and meet the our representative at the arrival hall and transfer
to hotel. In the afternoon proceed on a tour of the capital city. In Old
Delhi visit majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk, besides Raj
Ghat and Shanti Vana. In New Delhi visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time
imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised
in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxminarayan
Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India's leading industrial families;
Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped
Baha'i Temple.
Overnight stay at Delhi.
Delhi is just not a city but it is a book-- a book which narrates the
history of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has
been witness to the various events which has brought India through the
history books. Seven times this city went through the pain of being built
and rebuilt.
Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration and the
monuments which tell the saga of a bygone era stand there. These icons are
testimony to the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourists.
With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full statehood.
The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor in equally.
It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for people with
heart. This phrase acquires a true colour when one goes around the lanes
of Delhi.
Day 2. Jaipur.
Morning drive to Jaipur in between. Visit Neemrana Fort Palace for lunch.
Later continue your drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival check - in at hotel.
Overnight Stay at Jaipur.
Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the '
Pink City ' because of the pink-coloured buildings in its old city. It
sits on a dry lake bed in a somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren
hills surmounted by forts and crenellated walls. This buzzing metropolis
is certainly a place of wild contrasts and a feast for the eyes. All through,
Jaipur has retained its strong Rajputana flavour tempered by several influences
- the mughal being the most prominent. The region's strong cultural heritage
is distinctly evident even today. The city is a visitor's delight. From
the intricate, delicate looking Hawa Mahal to the graphic forms of the
Jantar Mantar - an open air observatory of outsized astronomical instruments,
the Badi Chaupar lined with shopsand business establishments on both sides
to the majestic fort-palace at Amber; from the colorful fountains of life
to the sublime Birla Temple; from the architectural delight of the City
Palace to the serene Jal Mahal.
Day 3. Jaipur.
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, is perhaps
the most beautiful example of Rajasthani forts. You can have the unique
experience of traveling on elephant back to and from the top of the hill
on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur including,
City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani
and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum with its large
collection of woodwork, Another monument near the City Palace, Jantar
Mantar, is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh.
The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies
to watch the royal processions without being seen. Overnight stay at jaipur.
Day 4. Ranthambore .
Morning drive to Ranthambore National Park, the former hunting ground
of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Arrive Ranthambore and check - in at hotel.
Generally a visit to Ranthambore means a visit to the tiger reserve here.
Afternoon visit Park in jeep in search of tiger with your naturalist.
Overnight Stay at Ranthambore.
Ranthambore National Park is in Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan state.Located
at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range, this is one of
the finest places to view animals, especially as they are used to being
stared at here.The park covers an area of Approximately 400 sq Km and
if combined it with the area of sawai man singh sanctuary area,it is around
500 Sq km.
Ranthambore national park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957 and
in 1974 it gained the protection of "Project Tiger". It got
it's status of a National Park in 1981.
Day 5. Ranthambore .
Morning and afternoon jeep safari. The park, which is one of the finest
tiger reserves in the country is the main attraction of Ranthambore. Overnight
Stay at Ranthambore.
Day 6. Agra.
Early morning leave for Agra visiting Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, Bharatpur
enroute. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park is home to an astonishing range
of flora and fauna. A bike or rickshaw ride through the length and breath
of this sanctuary is an unforgettable experience. Also visit Fatehpur
Sikri, the red sandstone city of yesteryears. Continue journey to Agra.
Arrive Agra by late afternoon and check - in at hotel. Overnight Stay
at Jaipur.
Agra is famous as the home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World -the
Taj Mahal. The architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort and
the palaces in Agra is a vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary
Mughal Empire. Agra was their capital for nearly a hundred years from
1564. A pleasant town, with a comparatively easy pace, Agra is known for
its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone by artisans who are hereditary
craft persons. The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery
and leather shoes.
Day 7. Agra.
Morning city sightseeing tour visiting The Taj Mahal, which is entirely
made of white marble and its walls are decorated with exquisite pietra
dura (stone inlay) work. Also visit Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort),
which retains the irregular outline of the demolished mud-wall fort of
the Lodis. The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula is located in a walled garden overlooking
the Yamuna. Akbar's tomb at Sikandra, located in a large walled garden
on the road to Delhi. Overnight stay at Agra.
Taj Mahal
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in
the memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum
took 22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000 craftsmen and master
builders, who came from all over Asia to join in this great work from
Baghdad, Shiraz, Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble, India s finest;
was quarried at Makrana near Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones
were imported from distant lands : Jasper from Punjab, Jade & Crystal
from China, Turquoise from Tibet, Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrysolite
from Egypt, Amethyst from Persia, Agate from Yemen, Malachite from Russia,
Diamonds from Golconda and Mother of Pearl from the Indian Ocean. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 8. Khajuraho.
Intime transfer to Railway Station to board Shatabdi Express for Jhansi.
Arrive Jhansi and drive to Khajuraho visiting Orchha enroute. The Chaturbhuj
Temple and Laxmi Narayan Temple are two important religious attractions
in Orchha. Arrive Khajuraho by afternoon and check - in at hotel. Later
sightseeing tour of Khajurhao Temples. The Western Group, has 14 temples.
The Chaunsath Yogini, Lalguan Mahadev, Parvati, Varaha, Matangesvara,
Lakshmana, Vishvanath and Nandi, Chitragupta, Devi Jagdamba and Kandariya
Mahadeo. The Eastern Group consists of seven temples (four Jain and three
Hindu). The Parsvanath, Adinath, Shantinath, and Ghantai temples belong
to the Jains while the Vamana, Javari and Brahma are Hindu temples. Overnight
Stay At Khajuraho.
Khajuraho, once the great Chandela capital, is today a village of about
a few thousand people in the interiors of central India, in Chhatarpur
district of Madhya Pradesh. Tradition records the existence of eighty
five temples, of which only twenty five, strewn amidst lakes and fields,
have survived. The temples at Khajuraho, brilliant examples of medieval
Indian architecture, were built under later Chandela kings between AD
950 and AD 1050. Each ancient structure in India has a fascinating story
to tell. But few match the temples of Khajuraho.
Day 9. Bandhavgarh.
Early morning drive to Bandhavgarh. Arrive Bandhavgarh and check in at
hotel. Bandhavgarh National Park is a premier wildlife preserve in the
Vindhya mountain range of Central India. Afternoon jeep safari in Park.
Overnight Stay At Bandhavgarh.
Bandhavgarh is spread at vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh
consists of a core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately
400 sq km of topography varies between steep ridges, undulating, forest
and open meadows. Bandhavgarh is known for the Royal Bengal Tigers The
density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in
India
Bandhavgarh National Park was the former hunting preserve of the Maharaja
of Rewa and at present is a famous natural hub for White Tigers. White Tigers,
now a major attraction around the world's zoos, were first discovered in
Rewa, not far from here. The terrain is broken, with rocky hill ranges,
running roughly east west, interspersed with grassy swamps and forested
valleys.
Day 10. Bandhavgarh.
Morning and afternoon jungle safari. The flora of Bandhavgarh is mainly
comprised of moist deciduous forest, though at higher altitudes one may
also come across mixed forests. Overnight Stay At Bandhavgarh.
Day 11. Kanha.
Morning jeep safari and later drive to Kanha National Park. The Kanha
National park is one of the many fascinating natural destinations of Madhya
Pradesh. In the afternoon go on a Safari in the park. Overnight Stay At
Kanha National Park.
Kanha: There are numerous Tiger reserves in India, that are preserving
this ferocious beast, but nowhere can you see them as often, and as regularly
as in
Kanha National Park.
Located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha national park
cum Tiger reserve extends over an area of over 1,940-sq-kms. The major
feature of this region's interesting topography is the horseshoe shape
valley and the whole park area is surrounded by the spurs of the Mekal.
The Surpan River meanders through Kanha's central Maidans, grasslands
that cover the extensive plateau. Steep rocky escrapments along the edges
offer breathtaking views of the valley.
Day 12. Kanha.
Morning and afternoon jeep safari in Park. The Kanha National Park is
the natural habitat of a number of rare species of plants and animals.
The park houses 22 species of mammals and an approximate of 200 species
of birds. Overnight Stay At Kanha National Park.
Day 13. Nagpur
After breakfast proceed to Nagpur by surface & stay overnight Nagpur.
In 1861, Nagpur became the capital of the Central Provinces. The advent
of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway (GIP) in 1867 spurred its development
as a trade centre. After Indian independence, Nagpur became the capital
of Madhya Bharat state (C.P. and Berar). In 1960, the marathi majority
Vidarbha region was merged with the new state of Maharashtra and Nagpur
was designated the second capital of Maharashtra state, alternating with
Mumbai (Bombay) as the seat of the Maharashtra state legislature.
Day 14. Leave Delhi.
Morning drive to Nagpur airport to board flight for Delhi. You will be
accompanied by a our representative to airport to board flight for onward
destination.
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