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India Wildlife Tour
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Jaipur - Amer - Ranthambhor - Bharatpur - Keoladeo
Ghana National Bird Sanctuary - Agra - Orcha - Bhandavgarh National Park
- Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kashi - Delhi
Day 01 : Delhi
Arrival Delhi in the morning. "Namaste" a warm welcome to India,
a sincere greeting with a bow and folded hands. Transfer to a 5-star hotel
in New Delhi. After a short break we embark on our first journey to discover
India. Our introduction to India will be by a " Rickshaw" ride
a mode of transport used in small towns and in Old Delhi.
We head for a guided city tour to the most interesting sights of the city
that is the Red Fort a fort made of red sand stone which once housed the
world famous PEACOCK throne and the Jama Masjid mosque. Welcome Dinner at
the old Hauz Khas village complex overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 : Jaipur
We leave for the pink city of Jaipur arriving for lunch. After lunch day
at leisure to explore the streets and bazars of Jaipur. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Amer
We visit the city palace, the palace of winds and then proceed to Amer fort
the ancient capital of Jaipur built in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh
in red sandstone and marble. It has some very intersting apartments like
the Sheesh Mahal the glass canopy apartments and Jai Mandir, Sukh Niwas
Baodi etc.
The highlight of this trip is the elephant ride up the ramparts of the fort
just like the maharajas did. After this we visit the Jaigarh fort the armoury
of the erstwhile state which houses the biggest cannon on wheels in the
world. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Ranthambhor
Drive to Ranthambhor the finest national park of India arriving in the hotel
in afternoon. Evening visit the old fort which overlooks the national park.
Overnight hotel.

Day 05 : Ranthambhor
Ranthambore Morning & Evening drives in the park.
Day 06 : Bharatpur
Ranthambore - Bharatpur drive to Bharatpur the capital city of another racial
community of India The Jats. Afternoon visit Bharatpur fort which is different
from other Rajasthan forts as it has thick mud walls which the British army
could not break despite laying a seige for 4 months.
Day 07 : Keoladeo Ghana National Bird Sanctuary
Full day bird watching in possibly the biggest bird sanctuary in the world
Keoladeo Ghana National. To take in the essence of the park you need to
divide your trips into different times of the day, Early morning take in
spectacular sightings of large flocks of water birds & their exquisite
birdsongs. At dusk catch the elusive bird (night herons ,bitterns &
owls). Post lunch catch the python basking in the sun.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Agra
Take the road for Agra Enroute we visit the ancient city of Fathepur Sikri
built by Emperor Akbar as thanks giving for the saint who blessed him with
a son. In the afternoon check in to the hotel. After a short break leave
for the Agra Fort. The fort where Emperor Shajahan the builder of Taj was
held captive by his son Emperor Aurangzeb, who had usurped the throne of
India. One can see the magnificant Taj from the quarters in which the emperor
was jailed. Before sunset visit the Taj a monument of Love and romance.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 : Orcha
Take an executive class airconditioned train to Jhansi drive to Orcha the
old capital of the Bundhela Kings who were the contempories of the Mughal
Emperors. Check into the hotel on the banks of the river. Go exploring the
marvels of Bundhelkhand. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : Bhandavgarh National Park
Some more exploring later in the day take the train to Katni / Umaria. Disembark
for Bhandavgarh National Park. Afternoon take the first drive into the park
if luck favours us we will sight the Tiger. As the concentration of tiger
population is highest in this park hence our chances of sighting. Overnight
at hotel / camp.
Day 11 : Bhandavgarh National Park
Full day for the park. We will take two trips into the park. Early morning
on elephant back, post lunch & evening in jeeps.
Day 12 : Khajuraho
Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho. Drive to Khajuraho the citadel of power of the
Chandela Kings in 10th &11th century. Khajurao has been declared a World
Heritage Site. Though famous for its Erotic temple sculpture Khajurao is
much more then just Kamasutra. The question which comes to mind is how could
any society approve of such eroticism in a place of worship. To answer this
question only a visit to khajurao can do. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 : Varanasi
Walk the streets of Khajurao leave for the airport around 11:30 A.M. to
catch the flight for Varanasi the oldest living city in India and one of
the worlds most ancient previously known as Kashi in the times of Puranas
and Vedas. Its also the second most important religious city on the Ganges.
After check in and a short break visit the bazar of Benaras which is an
experience of a life time even for the Indians living in other cities. Varanasi
is a city which can not be described it ca n only be experienced. Around
sunset take a visit to the ghats (Banks of river ganga) and a boat ride
in the Ganges to see the AARTI (culmination of the days prayers with lamps)
which are offered to the mother Ganga and left to float in the river. It's
a spectacle seen nowhere else in the world. It seems that stars are floating
in the river.
Day 14 : Kashi
Early morning again visit the ghats before sunrise to see people praying
to the Sun god another experience of its kind. After breakfast visit Kashi
Vishwanath temple the most important temple of Lord Shiva in India Saranath
where lord Budha preached his first Sermon. It was here he revealed the
eight fold path of Nirvana.
Day 15 : Delhi
Varanasi - Delhi In the morning take another river cruise on the Ganges.
In the evening, fly to Delhi to catch your international flight.
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