Wildlife Tour of Rajasthan
with Classical India
Duration:
11 Nights / 12 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Umaria -
Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
Day 01 : DelhiCompany representatives will receive you
on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight.
Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and
empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and
the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient
land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be
at Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi - Jaipur Breakfast will be at
the hotel. Proceed to Jaipur.
Reach and check in at hotel.
JAIPUR
- The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth
century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699.
Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling
metropolis, it still retains its character and history - A beautiful fusion of
the yesteryears and modernity. It is popularly known as the Pink City because
of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so
in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the
soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
Proceed for sightseeing of the city.
CITY PALACE - A delightful
blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls
over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal,
Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR -
This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by
Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of
outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The
ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark
in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted
with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows.
Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace
women.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 03 : Jaipur - AgraBy
Road : 221 km in 6 hr
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Proceed
for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride ascent to
the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani
fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed
by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise
where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
Drive to Agra.
Reach Fatehpur Sikri after a light lunch break.
The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and
palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable
fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not
hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur.
Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Continue
towards Agra and reach by evening. Check in at hotel.
AGRA: Two
great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of
Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name
Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in
a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys
and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the
Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its
Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of
the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Overnight
stay will be at Agra.
Day 04 : Agra - Umaria - BandavgarhBy
overnight train at 1515 hr
After breakfast proceed to visit Taj. Enjoy
battery van ride to the Taj.
TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said
about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every
tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial
to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed
and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from it's
stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly
for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work
ever seen.
Proceed for sightseeing to the 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.
Visit Itmadullah's Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father
(The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).
Take train
to UMARIA. Overnight would be onboard the train.
Day 05 : BandavgarhArrive
early in the morning
Reach Bandavgarh and check in at hotel.
Bandavgarh
is a new National Park with a very long history. Set among the Vindhya hills of
Madhya Pradesh with an area of 168sq miles (437sq km) it contains a wide variety
of habitats and a high density of game, including a large number of Tigers. This
is also the White tiger country. These have been found in the old state of Rewa
for Many years. Maharaja Martand Singh captured the last known in 1951. This white
Tiger, Mohun is now stuffed and on display in the Palace of Maharaja of Rewa.
Prior to becoming a National Park, the forests around Bandavgarh had long been
maintained as a Shikargah, or game preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa. The Maharaja
and his guests carried out hunting - otherwise the wildlife was well protected.
It was considered a good omen for Maharaja of Rewa to shoot 109 tigers. His Highness
Maharaja Venkat Raman Singh shot 111 Tigers by 1914.
There are 32 hills
in this part of the park, which has a large natural fort at its center. The fort's
cliffs are 2625 feet (800 meters) high, 1000 feet (300 meters) above the surrounding
countryside. Winter temperatures (Nov-mid-February) vary from almost freezing
at night to around 68 degree Fahrenheit in the daytime. Summer nights are also
cooler than the daytime temperatures, which rise to 104 degree Fahrenheit. This
park is closed during the breeding season, which coincides with the monsoon (July-October).
Bandavgarh has been a center of human activity and settlement for over
2000 years, and there are references to it in the ancient books, the Narad-Panch
Ratra and the Shiva Purana. Legend has it that Lord Rama, hero of the Hindu epic,
the Ramayana, stopped at Bandavgarh on his way back to his homeland after defeating
the demon King Ravana of Lanka. Two monkey architects, who had engineered a bridge
between the isle of Lanka and the mainland, are said to have built Bandavgarh's
Fort. Later Rama handed it over to his brother Lakshmana who became known as Bandavdhish
"The Lord of the Fort". Lakshmana is the particular God of the fort
and is regularly worshipped in a temple there.
Bandavgarh is justifiably
famous for its Tigers, but it has a wide range of other game. The undergrowth
is not as dense as in some northern terai forests, but the best time to see the
park inhabitants is still the summer months when water becomes more scarce and
the undergrowth dies back.
Check in at the resort and overnight will be
at Bandavgarh.
Day 06 : BandavgarhA full day game viewing inside
the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight at the resort.
Day 07 :
Bandavgarh A full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight
at the resort.
Day 08 : Bandavgarh - KhajurahoBy Road : 250km
in 8 hr
After breakfast proceed to Khajuraho.
Reach and transfer
to hotel.
Situated in the heart of India, in the state of Madhya Pradesh,
Khajuraho is a fascinating village with a quaint, rural ambience and a rich cultural
heritage, honored by the world as India's unique contribution to human civilization.
The Chandela dynasty built eighty-five temples here. Only twenty remain as embodiments
of Indian architectural and sculptural art at its most evolved state. Even ten
centuries after they were constructed, the temples of Khajuraho reflect an eternal
philosophy relevant to mankind. The temple of Khajuraho is a world heritage site
and belongs not just to India but to the world. The nearby Panna national park
is a project tiger park making the area a unique combination of outstanding cultural
and natural heritage - one of the few millennium destinations of the world.
Explore
the village in the evening. Visit SHILPAGRAM. Overnight will be at Khajuraho.
Day 09 : Khajuraho - VaranasiBy Air
Proceed for a guided
tour of the famous temples of Khajuraho after breakfast.
Transfer in time
to airport for flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi, you will be met and
transferred to hotel.
Varanasi is the World's most ancient living city.
Sunrise on the riveRfront, as seen from a boat, can be spiritually uplifting sight.
Crowded with temples, and its labyrinth of streets, the city attracts the maximum
number of tourists. The religious capital of Hinduism, Varanasi is the carpet-manufacturing
place of India. It was previously known as Kashi - the city that illuminates.
The present name is derived from the fact that the city is at the confluence of
the rivers Varuna and Asi.
Spend night at Varanasi.
Day 10
: Varanasi Drive early morning to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride
on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions
of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. (To start at 0500 hrs.
for the best lifetime experience) For you to appreciate this remarkable city,
we'll transfer you to the banks of the River Ganges before the sun rises. Board
a boat with your guide and proceed to the middle of the river, where at sunrise
the sight unfolds before you. Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to
bathe and pray while in the background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from
the water's edge. Then return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along
the banks of "Ganga". As shops are opening, the place now becomes a
beehive of activity as the faithful are coming and going. Also visit the Kashi
Vishwanath Temple while returning to the hotel.
Return for breakfast to
the hotel. Proceed for day guided tour of Varanasi including the Gyanvapi Mosque
and Benaras Hindu University. Overnight will be at Varanasi.
Day 11
: Varanasi - DelhiBy Air
Breakfast will be at the hotel at hotel. Proceed
for sightseeing of SARNATH.
Sarnath - 5 miles out of Varanasi for a day
excursion: One of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached
his first Sermon in 590 BC. Witness the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery
and then visit a fine Museum which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist
art and sculptures found at the site.
Transfer to airport for flight to
Delhi. Reach Delhi and you will be transferred to hotel.
Overnight will be
at Delhi.
Day 12 : Delhi: DepartureProceed for a full-day tour
of Old & New Delhi after breakfast.
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing
tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the
Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
Enjoy
a cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI
- An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the
Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath,
past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and
would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Transfer to airport
for flight home.
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