Destinations Covered: Delhi - Sariska - Jaipur - Ranthambhore
- Bharatpur - Agra - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho
Duration: 12 nights / 13 days
Day 01
Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.
Day 02
After breakfast, tour the historic city of old Delhi to include
the magnificent Red Fort, Jama Masjid largest mosque in Asia, both built
by Shahjahan, Rajghat - memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of
the Nation". Afternoon, tour of New Delhi to include Humanyun Tomb,
Qutab Minar, India Gate, Birla Mandir, Bahai Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03
Leave Delhi after breakfast reaching Sariska (239 km/5 hrs) by
lunch. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon jungle drive, place
is well known for Sambars, Cheetals, Blue bulls, Spotted deers, Wild boards
in addition to Tigers & Leopards. Sariska is set in the rugged Aravali
Hills - one of the old mountain ranges Overnight at hotel.
Day 04
At Sariska, jeep safari of park Overnight at hotel.
Day 05
After breakfast drive to Jaipur (111 kms / 3hrs). Enroute visit
Amber Fort, once the capital of Kachwahas before they moved to their newly
built capital in Jaipur. This is the only fort where still one can go
by the elephant back even today like a Maharaja. Overnight in hotel.
Day 06
Morning after breakfast, tour of the city including City Place,
Hawa Mahal. Astronomical Observatory and drive by the Pink City bazaars.
Afternoon, drive to Ranthambhore (160 kms/3 hrs &30 mins). Overnight
at hotel.
Day 07
At Ranthambhore - jeep safari to the jungle. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08
Drive to Bharatpur for Keoladeo national Park known for the migratory
birds even as far as from Siberia. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening
cycle rickshaw tour of the sanctuary and see the birds including the rare
Siberian cranes. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09
Morning, visit the sanctuary and see birds. After late breakfast
drive to Fatehpur Sikri, (25 kms/45 mins) the deserted capital built by
Akbar which was abandoned due to lack of water. See Darbar-e-Aam, Palaces
Panch Mahal and Tansen Seat etc. Late afternoon visit Agra Fort and Taj
Mahal. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10
Morning visit Taj Mahal to see it in different light. Catch afternoon
flight to Khajuraho and transfer to hotel. Evening tour of Chandela dynasty
temples famous for their spectacular sculptures and erotic carvings. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 11
Drive to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (270 kms/6 hrs). On arrival
transfer to the hotel - The Jungle Lodge. Evening visit Park and jeep
safari. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12
At Bandhavgarh - jungle exploration on elephant back. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 13
Drive back to Khajuraho (270 kms / 6 hrs) to connect flight to
Delhi and on arrival, transfer to international airport for flight to
onward destination. |