Indian Wildlife Tour with Royal Taj
Duration : 17 Day 16 Nights
Destination Covered : Delhi / Bharatpur (via Agra} / Karoli / Ranthambhore / Jaipur / Mandawa / Bikaner / Jaisalmer / Jodhpur / Udaipur / Deogarh / Kishangarh {via Pushkar} / Delhi
Day 1: Delhi
Arrival Delhi: Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Morning, combined sightseeing of Old and New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar.
India Gate (war memorial), Laxmi Narayan Temple a (modern Hindu temple), drive past President's estate, Parliament House and Secretariat building. Also, visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Van, the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi / Bharatpur { Via Agra }
Morning, drive to Bharatpur. En route visit the Taj Mahal in Agra. The world famous Taj Mahal, built by the Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the pearl mosque. the hall of public and private audience. Also visit Itmad- Ud- Daula's Tomb built by Empress Noorjahan in memory of her father. Arrive Bharatpur & check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Bharatpur / Karoli
Morning, visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary on rickshaws. The most Spectacular water- bird Sanctuary features nesting indigenous water- birds and migratory birds. From October till December, the indigenous water- birds nest around the lake, from December on the migratory Geese, Duck and Cranes are the main feature of the bird sanctuary. Drive to Karoli. Arrive Karoli & check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Karoli / Ranthambhore { Sawai Madhopur }
Morning, sightseeing of Karoli. The kingdom of Karauli, founded in 1348, close to the borders of both Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh has ravines in the countryside and is now off the beaten track. Better known for its pink stone used for construction, Karoli is a pilgrimage center and has an old palace which, though mostly in ruins is still representative of the opulence of its medieval durbars. Drive to Ranthambhore. Arrive Ranthambhore & check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Ranthambhore
Full day visit to the Ranthambhore wildlife sanctuary by jeeps. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Ranthambhore / Jaipur
Morning, drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur & check in at hotel. Afternoon at leisure evening visit the glittering bazaars of Jaipur. Back to hotel via Birla Mandir. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort. 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 it's ultimate expression.
Continue sight-seeing.
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 at hotel.
Day 9: Jaipur / Mandawa
Morning, drive to Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa & check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Mandawa, Dundlod. The Mandawa Castle is one of the finest castle of Rajasthan and is now a beautiful hotel, and it has beautiful frescoes, Havelis & mansions. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Mandawa / Bikaner
Morning, drive to Bikaner. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long before this, the city was trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner's dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 Kms wall that can be entered from 5 gate. Bikaner city is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the Museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Bikaner / Jaisalmer
Morning, drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Jaisalmer
Morning, city sightseeing throbbing in the heart of the Thar desert. The burnished sandstone is an intricately molded wonderland in place of a barren land. Today stands a city of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer date back to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a new city. Visit the magnificent fort, the Patwon Ki Haveli (mansion) and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, which are supreme examples of the art. Evening camel ride to Sam dunes. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Jaisalmer / Jodhpur
Morning, drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check in hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing. Jodhpur, stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti- Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh in around 1899 and the Umaid Public Gardens. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Jodhpur / Udaipur
Morning, drive to Udaipur. Check in hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Udaipur visiting the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Shaelion Ki Bari (queen's resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (folk art museum). Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Udaipur / Deogarh
Morning, drive to Deogarh. Arrive Deogarh & check in at hotel. The Deogarh Castle is located on a hillock and is encircled by the town. it was built in 1670 by Rawat Dwarkadas Ji of the Chundawat clan of the Siaodia Dynasty. Constructed by the famed Sompura architects, well-known for their additions and alterations were carried out according to the needs of the residents. There are five floors and over 200 rooms have murals done by local painters after whom Deogarh school of painting has acquired fame the world over. The family has a large collection of Deogarh miniatures. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Deogarh / Kishangarh (Via Pushkar / Ajmer)
Morning, drive to Kishangarh via Pushkar (Ajmer). En route, visit Dargah Ajmer Sharif and continue drive on to Pushkar. Visit the holy ghats of Pushkar and the Brahma Temple. Arrive Kishangarh & check in at hotel. Visit Phool Mahal Palace constructed in the 19th century by Maharaja Prithee Singh as his palace of the lotuses. The majestic fort of Kishangarh and the deep moat surrounding it, forms its backdrop while the vast Gundalao Lake with its myriad bird life its front. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17: Kishangarh / Delhi
Morning, drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to the international airport for flight to onward journey.
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