Rajasthan Wildlife Tour
( Duration: 8 Nights & 9 Days. )
( Destination
Covered : Delhi - Agra - Ranthambhore - Jaipur - Delhi . )Day
1. Delhi Arrive
Delhi by international flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and
transfer to the hotel. Check-in time is 12 Noon. Overnight.
Day
2. DelhiFull day sightseeing tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi New
Delhi visit includes Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial
Delhi (13th century AD ) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monument believed to be
forerunner of Taj Mehal, India Gata, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a
memorial to soldiers, drives past Parliament House, President's House,
Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple and The Connaught Place. Old
Delhi, constitutes of Red Fort built by Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638 AD, Jama
Mosque largest mosque in India also built by Shahjehan, Raj Ghat and Shanti
van-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and
drives past Chandni Chowk, the main congested shopping hub of Old Delhi
Day 3. Delhi - Agra drive, 204 km/4 hours Breakfast
at the hotel Around 1000 hours, drive to Agra and on arrival, check-in at
the hotel. Rest of the day free. Car at your disposal.
Day 4.
Agra 
Morning
sightseeing tour of Agra. Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the
inimitable poem in white marble is the first expression of love of an
Emperor Shahjehan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was
completed in 1653 AD. Agra Fort, the imposing structure on the banks of the
river Yamuna is replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the
Mughal period, including the beautiful pearl Mosque, it was designed and
built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. Tomb of Itimadd-ud-Daulah built between
1622 AD by Empress Nur Jehan, in memory of her father, Ghias-id-Din Beg., it
is considered a precusor of the Taj Mahal.
Day 5. Agra -
Ranthambhore drive, 275 km/7 hoursMorning drive to Ranthambhore
visiting enroute Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, the birth story of this
beautiful city is interesting. There, in a grotto in Sikri, lived a Muslim
Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by name. Akbar hearing of his renown, asked of
the blessings of a son, and when a son was born, not only was the child
named Salim, the site for a mighty and ambitious project - a city - was
chosen near the residence of the saint erected in k1569. The shortage of
water lead to the desertion of this city. Visit the mosque of Salim Chishti,
Panch Mahal and other Palaces.
Day 6. Ranthambhore Morning
and afternoon jeep safari to view wildlife. Main species found: Tiger,
panther, hyena, jungle cat, civet, sambar,
chital,
nilgai, bear, wild boar, partiridge, green pigeon, red spurfowl etc.
Surrounded by the Vindhyas and the Aravalis, amidst vast, arid and denuded
tracts of the desert ecology of Rajasthan, lies the oasis of biomass, the
Ranthambhor National Park, spread over an area of 392 sq.kms. of dense
forest with nullahs and waterfalls. The herbivorous population includes
chital, sambar, blue bull and chinkara. Sambar deer is the pride of the
park. There is no other park in Asia, where these largest of all Asiatic
deer can be seen so frequently during day-time. Wild boars and langurs are a
common sight. Among the reptiles, crocodiles can be seen basking in the sun
near the lakes. The tiger is the biggest attraction of this park. According
to naturalists, Ranthambhore is one of the best parks in the country for
observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. Other carnivores in
the park include leopard, hyena, jackal, fox, caracal, jungle cat, sloth
bear and ratel. The park nests more than 300 varieties of birds. Common
birds seen in the reserve are peafowls, parakeets, doves, partridges,
storks, egrets, flycatchers, eagles and owls. Meals and overnight at the
hotel.
Day 7. Ranthambhore - Jaipur drive, 185 km/4 hoursMorning
another round of jeep safari to view wildlife. After breakfast, drive to
Jaipur and on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8. Jaipur
Morning
excursion to Amber Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer is a
fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th
century by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the palace
complex has some very interesting apartments. Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh
Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali are some of the prominent areas of
interest. Elephants are provided to ascend the fort to visit the complex.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Jaipur, this city was built by
Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer 260 years ago. Visit the
Maharaja's City Palace, the home of the erstwhile royal family, the
Observatory, Ram Niwas Gardens, Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds built in
1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and drive past the old part of Jaipur
city
Day 9. Depart JaipurAfternoon drive to Delhi
airport.
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