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MUGHAL and RAJPUT
HIGHLIGHT plus Wildlife |
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Review: |
First we explore New Delhi which is creation
of British Raj and Old Delhi creation
of Mughal dynasty. At Agra beside other
monument, we explore Taj Mahal - the world’s
most perfect and poetic building. Created
by Shah Jahan (1630 –52) as a funerary monument
to his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. Bharatpur
is a magnificent park, one of the world's
greatest and most important heronries. About
a third of its 29 Sq Km. is a shallow, fresh
water marsh formed by retaining water after
monsoons. Over 12000 nests produce over
30,000 chicks, it is a birds paradise. Ranthambore
established as a sanctuary in 1955 and one
of the original areas under Project Tiger,
has an impressive range of animal species
including Sambar, Chital, Wil Boar, Leopard
and Tiger. Before returning to Delhi, we
discover the Pink City - Jaipur, which has
been the capital of Rajasthan since 1728,
here the visit includes City Palace, Hawa
Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. |
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Ref: |
MRW |
Duration: |
09 Days |
Season: |
Oct
- April |
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Itinerary: |
Delhi
- Agra - Bharatpur - Ranthambore - Jaipur
- Delhi |
DAY
01. ARRIVE DELHI
Morning
arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel. Afternoon combined
guided tour of Old and New
Delhi
includes Jammia Masjid Mosque, Cycle rickshaw ride
through Chandni chowk, Red Fort, drive through India
Gate and Parliament house, Qutab Minar and Humayuns
Tomb.
DAY
02. DELHI – AGRA
Drive 202 Km.
Morning
drive to Agra, en-route visit
Mathura
the birthplace of Lord Krishna and the tomb
of Emperor Akbar
at
Sikandra. Arrive and check in at hotel. Afternoon
visit Taj Mahal, and Agra
Fort
built by Emperor Akbar as his citadel over the years
1565 - 73.
DAY
03. AGRA – BHARATPUR
Drive 56 Km 1 ˝ Hrs.
Morning
depart and drive to Bharatpur, en -route visit deserted
city of Emperor Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri . Arrive
and check in at hotel. Afternoon explore Keoladeo
Ghana sanctuary once the shooting reserve of
royalty, and most spectacular water bird Sanctuary,
a wonder of the natural world populated with 350
species of birds including number of immigrants
from Central Asia and Siberia.
This
national park is situated at 370 Mt. above sea level,
beside is the wet land for which it is famous, contains
various other habitats from woodland, scrub and
pasture to denuded saline patches.
DAY
04. BHARATPUR – RANTHAMBORE
Drive 210 Km 5 Hrs.
Morning
depart and drive to Ranthambore, arrive and check
in at hotel.
Ranthambor
blends history of Rajput velour with scenic natural
beauty and is an ideal gateway for a quiet holiday.
Even though in ruins, its palaces, temples and cenotaphs
are well worth a visit for a romantic stroll into
Rajasthan's valorous past. It has been a witness
to the rise and fall of many rulers and a series
of battle scenes. Ranthambore is one of the best
Tiger reserves in India spread over 410 sq. km.
There are 40 tigers in this park with good chances
of sitting. It was one of the favorite hunting areas
of Jaipur Maharajas. This park also has a large
population of Panthers, which are the second largest
predators of the forest, marsh crocodiles are found
around the lake and other predators here are hyenas,
jackals, jungle cats even caracal to have been recorded.
Sambar, chital, nilgai, wild boar, chinkara are
among the other animals found here. Ranthambore
is also rich in bird life, which include bonelli’s
eagle, crested serpent eagle, great Indian horned
owl, gray partridge, sandgrouse, quail and many
more.
DAY
05. IN RANTHAMBORE
Early morning game viewing
by jeep. Late afternoon second game drive.
DAY
06. RANTHAMBORE – JAIPUR
Drive 156 Km 3 ˝ Hrs.
Early morning game
drive, return to hotel and check out. Drive to Jaipur,
arrive and check
in
at hotel.
DAY
07. IN JAIPUR
Morning
11km. drive to former capital Amber fort, built
by Maharaja Man Singh (1592 -1615 AD.) climb up
to fort out on ornamented elephants to advance the
massive gates and the monuments. Arrive Jaipur and
check in at Hotel. Afternoon visit Hawa Mahal
constructed in 1799. This five storey building,
overlooking the main street of the bustling old
city, is a stunning example of Rajput artistry,
with pink, delicately honeycombed sandstone windows.
City
Palace, in
the heart of the old city, the outer wall was built
by Jai Singh, but other additions are much more
recent, some dating from the start of the 20th
century. Jantar
Mantar
an observatory begun by Jai Singh in 1728. The
Jaipur observatory is the largest and best preserved
of the five he built and was restored in 1901and
Market.
DAY
08. JAIPUR – DELHI
Drive 258 Km
Morning
drive to Delhi, en-route brief halt at midway for
refreshments. Arrive Delhi by lunchtime. Arrive
and Check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure
for last minute shopping and personal activities.
DAY
09. DEPARTURE
Transfer
to airport for onward journey. |
