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 - CORBET
Drive 296 Km 6 ½ Hrs.
Morning
depart and drive to Corbet National Park, lunch on arrival. Afternoon
park safari by jeep. Overnight lodge.
Corbett
National Park, India’s first national park and also one of her finest.
This National Park was one of the first tiger reserves along with seven
others in the country; today there are 15 such reserves. Over 50
mammals, 580 bird and 25 reptile species have been listed in Corbett.
Corbett is well known for tigers, leopards, leopard cat, jungle cat,
fishing cat, sloth bear, Himalayan black bear, dhole, jackal,
yellow-throated marten, Himalayan palm civet etc. Elephants are one of
the main attractions of Corbett. Most of the water birds are migrants
and arrive in winter. Some of these are the greylag, barheaded goose,
ducks, great crested grebe, snipe, sandpiper, plover, gull, wagtail and
many more.
DAY
03. COMMENCE ELEPHANT
SAFARI
Leave
after an early breakfast to Durga Devi, here Elephants will be ready to
commence the safari. The journey passes through stately Sal Forest
towards Ramganga River. Many species of birds and small animals can be
seen on the way. Continuing onto the Mandal Valley, we stop by the river
banks for picnic lunch. After lunch our elephants will take us through
very dense forest to Loharchaur, for overnight stay at the Forest
Bungalow.
DAY
04. ELEPHANT SAFARI
After
an early after breakfast we continue safari through the Mandal Valley,
famous for its Wild Elephants, Deer and a good variety of birds of the
lower Himalayas. We climb up the mountain over looking Corbett National
Park and stay at Kanda Forest Bungalow for overnight.
DAY
05. ELEPHANT SAFARI
Leaving
the Mandal valley behind, now we travel through Palain Valley, where
chances of seeing the Tiger are excellent. Thick bamboo forest now gives
way to terraced farms in the valley and the view of the foothills of the
Himalayas is fabulous. We end our day at Mondiapani, where we will spend
the night.
DAY
06 & 07.
ELEPHANT SAFARI
Today
we enter Sonanadi Sanctuary and travel through bamboo forest along the
Palain River to Halduparao. The junction of Palain and Sonanadi River is
very rich in wildlife. We will spend two nights at Halduparao Forest
rest house.
DAY
08. TO CORBETT
Morning
leave for final leg of safari to corbett arrive and check – in at
hotel.
DAY
09. CORBETT PARK - AGRA
Drive 420 Km 10 ½ Hrs.
After
an early breakfast we leave for Agra and drive through various country
roads and sate highways. Arrive Agra in the late afternoon and check -
In at hotel for two nights.
DAY
10. IN AGRA
Explore:-
Sikandara
- the tomb of emperor Akbar, the mausoleum was begun by Akbar himself,
but was completed in 1613, in the reign of Jehangir, Agra
Fort-
built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1565 - 73 in the finest
architectural style, and the Taj
Mahal
- the mausoleum of empress Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved spouse of Shah
Jahan, who died in 1930. The complex is said to have taken at least 18
years (1631 - 48) to built.
DAY
11. AGRA - BHARATPUR
Drive 56 Km 4 Hrs.
After
breakfast drive to Bharatpur, en - route visit Fatehpur Sikri, deserted
capital of Emperor Akbar, the finest monuments are the cloistered Diwan
i am; the single-pillared Diwan i Khas; the astrologer's kiosk; the
Turkish sultan's house with minute carvings; the storied pavilion called
Panch Mahal; Mariyam's house with its interesting painting; the ornate
house o Birbal; Jodhabai's grand palace; and the Jamia Masjid complex,
with its pillared hall, monumental portal (Buland Darwaza) and charming
tomb of Saint Sheikh Salim Chesti which is visited by many seeking
fulfillment of their wishes.
From
Fatehpur Sikri short drive of 19 Km to Bharatpur, arrive and check - In
at hotel. Here we go for Cycle Rickshaw Safari to explore the Keoladeo
National Park a water bird sanctuary - habitat to hundreds of species of
birds many of them are migratory.
DAY
12. BHARATPUR - JAIPUR
Drive 176 Km 4 Hrs.
Early
in the morning visit the park, after breakfast drive on to so called
"Pink City" Jaipur. Arrive and check - in at hotel for two
nights . Rest of the day at leisure.
DAY
13. IN JAIPUR
Morning,
drive to Amber
fort built by Maharaja Man Singh (1592 -1615 AD.) climb upto fort out on
ornamented elephants to advance the massive gates and the monuments.
Return to Jaipur for Lunch. Afternoon city sightseeing includes 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
1901. and
Market.
DAY
14. JAIPUR –
NAWALGARH
Drive 168 Km 4 Hrs.
Morning
drive to Mandawa via busy roads of Chemo and Sikar. Arrive Mandawa and
check-in at hotel for overnight stay. Afternoon explore the painted
Havelies on foot. Mandawa lies in the heart of
Shekhavati and it was founded by Thakur Nawal Singh in 1755. From
the mid 19th century till 1930s, Shekhavati prospered. Large painted
Havelies (town houses) were built in every village by rich business men,
finally abandoned by their occupants for better prospects in Bombay,
Calcutta and other commercial cities.
DAY
15. NAWALGARH – DELHI
Drive 240 Km 6 Hrs.
Morning
drive through spectacular village roads to Delhi. Arrive Delhi, check -
in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 16.
DEPARTURE
Transfer
to airport for onward journey.
