Indian Wildlife Tour with Royal Taj
Duration : 17 Days 16 Nights
Places : Delhi - Bharatpur (via Agra) - Karoli - Ranthambore -
Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Deogarh -
Kishangarh (via Pushkar) - Delhi
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Day 1- Arrive Delhi |
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Arrive Delhi. On arrival assistance and
transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 2- Delhi |
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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.
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Day 3- To Delhi / Bharatpur (Via Agra) |
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Morning, drive to Bharatpur. En route
visit the Taj Mahal in Agra. The world famous Taj Mahal, built by the
Emperor Shahjahan 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.
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Day 4- To Bharatpur / Karoli |
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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.
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Day 5- Karoli / Ranthambore (Sawai Madhopur) |
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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
Ranthambore. Arrive Ranthambore & check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 6- To Ranthambore |
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Full day visit to the Ranthambore
wildlife sanctuary by jeeps. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 7- To Ranthambore / Jaipur |
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Morning,
drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur & check in at hotel. Afternoon visit to
the City Palace, Observatory & the glittering bazaars of Jaipur.
Back to hotel via Birla Mandir. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 8- To Jaipur |
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Morning, visit Amber Fort via Wind
Palace & Water Palace here you have the elephant ride to the top of the
fort. After s/s of Amber visit the bazaars & back to hotel. Overnight at
hotel.
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Day 9- To Jaipur / Mandawa |
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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.
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Day 10- To Mandawa / Bikaner |
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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.
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Day 11- To Bikaner / Jaisalmer |
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Morning, drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival
check in at hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 12- To Jaisalmer |
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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.
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Day 13- To Jaisalmer / Jodhpur |
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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.
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Day 14- To Jodhpur / Udaipur |
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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.
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Day 15- To Udaipur / Deogarh |
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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.
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Day 16- To Deogarh / Kishangarh (Via Pushkar /
Ajmer) |
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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.
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Day 17- To Kishangarh / Delhi |
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Morning, drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi
and transfer to the international airport for flight to onward journey.
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