Indian Wildlife Tour with Rajasthan
12
Nights / 13 Days to Indian Wildlife Tour with Rajasthan
Delhi / Udaipur / Jaipur / Ranthambhore / Bharatpur / Agra / Jabalpur /
Kanha / Nagpur / Delhi
Day 01: Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on
arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight.
Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms
and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the
past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture
of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Udaipur
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Udaipur.
Reach and check in at hotel.
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a
lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the
ARAVALLIS. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a
fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the
imagination of poets, painters and writers.
Its kaleidoscope of
fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with
stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry.
Their reflection in the placid waters of the LAKE PICHOLA is an enticing
sight.
Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the
Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch
cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From he boat you will be able
to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically above the lake in the
middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other
island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir
Palace.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 03:
Udaipur Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Proceed
for sightseeing tour of Udaipur in the afternoon, stopping first at City
Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors,
colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish
Temple and the local folk Museum.
Relax in the evening.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 04: Udaipur - Jaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel.
After breakfast drive to beautiful
Pink City - Jaipur.
Reach and check in at hotel.
JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to
the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the
Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana.
In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains it's
character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity.
Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally
abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal
consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts,
magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
Proceed
for sightseeing of the city.
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. Its five-storey structure 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 will be
at Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur Breakfast to be served at
the hotel.
Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts
of Jaipur. 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 its ultimate expression.
Explore the city markets. Overnight will be at
Jaipur.
Day 06: Jaipur - Ranthambore: By Road 155 km in 3 hr
Breakfast
at hotel.
Transfer to SAWAI MADHOPUR.
Evening free at the resort and you can relax or watch some slides on
the tiger.
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, at the junction of the Aravalis and the Vindhyas,
is a unique example of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously
in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 kilometers
from Sawai Madhopur. Get in tune with nature for a luxury holiday in the heart
of the jungle.Ranthambhore - perhaps the best place in the world to sight a
tiger in the wild. The Ranthambhore National Park has had more Tiger sightings
than any other National Park in the country. It has come to be known as "The
land of the Tiger", where most of the documented footage of this majestic
beast has been recorded.
It spreads over a highly undulating
topography varying from gentle to steep slopes; from flat topped hills of
the Vindhyas to the conical hillocks and sharp ridges of the Aravalis, from
wide and flat valleys to narrow rocky gorges. An important geological
feature the 'Great Boundary Fault' where the Vindhya plateaus meet the
Aravali hill ranges, meanders through the Reserve. The National Park is
bound by the rivers Chambal in the south and Banas in the north.
Ranthambhore forest is of tropical dry deciduous type, further classified as
Dhok climax forest because of the predominance of Dhok (Anogeissus pendulla)
found nearly everywhere. Dhok is an extremely hardy tree, capable of
withstanding prolonged droughts. The leaves of this tree are good fodder and
they are browsed by herbivores, and form a significant part of their diet.
Even the dry, fallen leaves, eaten by them, are rich source of nutrition.
Palas or Cheela or the Flame of the Forest (Butea monosperms) blooms
magnificently around mid-April. During the period, Kachida and Anatpura
provide an amazing view, like a forest on fire. Around Kamaldhar massive Gum
trees (Sterculia urens) with smooth white trunk stand out conspicuously.
Similarly, Gurjan (Lannea coromandelica) with greyish trunks at the banks of
the lakes and soft wood Salar (Boswellia serrata) dotted atop hills are
noticeable.
Fruits of Ber (Zizyphus spp.) and 'crocodile bark'
Tendu (Diospuyros melanoxylon) are highly relished by Sloth Bears.
The
lakes abound with aquatic vegetation including duck weeds, lilies and lotus.
A haven for a multitude of wild animals, the Park boasts of playing host to
tigers, leopards, the elusive caracals, hyenas, sloth bears, wild boars,
crocodiles and so on. Besides, there are over 300 species of birds, from the
majestic Crested Serpent Eagle to the exotic Golden Oriole.
Tiger, at the apex of the food chain, lord over the kingdom in a subtle way.
Solitary by nature, it operates in stealth. Therefore tiger sightings,
frequent as they are, are always a matter of chance. However, even evidences
of tiger's activities are very exciting.
The other kinds of cats
found in Ranthambhore are Leopard (Panthera pardus), Caracal (Felis
caracal), Leopard Cat (Felis bengalensis), Fishing Cat (Felis viverrina) and
the Jungle Cat (Felis chaus). Besides the big cats, the other large
predators found in Ranthambhore include Sloth Bear, Striped Hyena, Wolf,
Wild dog (or Dhole), Jackal, Indian Fox, Palm Civet, Small Indian Civet,
Common Indian Mongoose, Small Indian Mongoose, Ratel (or Honey Badger),
Marsh Crocodile and the Indian Python. There are two species of Antlers,
namely the Spotted Deer (or Chital) and the Sambhar Deer, and, two kinds of
Antelopes, namely the Indian Gazelle (or Chinkara) and the Bluebull (or
Neelgai). Black Buck (another kind of antelope), which is rarely found in
the National Park is common in Devpura area, in the outskirts of the park.
Overnight will be at resort.
Day 07: Ranthambore
A full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight at the resort.
Day 08: Ranthambore - Bharatpur
Breakfast
at hotel. Proceed to Bharatpur.
Just 176 km from Delhi is a very special wilderness - the Keoladeo Ghana National
Park, one of the finest water-bird sanctuaries in the world. The Maharaja of
Bharatpur artificially created the lake and wetland in the 19th century. By
building small dykes and dams and diverting water from an irrigation canal,
he converted this low-lying area into a fine wild fowl shooting preserve. In
a few years, the new wetland surrounded by marginal forests was able to support
thousands of water birds.
Commonly
referred to as Bharatpur, the Park is a delight for bird watchers. Over 375
species of birds are found here and raised paths, camouflaged by babul trees
and undergrowth make viewing easy. A quiet ride by boat in the early hours
of the morning is also unforgettable experience. The cacophony is
unbelievable as painted storks, open bills, spoonbills, egrets, cormorants,
white ibis and multitudes of others, tend their young. Jacanas with their
iridescent colors and elegant tail feathers and purple moorhen can be seen
delicately treading over the floating vegetation.
Every year
Bharatpur waits with bated breath for the arrival of the Siberian cranes.
There are only two wintering places for this rare species one in Iran and
the other Bharatpur and these beautiful birds with their distinctive red
beaks and facial patches, fly over 6400 km from their summer retreats.
Colorful kingfishers, graceful pelicans rare Siberian cranes and
Trans- continental fliers - the migratory water - fowl are amongst the 375
species of birds found in the Keoladeo National Park. The most spectacular
nesting is that of the egrets, storks, herons and cormorants, which make
over 10,000 nests every year. This makes outstanding bird havens of the
world. The park covers an area of 28.73km.
The story of Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary is incomplete without an account of the migratory waterfowl.
The most prominent waterfowl coming to this park are bareheaded and greyleg
geese. Ducks also create a lot of fluttering in the lakes. The ducks usually
found here are pintail, widgeon, common shelduck, shoveler, garganey, teal,
etc.
Attracted by the influx of the waterfowl the predatory
birds-tawny eagles, spotted eagles short-toed eagles imperial eagles and
fishing eagle also arrive. They all form the apex of the biological pyramid
of the sanctuary and complete the avian food chain of the ecosystem. There
are large herds of the nilgai, chital, wild boar and fear cows in addition
to a few herds of sambar.
Reach and check in at the hotel.
Proceed on RICKSHAW for viewing the birds. RICKSHAW PULLERS have been
trained by the forest department in bird watching and are knowledgeable.
Return to the lodge in the evening and relax.
Overnight will be at Bharatpur.
Day 09: Bharatpur - Agra
Early morning RICKSHAW RIDE at the Bird Park.
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed to Agra.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah
Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second
capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of
the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting
edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint
buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals
still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its
Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets
of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai
cuisine.
Reach Agra and then proceed to visit Taj. Enjoy battery
van ride to the Taj.
TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is
always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by
Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz
Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and
planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from it's stunning design
balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its
elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work
ever seen.
Proceed for sightseeing to the AGRA FORT - Built by
the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red
sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a
major tourist attraction.
Visit Itmadullah's Tomb built by
Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father (The interiors of which are
considered better than the Taj).
Take train to Jabalpur in the
evening. Overnight would be onboard the train.
Day 10:
Jabalpur - Kanha Reach Jabalpur and you would be transferred to
Kanha.
This is the place that has been described by RUDYARD
KIPLING in his great book "The Jungle Book". Located in the Mandla
district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha National Park is a tiger reserve that
extends over an area of over 940 square km. A horseshoe shaped valley
bounded by the spurs of the Mekal presents an interesting topography. Steep
rocky escarpments along the edges offer breathtaking views of the valley.
Realizing the danger on the Tiger population in the country, the Government
started the "Project Tiger" at Kanha and in 1974 the area was
declared a Tiger reserve. The park is also the habitat of the high ground
Barasingha.
In 1930s, the Kanha area was divided into two
sanctuaries - Hallon and Banjar of 250kms to 300kms each. Though one of
these was subsequently disbanded .The area remained a protected one until
1947. Depletion of the tiger population in the year that followed led to the
area being made an absolute sanctuary in 1952.
Patient watching
should reward the visitor, with a sight of Indian Fox, Sloth bear, Striped
hyena, Jungle cut, Lepord, Mouse Deer, Chausingha or four horned antelope,
Nilgai, Ratel and Porcupine Kanha has some 200 species of birds. Watchers
should station themselves in the hills, where the mixed and bamboo forests
harbour many species and in the grassy forest clearings. Water birds can be
seen near the park's many rivulets and at Sarvantal, a pool that is
frequented by water birds and the area in front of the museum.
Excursion to Kawardha just east of the Maikala Range (up to 1100m) to the
south east of Kanha National Park, Kawardha is a small town in Chhattisgarh
(34 forts) region of M.P. In this remote area Maharaja Viswaraj Singh has
recently opened his palace to visitors. It provides a delightfully quite
unspoiled contrast with India's big cities and with the much busier tourist
circuit of Rajasthan's 'palace circuit'. This town is in the center of the
Baiga tribe, who live in forest surrounding the town, and these are several
eleventh century temples in the immediate region.
Reach before
lunch and proceed for an afternoon GAME DRIVE to view TIGERS.
Overnight at the Kanha Resort.
Day 11: Kanha A full
day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight at
the resort.
Day 12: Kanha - Nagpur Proceed for the
morning Game Drive into the forest. Proceed to Nagpur.
Nagpur
popularly known, as Orange Capital of India is also the second capital of
Maharashtra. The Gond King of Deogad, "Bakht Buland Shah" laid the
city's foundation in the year 1702. This city derived its name from the
river Nag that flows through it. Nagpur was the capital of Madhya Bharat
State (C.P. and Berar) after Indian independence and in 1960, the Marathi
majority Vidarbha region was merged with the new state of Maharashtra.
Overnight at Nagpur.
Day 13: Nagpur - Delhi
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Transfer to airport for flight to
Delhi.
Proceed for a full day tour of Old & New Delhi.
OLD DELHI -A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat
- the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest
mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of
the Moghul Empire.
Take a cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to
Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New
Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive
along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate,
Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive
through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Transfer to airport for
connecting flight home.
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