Mystical India tour with wildlife

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Travel Duration: 14 Nights & 15 Days
Covered Destinations: Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambhore, Agra, Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Delhi.
Tour Type: Customized Tour with Private Car & Driver

Highlights of the Tour

Starting from the Majesties Red Fort & Qutub Minar, the Highest Indian Minaret.
Amber fort and City Palace in Jaipur.
Chance to have a date with TIGER in Ranthambore.
Great piece of architectures & Sculptures in Gwalior and Orchha.
The Largest Gateway in the world at the Fatehpur Sikri.
Wonder of Ages The Great Taj Mahal.
Explore the Temples of Love in Khajuraho.
Feel the soul purifying cremating on the banks of Holy River Ganges.

Special Activities Included

Accomodation can be occupied as single, double & triple sharing basis,
Sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary,
Air-conditioned car at disposal from airport to airport.
Driver for the full tour,
English speaking guide for all mentioned tours,
Reception and assistance at the airport on arrival/departure,
Daily breakfasts,
Toll taxes, driver allowance, parking,
Minral water in the car through out the tour (for out door use)
Eephant ride at amber fort in jaipur,
Battery van ride at taj mahal in agra,
Farewell diner and indian dances show,
Naional parks permits, entry fees and safaris,
Experienced naturalogist to explain flore and fauna of the jungle,
Boat ride at river ganges, varanasi
All applicable taxes and service charges,
Visit via cities like fatehpur sikri and bharatpur.
All train tickets with 1st ac coches.

Detailed Travel Plan:

Day 01: Delhi

Upon arrival, you will meet the representative at the airport. He will be holding the paging board of your name. He will transfer you to the hotel. With his help, you will check in at the hotel.

DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a progressive metropolis that takes pride in its fascinating mix 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.

You will stay overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and start for the sightseeing tour in the company of a Good English Speaking Guide.

Old Delhi - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would include these places

Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated;

Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and

Red Fort - once the most luxurious fort and palace of the Mughal Empire.

You will have an exciting Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.

New Delhi - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include visits to these sites:

Humayuns Tomb: It can be claimed that the inspirations to build Taj Mahal came from here,

Qutub Minar, the largest Minarets of India.

Rajpath the Ceremonial Avenue, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the Presidents Residence. A trip to this site would end with a drive along the Diplomatic Enclave.

You can relax in the evening. You will stay overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 03:Delhi Jaipur
By Surface: 254 Kms/ 05 Hrs*

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and leave for Jaipur by road. Reach and check in the hotel with the help of our representative. He will provide you with the itinerary to explore the best of this town.

Jaipur - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the 18th century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur, today, is known for its Rajputana spirit. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains its character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. It is famous 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 attracts the attention of its onlookers to its impregnable forts, majestic palaces, sacred temples and verdant gardens.

You will stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Jaipur

After breakfast at Hotel, you will set out for an excursion to Amber Fort. The fort is found in the outskirts of Jaipur. Get ready for an Elephant ride ascent to the fort.

Amber Fort Palace: - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthan fort palace. Man Singh I in the year 1592 has started the construction of this magnificent fort. However, it was later 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.

You will head for sightseeing tour of the city.

City Palace - It is a delightful example of the fusion of Mughal and traditional Rajasthan architecture. The City Palace covers one-seventh of the area in the fortified city. The palace is frequented for its Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

Jantar Mantar - This is the biggest and the best conserved of the five observatories constructed by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory has outsized astronomical instruments which are still in use.

Hawa Mahal - The extraordinarily beautiful facade of this "Palace of Winds" is considered as the prominent landmark in Jaipur. The five-storey structures of sandstone with plastered pink hues and fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies look absolutely entrancing. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.

You will also pay a visit to a rug factory. Here, you will see the ladies doing the intricate work. You can also check a gem factory here to see the gem cutting and polishing process.

You will stay overnight at the Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 05:Jaipur Ranthambhore
By Surface: 180 Kms/ 03 Hrs*

After having breakfast, you will be driven towards Ranthambore. Once you reach Ranthambore, you will check in the hotel with the help of representative. After Lunch, you will be taken on a JEEP SAFARI inside the Ranthambore National Park.

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. It is barely 14 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur. Nothing can be a better place than this to get in tune with nature for a luxury holiday in the heart of the jungle. Ranthambore is one of the best places in the world to look forward to have a sight of a tiger in the wild. The Ranthambore National Park is famous for more Tiger sightings than any other National Park in the country. Owing to this, the park has earned a reputation of "The land of the Tiger". It is here where most of the documented footage of this majestic beast has been recorded.

It covers a highly undulating topography ranging 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 Aravalli hill ranges, meanders through the Reserve. In the surroundings of the National Park, you will see river Chambal in the south and river Banas in the north.

In the evening, you will drive back to the hotel to stay overnight.

Day 06: Ranthambhore

In the morning, you will again leave for the Jungle Safari. You will carry your Breakfast and Lunch with you. Enjoy full day game viewing inside the Jungle.

Ranthambhore forest is a tropical dry deciduous forest type. It is further categorized as Dhok climax forest because of the predominance of Dhok (Anogeissus pendulla) found nearly everywhere. Dhok is an extremely hardy tree. It can withstand 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.

Tiger, at the apex of the food chain, preside 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.

Ranthambhore is a home to other cats like Leopard (Panthera pardus), Caracal (Felis caracal), Leopard Cat (Felis bengalensis), Fishing Cat (Felis viverrina) and the Jungle Cat (Felis chaus) too. Apart from the big cats, you will come across 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 in Ranthambore. The Spotted Deer (or Chital) and the Sambhar Deer are the two distinct species of Antlers found here. Two kinds of Antelopes, such as the Indian Gazelle (or Chinkara) and the Blue bull (or Neelgai) can also be spotted here. 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.

In the evening, you will return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 07: Ranthambore Bharatpur
By Train: Kota Jan Shatabdi (Dep 06:15 Arr 08:45)
Bharatpur Fatehpur Sikri Agra
By Surface: 110 Kms/ 02 Hrs*

Early in the morning, you will leave for Sawai Madhopur Railway Station to catch the train for Bharatpur. After you reach Bharatpur, you will meet our representative. A car will also be waiting for you.

You will pay a visit to the Keoladeo Ghana National Bird Park. It is the largest bird parks in India. Capture the pictures of Lots of rare birds.

Thereafter, you will head for Agra. En route, you will visit Fatehpur Sikri.

Stop at Fatehpur Sikri. It is the deserted, red Sandstone City. Emperor Akbar built it as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. It is a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition. From these, you can very well imagine the grandeur of the court life here. You will also visit the Buland Darwaza here. It is the largest gateway in the world.

Continue your drive to Agra. Reach and check in the hotel. After a short period of relaxation, you will be taken on a tour of the city of Agra.

You will visit the Agra fort here. It was built by the noted Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. The fort is an imposing red sandstone structure. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction. From here, you will move ahead to visit the Itmadullah's Tomb (also known as the BABY TAJ).

Itmadullahs Tomb was erected by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father. The interiors of this tomb are considered better than the Taj.

You will stay overnight at the hotel in Agra.

Day 08: Agra Gwalior
By Surface: 200 Kms/ 04 Hrs*

After an early breakfast, you will go for a visit of TAJ MAHAL.

Taj Mahal: Little needs to be said about this architectural cmarvel. This is always the raison-de-etre behind every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble monument dedicated to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This memorial took 22 years to be completed. It was designed and planned by Persian planner Ustad Isa. Apart from its dramatic symmetry and perfect proportion, the Taj is also renowned for its stylish domes, richly carved screens and excellent inlay work that is ever seen.

Have a delightful experience of the battery operated van ride to the Taj Mahal.

Thereafter, you will be driven to Gwalior. The Entire city is a visual and aesthetic feast, for the builders of Gwalior were great Architects. While taking a walk through the streets of the city, you will come across Old Havelis which boast of refined carved doorways and windows; at almost every street crossing, you will find statues of the Scindia Family. Museums and art galleries are the treasure houses and the beautifully maintained palaces give the city its inimitable regal flavor. Sightseeing in Gwalior is nothing short of taking up a magical trip into the centuries gone by.

A tour in this city is like having a date with history. The Gwalior fort, known for its son-et-lumiere for many decades now, has slumbered in silence, broken now and then by the patter of curious feet and awed tones.

Come Sundown, the deserted fort is once again left with only memories for company.

But now comes alive every night. Well remembered incidents and well loved voices once more echo through its lonely corridors and its dark and sad faade now glows with the colors of life. Red Gold, blue green lights illuminate every nook and cranny of the superbly tiled Man Mandir. The Gwalior Son-et-Lumiere has begun. The sound and light show at the Man Mandir Palace at Gwalior Fort gives you a glimpse into its glorious past.

You will be staying overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: Gwalior Orchha
By Surface: 120 Kms/ 02 Hrs*

After breakfast, you will set out for Orchha. Reach and explore Orchha. It is now a small hamlet in the state of Madhya Pradesh. But, once it has served as the capital of the formidable Bundela Kings in medieval times. Some of the popular places of tourist interest of this place are Raj Mahal, Jahangir, Rai Parveen Mahal, Ram Raja Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple and Laxmi Narayan Temple.

You will stay overnight at the hotel in Orchha.

Day 10: Orchha Khajuraho
By Surface: 180 Kms/ 04 Hrs*

Enjoy your breakfast and head for Khajuraho. Reach Khajuraho and check in the hotel. The Day is free to spend in leisure.

Khajuraho - It is an erstwhile capital of Chandelas. Now, it is a quiet town with noted Khajuraho temples that were erected during the Chandela period from 950 to 1050 AD. Almost intriguing as the sheet beauty and the size of the temples is the question of why and how they were built here as Khajuraho is isolated, 1000 years ago as it is even today. The temples are famous for their unmatched Indo-Aryan architecture. They flaunt the entrancing images of gods and goddesses, musicians and warriors, mythological and real animals and extensively - women and sex.

Your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 11: Khajuraho
By Surface: 120 Kms/ 02 Hrs*

After breakfast, you will set out for the trip to the Khajuraho Temple.

Khajuraho Temple: In the temple architecture of India, the Khajuraho complex remains unique. One thousand years ago, under the generous and artistic patronage of the Chandela Rajput kings of Central India, 85 temples, magnificent in form and richly carved, came up on one site, near the village of Khajuraho. It was quite an achievement to complete all the temples in such a short span of 100 years, ranging from 950 AD to 1050 AD. Today, of the original 85, only 22 temples have been able to stand the test of time. These remain as a collective paean to life, to joy and to creativity; to the ultimate fusion of man with his creator.

You will stay overnight at the hotel in Orchha.

Day 12: Khajuraho Varanasi
By Flight: 9W 724 (Dep 13:30 Arr 1410)

You will spend morning hours in the Temple complex again. After that our representative will escort you to the airport to board the flight for Varanasi.

On arrival, you will check in the hotel. Afternoon is free for relaxation. In the evening, you will visit the temple and explore the Pooja Ceremony.

Varanasi: It is ideally sitting on the western bank of India's holiest river Ganges. Varanasi is the oldest surviving city of the world and the cultural capital of India. Right in the heart of this city, the noted Kashi Vishwanath Temple is located. The temple enshrines the Jyotirlinga of Shiva, Vishweshwara or Vishwanatha. Here gravitate the teeming millions of India to seek benediction and spiritual peace by the darshan of this Jyotirlinga which confers liberation from the bondages of Maya and the inexorable entanglements of the world. A simple glimpse of the Jyotirlinga is a soul-cleansing experience that transforms life and puts it on the path of knowledge and bhakti. Vishweshwara Jyotirlinga has a very special and unique significance in the spiritual history of India.

Tradition has it that the merits earned by the darshan of other Jyotirlinga scattered in various parts of India are equal to a single visit paid by a devotee to Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Deeply and intimately implanted in the Hindu mind, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple has been a living embodinent of our timeless cultural traditions and highest spiritual values. The Temple has been visited by all great saints- Adi Shankaracharya, Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Swami Vivekananda, Goswami Tulsidas, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati, Gurunanak and several other spiritual personalities. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple attracts visitors not only from India but abroad as well and thereby symbolizes man's desire to live in peace and harmony with one another. Vishwanath being a supreme repository of this spiritual truth thus strengthens the bonds of universal brotherhood and fellow feeling at the national as well as global levels. On January 28, 1983 the Temple was taken over by the Govt. of Uttar Pradesh and its management ever since stands entrusted to a Trust with Dr. Vibhuti Narayan Singh.

Former Kashi Naresh, as president and an Executive Committee with Divisional Commissioner as Chairman. The Temple in the present shape was erected in 1780 by Late Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar of Indore. In the year 1785 a Naubatkhan was constructed in front of the Temple by the then collector Mohd Ibrahim Khan on the directions given by Governor General Warren Hastings. In 1839, two domes of the Temple were covered by gold donated by Punjab Kesari Maharaja Ranjeet Singh. The third dome remained uncovered. The Ministry of cultures & Religious affairs of U.P. Govt. expressed keen interest for gold plating on third dome of Temple.

You will stay overnight at the hotel in Varanasi.

Day 13: Varanasi

Enjoy your breakfast and set out for sightseeing tour of city.

On aarly morning boat cruise, you will see the River Ganges. Thousands of pilgrims gather on the water's edge for bathing, worshipping and meditating. On stone platforms under palm leaf umbrellas, the Pandas-Brahmin priests preside over rites and rituals. The boat trip will cover various Ghats including the cremation sites. Every pious Hindu holds that to die in Kashi (Varanasi) and to be cremated on the banks of the Ganges is to attain release from the cycle of birth and death.

In Varanasi, you will also pay a visit to the Vishwanath Golden Temple. This is an abode of great God Shiva. You can also explore Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir and Banaras Hindu University.

Your overnight stay will be at the hotel in Varanasi.

Day 14: Varanasi Delhi
By Flight: SG 119 (Dep 16:05 Arr 17:30)

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and then leave for an excursion to the Sarnath. It is about 7 km from the city. Here, Buddha preached his first sermon more than 2500 years ago.

Later, you will return to Varanasi and catch a flight to Delhi. Reach Delhi and check in the hotel.

Your overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 15: Delhi Home

After breakfast, you can spend your whole day at leisure. In the afternoon, you will be taken to the DANCES OF INDIA SHOWS. Later, a FAREWELL DINNER will be arranged for you so that you can share an experience of your tour with us.

Thereafter, our representative will transfer you to the airport to catch a flight for your next destination with sweet memories of India.

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Highlights of the Tour

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