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Day 01 : Arrive
Delhi |
Arrive
Delhi and transfer to hotel.
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Day 02 : Delhi |
After breakfast, tour the historic city of old Delhi to include the
magnificent Red Fort, Jama Masjid largest mosque in Asia, both built by
Shahjahan, Rajghat - memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the
Nation". Afternoon, tour of New Delhi to include Humanyun Tomb, Qutab
Minar, India Gate, Birla Mandir, Bahai Temple. Evening visit Son-et-Lumiere
at Red Fort. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 03 : Sariska |
Leave Delhi after breakfast reaching Sariska (239 km/5 hrs) by
lunch. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon jungle drive, place is
well known for Sambars, Cheetals, Blue bulls, Spotted deers, Wild boards in
addition to Tigers & Leopards. Sariska is set in the rugged Aravali
Hills - one of the old mountain ranges Overnight at hotel.
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Day 04 : Sariska |
At Sariska, jeep safari of park Overnight at hotel.
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Day 05 : Sariska -
Jaipur |
After
breakfast drive to Jaipur (111 kms / 3hrs). en route visit Amber Fort, once
the capital of Kachwahas before they moved to their newly built capital in
Jaipur. This is the only fort where still one can go by the elephant back
even today like a Maharaja. Overnight in hotel.
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Day 06 : Jaipur |
Morning after breakfast, tour of the city including City Place, Hawa
Mahal. Astronomical Observatory and drive by the Pink City bazaars.
Afternoon, drive to Ranthambore (160 kms/3 hrs &30 mins). Overnight at
hotel.
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Day 07 :
Ranthambore |
At Ranthambore - jeep safari to the jungle. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 08 :
Ranthambore - Bharatpur |
Drive to Bharatpur for Keoladeo national Park known for the
migratory birds even as far as from Siberia. On arrival transfer to the
hotel. Evening cycle rickshaw tour of the sanctuary and see the birds
including the rare Siberian cranes. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 09 : Bharatpur |
Morning, visit the sanctuary and see birds. After late breakfast
drive to Fatehpur Sikri, (25 kms/45 mins) the deserted capital built by
Akbar which was abandoned due to lack of water. See Darbar-e-Aam, Palaces
Panch Mahal and Tansen Seat etc. Late afternoon visit Agra Fort and Taj
Mahal. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 10 : Agra -
Khajuraho |
Morning
visit Taj Mahal to see it in different light. Catch afternoon flight to
Khajuraho and transfer to hotel. Evening tour of Chandela dynasty temples
famous for their spectacular sculptures and erotic carvings. Overnight at
hotel.
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Day 11 : Khajuraho
- Bandhavgarh |
Drive to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (270 kms/6 hrs). On arrival
transfer to the hotel - The Jungle Lodge. Evening visit Park and jeep
safari. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 12 :
Bandhavgarh |
At Bandhavgarh - jungle exploration on elephant back. Overnight at
hotel.
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Day 13 : Flight to
Delhi |
Drive back to Khajuraho (270 kms / 6 hrs) to connect flight to Delhi
and on arrival, transfer to international airport for flight to onward
destination
Tiger
Trails with Taj Mahal Tour
