II. TIGER AND THE TAJ

(DELHI - SARISKA - JAIPUR - RANTHAMBHORE - BHARATPUR - AGRA - KHAJURAHO - BANDHAVGARH - KHAJURAHO - DELHI) 12 NIGHTS / 13 DAYS


Day 01: DELHI

Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.


Day 02: DELHI

After breakfast we will go for a tour of the historic city of old Delhi. We will visit the magnificent Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, Rajghat - memorial to Mahatma Gandhi - the "Father of Nation. Afternoon, tour of New Delhi which include Humanyun Tomb, Qutab Minar, India Gate, Birla Mandir / Bahai Temple. Evening, visit Son-et-Lumiere at Red Fort. Overnight at hotel.


Day 03: SARISKA

After breakfast transfer to Sariska (239 km/5 hrs). 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.


Day 04: SARISKA

At Sariska, jeep safari of park Overnight at hotel.


Day 05: JAIPUR

After breakfast drive to Jaipur (111 kms / 3hrs). Enroute 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.


Day 06: RANTHAMBHORE

Morning after breakfast, tour of the city including City Place, Hawa Mahal. Astronomical Observatory and drive by the Pink City bazaars. Afternoon, drive to Ranthambhore (160 kms/3 hrs & 30 mins). Overnight at hotel.


Day 07: RANTHAMBHORE

At Ranthambhore - jeep safari to the jungle. Overnight at hotel.


Day 08: KEOLADEO NATIONAL PARK

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.


Day 09: AGRA

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.


Day 10: 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.


Day 11: BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK

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.


Day 12: BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK

At Bandhavgarh - jungle exploration on elephant back. Overnight at hotel.


Day 13: TRANSFER TO KHAJURAHO AIRPORT

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.

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# ROYAL RAJASTHAN - 11 NIGHTS / 12 DAYS