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| Day 1 Arrive Delhi |
On arrival at Delhi you will be received by our representative who will then help you in checking into the hotel booked for you.The capital of India has a lot of sights which will be at your perusal after you wake up to a new day. After rest evening free for your leisure. Overnight at the hotel. |
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| Day 2 Delhi |
Morning full day tour of the city. Morning : Visit to the Old City of Delhi to see the historic Red Fort and the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque from the outside. See the colourful bazaar of Chandni Chowk and take a cycle rickshaw ride through the back streets of Old Delhi to get a first hand experience of the hustle and bustle of this traditional city.Return to the enroute doing a tour of New Delhi visiting the Qutab Minar, a tower of victory built in the 12th century and India Gate - the war memorial. Drive past the Rashtrapathi Bhawan, the residence of the President of India, the houses of Parliament and the Government Secretariat buildings. Overnight in Delhi. |
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| Day 3 Delhi - Jaipur |
Morning drive to Jaipur ( 280 kms/ 5 ½ hours ). Assistance eon arrival and check in to the room. Jaipur:the capital of Rajasthan, is colour washed pink - the colour associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. This Pink City of fairy tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues, is picturesque. The first planned city of its time, Jaipur is encircled by a formidable wall. Check into the hotel, rest of the afternoon at leisure for independent activities. Overnight in Jaipur. |
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| Day 4 Jaipur |
Morning : excursion to Amber Fort with Elephant ride upto the Fort. Drive past Hawa Mahal, known popularly as the Palace of Winds, is a facade built for the Ladies of the Royal household in the 19th century. The Amber Fort, the capital of the erstwhile State of The Temple of Amba (Mother Goddess), the patron deity of the Royal family is at the entrance to the palace. Ride an elephant to ascend the hill on which the Fort is situated. Also visit the Jantar Mantar - an astrological and astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in the 18th century, which is remarkable for its accuracy even in the present times. Overnight in Jaipur. |
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| Day 5 Jaipur - Ranthambore |
Morning drive for Ranthambore (166 kms/ 3 hours). On reaching Ranthambore you will be received by our representative and then made to check into the lodge there. Lunch at the lodge following which will be a visit to the sanctuary on the jeep.The jeep safari is very exciting as it gives you a very close look at the animals and a chance to take a snap of these beauties.In the evening you will come back to the lodge after you finish your jeep safari.You dinner will be waiting for you.Overnight in Ranthambore. |
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| Day 6 Ranthambore |
Morning and afternoon visit the sanctuary on Jeep with an English speaking Naturalist. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the lodge.Overnight in Ranthambore. |
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| Day 7 Ranthambore |
Morning and afternoon visit the sanctuary on Jeep with an English-speaking Naturalist. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the lodge.Overnight in Ranthambore. |
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| Day 8 Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra |
Early morning proceed on a game drive. Return to the hotel for Breakfast. Late morning transfer to the Railway station to board the train for Bharatpur. Leave Ranthambore for Bharatpur by Golden temple mail (1300/ 1535 hrs). Meeting and assistance on arrival at Bharatpur railway station and transfer to Agra hotel, en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri (15kms) . Agra was their capital for nearly a hundred years from 1564. A pleasant town , with a comparatively easy pace, Agra is known for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone by artisans who are hereditary crafts persons. The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes. |
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| Day 9 Agra - Umaria |
Morning proceed on a tour of the city visiting Visit the Agra Fort, built by three Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite buildings including the Moti Masjid, Jahangir's Palace, Khas Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal, Diwane-i-Am, Diwane-i-Khas and Musamman Burj, where Emperor Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal Emperor, died a prisoner. Visit the Taj Mahal , it is one of the seven modern wonders of the World.The Taj is closed on Fridays.Afternoon transfer to Railway station to board the train for Umaria. Leave Agra for Umaria by Utkal Kalinga Express at 1540hrs. Overnight enroute. |
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| Day 10 Umaria - Bandhavgarh |
Arrive Umaria at 0615 hrs. Meeting on arrival and transfer to Bandhavgarh (32 kms/ 1 hours). On arrival, check in to the Tiger Den Resort.The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is relatively high. Lunch at the Lodge and then visit the sanctuary on Jeep/ elephant with an English speaking Naturalist. During the day, we will have the opportunity to see some of the Bird life in the environs and to visit the village. Overnight in Bandhavgarh. |
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| Day 11 Bandhavgarh |
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge. Morning and afternoon visit the sanctuary on Jeep/ elephant with an English speaking Naturalist. The Forest Department has devised an ingenuous system of tracking the tiger at this Park. Overnight in Bandhavgarh. |
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| Day 12 Bandhavgarh |
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge. Morning and afternoon visit the sanctuary on Jeep/ elephant with an English-speaking Naturalist. Overnight in Bandhavgarh. |
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| Day 13 Bandhavgarh |
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge. Morning and afternoon visit the sanctuary on Jeep/ elephant with an English speaking Naturalist.Take the overnite train from Umaria to New Delhi, leaves Umaria at 2015hrs to reach New Delhi at 1330hrs. |
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| Day 14 Leave Delhi |
Meeting and assistance on arrival at Delhi railway station and transfer to the Hotel.Afternoon at leisure for independent activities, meet Director Project Tiger, in his office, depending on his availability. We shall try and meet him on Day 1 itself when you are in Delhi Evening transfer to a nice restaurant for FAREWELL DINNER. After the Dinner transfer to the Airport to board the flight for abroad.Leave Delhi by an International flight. |
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