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Day 1 : Arrive Delhi- Delhi the capital of india,is a
historical city,which attracts the the tourists because of its
historical past.This city is one of the oldest city with lots of
monuments and temples that are a sight to watch.Any visitor’s visit
to this city will go incomplete without a visit to these historical
places.Delhi is a 1000 years old city with great market places which
fancy of a lot of exquisite stuff which is worth having a glimpse
of.When you arrive at the airport in Delhi,you will be received by
the representatives of Nature Safari who will then take you to the
hotel booked for you. Overnight in Delhi .
Day 2 : Delhi- Full day tour of the city. Morning: Visit 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. This ride through the small
by-lanes will be most fascinating. Return to the hotel for lunch or
eat at an interesting restaurant in town. Afternoon: Visit New
Delhi, seeing 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.
Day 3 : Delhi - Ranthambore- Morning transfer to the Railway
station to board the train for Sawai Madhopur. Leave Delhi for Sawai
Madhopur by Golden Temple Mail (0755/ 1310 hrs). Meeting and
assistance on arrival at Sawai Madhopur Railway station and transfer
to the Lodge
Ranthambore: With an area of 400 sq. km encompassing rocky hill
crests which descend to open valleys between the Aravalli and
Vindhya ranges, dotted with water pools and fruit trees, this park
gets its name from the thousand year old fortress, which looms above
the forest. Well known for the diurnal activity of tigers,
Ranthambore is a very special and unusual area where a natural
present meets a historical past. Sambar, cheetal, chinkara, nilgai
and languor. The elusive leopard and tigers are found in this
reserve with tourists standing a very good chance of seeing tigers
during the day. (The Park is closed from 01 July till 30 September.)
Dotted across the landscape are the crumbling ruins of its past
glory, be it chatris or cupolas, like palaces or old guard posts,
all of which reinforce the magical and ethereal quality of this
great wilderness. Lunch at the lodge; visit the sanctuary by Jeep
with an English-speaking Naturalist. Dinner and overnight in
Resort.
Day 4 : Ranthambore- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the
lodge. Morning and afternoon visit the sanctuary by Jeep with an
English-speaking Naturalist. Dinner and overnight in Resort.
Day 5 : Ranthambore- Day five ebgins with a wake yp call by
the resort official.After you have taken your shower, your breakfast
will be served to you and then you will be taken to the sanctuary by
one of our naturalist, who is well versed with english.The mode of
travel will be in a jeep.After going around the park, youwill come
back to the resort for lunch and after lunch, your safari to the
park in the jeep will again continue.You will come back to the
resort for dinner in the night.Stay in the Ranthambore forest resort
will be memorable because of a lot of reasons.
Day 6 : Ranthambore - Jaipur Morning drive to Jaipur (170 kms).
This journey is over very good roads, through rural Rajasthan and
would take about 3 hours. On arrival check into the hotel. 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. Overnight in Jaipur JAI
MAHAL PALACE / THE TRIDENT.
Day 7 : Jaipur- Morning proceed on an excursion to Amber Fort
with an Elephant ride upto the top of 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 Jaipur until 1728 is
perched on a hill. It has halls of Public and Private audience, a
Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) various marble palaces which are
marvelous examples of ancient Rajput architecture. 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. Return to the town in the afternoon
enroute visiting the City Palace - the former royal residence built
in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles which houses a museum
with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and armoury of the
Mughals and Rajputs, including swords of different shapes and sizes
with ornate handles. It has an art gallery with an excellent
collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and
rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin and Sanskrit. 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 JAI MAHAL PALACE/THE TRIDENT.
Day 8 : Jaipur - Bharatpur - Morning drive to Bharatpur (176
kms). On arrival, check into the hotel.
Bharatpur is popular for its bird sanctuary - the Keoladeo Ghana
National Park - finest in Asia, in which over 400 species of water
birds. The sanctuary covers an area of 40 sq. km of swampy, lightly
wooded terrain that was once the private hunting and shooting
preserve of the Maharaja of Bharatpur. Today it is the protected
breeding ground for many species of birds and also the home of
migratory birds, especially of the Siberian Crane, that spends its
winter here. Colonies of cormorants, spoonbills, storks, egrets,
herons, pelicans, ibis and grey herons can be spotted all over the
park, besides a fairly rich habitation of deer and snakes. [The best
time to visit the park is from October though March] The park can be
explored either by cycle rickshaws (the drivers are all very capable
naturalists) or by boats on the lake. Late Afternoon : Visit the
Sanctuary by boats - an excellent way to see the birds and watch the
spectacular sunset. Overnight in Bharatpur at Udai Vilas Palace.
Day 9 : Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra- Morning : Visit
the Bharatpur Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary by cycle rickshaws (the
rickshaw drivers are all very capable naturalists). Afternoon drive
to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (12 kms) Fatehpur Sikri -
This exquisite city built by Akbar the Great in 1569, in red
sandstone, with its forts, palaces and mosques was abandoned 14
years after its creation due to political reasons. The Diwan-i-am -
a vast courtyard in which the emperor gave daily public audience;
Diwan-i-khas - a large quadrangle which contained all the major
functions of the Palace, Pachisi court, the Emperors private living
quarter, Jodha Bhai’s Palace, Mariam’s Palace, Birbal’s Palace, Hawa
Mahal and Panch Mahal are some of the important buildings of this
residential complex. The Friday Mosque and the exquisite tomb of
Sheik Salim Chisti are in the religious grounds set aside in a
separate enclosure adjacent to the secular buildings. Continue drive
to Agra after visiting Fatehpur Sikri (49 kms). On arrival, check in
to the hotel. Agra is famous as the home to one of the Seven Wonders
of the World - the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the
mausoleums, the fort and the palaces in Agra is a vivid reminder of
the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire. 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. Overnight in Agra THE TRIDENT / JAYPEE PALACE.
Day 10 : Agra - Umaria/Katni ( Bandhavgarh )- Morning : Proceed on
a city tour of Agra. 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. Later visit the Taj Mahal - the inimitable poem in
white marble. Built over a period of 22 years, by the Mughal Emperor
Shah Jahan in 1630, for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her
mortal remains, it is one of the seven modern wonders of the World.
[ The Taj is closed on Friday. Afternoon : Transfer to Railway
station to board the train for Umaria. Leave Agra for Umaria by
Utkal Kalinga Express at 1540hrs. Overnight enroute on board the
train.
Day 11 : Arrive Umaria/Katni - Bandhavgarh- Arrive Umaria at 0600
hrs. A quiet little village that is gently awakening to the sounds
of birds and cows. Arriving at this village, nestled in the “buffer
zone” of the Bandavgarh National Park, is an experience in itself.
Meeting on arrival by our jeep from the lodge, transfer to the
Bandhavgarh (45 kms), driving through rural Madhya Pradesh and
through the forests, with a good The density of the tiger population
at Bandhavgarh is relatively high. The possibility of spotting Sloth
Bear, Wild Boar, Leopard and Tiger is very good. The park is also
densely populated with animals like the Chital (Spotted Deer),
Sambar, Barking Deer, Nilgai (Blue Bull), Chowsingha (Four Horned
Antelope) and is rich in bird life. [The Park is closed from 01 July
till 30 September.
The terrain is rocky, rising sharply from the swampy and densely
forested valley. The finest of these hills is Bhadhavgarh, which is
bounded by great cliffs and eroded rocks. The Bandhavgarh Fort,
believed to be 2000 years old, stands at the highest point. There is
a temple at the fort that can be visited by jeeps. Scattered
throughout the park, particularly around the fort, are numerous
caves containing shrines with ancient Sanskrit inscriptions. The
ramparts of the fort provide a home for vultures, blue rock thrushes
and crag martins. Lunch at the Lodge and visit the sanctuary by Jeep
with an English-speaking Naturalist. Dinner and overnight in
Bandhavgarh at The Celebration Van Vilas.
Day 12 : Bandhavgarh- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the
Lodge. Morning and afternoon game drives into the sanctuary. We can
also arrange an excursion to see the imposing fort that is located
inside the sanctuary. This Fort, or “Garh”, from which the park gets
its name, is fascinating and involves a relatively easy climb to the
temple located on its summit, dedicated to Lord Rama. The view from
here is equally fascinating. Dinner and overnight in Bandhavgarh at
The Celebration Van Vilas.
Day 13: Bandhavgarh- Breakfast and Lunch at the Lodge.
Morning and afternoon visit the sanctuary by Jeep with an
English-speaking Naturalist. Overnight at The Celebration Van Vilas.
Day 14: Bandhavgarh -Umaria/Katni -Delhi- Breakfast and Lunch at
the Lodge. Morning and afternoon visit the sanctuary by Jeep with an
English-speaking Naturalist. (Check out time 1200 noon). Late
evening drive to Umaria to board the train for Delhi. Leave Umaria
for Delhi by Utkal Kalinga Express at 2200 hrs. Overnight enroute on
board train.
Day 15: Arrive Delhi- Arrive Delhi at 1330 hrs. Meeting and
assistance upon arrival at New Delhi Railway station and transfer to
the hotel. (Room to be provided for Day Use till departure).
Evening: We shall provide Farewell Dinner at a nice restaurant in
the town. After the Dinner,you will be taken to the airport by our
representatives to the Airport to board the flight for abroad.
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