Wildlife of Rajasthan
Destinations cover : Delhi - Sariska - Jaipur - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur
- Agra - Delhi
Duration: 10 Days
Day 01: Delhi
Our
representatives will receive you on arrival at International Airport in Delhi
. Transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms
and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend 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.
Day 02: Delhi
after
breakfast full day sight seeing of Delhi Visit: The Red Fort built by the
great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648, as he moved his capital from Agra to
Delhi after the death of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Drive through the narrow
lanes of Chandni Chowk and get a feel of "Old Delhi".
See the most famous and the biggest mosque in India, the Jama Masjid, which was
also built by Shah Jahan in 1650. On the way back to New Delhi visit Raj Ghat,
the memorial built for Mahatma Gandhi who was assassinated by a fanatic on 30th
January 1948. Here there will be a break for one hour when you will be taken to
a fine Indian Restaurant for lunch. Post lunch we will take you to the World Heritage
site Humayun's Tomb, which was built by Humayun's widow Hamida Banu, in
the memory of her husband and after nine years of his death. It is also believed
that this site was an inspiration for the famous Taj Mahal. From here drive on
to the highest Minar (tower) in Delhi known as Qutub Minar. This Minar
was built to celebrate the victory of Mohammed Ghori over the Rajputs in 1192
A.D, by his viceroy Qutub-ud-din Aibak, and it became a symbol of the military
might of the Turko-Afghan Slave dynasty, and the pole of justice and Islam. In
evening visit President House & India Gate. Overnight at Hotel.
Day
03: Delhi - Sariska
After breakfast drive to Sariska. Arrival and check
inn to Hotel. Sariska National Park:
The landscape of Sariska comprises of
hills and narrow valleys of the Aravali hill range. The park is home to numerous
carnivores including Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Civets Hyena, Jackal, and
Tiger. These feed on species such as Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild
Boar and Langur. Sariska is also well known for its large population of Rhesus
Monkeys, which are found around Talvriksh. The avian world is also well represented
with Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Tree Pie, Golden backed
Woodpecker, crested Serpent Eagle and The Great Indian horned Owl.
Pm time
free at leisure. Over night at Hotel.
Day 04: Sariska
AM &
PM visit Park by Jeep.
Over night at Hotel.
Day 05: Sariska - Jaipur
After
breakfast drive to Jaipur. Arrival and check in to Hotel. PM sight seeing of Jaipur.
Arrival at Jaipur and check in to Hotel. Jaipur The origins of the beautiful
city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign
of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes
the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still
retains it's character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and
modernity. Popularly known 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 thrills the soul with its massive forts,
magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens. Over night in Hotel.
Visit: CITY PALACE A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani
architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled
city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace
Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR This is the largest and the best preserved of
the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country.
This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is
a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone plastered
pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953
niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand
for the palace women. Over night in Hotel
Day 06: Jaipur - Ranthambhore
After
breakfast visit AMBER FORT PALACE Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani
fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed
by his descendent Jai Singh I. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise
where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression
and continue drive to Ranthambhore. Arrival and check in to Hotel. Over night
at Hotel.
Day 07: Ranthambhore
AM & PM Park visit by Exclusive
Jeep or Sharing Canter. Ranthambhore National Park is dotted with steep rocky
hills and the dominating architecture of Ranthambhore Fort (built in the 10th
century), adds to its landscape. The rugged park terrain alternates between dry
deciduous forest, open grassy meadow, dotted by several lakes and rivers that
are only made passable by rough roads built and maintained by the Forest Service.
The tiger is not the only attraction at Ranthambhore although it is the one park
resident that people come to see. A variety of birds including Owlets, the ubiquitous
Langur (monkey), Leopard, Caracal, Hyena, Jackal, Jungle Cat, marsh Crocodiles,
Wild Boar, Bears and various species of Deer are the other attractions of the
Pak.
Day 08: Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Early
morning transfer to Railway station to board Jan Shatabdi train to Bharatour.
Arrival at Bharatpur and lunch in Good Restaurant and after lunch continue drive
to Agra on the way visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri Imposing gateways
and light- hearted palaces were built in red sandstone within this fortified city
only to be abandoned a few years later. Among its many architectural game are
the places for his queens - Jodha Bai, Mariyam and his Turkish sultana, built
in varying styles, each perfect in itself. The Diwan-e-Khas entirely unique in
its concept is a tall vaulted room with an intricately carved central pillar and
capital supporting a platform that once held the emperor's throne. Narrow galleries
link this to the corners of the room where it is believed his ministers sat The
airy panch mahal a 5 storied structure rising in pyramidal fashion was probably
used by the ladies of the court. Set like a jewel in a courtyard of pink sandstone
is the finest building here, the marble tomb of Salim Chisti enclosed by finely
carved, lacy marble screens. The Buland Darwaza, an imposing gateway 54 m high
was built to commemorate Akbar's Aligarh the famous university town is a center
of Islamic studies. Arrival at Agra and check in to Hotel.
Day 09:
Agra
After breakfast full day sight seeing of Agra visit: Taj Mahal
: The construction of this marble masterpiece is credited to the Mughal emperor
Shah Jahan who erected this mausoleum in memory of his beloved wife, Arjumarid
Bano Begum; popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal, who died in A.H. 1040 (A.D. 1630).
The construction of Taj Mahal was started in A.D. 1632 and completed at the ended
in 1648 A.D. The shadow and light play demonstrates its many moods. Some feel
the Taj is best seen on a full moon night, others find it ethereal at dawn while
some insist that it is sensuous at sunset.. Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah Mirza
Ghiyas Beg was the son of Khawaja Muhammad Sharif who was the wazir of Khurasan
and then of Yazd under the Safawid Emperors of Persia. After the death of his
father, Mirza Ghiyas came to India and was introduced to Akbar who enrolled him
in the imperial service. Mirza was an able man and rose high by the sheer dint
of his merit. On Jahangir's succession in 1605 he became Wazir and received the
title of Itmad-ud-Daula (Pillar of Government). Jahangir fell in love with his
daughter Mehrunnissa, better known as Nurjahan, and married her in 1611. It was
Nur Jahan who built the tomb for her father in 1628 AD, 6 years after his death.
And Agra Fort ( Red Fort): The construction of the Agra fort was started
around 1565 when the initial structures were built by Akbar. Shah lahan replaced
most of these with his marble creations. Some however survived, among them are-
Delhi Gate, Amar Singh Gate, Akbari Mahal and the lahangiri Mahal. The fort is
crescent- shaped, flattened on the east with a long, nearly straight wall facing
the river. It has a total perimeter of 2.4 km, and is ringed by double castellated
ramparts of red sandstone punctuated at regular intervals by bastions. A 9mt.
wide and 10mt.deep moat surrounds the outer wall. An imposing 22mt. high inner
wall imparts a feeling of invincible defensive construction. The route through
the Amar Singh gate is dog-legged. The layout of the fort was determined by the
course of the river, which in those days flowed alongside. The main axis is parallel
to the river and the walls bridge out towards the city. Over night in Hotel
Day
10: Agra - Delhi
After breakfast drive to Delhi. Arrival and time free
at leisure and in the evening transfer to Airport to fly to your Country.
Tour
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| Suggested
Hotels | | Place | Hotel
A ( Luxury) | Hotel B ( Deluxe) | Hotel
C ( Budget) | | Delhi | The
Imperial | The Grand Intercontinental | The
Connaught | | Sariska | Sariska
Palace | Sariska Palace | Sariska
Palace | | Jaipur | Raj
Vilas | Samode Haveli | Alsisar
Haveli | | Ranthambhore | Vanya
Vilas | Dev Vilas | Safari
Lodge | | Agra | Amar
Vilas | Jaypee Palace | Hotel
Amar |
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