Duration : 12 Nights 13
Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Sariska - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur
- Bharatpur - Agra - Corbett - Nainital - Delhi
Day 01 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Transfer to hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi - Sariska - Jaipur
Drive to Sariska (190 kms / 4 hrs). Afternoon jeep safari in Sariska Tiger
Reserve -this 800 sq km sanctuary comprises dry deciduous forest and is beautifully
set in a valley surrounded by the barren Aravali hills. A variety of deers
include nilgai, chital and sambar. You may see wild boar, jackals, hyenas,
hares and porcupines, though tigers and leopards are little difficult to spot.
Over night stay at hotel.
Day 03 : Sariska - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur (105 kms / 2 hrs.) and visit Amber Fort where an elephant
ride will be provided up to the fort. Afternoon continue sight seeing of Jaipur
- the pink city visiting Hawa Mahal, the observatory and Jantar Mantar.
Day 04 : Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur
Drive to Sawai Madhopur (130 kms. / 3 hrs). Afternoon safari to Ranthambhore
National Park (Ranthambhore) which is an outstanding example of Project Tiger’s
efforts at tiger conservation in the country. With the conservation efforts,
tigers have become more and more active during the day. They can be seen lolling
around lazily in the sun or feverishly hunting down the sambar around the
lakes. Ranthambhore is probably the most ideal location for wildlife photography.
The other permanent residents of the park include crocodiles, hyenas, jungle
cats, wild dogs, sloth bears and panthers. Sambars are in abundance and so
are Chitals, nilgai and some chinkaras. During the winter months there are
a lot of migratory birds apart from the permanent residents like storks, quails,
Bonelli’s eagles, spur fowls, crested serpent eagles etc.
Day 05 : Sawai Madhopur - ( Ranthambhore )
Early morning and afternoon jungle safaris in Ranthambhore National Park.
Day 06 : Sawai Madhopur - Bharatpur (240 kms / 5 hrs)
Morning Jungle safari. After a late breakfast drive to Bharatpur (5.5 hrs).
In the afternoon experience a Rikshaw-ride in Keoladeo Ghana National Park
-one of the most spectacular bird sanctuaries in India, nesting indigenous
water-birds as well as migratory water birds and water side birds. More than
300 species of birds are found in this small park of 29 sq. km of which 11
sq km are marshes and the rest, scrubland and grassland.
Day 07 : Bharatpur - Agra (60 km / 1 ½ hrs)
Morning optional 2nd visit to the National Park. Later in the morning drive
to Agra (1 Hr) enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikhri -beautifully laid out capital
of the Mughal Empire Akbar’s reign. Afternoon visit world famous Taj
Mahal and then Agra Fort. Overnight in Agra. (Taj Mahal is closed on all Fridays)
Day 08 : Agra - Corbett (350 kms / 8 hrs)
Morning optional 2nd visit to Taj Mahal. Then drive to Corbett situated at
a distance of about 350 kms / 8 Hrs, it has one of the most wildlife reserves
in India. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Corbett National Park is covering an area of 1318 sq. kms situated in the
Himalayan foothills with open grasslands the Ramganga River flowing through
its entire length. It is named after the famous hunter-naturalist Corbett
who, between 1907 and 1939 tracked down and killed man-eaters, which had claimed
an aggregate of 1300 human lives. It is India's first and biggest Tiger reserve
sponsored by 'World Wildlife Fund.
Day 09 : Corbett
Early morning and afternoon, Jeep safari into the park for wildlife viewing.
Corbett has the highest density of Tiger in the country along with four species
of deer, hog deer, sambar, chital and barking deer and other prey like the wild
boars are prey for the tiger. The national park is a haven for 50 mammals, 580
kinds of birds and 25 reptile species. The park has elephants, the Himalayan
black bear in the higher elevations, sloth bear, varieties of lesser cats, dhole
(the wild dog ) and an entire spectrum of colorful birds including water birds,
pheasants, jungle fowl and the Indian hornbill. Here you can find a variety
of fishes including the goonch and the brown trout. Rest of the day at leisure
for own activities. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : Corbett - Nainital (80 kms / 3-4 hrs)
Drive to Nainital (80 kms 3-4 hrs approx.) surrounded by hill ranges and covered
by dense forest, the region was a favorite grazing spot of the herbery from
surrounding villages who brought their flocks to forage in the green pasture
of the valley. Within a maximum depth of 29 meters, Nanilake which seems to
change its hue simultaneously with a change in the sky, has a circumference
of 3620 meters creating a beautiful promenade that skirts the lake, To Sailors
all over the country the Nainital Yatchi Clu has been an embodiment of tradition,
and repository of sailing heritage. In the heart of the town is playground
and rendezvours of Nainital the flats here one must come to go to either bazaar
the club, cinema temple mosque or church, the seven peaks that surrounded
the lake provide excellent hiking routes. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 : Nainital
Free day to explore area, hike and / or relax.
Day 12 : Nainital - Delhi (350 kms / 7-8 hrs)
Drive to Delhi (350 kms / 7-8 hrs Approx) - Enroute enjoy the real villages
and on arrival check at the hotel over night in to the hotel
Day 13 : Delhi - Out
Morning city tour of Delhi. Aternoon transfer to International airport to
connect flight for onward destination (hotel check-out time 12:00 Hrs)
