Duration: 20 Nights -
21 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Corbett - Agra - Bharatpur - Sawaimadhopur
- Jaipur - Ahmedabad - Zainabad - Ahemadabad - Bangalore - Mysore - Ranganathitoo
- Mysore - Ranganathitoo - Mysore - Bangalore - Delhi.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Begin your Tour
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Bird Watching Tour"!
On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2: Delhi
This morning after breakfast proceed on a City tour.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one
of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites
of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping
centre of Old Delhi.
Also visit main attraction like Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan
Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building
and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 3: Delhi - Corbett
On the day 3 of your tour drive to CORBETT National Park. On the way visit Ramnagar
and look for the fabulous IBISBILL amongst the riverside boulders. Later proceed
for an afternoon to KOSI riverbanks. Rest of the day at leisure.
Jim Corbett National Park used to be just another Himalayan forest until in
1936 it was demarcated as a reserve area by the British Government. Jim Corbett
Park is spread over 520 sq kms and is covered with huge stretches of Savannah
type grasslands and Sal forests. In 1957 this place was renamed as Jim Corbett
National Park from Hailey national Park. It was declared as an almost exclusive
Tiger Reserve on 1st April 1973 with the help of World Wildlife Fund. Since
the place is situated on the lower Himalayan belt of vegetation, it is an eco-tourism
spot too.
Overnight: Hotel/Camp
Day 4: Corbett
After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing inside the Corbett National
Park. (Two safaris )
Overnight: Hotel/camp
Day 5: Corbett
After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing inside the Corbett National
Park. (Two safaris )
Overnight: Hotel/camp
Day 6: Corbett - Agra - Bharatpur
Early morning drive to Bharatpur visiting the "Romantic city of Taj Mahal-"Agra
on the way.
Visit the Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula, massive
Agra Fort. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of
Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques
& private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire. The
Moti Masjid & other magnificent buildings reflect the skill of the ancient
Indian architects.
Continue drive to Bharatpur. Reach and check into your hotel for an overnight
stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 7: Bharatpur
Full day free to visit Bharatpur bird sanctuary for Birding.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 8: Bharatpur
Full day free to visit Bharatpur bird sanctuary for Birding.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 9: Bharatpur - Sawai Madhopur
Morning walk in Bharatpur bird sanctuary . Later drive to Sawaimadhopur.
Ranthambore National Park: One of the best places to witness the rich wildlife
of India. Situated at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range, the
park is spread over an area of approximately 400 sq km. As far as the origin
of the park is concerned, it was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957. Later,
in 1981, it was given the status of a National Park.The Ranthambhore Wildlife
Sanctuary of India remains open every year from October to Mid June.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Sawai Madhopur
Full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Sawai Madhopur
Full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12: Sawaimadhopur - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur to visit the beautiful Pink City. Check into your hotel
upon arrival. Relax for a while and then proceed to visit Jaipur.
Experience the wonders of this magicial pink city, as you proceed on a tour
of Amber fort. Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning
with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal
or the Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential and business areas
of Jaipur.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13. Jaipur - Ahmedabad
Morning proceed on an excursion to Amber/Amer Fort. In the afternoon transfer
to Jaipur Airport to board flight for Ahmedabad. You will be met at the airport
and transferred to your hotel by our representative. Relax for the remaining
part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 14: Ahmedabad - Zainabad
Morning drive to Zainabad. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. In the afternoon
proceed for an excursion to Rann of Kutch.
Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat: situated in the Thar Desert was established in
January 1972 as a sanctuary for the last population of Indian wild ass (khar).
The wild ass depends on the thorny scrub of the higher ground area for its feed.
Also found in this park are chinkara gazelle, nilgai antelope, wolf, blackbuck
antelope, hyena, desert fox, jackal, desert cat, and caracal. Dryland birds
like the sandgrouse, houbara bustard, desert wheatear, steppe eagle, montagu
harrier, etc can be seen in winter.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 15: Zainabad
Full day free to visit Rann of Kutch.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16: Zainabad
Full day free to visit Rann of Kutch.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 17. Zainabad - Ahmedabad
On the day 17 of your tour drive back to Ahmedabad. Reach and check into your
hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 18: Ahmedabad - Bangalore - Mysore
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Ahmedabad airport to board flight for
Banglore. On arrival, you will be met by our representative and directly transferred
to Mysore. Arrive check into your hotel upon arrival. Relax for the remaining
part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 19: Mysore - Ranganathittu - Mysore
Full day excursion to Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary.
Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary: It is located on the banks of the Cauvery river
and is spread over a group of six islets. The islets were formed when a dam
was constructed across the Cauvery River in the 1700s. It covers an area of
only 0.67 km² -- the isolated islets and the abundance of aquatic insects
during the monsoon make Ranganthittu a favorite destination for the avian species.
Due to the visionary efforts of noted ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali, Ranganthittu
became a designated bird sanctuary in 1940. During his survey of the birds of
Mysore, Dr. Ali advocated for the establishment of such a sanctuary and eventually
impressed upon the Woodeyar kings of Mysore to declare the area a wildlife sanctuary.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 20: Mysore -Ranganathittu - Mysore
Morning excursion to Ranganthittu bird Sanctuary.
Return back to the hotel in Mysore for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 21: Mysore - Bangalore
This morning after breakfast proceed to visit the sightseeing of Bangalore.
Visit the Lal Bagh with a variety of old trees, fountains, lotus pools, terraces
& an assortment of tropical and sub-tropical herbs. Also see the Maharaja's
Palace & Government Buildings.
Later, in the afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for your onward
destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Bird Watching Tour"
escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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