Duration :11 Nights -
12 Days
Places covered :Delhi - Sariska - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Bharatpur
- Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
Day 1: Delhi
Begin your Tour. Arrive into Delhi Welcome to Vardhman's 'Rajasthan Tiger Tour
' ! On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel. Relax for a while and later proceed on a City Tour of Delhi.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.Later visit the 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 2: Delhi - Sariska
On the day 2 of drive to Sariska. On arrival, check in at the jungle resort.Located
in the Alwar district, Sariska was declared a sanctuary in the year 1955. Spread
over an area of 800 sq km (core area 500 sq km), the sanctuary was further given
the status of a National Park in 1979. The topography of the sanctuary is quite
similar to that of Ranthambore National Park. Northern Aravalli range dominates
the Sariska landscape, with sharp cliffs and narrow valleys. Scrub-thorn arid
forests, dry deciduous forests, rocks and grasses, all contribute to the geographical
features of Sariska in Rajasthan, India. The climate of Sariska is both inconsistent
as well as unpredictable.
Overnight : Resort
Day 3: Sariska - Jaipur
Early morning after a leisurely breakfast drive to the Pink City- Jaipur. Arrive
and check in at hotel. City tour of JaipurThis morning you will 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. Evening
walk in the Pink City to shop in its colorful bazaars OR Optionally visit Chokhi
Dhani resort for special rajasthani Dinner with typical Rajasthani ambience
created fanstastically with lots of attractions like horse riding, camel ride,
Elephant ride, Magic Show, Bullock cart ride, Puppet show, Snake Charmer amd
many more.
Overnight: HOTEL
Day 4: Jaipur - Ranthambhore
On the day 4 of your tour drive to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Reach and transfer
to your hotel. Evening free to visit Ranthambhore Wildlife Sanctuary at your
oan.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 5: Ranthambhore
Proceed for full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Morning & Afternoon
Jeep safaris)
Overnight:Hotel
Day 6: Ranthambhore
Proceed for full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Morning & Afternoon
Jeep safaris).
Overnight:Hotel
Day 7: Ranthambhore - Bharatpur
After breakfast at hotel proceed to Bharatpur. Proceed on RICKSHAW for viewing
the birds. Return to the hotel in the evening and relax for the remaning part
of the day. Bharat Pur Wildlife Sanctuary: Originally a duck shooting preserve
of Maharaja Suraj Mull of Bharatpur, the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary of Rajasthan
was declared a national park in 1982. Later, in 1985, it was listed as a World
Heritage site by Unesco. At present, the Rajasthan Keoladeo Ghana National Park
serves as one of the chief breeding and feed grounds for the birds around the
world. The Bharat Pur Wildlife Sanctuary, of Rajasthan, houses approximately
300 species of birds. Amongst them, the most prominent ones are Painted Storks,
Open and Spoon Bills, Egrets, Cormorants, White Ibis, Jacanas, While Harriers,
Fishing Eagles, Pied Kingfisher, etc. However, the most awaited species of birds
is the Siberian Crane. Apart from Iran, India is the only place where this bird
migrates in winter.
Bharatpur sanctuary remains open throughout the year from sunrise to sunset.
Overnight:
Hotel
Day 8: Bharatpur
Full day free to visit Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary.
Overnight:Hotel
Day 9: Bharatpur - Agra
Early morning you can enjoy RICKSHAW RIDE (at your own cost) at the Bird Park.
After breakfast at hotel drive to Agra. Reach Agra and check into your hotel.
Later proceed on a city tour of Agra
Visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday), Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later
you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an
excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles,
truly a one stop shop!
Overnight:Hotel
Day 10: Agra- Jhansi-Khajuraho
This morning transfer to railway station to catch train for Jhansi0800 hrs -
Leave for Jhansi by Shatabdi Express1100 hrs - Arrive Jhansi and directly drive
to Khajuraho. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Relax for the remaining part
of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Khajuraho - Varanasi
Morning proceed on a city tour of Khajuraho. Visit the world famous Khajuraho
temples were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD. The most
important are the Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, The Mahadev
Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu,
Vishvanath and Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple, Visha Temple of Shiva, which
is the largest & most typical of temples. Visit the Eastern group of temples
that consist of the Parasvanath Temple - the only Jain Temple surviving at Khajuraho
and has excellent sculptures on the outer walls of the Sanctum, the Javeri Temple
dedicated to Vishnu. The other temples in this group are those dedicated to
Brahma, Yamuna and Adinath. Afternoon transfer to airport to catch flight for
Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi you will be met and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight:
Hotel
Day 12: Varanasi - Delhi
Boat Cruise (at your own cost) on River Ganges
Early morning boat excursion on the holy river Ganges to see the bathing ghats
and cremation site, sunrise above the river, aarti… Watching people bathing
and worshipping at the ghats is one of the most extraordinary experiences of
a visit to India. City tour of VaranasiSightseeing tour of the City visiting
the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in Marble, Durga Temple,
Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu University, which has an art gallery and the
mosque of Moghul Emperor Aurangazeb, built on the site of an ancient Hindu Temple.
A walk through the old centre ("golden" temple, ghats...), Bharat
mata temple, Kashi Viswanath temple. Later in the afternoon transfer to airport
flight for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi Domestic airport transfer to Delhi International
airport (through huttle service available at the airport free of cost) to catch
flight for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of
"Rajasthan Tiger Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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