Wild Life India Tour Packages
Golden Triangle With Ranthambore
Duration : 08 Nights 09 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Bharatpur -
Agra - Delhi
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive by International flight, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome)
our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check
in
Day 02: Delhi - Jaipur (262km - 5hr)
Today After morning breakfast drive to Jaipur, popularly known
as PinkCity, the flamboyant & colorful capital of Rajasthan.
With its rich & colorful past, resplendent with tales of valour & bravery,
it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was founded
in the year 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It remains
the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through
nine rectangular sectors. Overnight: Hotel in Jaipur
Day 03: Jaipur
Today we take an excursion to Amber Fort, the palace complex which
stands to this date was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh. We take an
Elephant ride to reach the Fort situated on the hill, an overwhelming
experience.
Later we visit the
CityPalace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani &
Mughal architecture. The center of the palace is a seven-storied building called
Chandra Palace, with fine views over the gardens & the city. Further we visit
Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory), an astronomical treasure house,
with solar devices that give accurate predictions till date. We also visit
Hawa
Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure of pink sandstone.
It was built in the year 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down the busy
street market unseen by the world through its 593 stone Jharokas (mini windows).
Overnight Hotel - Jaipur
Day 04 Jaipur - Ranthambore (145km -3hr)
Today we drive to RanthamboreNational Park, bounded to the north
by Banas River & to the Chambal River in the south. It is named after historic
Ranthambore fortress, which lies within the park. The Park was established as Sawai
Madhopur Game Sanctuary in the year 1955 by the Indian Government & was declared
as Project Tiger reserves in the year 1973. It became National Park in the year
1980 & later in the year 1991 the tiger reserve was enlarged to include Sawai
Man Singh & Keladevi sanctuaries, total area 1334 km.
It is famous for its tiger population & is one of India's Project Tiger reserves.
Other Major wild animals found in the national park include the tiger, leopard,
Nilgai, dholes, wild pig, Sambar, chital & the gaur. It is also home to wide
variety of trees, plants, birds & reptiles
Overnight Wildlife Resort - Ranthambore
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Day 05: Ranthambore
Early morning today before Breakfast, we take Safari to the Tiger Reserve, since
becoming one of the original areas under Project, the park has recovered much of
its natural beauty & dry deciduous forest has been restored. In the Evening,
we take a Jeep safari to try luck in spotting the Tigers. Overnight at hotel
Day 06: Ranthambore – Bharatpur (255km -05hr)
Today we drive to Bharatpur, founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in the
year 1733. It was once an impregnable, well-fortified city, & the capital of
a kingdom ruled by Jat maharajas. The trio of Bharatpur, Deeg & Dholpur has
played an important part in the Jat history of Rajasthan.
Sanctuary was previously known as
Bharatpur bird Sanctuary & now known as
KeoladeoNational Park. The name
Keoladeo is derived
from the name of an ancient Hindu temple devoted to Lord Shiva in the sanctuary's
central zone while the Hindi term 'Ghana' implies dense, thick areas of forest cover.
This is a magnificent park having one of the World’s greatest & most important
heronries. It is situated at the confluence of Ghambhir & Banganga Rivers in
Bharatpur district. Now a
World Heritage site by
UNESCO,
this former duck-hunting reserve of the Maharajas is one of the major wintering
areas for large numbers of aquatic birds from Afghanistan, Siberia & Turkmenistan.
Some
364 species of birds, including the rare Siberian Crane, have
been recorded in the park.
Overnight Wildlife Resort - Bharatpur
Day 07: Bharatpur - Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (55 km – 2 hr)
Today we drive to Agra, en route we will visit Fatehpur Sikri
(Ghost Capital), the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's
reign, from the year 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack
of water. We visit Emperor Akbar's Residential complex,Mosque &
Tomb of Salim Chisti.
Further we continue our drive to Agra, beautifully situated on
the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughals
Emperors from the year 1526 to 1628, remains major tourist destination because of
its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort &
Fatehpur Sikri, all three are UNESCO World Heritage sites. We visit
Taj Mahal, symbol of eternal love, which stands on the banks of
River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughals Emperor, Shah Jahan in the year 1631
in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was completed in 22 years.
Further we visit Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughals
Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can be more accurately described
as a walled palatial city. It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white
marble & intricate decorations.
Overnight Hotel
Day 08 : Agra-Delhi via Sikandra (220km – 5hr)
Today after morning breakfast proceed to Delhi enroute visit Sikandra,
Akbar's tomb. His son Jahangir completed the construction of the tomb in the year
1613. Further we continue our drive to Delhi. Overnight Hotel -
Delhi
Day 09: Delhi - Departure
InNew Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the
Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that
marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past India
Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers
who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who
died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. President's House,
the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until
1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General
of British India. We will also visit Humayun's Tomb,
memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a
World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal
architecture in India. Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din
Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example
of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Later dinner transfer to International airport.
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