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Day 01
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Day 01: Arrive in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi , meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel .
overnight at Hotel |
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Day 02: Delhi
Morning tour of historic city of Old Delhi to include magnificent Red
Fort, The Jama Masjid , India's largest mosque, Rajghat - memorial of
Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride past through the silver street in
Chandani Chowk.
Afternoon sightseeing in New Delhi to include Humayun`s Tomb, Bhai
Temple , Qutab Minar , India gate and Government buildings . overnight
at Hotel |
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Day 03: Delhi - Ranthambore
Morning transfer to railway station to board Golden Temple Express
(0755/1305 hrs)to Sawai Madhopur . This exciting journey through the
countryside by train takes you to Ranthambore, nearly a thousand - year
old fortress. Countless battles have raged around these walls. The great
Mughal emperor Akbar laid siege here and built lake palaces, summer
gardens, mosque, tombs and hunting towers, all now run over by grass and
shrubs . Today leopards and tigers prowl the ruins . Overnight at Hotel
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Day 04: Ranthambore
Ranthambore is one of the few preserves where the camera - shy tigers
may be seen in day light . You will take jeep rides in the morning and
evening in search of wildlife. |
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Day 05: Ranthambore - Jaipur
Morning once again safari in the park , later drive to Jaipur built by
Maharaji Sawai Jai Singh II popularly known as the Pink City in 1727 AD.
Designed in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treaties on
architecture . Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 06: Jaipur
Morning your full day tour start with Elephant ride up to the Aravali
Hills to visit 11th century Amber Fort . The fort is a superb example of
Rajput ( Medieval Hindu )style of architecture . Afternoon city tour of
the famous " Pink City" which reminds of a glorious past and there is so
much to see and enjoy here . It is also famous for its blue - art
pottery and inlaid brass work . overnight. |
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Day 07: Jaipur - Agra
Morning after breakfast drive to Ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri . This was
emperor Akbar`s capital designed and built in Red stone the city is
another architectural wonder . Enroute 02 hours Cycle Rickshaw safari in
Bharatpur National Park . Later drive to Agra . overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 08: Agra - Umeria
Morning proceed for sightseeing of Agra . Agra is the home of the Taj
Mahal and the famous Red Fort. The Moghul Emperor Shah Jehan built the
extravagant Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his most beloved wife and was
imprisoned in the Red Fort overlooking the Taj by his son until death .
Both buildings are truly spectacular and the Taj Mahal is now one of the
wonders of the World.
Evening transfer to Railway station to connect with Kalinga Utkal
Express (1615/0615 hrs) for Umeria . Overnight on board.
Day 09: Bandhavgarh
On arrival at Umeria railway station you will be met and transferred
to Bandhavgarh National Park . Afternoon Jeep safari in the National
Park .
The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is relatively
high. The possibility of spotting Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Leopard and
Tiger is very good. The park is also densely populated with animals
like the Chital (Spotted Deer), Sambar, Barking Deer, Nilgai (Blue
Bull), Chowsingha (Four Horned Antelope) and is rich in bird life.
The terrain is rocky, rising sharply from the swampy and densely
forested valley. The finest of these hills is Badhavgarh which is
bounded by great cliffs and eroded rocks. The Bandhavgarh Fort,
believed to be 2000 years old, stands at the highest point. There is
a temple at the fort that can be visited by jeeps. Scattered
throughout the park, particularly around the fort, are numerous
caves containing shrines with ancient Sanskrit inscriptions. The
ramparts of the fort provide a home for vultures, blue rock thrushes
and crag martins. Overnight in Bandhavgarh
Day 10: Bandhavgarh
Morning safari , afternoon safari . Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Bandhavgarh - Kanha
Morning once again game drive to watch the wildlife , later drive to
Kanha National Park . Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12: Kanha
Morning safari , afternoon safari .
Kanha, 175 kms southeast of Jabalpur, is one of India’s largest national
park and Asia's finest park. India’s one of the most successful
conservation efforts of saving the Barasingha (Swamp Deer) was done
here. Kanha National Park covers an area of 1945 sq kms including a core
zone of 940 sq kms. The setting of Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’, it is a
beautiful area of forest and lightly wooded grassland with many streams
and rivers. It is the home of a variety of animals including tiger,
panther, and many species of deer, wild pig, bison, a variety of monkeys
and other animals besides some 200 species of birds. It is also part of
‘Project Tiger,’ one of India’s most important and successful
conservation efforts . Overnight at Hotel
Day 13: Kanha - Nagpur - Mumbai
Today's morning game drive is your last opportunity to enjoy India
wildlife. After breakfast drive to Nagpur , the citrus capital of
Maharashtra and a center for the aboriginal Gond tribes who remained in
power until the early 18th century , Evening fly to Mumbai . Overnight
at Hotel
Day 14: Mumbai
Morning: Visit the 19th century Jain Temple with its silver doors, the
Kamala Nehru Park and the Ferozshah Mehta Gardens known as the Hanging
Gardens of Bombay and the Towers of Silence where the Parsis dispose
their dead. Visit Mani Bhavan where Mahatma Gandhi spent 17 years of his
life working for the freedom of India. The Prince of Wales Museum has an
excellent collection of miniatures (closed on Mondays).
Afternoon at leisure . Overnight at hotel
Day 15: Mumbai - USA
Early morning transfer to airport for your
onward flight home.
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Rajashtan + Wildlife Tour
Tour Cost : 14 Nights/15days |
Our Per person cost for the above program minimum based on 02
passengers staying in superior tourist hotels:
Superior Tourist Hotels (3/4*)
| 02 Passengers on twin sharing usd |
=$2190.00 per person |
| 04 Passengers usd |
=$2050.00 per person |
| 06 Passengers usd |
=$1964.00 per person |
| Single Room supplement usd |
=$3043.00 *Single* |
| Entrance Fee supplement usd |
= $66.00 per person |
| Air Fare supplement usd |
= $168.00 per person |
( NAG/BOM: Economy class )
Hotels used : Hotel Vasant Continental - Delhi, Tiger Moon -
Ranthambhore, Clark Amer - Jaipur, Clarks Shiraz - Agra, Tiger
Trails/Tiger Den - Bandhawgarh, Tuli Resort/Wild Chalet- Kanha, Fariyas/Kohinoor
Continental - Mumbai
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| Services Include: |
- Accommodation on twin sharing as per the above mentioned hotels or
similar on bed & breakfast basis except in Ranthambore , Bandhavgah and
Kanha
- Accommodation in Ranthambore , Bandhavgarh & Kanha will be on full
board basis ( all meals included
- Arrival/departure transfer and sightseeing as per the above program
with a/c car for 02 Passengers and Tempo Traveler for 04 and 06
Passengers
- English speaking local guide for sightseeing in cities and English
speaking Naturalist in National Parks
- Safari in National Park as per the program
- Entrance fee at parks
- Elephant ride in Jaipur
- Train Fare in AC II Class for Sector Delhi - Sawai Madhopur & Agra -
Umeria
- Welcome with Flower Garlands at airport
Assistance at airport and hotels
Does not include : Above mentioned cost does not include any air fare ,
airport tax , unspecified meals , table drinking , telephone call ,
laundry , camera fee , tips , insurance and any other expenses of
personal nature and not mentioned above
*Certain Restrictions apply, Rates are valid from 01
October`2009 to 30 June`2010 EXCEPT 23 DEC TO 05 JAN . Prices are subject to change based
on availability.
IMPORTANT : Please note that above rates does not include any X`mas and
New Year eve dinner supplement if any |
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