DAY
01 : ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival in Delhi meet & assist at the airport & transfer to prebooked
hotel.
Delhi
: India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi
is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient
& the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why
successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects
the legacy the British left behind . The division between New & Old
Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls
respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront
the citys’ past.
DAY 02 : DELHI
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid,
the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started
in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort, which was also
built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni
Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb; built in
mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab
Minar, drive past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The
city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir) or Gurudwara
Bangla Sahib (Sikh temple).
DAY 03 : DELHI - JAIPUR (260 KMS, 05-06 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur - The Pink City : Jaipur
needed a fresh coat of paint to welcome its distinguished guest the Prince
of Wales in 1905-6. The contractor inability to supply any other color in
the required quantity compelled the choice of pink shade for its walls.
A contractor’s compulsion famed Jaipur to Pinkcity. Since then the PINK
color is associated with hospitality in Rajput culture.
Arrive Jaipur and check-in at prebooked hotel. Rest of the day, free.
DAY 04 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills
of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11
kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction
of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's
army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur.
Visit the City Palace which has museum having an extensive collection of
art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatory built
my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal.
DAY 05 : JAIPUR-RANTHAMBORE (180 KMS, 04-05 HRS
DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Ranthambore National Park. Located at
the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range, this is one of the
finest places to view animals, especially as they are used to being stared
at here.The park covers an area of Approximately 400 sq Km and if combined
it with the area of sawai man singh sanctuary area,it is around 500
Sq km. Ranthambore national park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957
and in 1974 it gained the protection of "Project Tiger".
It got it's status of a National Park in 1981.
Ranthambore National Park is dotted with structures that remind you of bygone
eras. There are many water bodies located all over the park, which provide
perfect relief during the extremely hot summer months for the forest inhabitants.
A huge fort, after which the park is named, towers over the park atop a
hill. There are many ruins of bygone eras scattered all over the jungle,
which give it a unique, wonderful and mixed flavour of nature, history and
wildlife. Tigers at Ranthambore National park have been known to even hunt
in full view of human visitors. These tigers are famous for being seen in
the daytime too, due to their lack of fear of human presence in vehicles.
This lack of fear of humans is excellent for tourists, as they get to see
the tigers often. This National park is a wildlife enthusiast and photographer's
dream.
Arrive Ranthambore and check in at prebooked hotel.
Afternoon, jungle safari inside the park.
DAY 06 : RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK
Morning and afternoon, Jungle Safari inside Ranthambore National Park.
DAY 07 : RANTHAMBORE-BHARATPUR (TRAIN, JAN SHATABDI EXPRES, 0707-0922
HRS)
BHARATPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA (55 KMS, 01-02 HRS DRIVE)
Early morning, transfer to the railway station to board train for Bharatpur.
Arrive Bharatpur and
do a rickshaw ride at Keoladeo Ghana Bird sanctuary. Later, leave for Agra.
Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor
Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after
15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including
the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which
are still preserved in its original glory.
Continue drive to Agra. Arrive
Agra and checkin at prebooked hotel.
DAY 08 : AGRA-UNCHAGAON (180 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE)
We have envisaged overnight stay in Unchagaon because
Agra to Corbett is a very long drive. The other option is to drive back
from Agra to Delhi, stay overnight in Delhi and drive to Corbett the next
day.
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built
by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his
grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences
amongst many other beautiful structues; the highlight of the day - The
Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife
Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed
until 1653.
Afternoon, leave for Unchagaon. Arrive Unchangaon and check in at Fort
Unchagaon - The Fort Unchangaon stands tall as an ideal gateway to Uttaranchal.
Home to the Jat rulers who rose in prominence during the decline of Mugal
Empire, it was originally made of mud, but its walls were late replaced
by brick and old building inside the fort was totally renovated during the
1930's to give it a distinctly colonial look.
DAY 09 : UNCHAGAON-CORBETT (210 KMS, 04-05 HRS
DRIVE)
After breakfast, free. Later, leave for Corbett. Arrive Corbett and check
in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 10 : CORBETT
Morning and afternoon, jungle safari inside the park in a private jeep.
DAY 11 : CORBETT
Early morning, safari inside the park in a jeep. Rest of the day, free.
DAY
12 : CORBETT-DELHI (255 KMS, 05-06 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi
and check in at prebooked hotel.
DAY
13 : DEPART DELHI
Transfer to the airport to board flight back home/onward destination. |
