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DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
 On
arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to prebooked
hotel. Overnight at the 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; drive past
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 tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple.
Day 03 : DELHI - AJMER (TRAIN), AJMER-PUSHKAR
(ROAD)
After breakfast, transfer to the railway station to board
train for Ajmer at 0615 hrs.
Arrive Ajmer at 1245 and transfer to Pushkar. On arrival checkin
at prebooked hotel. Afternoon, explore the fair.
Day 04 : PUSHKAR
Full day, visit the Pushkar fair.
Day 05 : PUSHKAR - JAIPUR
Morning, visit the fair.
Afternoon,
drive to Jaipur : The capital city of the state of Rajasthan also
know as “Pink City” owes its name, its foundation and planning
to the great warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city
of Jaipur has broad avenues. The city sits on a dry lake bed in
a wild and somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills
surmounted by fortresses and crenellated walls.
Upon arrival, check-in at prebooked Hotel
 DAY
06 : 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 observatoyr built my Maharaja
Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal.
DAY 07 : JAIPUR
-
RANTHAMORE
NATIONAL
PARK
After
breakfast leave for
Ranthambore - Ranthambore
- 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. It offers excellent
accommodation and internal transportation facilities. The park
remains open every year from October to May.Famous for the exciting
and frequent tiger sightings captured dramatically in several
bo oks,
this park is today affected by ecological pressures and poaching.
In Nutshell, Ranthambore National park is a wildlife enthusiast
and
photographer's dream.
Arrive
Ranthambore and check in at prebooked hotel. Rest
of the day at leisure.
DAY 08 : RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL
PARK
Morning
and afternoon, Jungle Safari to witness the wild life. The
Park contains a huge variety of animals, birds and reptiles within
it. Primarily the population consists of... Animals :
Tigers, Leopards, Striped Hyenas, Sambar deer, Chital, Nilgai,
Common or Hanuman langurs, Macaques, Jackals, Jungle cats, Caracals,
Sloth bears, Black bucks, Rufoustailed Hare, Indian Wild Boar,
Chinkara, Common Palm Civets or Toddy cat, Coomon Yellow Bats,
Desert Cats, Fivestriped Palm Squirels, Indian False Vampires,
Indian Flying Foxes, Indian Foxes, Indian Gerbilles, Indian Mole
Rats, Indian Porcupines, Longeared Hedgehogs, Ratels, Small Indian
Mongoose, Small Indian Civets and Common mongoose. The
amphibian species
only consist of the Common India Toad and the Common Frog. The
park is most famous for it's diurnal
tigers.
The park also has a large number of marsh
crocs Reptiles:
Snub Nosed Marsh Crocodiles, Desert Monitor Lizards, Tortoise,
Banded Kraits, Cobras, Common Kraits, Ganga Soft Shelled Turtles,
Indian Pythons, North Indian Flap Shelled Turtles, Rat Snakes,
Russel's Vipers, Saw-scaled Vipers and the Indian Chamaeleon
DAY 09 : RANTHAMBORE - BHARATPUR (TRAIN)
- FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA
Early morning, transfer to the railway station to board Jan Shatabdi
Express scheduled to depart at 0710 hrs. for Bharatpur. (Train
does not operate on Sunday). Arrive Bharatpur at 0925 hrs. and
visit Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary or-as many people prefer to
call it-the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. It lies between two of India's
most historic cities, Agra and Jaipur. This north Indian sanctuary
is situated in the country's northwestern state of Rajasthan,
about 190 km from the national capital of Delhi. Bharatpur hosts
a variety of bird species from across the globe. Close to 380
species of birds are found in this 29 sq km stretch, approximately
10 sq km of which comprises of marshes and bogs. Rest of the area
comprises of scrublands, grasslands and more than 44,000 trees
that are used for nesting by birds each year. This rather intriguing
blend of marshes, woodland and flora found here represents and,
at the same time, substantiates the density and diversity of the
region's forest cover.
Continue drive to 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, credit of which
goes to Lord Curzon. Upon arrival in Agra, check-in at your prebooked
Hotel
DAY 10 : AGRA - DELHI
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;
Itmad-ud-daulah, which
was contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very
similar to the tomb she constructed for
her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; 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,
free for individual activities.
Afternoon,
leave for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and checkin at prebooked hotel.
DAY 11 : DEPART DELHI
Transfer
to international airport to board flight back home or onward destination.
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