Special
Feature: Wild Life, Elephant Safari, Folk Dance, Theme Dinner etc.
Price: 14 nights from US$ 1495 (per person)
Destination: Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh
Transportation : Air-conditioned Car with an expert driver
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
Arriving Delhi, you will clear customs and immigration. Leaving the airport,
you will be met by our representative, holding a play card with your name on it
at the exit. Arrival transfer to your hotel and assistance for check-in will be
provided. After check-in overnight at hotel.
Day 02 - Delhi
After breakfast full day city tour visiting India gate (war memorial,
Rajghat (the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi ) and Red Fort. After that visit
The National Museum is one of India's most prestigious institutions. The
galleries of the museum follow a historical and chronological sequence. The
Indus Valley Gallery displays many antiquities excavated from Mohenjodaro and
Harappa, like terracotta toys, images and pots, jewellery, seals, bronze and
copper implements and sculpture. Later on drive past President's House,
Parliament House & Secretariat Building. Later on visit Qutab Minar. Overnight
at hotel. (Breakfast)
Day 03 - Delhi - Neemrana - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. We have arranged your lunch at Neemrana
fort which is India's oldest heritage resort. Sited on a majestic plateau,
concealed in a horseshoe formation of the billion year-old Aravalli ranges, the
property covers 25 acres/10 hectares. The stepped palaces of this architectural
jewel is cut into the hillside to sprawl over 3 acres/1.2 hectares. Arrive
Jaipur and check-in into hotel.
Rest of the day free to relax at your hotel. OR you can explore the local
markets for souvinir shopping the Jaipur is famous for- Jewellery, precious
stones, paintings, hand printed textiles etc. In the evening we have arranged
your dinner at Revolving Restaurant. View the Pink City from the 14th storey of
the revolving restaurant. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 04 - Jaipur
After breakfast visit Amer Fort - The royal family's residence at Amber is
only 11 km away. The palaces and forts of yesteryear, once witness to royal
processions, now shine amid the splendor of modern monuments, a juxtaposition
accepted quite naturally into the lifestyles of an amazing people. Ascend on
elephant back, the hill, on which the fort is situated.
In the afternoon half day city tour covering Hawa Mahal or "Palace of Winds,"
one of the major landmarks of Jaipur, although it is actually little more than a
facade. The five-storey building overlooks the main street of the old city and
is a stunning example of Rajput artistry with its pink, semi-octagonal,
honeycombed, sandstone windows. It was originally built to enable the ladies of
the royal household to watch the everyday life and processions of the city. The
City Palace, located in the heart of the old city, is a large complex of
courtyards, buildings, and gardens, and also houses an interesting museum.
Adjacent to the City Palace is Jantar Mantar, the ancient astronomical
observatory built by Raja Jai Singh, whose passion for astronomy was even more
notable than his prowess as a warrior. In the evening we have arranged a special
THEME DINNER at an Ethnic Village Resort where you can savour the taste of
RAJASTHANI CUISINE with Folk Dances. Other attractions are CAMEL RIDES,PUPPET
SHOW, MAGICIAN, FORTUNE TELLER and VILLAGE CRAFTS. Overnight at hotel.(Breakfast/Dinner)
Day 05 - Jaipur - Ranthambore
After breakfast, we depart on a three hour drive to Ranthambhore. On arrival
check-in into Jungle Resort. After lunch explore Ranthambhore National Park on
you own. This 420 sq km park was at one time the hunting grounds for the
Maharaja of Jaipur and his court, before being declared a reserve forest within
Project Tiger. Dominated by the massive ramparts of Ranthambore Fort, the varied
vegetation of the park is the home to a wide variety of wild life and birds, and
is regarded as the best spot in India to catch a glimpse of the elusive tiger.
Dinner & overnight at resort. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 06 - Ranthambore
After breakfast full day explore Ranthambhore National Park. Embark on a
Canter Ride into the Park for Game Viewing. Ranthambhore is the ideal place to
spot the tiger. The majestic predator assured of protection, roams freely during
the daytime and can be seen at close quarters. Other wildlife to be seen include
sambar, chital, nilgai (blue bull), chinkara, langur, wild boar, sloth bear,
hyena, jackal, jungle cat, pythons and leopards. Crocodiles abound in the lakes.
The lakes also attract a large number of migratory and local birds. Dinner &
overnight at Jungle Resort. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 07 - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
After breakfast check-out and drive to Agra enroute visiting Bharatpur Bird
Sanctuary - one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world. The marshes here
are home to over 360 species of birds including the Siberian cranes that come to
spend the winter here. Later on continue drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri built
by emperor Akbar in 1569 & later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Arrive Agra
and check in into hotel. In the evening you taste the Non Veg. specialities
prepared by the expert Chefs. Overnight at hotel.(Breakfast/Dinner)
Day 08 - Agra - Gwalior
Early morning visit the Taj Mahal - a poem in white marble, is a fine
example of the fusion of many architectural styles. The incredible lacy white
grandeur built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his loving Mumtaz Mahal. It
has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love. With
the rising Sun the white marble changes its colour and hues and it is excellent
for photography. Come back to hotel for breakfast and after check-out visit Red
Fort - a visit to the fort in ‘Agra’ is a must since so many of the events which
lead to the construction of the Taj took place here.
Later on drive to Gwalior. Gwalior is named after a saint who cured the local
chieftain Suraj Sen from leprosy. History of Gwalior dates back to 8th century.
From then onwards Gwalior was to become the cradle of dynasties. The massive
fort which overlooks the city is a testimony to its glory and grandeur. Warrior
kings, poets, musicians and saints contributed in making Gwalior the city it is.
On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)
Day 09 - Gwalior - Jhansi - Orchha
After an early breakfast check-out from the hotel and visit Teli Ka Mandir -
the Indo-Aryan architectural beauty, Man singh Palace - a delightfully whimsical
building, Jai Vilas Palace & Museum - piece de resistance. Later on drive to
Jhansi - which is a place closely associated with Rani Laxmibai who fought
against the British during the Revolt of 1857. Her fort in Jhansi is the
reminder of her courage and fighting spirit.
After that continue to Orchha, now a small hamlet in the state of Madhya
Pradesh, was once the capital of the formidable Bundela kings who ruled over a
large tract between the Ganga and Narmada in medieval times. According to
legends, King Rudra Pratap chose this place situated on the loop of the river
Betwa to make his capital in AD 1501. On arrival check-in into hotel. Overnight
at hotel. (Breakfast)
Day 10 - Orchha - Khajuraho
After an early breakfast you depart on a three hours drive to Khajuraho. The
temples of Khajuraho are India’s unique gift to the world, built by the Chandela
kings some 1000 years ago. The beautiful temples that dot Khajuraho are believed
to have been built by the mighty Chandela rulers in the 9th and 10th century AD.
The engravings on these temples are highly sensual and erotic that depict in
graceful forms intimate scenes of the whole range of human emotions and
relationships. These sculptures congeal in stone a lyrical paean to love and
passion and reflect the Chandela dynasty/’s immense appreciation for art. Arrive
Khajuraho and check-in into hotel.
In the afternoon visit of the Western & Eastern group of Temple complex. You
will see exquisitely sculptured Temples of Kandariya Mahadeb, Laxman,
Vishwanath, Parvati, Chittragupta, Varaha & Jagdamba in the western complex,
dedicated to different Gods & Goddess, which presently comprises of 12 temples.
The Eastern Group of temples, adjoining the Kajuraho village comprises 0f 3
temples each of Hindus & Jains. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)
Day 11 - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh
After an early breakfast drive to Bandhavgarh. This is a small National
Park; compact, yet full of game. The density of the tiger population at
Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. This is also white Tiger country.
These have been found in the old state of Rewa for many years. The last known
was captured by maharaja Martand Singh in 1951 . This White tiger , Mohun, is
now stuffed and on display in the Palace of the Mahrahahs of Rewa. On arrival
check in into lodge. Overnight at lodge. (Breakfast/Dinner)
Day 12 - Bandhavgarh
Since only to game drives per day are allowed inside the park inorder to
save the wildlife from over exposure,we utilise these days by venturing on both
drives inside the park .View the most sought after beast of the wild - the tiger
on Elephant back. In the evening set out once again for the Jungle Safari.
Overnight at lodge. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 13 - Bandhavgarh - Kanha National Park
After breakfast drive to Kanha National Park which is one of the most well
known tiger reserves worldwide, is located among the Banjar and Halon valleys in
the Mandla / Balaghat districts of the state of Madhya Pradesh. It's creation
took place among, and after, a lot of turbulence and storm within concerned
circles regarding rampant killing of wildlife in the area at the time. On
arrival check in into lodge. Evening Game viewing at Kanha National Park.
Overnight at resort. (Breakfast/Dinner)
Day 14 - Kanha National Park
Game viewing in the morning till evening. Spend the full day viewing game
and spotting TIGERS inside the Jungle, located in the Mandla district of Madhya
Pradesh, the Kanha National Park is a Tiger Reserve that extends over 1945 sq.
km. of undulating country. Elevations range from 450 to 900 meters. A horseshoe
shaped valley bounded by the spurs of the Mekal ridge gives Kanha an interesting
topography. The Surpan River meanders through Kanha's central maidans -
grasslands. Overnight at resort. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 15 - Kanha - Raipur - Delhi
Early morning drive to Raipur Airport. Arrive and catch flight to Delhi.
Arrive delhi departure transfer to International Airport for flight back home.