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Wildlife with Indian Private Retreat
Duration: 17 Days/ 16 Nights
Destinations Covered:
Delhi " Agra " Chambal Sanctuary " Ranthambore "
Jaipur " Goa " Mumbai
Highlights:
Wildlife safari in Ranthambore and Chambal National Parks
Bird watching tours in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Tour of exciting Taj Mahal in Agra
Visit to Forts, Monuments and Palaces of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra
Holiday on the Beaches of Goa
Day 1: Arrival at Delhi
You will reach to Delhi. Here our representative will meet you.
You will be taken to the hotel. Have a stay for two nights on the
basis of bed and breakfast.
Day 2: Delhi
This is the day for you to explore the exciting cities of Old and
New Delhi.
Old Delhi, still carrying on with the traditions and culture, thrives
with energy and multiple colors in its each nook and corner. It
helps you the best to take a peep in to the vibrant sights, sounds
and scents of this part of enchanting India. You will see the popular
tourist destinations of old Delhi, such as Red Fort (made by Emperor
Shah Jahan who also built Taj Mahal), Jama Masjid (mosque with magnificent
minarets wonderful and marble domes, Chandni Chowk (the bustling
business center). All these tourist attractions of old Delhi are
marked with the hustle bustle of daily Delhite life near you.
New Delhi forms a complete and appreciable contrast to Old Delhi.
It stands in formal grandeur with government edifices and many other
famous monuments. New Delhi is a planned city marked with wide boulevards,
the original conception designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in the colonial
era. You can find the formal parks and shopping ceners entertaining
here. See the famous tourist attractions, Parliament House, Rashtrapati
Bhawan, Mughal garden, Birla Mandir and Raj Ghat. India Gate, a
majestic 42 meters high monument, which was built in the memory
of Indian Soldiers who died in First World War and Qutab Minar,
the 72.5 meter high tower of 13th century are the two most famous
monuments of Delhi. Humayun Tomb is also a calm and lush area to
spend some serene moments of the day. It was built in 16th century
and can be termed as architectural forerunner of Taj Mahal
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
Start your journey from Delhi to Agra by road, which will take
about your 4 hours. As you reach to Agra, check in to Col. Lamba's
Home and have a comfortable stay here for four nights, on the bed
and breakfast basis.
The Col. Lamba Indian Homestay can accommodate up to 14 guests
in the seven double rooms that are equipped with attached bathrooms.
Your breakfast will be served with the family or separately on Indian
and Continental menus as per your choice. The venue of Homestay
is owned and administered by the retired Colonel from Indian Army
and his wife.
In the afternoon or evening, you will enjoy the afternoon tour
of Agra and enjoy the looks of Taj Mahal at Sunset.
Day 4: Agra
In the morning take a tour of the Taj Mahal, the most popular attraction
of India and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Taj Mahal is
the epitome of love, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630
in the memory of his beloved wife Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Her mortal
remains are kept in the basement here. It is a very beautiful monument
made by 20,000 men day and night for 22 years. Taj Mahal is since
attracting its admirers from world over.
Day 5: Agra - National Chambal Sanctuary
Take a safari tour of the National Chambal Sanctuary for a full
day. National Chambal Sanctuary is famous for the beautiful sights
of rare gangetic dolphin. Found in the year 1979, the sanctuary
holds the total area of about 340 sq. kms. It is the part of a huge
area co-managed by the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya
Pradesh. Besides the exciting gangetic dolphins, also see the other
inhabitants of the National Chambal sanctuary such as magar or crocodile,
gharial or alligator, sambar, chinkara, wolf, nilgai and wild boar.
Also visit the River Chambal, one of the most beautiful and pristine
river system. It is the best support for the whole living of the
wildlife in the sanctuary. The river harbors a great variety of
aquatic life, which includes the subtle gangetic dolphin, gharial
or fish eating crocodile, marsh crocodile, freshwater turtles, river
otters and many other species of fish. In the season between November
to March, you will be able to see thousands of resident and migratory
birds flocking at the river shore. At least 150 of bird species
have been identified.
Day 6: National Chambal Sanctuary
Enjoy your day at leisure here National Chambal Sanctuary. You
can see over 1600 gharials and 200 crocodiles in the natural surroundings
of the Chmabal River. Enjoy the sights of beautiful birds Brahmini
Duck, Bar-headed Geese, Flamingoes Common Tea, Pelicans and Cormorants.
Indian Skimmer is the easiest sight here owing to its highest population
in the world.
Day 7-10: Chambal - Ranthambhore National Park
Get transferred to Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve to enjoy another
thrilling wildlife safari. You will also visit Bharatpur enroute.
Keoladeo Ghana National Park at Bharatpur is the most exciting bird
sanctuary all over the world. In ancient days of the Rajput Maharajahs,
this area was a shooting preserve of Bharatpur. Having the total
area, of about 29 square kilometers, Keoladeo holds a noteworthy
diversity of wild habitats. You can see about 350 species of birds
in the park.
There is an unparalleled array of wetland species and great variety
of eagles, vultures, owls and falcons with numerous small land birds.
There are notable species surrounded by the hordes of nestling White
Ibises, Painted Storks, Spoonbills and Darters. The specialties
of the park are Black-necked Stork, Pallas's Sea Eagle, elusive
Spotted Creeper and the Comb Duck. Besides gorgeous birds, the national
park has a fantabulous variety of wild animals too. Nilgai or blue
bull, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Blackbuck, Wild Boar, Jungle Cat, Mongoose
and Asiatic Jackal are the common in them. Keoladeo Ghana National
Park is one of those places in India where you can see the rare
Fishing Cat.
Reach to Ranthambore National Park. Check in the comfy hotel that
will be your home for the next four nights to come. The hotel serves
on bed and breakfast basis, which includes game watching activities.
Administered by Dr. Goverdhan Singh Rathore and his wife Usha, White
House is situated within the distance of half kilometer from the
Ranthambhore National Park. You will truly love the natural set
up of dhok, mango and shisham trees. The house overlooks a waterhole
that is attracts a great number of butterflies, birds and wildlife
coming to bathe, drink and just chirrup together for a while. Even
Leopards come here regularly and drink water from the pool in the
darkness of night when they think they would go unseen.
Your meals at the White House will be pure vegetarian and fresh,
made from the local produce. The vegetables here are organic and
are generally picked the same day from the garden. For accommodation,
the white house offers two large double bedrooms. The en-suite bathrooms
are on the ground floor well equipped with marble floors and their
balconies getting marvelous views of the water hole. The third en-suite
bedroom on the first floor has one private roof space and verandah
with multiple views of the ground to the Ranthambore hill.
Your tour to Ranthambore National Park is sure to be exciting.
Located in the east end of Aravalli Ranges in Rajasthan, Ranthambore
gets you the view of beautiful surroundings of rolling hills. It
is decorated with the collapsing ruins of amny temples and one hilltop
fort. The park will get you the best opportunity to see the Tigers
even during the daytime. See all the animals like the mammals, Leopard,
Rhesus Macaque, Sloth Bear, Common Langur, Chinkara, Nilgai, Jackal,
Wild Boar, and Chital or Spotted Deer, Sambar and many others. Nestling
more than 300 species of birds, the bird life at Ranthambore national
park is superb, particularly when you see them near the lakes. Enjoy
the beautiful Painted Storks, Parakeets, Flycatchers, Egrets, Partridges
and Eagles flying with migrant birds comprising Greylag Goose, Black
Eagle, Pintails and Ruddy Shelduck.
Day 11: Ranthambore - Jaipur
Get transferred by road to Jaipur this morning. Here you will spend
your two nights at Mandawa Haveli on the basis of bed and breakfast.
The Chirmi Palace has good central location just 11 kms away from
the airport and one km from the railway station. The Chirmi Palace
is an ancient residence that is now been made a heritage home stay.
Run by Thakur Kesari Singh, the Chirmi Palace is the most comfortable
with air-conditioned bedrooms and en suite facilities.
Day 12: Jaipur
Enjoy the sightseeing tour of pink city of Jaipur today. You can
visit the early 17th century Amber Fort with a ride on the elephant
back. In the afternoon, get ready to visit the Maharaja's City Palace,
the Jantar Mantar or the Observatory, Hawa Mahal or Palace of the
Winds and the local bazaars with its marvelous facade of balconies
and perforate screens.
The Amber Fort was made by Man Singh. It carries the popular Rajput
belief most responsibly that the fort symbolizes the strength of
the King. The Amber has dominating view, rock face and sheer walls
and a curved route that leads well to the palaces. All concerns
are paid to make it a point that the fort has proper security. The
fort is reflected in Maota Lake that stands near to Dilaram Garden.
Your visit to private apartments that were started in 17th Century
and blend Hindu and Mughal architecture beautifully will be simply
memorable. The Sheesh Mahal or Hall of Mirrors, Jag Mandir, Jai
Mahal and the Kali Temple are a must.
Days 13-16: Jaipur - Goa
Today you will get back to the airport to catch a flight to Mumbai
and then a connecting flight to Goa. Reach to Goa. Here you will
meet our representative and be taken to the Hotel. Enjoy your stay
here for four nights on the bed and breakfast basis.
For the next three days you will enjoy a rejuvenating beach holiday
in Goa. Enjoy your holidays at Calangute, Dona Paula, Anjuna, Mira
Mar and other beaches of Goa.
Day 17: Mumbai - Departure
Bid goodbye to India and get back to the airport on time for a
flight to Mumbai. From Mumbai, you will take connecting international
flight back to your home.
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