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Rajasthan Wildlife and Goa Tour
offered by supplier M16463 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 14
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 25
people
Destination(s):
India
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
National Parks
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 700 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1040 US Dollar (USD)
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The diversity of India's land features and natural vegetation has provided it with a rich variety of fauna. Ancient traditions showed links between people and the natural environment. Conservation and protection of wildlife is still a part of life in rural India. More than 1200 birds and 350 different mammals as well as thousands of fish, amphibians and reptiles are part of Indian wildlife.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
You arrive in Delhi by international flight. After a traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representatives would assist you at the airport and to our hotel for check in and overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi
Breakfast at the Coffee shop. Rest of the morning at leisure. You will be taken on a guided tour of Delhi, beginning with a morning sightseeing trip to Old Delhi and followed by visits to the 1648 Red Fort, India's largest mosque - Jama Masjid and Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat. Afternoon tour includes visits to India Gate, President's House, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar and Lotus Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi - Sariska (about 180 km)
Today we leave the capital and drive to Sariska Tiger Reserve which is situated in the northern part of Aravali hills. Sariska has an area above 479 square km and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1973 from the government of India. We take a Jeep ride to watch the activities of Sambars, Chitals, Nilgais, Chausinghas, Jackals, Wild boars, langurs etc. If we are lucky enough today we might have an audience with the Tiger which are numerous in this park.
Day 4: Sariska - Jaipur (about 130 km)
Today we drive to the Pink City, Jaipur. This city owes its name, foundations and careful planning to the great warrior and astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious and semiprecious stones. In the afternoon we visit the city palace which is still the formal residence of the royal family, built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the museum of the city palace we visit the private collection of the Jaipur Maharajas. We continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. Its complex instruments reveal us the secrets of medieval Indian astronomy.
Day 5: Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of Amber, laying 11 km away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachhawaha dynasty for six centuries before it was moved to newly created Jaipur. We will ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of an Elephant. Enroute to Amber we visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD, it contains 953 small casements with each having its own balcony. The windows enabled cool air to circulate and the ladies to watch processions below without being seen. In the afternoon we have a walk through the colourful Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work being done since centuries in Jaipur. In the evening we drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit 'Laxmi Narayan Mandir', a Hindu temple made out of white marble. We might have an opportunity here to observe a prayer ceremony. Today we have dinner with a presentation of Indian music and dance.
Day 6: Jaipur - Ranthambore (about 200 km)
Today we leave the pink city Jaipur and drive to Ranthambore National Park. After a break & refreshment in Ranthambore we will explore the park on a Jeep. Ranthambore National Park is surrounded by the Vindhyas and the Aravali mountains and covers an area of 392 square km. The Tiger remains the biggest attraction of the Ranthambore National Park.
Day 7: Ranthambore - Agra (about 250 km)
In the early morning we again explore the park on jeeps. After the Jeep Safari and perhaps with the memories of our encounter with tiger we leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India and drive through a series of fields, small towns and villages to Agra. Enroute we make a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the Great in the 16th century. This wonderful city constructed by red sand stones was abandoned as abruptly as it had been built. It has been generally stated that it was due to failing in the water supply. Late evening arrival in Agra. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 8: Agra - Delhi
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this massive structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued till the time of his grandson's reign, Shah Jahan who built the impressive imperial quarters and mosque. After the visit of Agra Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving birth to her 14th child. We spend enough time at Taj Mahal to take this impressive memory home. After the visit of Taj Mahal we have a look at the famous fine marble inlay work which is still being done in Agra by the descendants of the families of builders and artists of the Taj Mahal. In the afternoon after the visit of Taj Mahal we drive to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi in the evening.
Day 9: Delhi – Corbett
After breakfast we drive to Corbett National Park. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 10: Corbett
Full day visit of Corbett National Park.
Day 11: Corbett - Delhi – Goa
After having the breakfast drive to Delhi. In the evening we drive to the airport for the flight to Goa. Arrival in Goa and check in the Hotel and rest of the time at leisure.
Day 12: Goa
Day at leisure in Goa to explore the destination on your own.
Day 13: Goa
Day at leisure in Goa to explore the destination on your own.
Day 14: Goa - Mumbai Flight to Home
In the afternoon we take flight from Goa to Mumbai. In Mumbai we have rest of the day at leisure. Rooms are available to get fresh and change before we depart for the airport with our representative. Around Midnight flight back to the home destination.
Tour concludes. Our company thanks you for your patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to the Railway Station / Airport for your onward travel.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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