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Tiger
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A Date with the Tiger
Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Delhi
Day 1. Delhi Arrive
Delhi by international flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer
to the hotel. Check-in time is 12 Noon. Overnight.
Day 2. Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi New Delhi visit includes
Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD
) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mehal,
India Gata, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers, drives
past Parliament House, President's House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan
Temple and The Connaught Place. Old Delhi, constitutes of Red Fort built by
Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638 AD, Jama Mosque largest mosque in India also built
by Shahjehan, Raj Ghat and Shanti van-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi
and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and drives past Chandni Chowk, the main congested
shopping hub of Old Delhi
Day 3. Delhi - Agra drive, 204 km/4 hours
Breakfast at the hotel Around 1000 hours, drive to Agra and on arrival, check-in
at the hotel. Rest of the day free. Car at your disposal.
Day 4. Agra
Morning sightseeing tour of Agra. Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal,
the inimitable poem in white marble is the first expression of love of an
Emperor Shahjehan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed
in 1653 AD. Agra Fort, the imposing structure on the banks of the river Yamuna
is replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period,
including the beautiful pearl Mosque, it was designed and built by Emperor
Akbar in 1565 AD. Tomb of Itimadd-ud-Daulah built between 1622 AD by Empress
Nur Jehan, in memory of her father, Ghias-id-Din Beg., it is considered a
precusor of the Taj Mahal.
Day 5. Agra - Ranthambhore drive, 275 km/7 hours
Morning drive to Ranthambhore visiting enroute Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri,
the birth story of this beautiful city is interesting. There, in a grotto
in Sikri, lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by name. Akbar hearing
of his renown, asked of the blessings of a son, and when a son was born, not
only was the child named Salim, the site for a mighty and ambitious project
- a city - was chosen near the residence of the saint erected in k1569. The
shortage of water lead to the desertion of this city. Visit the mosque of
Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces.
Day 6. Ranthambhore
Morning and afternoon jeep safari to view wildlife. Main species found: Tiger,
panther, hyena, jungle cat, civet, sambar, chital, nilgai, bear, wild boar,
partiridge, green pigeon, red spurfowl etc. Surrounded by the Vindhyas and
the Aravalis, amidst vast, arid and denuded tracts of the desert ecology of
Rajasthan, lies the oasis of biomass, the Ranthambhor National Park, spread
over an area of 392 sq.kms. of dense forest with nullahs and waterfalls. The
herbivorous population includes chital, sambar, blue bull and chinkara. Sambar
deer is the pride of the park. There is no other park in Asia, where these
largest of all Asiatic deer can be seen so frequently during day-time. Wild
boars and langurs are a common sight. Among the reptiles, crocodiles can be
seen basking in the sun near the lakes. The tiger is the biggest attraction
of this park. According to naturalists, Ranthambhore is one of the best parks
in the country for observing and photographing the activities of the tiger.
Other carnivores in the park include leopard, hyena, jackal, fox, caracal,
jungle cat, sloth bear and ratel. The park nests more than 300 varieties of
birds. Common birds seen in the reserve are peafowls, parakeets, doves, partridges,
storks, egrets, flycatchers, eagles and owls. Meals and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7. Ranthambhore - Jaipur drive, 185 km/4 hours
Morning and Evening Safari and board even Train to Agra.
Day 8. Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer is a
fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th century
by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has
some very interesting apartments. Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh
Pol and Temple of Kali are some of the prominent areas of interest. Elephants
are provided to ascend the fort to visit the complex. Afternoon sightseeing
tour of Jaipur. Jaipur, this city was built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable
astronomer 260 years ago. Visit the Maharaja's City Palace, the home of the
erstwhile royal family, the Observatory, Ram Niwas Gardens, Hawa Mahal or
the Palace of winds built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and drive
past the old part of Jaipur city
Day 9. Jaipur - Delhi
Departure
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