Wildlife Tour-Taj Mahal Tour

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Duration : 18 Nights / 19 Days
Covered Destivnation : DELHI –UDAIPUR – RANTHAMBORE – JAIPUR – AGRA – VARANASI – KATMANDU –SIMLA – CHANDIGARH - DELHI

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DAY 01: ARRIVAL AT DELHI

 

Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.

 

Overnight stay will be at the Delhi.

 

DAY 02: DELHI

 

After Breakfast at the hotel, start a full-day tour of Old and Delhi.

 

OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat  - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.

NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun’s Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, and the President’s Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

 

DAY 03: DELHI - UDAIPUR

 

Early morning drive to airport to borad the floght to Udaipur. Reach and check in at hotel.

UDAIPUR: The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.

Relax in the evening. proceed for the sight seeing.Udaipur has always been described as a romantic city that simply mesmerizes everyone. Visit some of the enchanting attractions of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Lake Pichola, and Jagdish Temple and so on.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

 

DAY 04: UDAIPUR - RANTHAMBORE

 

After breakfast at the hotel Proceed for Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola.  From this boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert.

Proceed to Ranthambore on arrival check into the hotel.

 

Overnight will be at the hotel.

 

DAY 05: RANTHAMBORE

 

Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, at the junction of the Aravalis and the Vindhyas, is a unique example of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur. Get in tune with nature for a luxury holiday in the heart of the jungle.

 

Ranthambhore National Park - perhaps the best place in the world to sight a tiger in the wild. The Ranthambhore National Park has had more Tiger sightings than any other National Park in the country. It has come to be known as "The land of the Tiger", where most of the documented footage of this majestic beast has been recorded.
It spreads over a highly undulating topography varying from gentle to steep slopes; from flat topped hills of the Vindhyas to the conical hillocks and sharp ridges of the Aravalis, from wide and flat valleys to narrow rocky gorges. An important geological feature the ‘Great Boundary Fault’ where the Vindhya plateaus meet the Aravali hill ranges, meanders through the Reserve. The National Park is bound by the rivers Chambal in the south and Banas in the north.

Full day (two private safaris) at Ranthambhore.
Overnight will be at Ranthambhore. 

 

DAY 06: RANTHAMBORE – JAIPUR

 

After morning safari at Ranthambore proceed to Jaipur. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in.

 

JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains its character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.

 

Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

 

DAY 07: JAIPUR

 

After Breakfast at the hotel, proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.

 

AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.

Proceed for sightseeing of the city.

 

CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.

HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborates balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.

Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem factory and see the gem cutting and polishing process.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

 

DAY 08: JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI-AGRA

 

After breakfast drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar. Continue driving to Agra. On arrival check into the hotel for overnight stay.

 

AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously.

In the after noon proceed for sight seeing

 

TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen. Proceed for sightseeing to the AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone.  Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.

 

DAY 09: AGRA- VARANASI

 

After breakfast visit the Itimad Ud Daulah's tomb, Chini ka Rauza and the Agra Fort. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.

 

Transfer to the railway station to board the train to Varanasi

 

Over night will be in Train

 

DAY 10: VARANASI

 

On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon sight-seeing tour of the city.

Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world, believed to be founded 3000 years ago, is one of the 7 holiest cities of Hindus. It was a flourishing trading centre 500 BC when the Buddha came to Sarnath to preach his first sermon. A city of great wealth and religious importance when the Chinese traveller, Hiuen Tsang, visited it in the 7th century. Visit the Vishwanath Golden Temple, the abode of great God Shiva, Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, and Tulsi Manas Mandir and Banaras Hindu University.

One of the oldest living cities of the world, Varanasi is an important seat of spirituality in India. On arrival, check into a hotel and spend the remaining part of the day at leisure.

Stay overnight will be at the hotel.

 

DAY 11: VARANASI - KATHMANDU

 

Early morning boat cruise on river Ganges. Thousands of pilgrims throng the water's edge, bathing, worshipping, and meditating. On stone platforms under palm leaf umbrellas, the Pandas-Brahmin priests preside over rites and rituals. The boat trip will cover various ghats including the cremation sites. Because every pious Hindu

 

believes that to die in Kashi (Varanasi) and to be cremated on the banks of the Ganges is to attain release from the cycle of birth and death. In the afternoon visit the Sarnath, 7 km from the city where Buddha preached his first sermon more than 2500 years ago.

 

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board flight to Kathmandu (Presided over by snow-covered mountains, the Kathmandu Valley is surrounded by verdant agricultural hills scattered with traditional villages and brick houses, rich in ancient holy temples and shrines used by both Buddhists and Hindu worshipers reflecting a great wealth of culture and tradition. Most of the country's ethnic groups are represented in the Valley, particularly in Kathmandu itself, but it is the Newars who are the original inhabitants responsible for development and the splendid art and architecture in the cities).

Arrival and escort to the hotel.

Afternoon visit Swayambhunath (situated about 3 kms west of Kathmandu on a hillock,this is one of the world's most glorious chaityas.It is said to be 2000 years old.The Chaitya which forms the main structure is made of a solid hemisphere of brick & clay supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four sides of the spire bases are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha).

 

Over night stay will be at Katmandu

 

DAY 12: KATHMANDU

 

Morning proceed for a full day sightseeing of Patan, Pasupatinath and Bodhanath.

 

PATAN:-The ancient city of Patan, lying 5 km southeast of Kathmandu is known as the city of fine arts. The city is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments. The diversty of
the medieval culture that allowedboth Hinduism and Buddhism to flourish has left a rich legacy of impressive sightseeing.

Continue on the Pasupathinath Temple (Standing on the bank of the river Bagmati, Hindus holiest temple. Nearby, the world largest Tibetan Stupa), this is a temple of Lord Shiva – Pasupatinath with two tiered golden roof and four silver doors situated five kilometer east of Kathmandu at the bank of Bagmati river. This is being a holy place of pilgrimage attracts tens of thousands of Hindu pilgrims every year in spring. At the bank of Bagmati river one can also observe the cremation taking place, Bodhanath (Crowns the eastern valley among dozen of lovely Buddhist monasteries and a thriving Tibetan community.

 

Also visit the Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon) Durbar Square (Bhaktapur – The City of Devotees lies little aloof from Katmandu and Patan to the east 12 km away. As soon as you enter the gate of Durbar Square of Bhaktapur the whole complex is impressive, wider, clean and beautiful with beautiful Lion Gate, Golden Gate, palace of 55 windows, Batsala temple, barking Bell, the statue of King Bhupatendra Mall on a stone pillar, public bath and temple of Pasupatinath After strolling down to corner lane you come another big square. On the left you will find the tallest temple of Nyatapola which means 5 tiers representing symbols of 5 basic elements of nature such as water, wind, fire, earth and sky. This is a highest pagoda temple of Nepal ever built with architectural perfection and artistic beauty in 1702 AD by the King Bhupatendra Malla. Next to Nyatapola is another giant temple of Bhairavnath, the God of Terror in three stories built in 1718 AD. If you walk ahead for about 20 minutes you will come to another square of a Dattatraya temple built in 1427 AD from a trunk of single tree. Behind the temple there is a monastery where you will notice exquistely carved door frame and windows and also a famous peacock window
back wall of the monastery).

After sightseeing drive back to hotel for overnight stay will be at hotel.

 

DAY 13: KATHMANDU

 

Morning proceed for a sightseeing of the city covering Hanumandhoka or Durbar Square (it is the historic seat of royalty. The durbar sqaure with its old temples and palaces epitomizes the religious and cultural life of the people. It is here that Kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations soleminized), Temple of Kumari (the temple or the residence of Living Goddess, Kumari is situated in the vicnity of Hanuman Dhoka Palace. The building has profusely carved wooden balconies and window screens), Kasthmandap (it lies near the temple of Kumari. It is said to have been built by King Laxmi Narsingha malta in the beginning of the 16th century. It is constructed from the wood of a single tree), Ashok Vinayak (the small but a very important temple of Ashok Vinayak is situated behind the Kasthmandap.It is also known as Kathmandu Ganesh or Maru Ganesh).

overnight stay will be at hotel.

 

DAY 14: KATHMANDU – DELHI

 

After noon transfer to International Airport to board flight to Delhi. Transfer to the hotel.

Overnight stay will be at Delhi.

 

DAY 15: DELHI – SHIMLA

 

After break fast drive to railway station to board the train to Shimla. On arrival our company representative will receive you and transfer you to the hotel check-in at the hotel.

After noon free to move around.

 

Shimla – The capital of Himachal Pradesh and former summer capital of British India, Shimla is the state’s most important center. Bulging at its seams with unprecedented expansion, Shimla retains a colonial aura, with its grand old buildings, among them the stately Viceregal Lodge, ccherming iron lampposts and Anglo-Saxon names. The Mall, packed with shops and eateries, is the center of attraction, and Scandal Point, associated with the former Maharaja of the Patiala’s escapades, offers a view of distant snowclad peaks.

 

Overnight at the hotel.

 

DAY 16: SHIMLA

 

After breakfast proceed for half day city tour visiting Jakhoo Hill, Shimla’s highest point, other a panoramic view of the town, hills and mountain ranges with spectacular views at sunrise and sunset. Institute of Advanced Study which is housed in the former Viceregal Lodge, it was  built in 1888, Tara Devi Temple  offers panoramic views, Himachal State Museum has a rich display of the state’s cultural, artistic and archaeological heritage.

Overnight at the hotel.

 

DAY 17: SHIMLA – CHANDIGARH

 

After breakfast drive to Chadigarh On arrival check in to the hotel. Sight seeing Rock garden Sukhna lake Open hand monument Capitol complex.

 

Chandigarh also called The City Beautiful is a city in India that serves as the capital of two states: Punjab and Haryana. However, administratively, the city is not under the jurisdiction of either state, it is administered by the Central government and hence classified as a union territory. The Governor of the Punjab is the Administrator Of Chandigarh.The city derives its name from a temple of goddess Chandi (the Chandi Mandir) located in nearby Panchkula District of Haryana. The word Chandigarh literally means "the fort of Chandi".Chandigarh is known for its high Standard of living with highest per capita income in the country and tops the list of Indian States and Union Territories with a Human Development Index of 0.674. Chandigarh has two satellite cities (both of which share a border with it): Panchkula and Mohali. Sometimes, the triangle of these three cities is collectively called as the Chandigarh Tricity.

 

Over night at hotel

 

DAY 18: CHANDIGARH – DELHI

 

Drive to Delhi on arrival check in to the hotel

 

Over night will be at hotel.

 

DAY 19: DELHI – HOME

 

Proceed to the airport Board the flight home WITH THE SWEET MEMORIES OF THE TOUR