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Birds & Tigers Photographic Safari Tour
Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Bharatpur - Ranthambhore
- Jaipur - Delhi
Day One Delhi: Arrival at Delhi
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Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport
in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with
a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction
to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope
- that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day Two Delhi - Bharatpur:
By road
200 km in 4 hr
Start for Bharatpur in the morning after breakfast.
Bharatpur, an erstwhile princely state of the Jat rulers, was founded by the
great Maharaja Suraj Mal, who also once conquered Delhi. Maharaja Suraj Mal
built the fort at Bharatpur as also the beautiful palaces and gardens at Deeg.
The marshes of Keoladeo (area 24 sq km, established in 1956 as a bird sanctuary,
1981 as a National Park), were the private hunting reserves of the Maharajas,
and was developed in the late 19th century by creating small dams to collect
rain water and by feeding it with an irrigation canal. Over the years, the
lakes attracted great numbers of waterfowl and the Maharajas held grand shoots
with family, friends and visiting dignitaries.
The Park has over 400 resident and migrant bird species, including the Common,
Demoiselle and the rare Siberian Cranes. As well as mammals like Striped Hyena,
Fishing Cat, Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat, Nilgai, Sambar, Blackbuck, wild Boar
and Indian Python.
Reach and check into the hotel.
In the afternoon spend time at the park with your naturologist looking for
birds. Return in the evening to the palace and overnight will be at Bharatpur.
Day Three Bharatpur - Ranthambhore:
By road
180 km in 4 hr
Breakfast will be at hotel.
In the early morning visit the park again and enjoy a boatride looking for
the birds with your naturologist.
Proceed to Ranthambhore.
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.
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.
Ranthambhore forest is of tropical dry deciduous type, further classified
as Dhok climax forest because of the predominance of Dhok (Anogeissus pendulla)
found nearly everywhere. Dhok is an extremely hardy tree, capable of withstanding
prolonged droughts. The leaves of this tree are good fodder and they are browsed
by herbivores, and form a significant part of their diet. Even the dry, fallen
leaves, eaten by them, are rich source of nutrition.
Tiger, at the apex of the food chain, lord over the kingdom in a subtle way.
Solitary by nature, it operates in stealth. Therefore tiger sightings, frequent
as they are, are always a matter of chance. However, even evidences of tiger's
activities are very exciting.
Reach and transfer to the resort. Evening free at the resort and you can relax
or watch some slides on the tiger. Dinner will be served at the resort and
relax for the night at resort.
Day Four Ranthambhore:
Enjoy the early morning TIGER SAFARI inside the park in a jeep with a guide.
Breakfast will be at the resort and then in the afternoon proceed for the
second safari after lunch.
Relax at the resort in the evening and dinner will be at the resort. Overnight
will be at the resort.
Day Five Ranthambore:
Wake up early morning and leave for your safari into the National Park. Track
the tigers and other wildlife through the morning. Return to the resort /
lodge by 1000 in the morning and have breakfast.
Freshen up and either spend time at the pool or visit the town. You could
also go for a nice visit to the temple on top of the fort.
In the afternoon have lunch and then leave again for you afternoon safari.
The safari will be till evening 1700 - 1800 hr and then return to the resort
/ lodge.
Dinner will be at the resort and retire early for the night. Overnight will
be at Ranthambhore.
Day Six Ranthambhore - Jaipur:
By road
180 km in 3 hr
Leave for Jaipur after breakfast. Reach and check in at hotel.
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.
Enjoy the day shopping or relaxing at the hotel.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day Seven Jaipur - Delhi:
By road
260 km in 5 hr
After leisurely breakfast proceed for shopping.
Leave for Delhi and proceed directly to the airport for flight home with sweet
memories Indian Wildlife.
TOUR ENDS
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