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Day
01. Flight to
India (Delhi)
Around midnight arrival in
Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and capital Delhi
is the main gateway for travelers. You are met by an Indo Vacations
representative and transferred to the Hotel.
Day 02. Old - New Delhi
This morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi. We take a
Rickshaw Ride parallel to the
Red Fort through the old city and famous
Silk Road and Silver Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes
"Rajghat", the site where
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and
Jama Masjid, the
great mosque of old Delhi. Today we also visit the famous "Humayun Tomb" which is the first
substantial example of Mughal
architecture in India and “Qutub Minar” which is 71 meter high and was constructed in 1199. Before
we proceed to the Hotel we have a drive through New Delhi where we
see the
India Gate, Government Buildings and Embassies.
Day 03. Delhi - Sariska (about 180 km)
Today we leave the capital and drive to
Sariska
National Park and 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.
Day 04. 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 reveals us the secrets of medieval Indian astronomy.
Day 05. 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 6 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 06. Jaipur
- Ranthambore (about 200 km)
Today we leave the pink city Jaipur and drive to
Ranthambore. After a break and refreshment in Ranthambore we will explore the
Ranthambore
National 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 07. 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 08. 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 09. Delhi - Corbett
After breakfast
we drive to
Corbett National Park. Corbett National
Park was the India's first national park. The major wildlife animals
found in this park are Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Deer, Wild Boar,
Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat, Fishing Cat, Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black
Bear, Dhole or
Wild Dog, Langur, Rhesus Monkey, Himalayan Palm Civet,
Indian Grey Mongoose, Common Otter, Blacknaped Hare,
Porcupine and Jackal. Upon arrival, 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 - 13. Goa
The whole day at leisure in Goa.
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 Indo Vacations representative. Around Midnight
flight back to the home destination.
Tour Reservation
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About
Hotels:
We
provide you the accommodation as per your budget mentioned above in
the table of hotels category for any of the booked tour. Hotels
provided by us are from budget to luxury class hotels. Luxury hotels
are all five stars or of above standard. Deluxe would be a
combination of 3 and 4 star Hotels and standard would be a
combination of 2 and 3 star or similar hotels. The
criteria for selecting hotels by us remains the best value of your
money. We also provide you wherever possible accommodation in
heritage hotels. Heritage Hotels are old Palaces, Forts and Grand
mansions of Maharajas which have been later renovated and converted
into Hotels. Rooms are decorated all individually. Rooms are
comfortable, romantic and present the flair of olden Maharaja days.
Our
Services Include:
Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis with bath and WC
in the
chosen category.
Rooms
on the departure day.
American/continental Breakfast.
Rickshaw Ride in Delhi.
Elephant ride in Amber (Jaipur).
Jungle Safari in Ranthambore.
One Dinner will be with the presentation of Indian music and dance
in Jaipur.
Services of qualified local guides (English speaking or
languages of your choice)
at every place of sightseeing.
All Transfers and departures on arrival and departure by Indo
Vacations
representative.
All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an
air-conditioned Car with
driver. For groups an individual air-conditioned bus (Except
Standard Hotels) will be
provided.
Exclusions:
Any Kind of Personal Expenses such as Tips, Laundry, Telephone Bills
and Alcoholic
beverages.
Camera Fees (Still
or Movie).
Any Flight Charges.
Monument Entrances.
Unspecified Meals
etc.
We always look forward for any changes in the itinerary as wished
by you for your
individual trip.
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