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Day 01: Delhi (Arrival)
Around Midnight arrive in Delhi. Upon arrival, you will
be met by our representative and transferred to the
hotel.
Day 02: Delhi - Corbett National Park
Today morning after breakfast you will drive to the
Corbett National Park. It is the India's first National
Park, and designated a Project Tiger Reserve in the year
1973. In 1957, it was renamed as Corbett National Park
in honour of the late Jim Corbett, the legendary
photographer and author. About 580 species of resident
and migratory birds have been recorded in and around the
reserve. Great pied hornbill, Pallas's fishing eagle,
Grey-headed fishing eagle, Red-thighed Falconet are some
of the endangered birds found in Corbett. Other birds
found in this region are Tawny Fish Owl, Great Hornbill,
Scaly-bellied Woodpecker, Red-breasted Parakeet,
Himalayan Swiftlet, Stork-billed Kingfisher and
Himalayan Rubythroat. This park has Tigers, Leopards,
Sambars, Chital, Hog Deer, Porcupine, Wild Pigs and Fox.
Day 03: Corbett National Park
In the early morning you will have a safari in the
Corbett National Park. You will view various animals
like Tigers, Leopards, Sambars, Chital, Hog Deer,
Porcupine, Wild Pigs and Fox. On the route stop for
birding. Here you will view Great slaty woodpecker,
Great hornbill, Puff-throated babbler, White-rumped
shama, Pallas fish eagle etc.
Day 04: Corbett National Park
In the morning visit the Corbett National Park and enjoy
birding in the park.
Day 05: Corbett National Park
In the morning visit the Corbett National Park and enjoy
birding in the park.
Day 06: Corbett National Park - Nainital
In the early morning you will drive towards Bhuvankhal
to witness the beautiful sunrise and the snow-clad peaks
of the central Himalayas. In the morning again you will
have a safari to visit the Corbett National Park. Then
you will drive towards Nainital. Nainital is a
100-year-old hill station and is surrounded by a
blue-green lake. This is Naini Lake, after which the
town takes its name.
Day 07: Nainital
Today after having breakfast you will drive to visit
Bhim Tal. This lake resort is named after one of the
Pandavas, heroes of the epic Mahabharat. It has
developed into an independent tourist centre with water
sports facilities. Then you will drive further to
Naukuchia Tal. This alluring nine-cornered lake is a
heaven for migratory birds. Both yachts and paddleboat
are available for plying on the lake waters and is a
favoured spot for anglers. Enjoy full day birding in and
around Nainital.
Day 08: Nainital - Mukteshwar
In the morning after having breakfast drive to
Mukteshwar.
Day 09: Mukteshwar - Delhi
In the early morning enjoy birding around the resort.
After breakfast proceed for Delhi. Overnight stay in
Delhi.
Day 10: Delhi - Ranthambhore (by train)
In the morning transfer to the railway station for train
to Sawai Madhopur. In the afternoon reach Ranthambore
and transfer to the hotel. Evening free at the hotel.
Overnight in Ranthambhore.
Day 11: Ranthambhore
In the morning and evening enjoy the safari and Birding
inside the Ranthambore National Park. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 12: Ranthambhore - Bharatpur
In the morning after breakfast drive to Bharatpur.
Bharatpur has its fame due to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary or Keoladeo Ghana National Park
is finest bird sanctuary in Asia. Bharatpur was earlier
a duck shooting resort of the Maharaja. Bharatpur Bird
Sanctuary with its 375 species is one of the best
Water-bird sanctuaries in the world. In winter there are
many migratory birds from the northern hemisphere
including the rare Siberian Crane.
Day 13: Bharatpur - Agra
In the morning and afternoon visit the Bharatpur bird
sanctuary for Birding. Later proceed to Agra. Reach Agra
in the evening.
Day 14: Agra - Umaria (by train)
In the morning visit Agra fort and Taj Mahal. In the
evening transfer to the railway station for the train to
Umaria. Overnight on train.
Day 15: Umaria - Bandhavgarh National Park
In the morning reach Umaria and later drive to
Bandhavgarh National Park. Bandhavgarh National Park is
situated amidst the Vindhyas mountain range in Madhya
Pradesh. The famous white tigers were first found in the
Bandhavgarh National Park. The other wildlife
attractions in the park besides Tiger includes Regal
Gaur, the Muntajac, Jungle Cat, Ratel, Porcupine, Rhesus
Macaque, black faced Langur, Nilgai, Chital, Chinkara,
Sloth Bear, Four-horned Antelope, Deer, Striped Hyena,
Fox, Jackal, Leopard, Mongoose and Wild Boar.
Day 16: Bandhavgarh National Park
Today in the morning you will have safari in Bandhavgarh
National Park and watch the activities of various
animals like black faced Langur, Nilgai, Chital,
Chinkara, Sloth Bear, Four-horned Antelope, Deer,
Striped Hyena and Tigers. Enjoy birding inside the
jungle and on the periphery.
Day 17: Bandhavgarh National Park - Kanha
National Park
In the morning you will drive further to visit Kanha
National Park. Kanha National Park is the largest
wildlife sanctuary in Asia and is one of the first
Project Tiger reserves in India. It covers an area of
over 1945 square km and was established in the year
1974. This park is a home of variety of animals like
Tiger, Porcupines, Jackals, Sloth Bear, Jungle Cat,
Macaque, Dhole (wild dogs), Bison, Barasingha and a wide
variety of birds.
Day 18: Kanha National Park
Today in the morning you will have safari in Kanha
National Park and watch the activities of various
wildlife animals and birds.
Day 19: Kanha National Park - Jabalpur - Delhi
(by train)
Today in the morning you will have safari in Kanha
National Park and watch the activities of various
wildlife animals and birds. Later drive to Jabalpur
railway station for the train to Delhi.
Day 20: Delhi - Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary - Delhi
(about 46 km)
In the morning reach Delhi and transfer to the hotel.
Today after having breakfast you will drive further to
visit Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
was founded by very own birdman Late Dr. Salim Ali.
Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is a heaven to a variety of
domestic and migratory birds. The birds include Darters,
Egrets Shovellers, Gadwell, Geese, Teals, Kingfishers,
Lapwings, Demoiselle Cranes, Ruddy Shelducks, Pelicans,
Flamingoes, Bar-headed Geese, Grey Lags, Mallards,
Pochards. Local species include Plovers, Herons,
Cormorants, White Ibises, Spoonbills and Painted Storks.
There are about 100 species of birds. Other wildlife in
the park include Blackbuck, Nilgai, Hog Deer, Sambar,
Wild Dog or Dhole, Caracal, Wild Cat, Hedgehog,
Mongoose, Striped Hyena, Indian Porcupine, Rattle or
Honey Badger, Leopard, Wild Pig, and four horned
Antelope. After visiting this sanctuary you will return
back to the hotel. In the night transfer to the airport
for the flight to home destination.
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