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Tiger Photography Tour
Duration:
13 nights/14 days
Places to Visit: Sariska – Jaipur -
Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Agra - Bandhavgarh
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi-
Delhi the capital of india,is a historical city, which is the main gateway for
the tourists because of its historical past and proximity to the World Heritage
Sites (3 in the city) and nearly a thousand monuments and temples. Delhi is a
1000 years old city with great market places which fancy of a lot of exquisite
stuff which is worth having a glimpse of.
You will be met upon arrival by the representatives of Nature Safari who will
then take you to the hotel booked for you. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2 : Delhi- Sariska
AM Drive to Sariska (where re-introduction of Tiger happened for the first time
in India).
Afternoon take the Jeep Safari to Sariska National Park.
Day 3 : Sariska / Jaipur
AM Jeep Safari.
After breakfast drive to Jaipur (2.5 hrs) via Amber Fort.
Amber was the capital of the erstwhile State of Jaipur until 1728 and is perched
on a hill. The Fort at Amber has some of the best preserved Palace including the
halls of Public and Private audience, a Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) and
gardens; marvelous examples of ancient Rajput architecture with Mughal
influence. The Temple of Amba (Mother Goddess), the patron deity of the Royal
family is at the entrance to the palace.
On arrival check into the hotel. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan, is colour
washed pink - the colour associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. This
Pink City of fairy tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and
broad avenues, is picturesque.
Day 4 : Jaipur / Ranthambore-
Morning sight seeing of Jaipur visiting the City Palace - the former royal
residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles which houses a museum
with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and armoury of the Mughals and
Rajputs, including swords of different shapes and sizes with ornate handles. It
has an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets,
royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin and
Sanskrit. Also visit the Jantar Mantar - an astrological and astronomical
observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in the 18th century, which is remarkable
for its accuracy even in the present times.
Afternoon drive to Ranthambhore (190 km), which was once the private hunting
park of the Jaipur Kings.
Ranthambore: With an area of 400 sq. km encompassing rocky hill crests which
descend to open valleys between the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges, dotted with
water pools and fruit trees, this park gets its name from the thousand year old
fortress, which looms above the forest. Well known for the diurnal activity of
tigers, Ranthambore is a very special and unusual area where a natural present
meets a historical past. Sambar, cheetal, chinkara, nilgai and languor. The
elusive leopard and tigers are found in this reserve with tourists standing a
very good chance of seeing tigers during the day.
Dotted across the landscape are the crumbling ruins of its past glory, be it
chhatris or cupolas, like palaces or old guard posts, all of which reinforce the
magical and ethereal quality of this great wilderness. Lunch at the lodge; visit
the sanctuary by Jeep with an English-speaking Naturalist.
Dinner and overnight in Ranthambore at Hotel.
Day 5 & 6 : Ranthambore
Morning and afternoon Safaris by Jeep.
Day 7 : Ranthambore - Bharatpur
Morning free (Optional Safari or visit Ranthambhore Fort).
Take the afternoon train from Ranthambhore (Sawai Madhopur) to Bharatpur (1240 /
1511 hrs). Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
Bharatpur is popular for its bird sanctuary - the Keoladeo Ghana National Park -
finest in Asia, in which over 400 species of water birds. The sanctuary covers
an area of 40 sq. km of swampy, lightly wooded terrain that was once the private
hunting and shooting preserve of the Maharaja of Bharatpur. Today it is the
protected breeding ground for many species of birds and also the home of
migratory birds, especially of the Siberian Crane, that spends its winter here.
Colonies of cormorants, spoonbills, storks, egrets, herons, pelicans, ibis and
grey herons can be spotted all over the park, besides a fairly rich habitation
of deer and snakes.
Overnight in Bharatpurat Udai Vilas Palace.
Day 8 : Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
An early morning visit the Bharatpur Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary by cycle
rickshaws (the rickshaw drivers are all very capable naturalists).
After breakfast, we drive to Fatehpur Sikri (30 minutes). Fatehpur Sikri - This
exquisite city built by Akbar the Great in 1569, in red sandstone, with its
forts, palaces and mosques was abandoned 14 years after its creation due to
political reasons. The Diwan-i-am - a vast courtyard in which the emperor gave
daily public audience; Diwan-i-khas - a large quadrangle which contained all the
major functions of the Palace, Pachisi court, the Emperors private living
quarter, Jodha Bhai’s Palace, Mariam’s Palace, Birbal’s Palace, Hawa Mahal and
Panch Mahal are some of the important buildings of this residential complex. The
Friday Mosque and the exquisite tomb of Sheik Salim Chisti are in the religious
grounds set aside in a separate enclosure adjacent to the secular buildings.
Continue drive to Agra after visiting Fatehpur Sikri (1 hr). On arrival, check
in to the hotel. Agra is famous as the home to one of the Seven Wonders of the
World - the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort
and the palaces in Agra is a vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary
Mughal Empire. Agra was their capital for nearly a hundred years from 1564. A
pleasant town, with a comparatively easy pace, Agra is known for its superb
inlay work on marble and soapstone by artisans who are hereditary crafts
persons. The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and
leather shoes.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 : Agra / Overnight train
Morning : Proceed on a city tour of Agra. Visit the Agra Fort, built in
different periods by three Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565
AD, which is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a
number of exquisite buildings including the Moti Masjid, Jahangir’s Palace, Khas
Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal, Diwane-i-Am, Diwane-i-Khas and Musamman Burj – the
place where Emperor Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal Emperor, died as a prisoner.
And the Taj Mahal - the inimitable poem in white marble. Built over a period of
22 years, by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630, for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal
to enshrine her mortal remains, it is one of the seven modern wonders of the
World. [Taj is closed on Fridays].
By evening transfer to Railway station to board the train for Katni.
Overnight train leaves Agra at 1850 hrs, packed Dinner from the hotel will be
provided.
Day 10 : Katni / Bandhavgarh
Arrive Katni at 0515 hrs. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Resort (2
hrs). Upon arrival have the breakfast before proceeding to your rooms.
Take the afternoon Safari to Bandhavgarh National Park.
The terrain is rocky, rising sharply from the swampy and densely forested
valley. The finest of these hills is Bhadhavgarh, which is bounded by great
cliffs and eroded rocks. The Bandhavgarh Fort, believed to be 2000 years old,
stands at the highest point. There is a temple at the fort that can be visited
by jeeps. Scattered throughout the park, particularly around the fort, are
numerous caves containing shrines with ancient Sanskrit inscriptions. The
ramparts of the fort provide a home for vultures, blue rock thrushes and crag
martins. Lunch at the Lodge and visit the sanctuary by Jeep with an
English-speaking Naturalist. Dinner and overnight in Bandhavgarh at The
Celebration Van Vilas.
Day 11 / 12 : Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon game drives into the National Park.
Dinner and overnight in Bandhavgarh at The Celebration Van Vilas.
Day 13 : Bandhavgarh / Jabalpur
Breakfast and drive to Jabalpur (4-5 hrs drive).
Check in at Hotel Narmada Jackson.
Afternoon excursion to Bhedaghat famous for Dhuandhar waterfalls, Marble Rocks
and a unique Chausath Yogini Temple.
Day 14: Jabalpur / Delhi
Morning flight at 0915 hrs from Jabalpur to Delhi. Arrive Delhi at 1115 hrs.
Upon arrival, transfer from Airport to hotel/Restaurant for Lunch. Evening
transfer back to International airport for your flight to onward destination. |
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UK (44) 2030516839,
US (1) 347-468-8439 / (1) 909-978-8170 |
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"We were both very impressed with all aspects of the
tour. It went smoothly, to plan and exceeded our
expectations Mrs. & Mr.Paul Johnston, London, Trip
Big Five of India." |
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