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Rajasthan Wildlife & Birding Tour
Duration: 16 Nights - 17 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Corbett - Delhi - Ranthambore - Bharatpur
- Agra - Umaria - Bandavgarh - Kanha - Nagpur - Delhi
Day 01 : Delhi
Begin your tour.
Arrive into Delhi.
Welcome to Vardhman's "Rajasthan Wildlife & Birding Tour"!
On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel. Relax for a while and later proceed for the sightseeing of
Delhi.
Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu
Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught
place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid,
one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation
sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk,
shopping centre of Old Delhi.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02 : Delhi - Corbett National Park
Morning drive to Corbett National Park. On the way stop at Ramnagar
and look for the fabulous IBISBILL amongst the riverside boulders.
Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Later proceed for an afternoon to
KOSI riverbanks. Rest of the day at leisure.
Jim Corbett National Park used to be just another Himalayan forest until
in 1936 it was demarcated as a reserve area by the British Government.
Jim Corbett Park is spread over 520 sq kms and is covered with huge stretches
of Savannah type grasslands and Sal forests. In 1957 this place was renamed
as Jim Corbett National Park from Hailey national Park. It was declared
as an almost exclusive Tiger Reserve on 1st April 1973 with the help of
World Wildlife Fund. Since the place is situated on the lower Himalayan
belt of vegetation, it is an eco-tourism spot too.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03 : Corbett National Park
Full day free to visit Corbett National Park. Enjoy a full day birding
along the riverbanks and in the nearby green area.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04 : Corbett - Delhi
After breakfast proceed for a morning game-drive into the Jungle for
wildlife viewing. Later in the afternoon drive back to Delhi. Upon arrival,
check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 05 : Delhi - Ranthambore
On the day 5 of your tour transfer to the Delhi railway station to
catch train to SAWAI MADHOPUR after breakfast. Reach and transfer to the
your pre-booked hotel. Evening free to watch some slides on the tiger.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 06 : Ranthambore
Proceed for full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Morning &
Afternoon Jeep safaris)
Overnight:Hotel
Day 07 : Ranthambore
Proceed for full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Morning &
Afternoon Jeep safaris)
Overnight:Hotel
Day 08 : Ranthambore - Bharatpur
After breakfast at hotel proceed to Bharatpur. Proceed on RICKSHAW
for viewing the birds. Return to the hotel in the evening and relax for
the remaning part of the day.
Bharat Pur Wildlife Sanctuary: Originally a duck shooting preserve of
Maharaja Suraj Mull of Bharatpur, the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary of Rajasthan
was declared a national park in 1982. Later, in 1985, it was listed as
a World Heritage site by Unesco. At present, the Rajasthan Keoladeo Ghana
National Park serves as one of the chief breeding and feed grounds for
the birds around the world. The Bharat Pur Wildlife Sanctuary, of Rajasthan,
houses approximately 300 species of birds. Amongst them, the most prominent
ones are Painted Storks, Open and Spoon Bills, Egrets, Cormorants, White
Ibis, Jacanas, While Harriers, Fishing Eagles, Pied Kingfisher, etc. However,
the most awaited species of birds is the Siberian Crane. Apart from Iran,
India is the only place where this bird migrates in winter. Bharatpur
sanctuary remains open throughout the year from sunrise to sunset.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 09 : Bharatpur - Agra
Early morning you can enjoy RICKSHAW RIDE (at your own cost) at the
Bird Park.
After breakfast at hotel drive to Agra. Reach Agra and check into your
hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Later proceed on a city tour of Agra
Visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday), Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula.
Later you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which
offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic
wooden articles, truly a one stop shop!
Overnight:Hotel
Day 10 : Agra - Umaria (Bandavgarh)
Early morning visit Taj Mahal (closed on every Friday) during sunrise.
Return to the hotel for an transfer to railway station to catch train
for Umaria.
Overnight: Train
Day 11 : Bandhavgarh
Upon arrival in Bandhavgarh you will be met and transfer to your hotel.Full
day free to viist Bandhavgarh National Park.
You can enjoy elephant safari trip (at your own cost) or take a trip inside
the Jungle early morning to track tigers or indulge in bird watching.
You can also enjoy a good wild photography on your 3 hour long trip to
Bandhavgarh. Return to the resort to get fresh and for having lunch. Visitors
can also enjoy exploring the surroundings and to do some bird watching.
Take up an afternoon drive to the jungle for animal viewing.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12 : Bandhavgarh
Full day free to visit the Bandhavgarh national Park for wildlife
viewing. (Morning and evening Safari)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13 : Bandavgarh
Full day free to visit the Bandhavgarh national Park for wildlife
viewing. (Morning and evening Safari)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 14 : Bandavgarh - Kanha
Morning at Leisure. Later drive to Kanha National park. On arrival,
check in at your hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 15 : Kanha
Full day free to visit the Kanha national Park for wildlife viewing.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16 : Kanha - Nagpur
Morning after breakfast drive to Nagpur. Upon arrival check into your
hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 17 : Nagpur - Delhi
This morning after breakfast transfer to Nagpur airport to catch flight
to Delhi.
On arrival at Delhi airport transfer to International Airport (by shuttle
service available at the airport) to board the flight for your onward
journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Rajasthan
Wildlife & Birding Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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