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Taj and Bird Watching Tour
Duration: 20 Nights - 21 Days
Places Covered: - Corbett - Agra - Bharatpur - Sawaimadhopur - Jaipur
- Ahmedabad - Zainabad - Ahemadabad - Bangalore - Mysore - Ranganathitoo
- Mysore - Ranganathitoo - Mysore - Bangalore - Delhi.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Begin your Tour
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Taj and Bird Watching Tour"!
On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2: Delhi
This morning after breakfast proceed on a City tour.
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.
Also visit main attraction like 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.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 3: Delhi - Corbett
On the day 3 of your tour drive to CORBETT National Park. On the way
visit Ramnagar and look for the fabulous IBISBILL amongst the riverside
boulders. 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/Camp
Day 4: Corbett
After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing inside the Corbett
National Park. (Two safaris )
Overnight: Hotel/camp
Day 5: Corbett
After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing inside the Corbett
National Park. (Two safaris )
Overnight: Hotel/camp
Day 6: Corbett - Agra - Bharatpur
Early morning drive to Bharatpur visiting the "Romantic city
of Taj Mahal-"Agra on the way.
Visit the Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula, massive
Agra Fort. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis
of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards,
mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal
Empire. The Moti Masjid & other magnificent buildings reflect the
skill of the ancient Indian architects.
Continue drive to Bharatpur. Reach and check into your hotel for an overnight
stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 7: Bharatpur
Full day free to visit Bharatpur bird sanctuary for Birding.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 8: Bharatpur
Full day free to visit Bharatpur bird sanctuary for Birding.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 9: Bharatpur - Sawai Madhopur
Morning walk in Bharatpur bird sanctuary . Later drive to Sawaimadhopur.
Ranthambore National Park: One of the best places to witness the rich
wildlife of India. Situated at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya
hill range, the park is spread over an area of approximately 400 sq km.
As far as the origin of the park is concerned, it was declared a wildlife
sanctuary in 1957. Later, in 1981, it was given the status of a National
Park.The Ranthambhore Wildlife Sanctuary of India remains open every year
from October to Mid June.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Sawai Madhopur
Full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Sawai Madhopur
Full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12: Sawaimadhopur - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur to visit the beautiful Pink City. Check into
your hotel upon arrival. Relax for a while and then proceed to visit Jaipur.
Experience the wonders of this magicial pink city, as you proceed on a
tour of Amber fort. Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning
with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa
Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential and
business areas of Jaipur.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13. Jaipur - Ahmedabad
Morning proceed on an excursion to Amber/Amer Fort. In the afternoon
transfer to Jaipur Airport to board flight for Ahmedabad. You will be
met at the airport and transferred to your hotel by our representative.
Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 14: Ahmedabad - Zainabad
Morning drive to Zainabad. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. In
the afternoon proceed for an excursion to Rann of Kutch.
Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat: situated in the Thar Desert was established
in January 1972 as a sanctuary for the last population of Indian wild
ass (khar). The wild ass depends on the thorny scrub of the higher ground
area for its feed. Also found in this park are chinkara gazelle, nilgai
antelope, wolf, blackbuck antelope, hyena, desert fox, jackal, desert
cat, and caracal. Dryland birds like the sandgrouse, houbara bustard,
desert wheatear, steppe eagle, montagu harrier, etc can be seen in winter.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 15: Zainabad
Full day free to visit Rann of Kutch.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16: Zainabad
Full day free to visit Rann of Kutch.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 17. Zainabad - Ahmedabad
On the day 17 of your tour drive back to Ahmedabad. Reach and check
into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 18: Ahmedabad - Bangalore - Mysore
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Ahmedabad airport to board
flight for Banglore. On arrival, you will be met by our representative
and directly transferred to Mysore. Arrive check into your hotel upon
arrival. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 19: Mysore - Ranganathittu - Mysore
Full day excursion to Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary.
Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary: It is located on the banks of the Cauvery
river and is spread over a group of six islets. The islets were formed
when a dam was constructed across the Cauvery River in the 1700s. It covers
an area of only 0.67 km² -- the isolated islets and the abundance
of aquatic insects during the monsoon make Ranganthittu a favorite destination
for the avian species. Due to the visionary efforts of noted ornithologist
Dr. Salim Ali, Ranganthittu became a designated bird sanctuary in 1940.
During his survey of the birds of Mysore, Dr. Ali advocated for the establishment
of such a sanctuary and eventually impressed upon the Woodeyar kings of
Mysore to declare the area a wildlife sanctuary.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 20: Mysore -Ranganathittu - Mysore
Morning excursion to Ranganthittu bird Sanctuary.
Return back to the hotel in Mysore for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 21: Mysore - Bangalore
This morning after breakfast proceed to visit the sightseeing of Bangalore.
Visit the Lal Bagh with a variety of old trees, fountains, lotus pools,
terraces & an assortment of tropical and sub-tropical herbs. Also
see the Maharaja's Palace & Government Buildings.
Later, in the afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for your onward
destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Taj and Bird
Watching Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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