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Triangle Plus Wildlife Tour |
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| #WLTP - 003 - Delhi - Jaipur -
Bharatpur - Ranthambore - Agra - Delhi - 7N/8D |
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| DAY 01 -
DELHI /
JAIPUR |
| Morning drive to Jaipur, part of
the exciting Indian trail. It is here that the seekers
of India experience their fantasy of a voyage of
discovery.
Jaipur is an exuberance of color,
dance and song with the traditional arts and crafts.
Known as the 'Pink City', is one of India's most well
planned cities with wide straight avenues, roads,
streets and lanes in a grid system. Reach Jaipur Post
Lunch. Rest of the day is
at leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
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| DAY 02
- JAIPUR (Sightseeing)
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Morning visit the Amber Fort
and Palace, which is a striking example of Rajput
architecture situated on a hill side and overlooking a
lake, which reflects the fort’s ramparts and terraces.
Visit the City Palace in the heart of
the old city which is the former royal residence that
houses a museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani
costumes and an armoury of the Mughals and the Rajputs.
Near the Palace is Jantar Mantar, a
stone observatory, the largest of Jai Singh’s five
remarkable observatories.
Also visit the landmark of the
“Pink City” the Hawa Mahal or the
palace of winds, built to enable the ladies of the royal
household to watch the processions passing in the street
without being seen. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the
hotel.
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| Day-03 -
Jaipur / Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore National Park) |
| Today you will drive to Sawai Madhopur
town, the site of the famous Tiger
Reserve of the country – the Ranthambhore National
Park.
On arrival in Sawai Madhopur check into hotel. In
the afternoon embark on a Jeep Safari into the Park for
Game Viewing. |
| Ranthambhore is the ideal place to spot
the tiger. The majestic predator assured of protection,
roams freely during the daytime and can be seen at close
quarters. Other wildlife to be seen include Sambar,
chital, Nilgai (blue bull), Chinkara, Langur, Wild Boar,
Sloth Bear, Hyena, Jackal, Jungle cat, Pythons and
Leopards. Crocodiles abound in the lakes. The lakes also
attract a large number of migratory and local birds. The
best time to visit is between October and April. Overnight
at hotel. |
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| DAY 04 -
RANTHAMBHORE |
| In the morning embark on another Game
View Jeep Safari into the National Park. Rest of the day
is at leisure to pursue independent activities. Overnight
at hotel. |
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| DAY 05 -
RANTHAMBHORE / BHARATPUR (191kms 4hrs approx.) |
| Today you will drive to the paradise
of birds – Bharatpur. On arrival check into hotel.
Later you will enjoy a Rickshaw ride inside the
Sanctuary for Bird Watching.
Bharatpur is world renowned
for its World Heritage listed Bird Sanctuary, The
Keoladeo Ghana National Park. It is one of
the finest bird sanctuaries in the world inundated with
over 400 species of water birds. Exotic migratory
birds from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet as well
as Siberian cranes, come here in July/August to
spend the winters and they breed till October/November.
Other common bird life to be seen are cormorants,
spoonbills, storks, egrets, herons, pelicans, ibis
and herons that can be spotted all over the park.
The best time to visit the park is from October to late
February when many migratory birds can be spotted. Overnight
at hotel. |
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| DAY 06 - BHARATPUR /
AGRA (50kms 1hr 30mins approx.) |
| Early in the morning enjoy another
Rickshaw ride inside the sanctuary to view the birds.
Later drive to the Mughal splendour of Agra, en route
visiting Fatehpur Sikri the ghost city 35kms from Agra.
Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honour of Saint
Salim Chisti, who foretold the birth of 3 sons to
Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability
combined with originality. Each important edifice here
represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the
Diwan-e-Khas, Panch Mahal, Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the
Buland Darwaza.
Drive on to Agra and check-in to the
hotel. Evening Free for Leisure Activities. Overnight at hotel.
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DAY 07 - AGRA
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| In the morning embark on a full day
tour of Agra.
Visit the incomparable Taj Mahal, a poem in
white marble which took 22 years to build by 20,000
skilled artisans who inlaid the white marble edifice
with precious and semi precious stones. This monument is
a fine example of the fusion of many architectural
styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Built
in 1652 by Emperor Shahjahan. Tajmahal is the zenith of art and
an enshrined romance.
Then visit the Agra Fort, which lies across the
river Yamuna. It was here that Aurangzeb the third son
of Shahjahan kept his father under house arrest. One can
get the most moving view of the Taj from the little
octagonal tower in the Fort.
Also visit the Tomb of
Itmad-ud-daullah, built by Empress Noorjahan in
memory of her father. It is a small tomb but made of
splendid marble construction.
Rest of the day is at leisure or for shopping. Overnight at hotel.
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| DAY 08 - AGRA/ DELHI
(201kms 4hrs approx.) |
| In the Morning after breakfast
Drive to Delhi, en route to Delhi,
visit the Tomb of Emperor Akbar at Sikandra. Reach Delhi
Post Lunch. Upon Arrival transfer to Hotel or Airport or
Railway Station as per the further schedule. |
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| Above
Tour Ends Here. |
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