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Wildlife Tour of India 2011-12
Duration: 22 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Kolkotta - Kaziranga - Corbett - Ranthambhore - Jaipur - Agra - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Delhi
Day 01
Arrival at Delhi
Upon arrival, Company representatives will receive you at the international airport in Delhi late in the evening. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
Delhi:- The capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 02
Delhi - Kolkata
By Flight: SG 104, Dep: 09:45, Arr: 11:45
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for flight to Kolkata. On arrival in Kolkata, check-in to the hotel for the overnight stay.
Kolkata: The city of Joy is also referred to as the intellectual capital of the country. Some of the best-built buildings in India are the colonial buildings in Kolkata. Thus, when you are holidaying in Kolkata there are a number of landmarks worth visiting. The Victoria Memorial is the most important tourist spot in Kolkata. As the name suggests, it was built in the memory of Queen Victoria. Howrah Bridge is another milestone synonymous with Kolkata. Kolkata is home to the second largest planetarium in Asia, the Birla Planetarium. On the banks of Hooghly River there is Vidyasagar Setu too. The oldest museum in India is also located in Kolkata, Indian Museum. For the sports lovers Eden Gardens is a must check out. The garden is a well laid-out garden that has the renowned cricket ground also. For those spiritually inclined in Kolkata the Kala Mandir is a must visit. The temple is dedicated to Kali Ma, the goddess of destruction.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 03
Kolkata - Guwahati - Kaziranga
By Flight: S2 528, Dep: 12:35, Arr: 13:35
By Surface: 200 KMS / 04 HRS
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the drive to airport for catch the flight to Guwahati. On arrival in Guwahati, again drive to Kaziranga City, on arrival in Kaziranga and transfer to the hotel at Kaziranga then check-in by our company representative and provide time for the sightseeing.
Kaziranga: Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River in the far North East of India, Assam, Kaziranga National Park covers an area of approximately 430-sq-kms with its swamps and tall thickets of elephant grass making it the ideal habitat for the Indian One-Horned Rhino. Due to limitless poaching of this prehistoric survivor, the Kaziranga National Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1940.
Proceed for the Jungle drive in the evening.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 04
Kaziranga
Morning and evening jungle rides, nature walks and Elephant rides within the sanctuary to observe closely the gigantic and huge Rhino.
Kaziranga is a title of a remarkable success story of conservation of the One Horned India Rhinoceros and other wild lives in the North East India. It is not only the homeland of the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros, but also provides shelter to a variety of wild lives. It is one of the significant natural habitats for in situ conservation of biological biodiversity of universal value. The values and criteria made Kaziranga National Park to get inscribed in the World Heritage Site List 1985.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 05
Kaziranga
Morning and evening jungle rides either Jeep safari or an Elephant) safari or nature walks.
Beside of course the great one horned Indian Rhino, the other major wild attractions include a large population of Indian Elephants, Indian Bison, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Hog Deer, Sloth Bears, Tigers, Leopard Cats, Jungle Cats, Otters, Hog Badgers, Capped Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Buffalo, Pythons, Monitor Lizards, etc. Kaziranga National Park is a birding paradise; the grasslands are a raptor country that can be seen on safari makes a remarkable experience. These include the Oriental Honey Buzzard, Black-Shouldered Kite, Black Kite, Brahminy Kite, Pallas's Fishing Eagle, White Tailed Eagle, Grey-Headed Fishing Eagle, Himalayan Griffon, etc. Huge numbers of migratory birds descend on the parks lakes and marshy areas during winters, including Greylag Geese, Bar-Headed Geese, Ruddy Shelduck, Gadwall, Falcated Duck, Red-Crested Pochard and Northern Shoveller.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 06
Kaziranga - Guwahati - Delhi - Corbett
By Surface: 200 KMS / 04 HRS
By Flight: 6E 202, Dep: 11:00, Arr: 13:25
By Surface: 290 KMS / 06 HRS
After breakfast at the resort, proceed for the drive to Guwahati then again drive to airport for catch the flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, proceed for the drive to Corbett, There you will be received by our company representative and transfer to the hotel and check-in to the hotel.
Corbett National Park: Corbett Tiger Reserve is India's first and one of finest Tiger Reserves. Established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, it was renamed in the year 1957 in honour of the legendary hunter turned naturalist, author and photographer, Major Jim Corbett. Nestling in the base hills of the mighty Himalayas, Corbett lies in the upper ferai region in the state of Uttaranchal, covering an area of 1318.54 sq kms. About 110 species of trees, 51 of shrubs and 33 of bamboo and grass are listed at Corbett. The animals you are likely to see: Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Wild Boar, Chittal, Sambhar, Gharial & many others.
Enjoy evening walk into the surrounding forest to observe the flora and fauna of the area.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 07
Corbett
You have full day game viewing inside the jungle (two safaris – morning and evening).
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 08
Corbett
You have full day game viewing inside the jungle (two safaris – morning and evening).
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 09
Corbett – Delhi – Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhore)
By Surface: 290 KMS / 06 HRS
By Train: Kota Jan Shatabdi {2060(Dep: 1315, Arr: 1800)
After early breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the drive to Delhi to board the train to Sawai Madhopur. On arrival in Ranthambhore, the guest will be received by our company representative at the station who provides immediate transfer to the hotel assists in check-in to the hotel.
Ranthambhore is a national park and tiger reserve in Rajasthan state of western India. It is located in Sawai Madhopur district of south-eastern Rajasthan, about 130 km from Jaipur, which is also the nearest airport. The nearest town and railway station is at Sawai Madhopur, 11 km away. The park lies at the edge of a plateau, and is bounded to the north by the Banas River and to the south by the Chambal River. There are several lakes in the park. It is named for the historic Ranthambore fortress, which lies within the national park. The park covers an area of 392 km², and is famous for its tiger population, and is one of India's Project Tiger reserves. Other major wild animals include the leopard, dhole, wild pig, sambar`, chital and the gaur.
In the afternoon, proceed for the safari in the jungle.
Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.
Day 10
Ranthambhore
You have full day game viewing inside the jungle (two safaris – morning and evening).
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 11
Ranthambhore
You have full day game viewing inside the jungle (two safaris – morning and evening).
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 12
Ranthambhore - Jaipur
By Surface: 180kms/03hrs
After early breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the drive to Jaipur. On arrival in Jaipur, the guest will be received by our company representative then transfer to the hotel assists in check-in to the hotel.
Jaipur:- The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains it's character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
Afternoon at leisure, enjoy hotel facilities.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 13
Jaipur
Breakfast at Hotel.
Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
Amber Fort Palace: - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthan fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
Proceed for sightseeing of the city.
City Palace: - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthan architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
Jantar Mantar: - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
Hawa Mahal: - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem factory and see the gem cutting and polishing process.
Overnight stay will be at Hotel.
Day 14
Jaipur - Fatehpur-sikri - Agra
By Surface: - 240kms/05hrs
After breakfast at Hotel, Drive to Agra City. En-route visit Fatehpur-Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri: - The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition...it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
In the afternoon, on arrival, our company representative will received you and check-in at Hotel.
Agra:- Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Overnight stay will be at Hotel.
Day 15
Agra - Umaria
By train: Utakal Ganga Express, Dep: 18:20, Arr: 05:00
Early in the morning proceed for the sightseeing of Agra city.
Enjoy battery van ride to the Taj.
Taj Mahal: - Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen
Agra Fort: - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
Visit Itmadullah’s Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).
Boards the Train (UTAKAL GANGA EXPRESS) from Agra departs at 1820 hrs reach Umaria at 0500 hrs next day.
Overnight would be on the train.
Day 16
Umaria - Bandhavgarh
By surface: 33kms/45min.
On arrival in Umaria, our company representative will received you at the Station and give you transfer to Bandavgarh and check-in to the resort.
Bandavgarh is a new National Park with a very long history. Set among the Vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh with an area of 168sq miles (437sq km) it contains a wide variety of habitats and a high density of game, including a large number of Tigers. This is also the White tiger country. These have been found in the old state of Rewa for Many years. Maharaja Martand Singh captured the last known in 1951. This white Tiger, Mohun is now stuffed and on display in the Palace of Maharaja of Rewa. Prior to becoming a National Park, the forests around Bandavgarh had long been maintained as a Shikargah, or game preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa. The Maharaja and his guests carried out hunting – otherwise the wildlife was well protected. It was considered a good omen for Maharaja of Rewa to shoot 109 tigers. His Highness Maharaja Venkat Raman Singh shot 111 Tigers by 1914.
There are 32 hills in this part, which has a large natural fort at its center. The fort’s cliffs are 2625 feet (800 meters) high, 1000 feet (300 meters) above the surrounding countryside. Over half of the area is covered by Sal forest. Winter temperatures (Nov-mid-February) vary from almost freezing at night to around 68 degree Fahrenheit in the daytime. Summer nights are also cooler than the daytime temperatures, which rise to 104 degree Fahrenheit. This park is closed during the breeding season, which coincides with the monsoon (July-October). Rainfall in the park averages 50 inches (120cm) per year.
In the afternoon, proceed for the safari in the jungle.
Overnight stay will be at the resort.
Day 17
Bandhavgarh
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the full day game viewing inside the jungle which includes two safaris.
Bandavgarh has been a center of human activity and settlement for over 2000 years, and there are references to it in the ancient books, the Narad-Panch Ratra and the Shiva Purana. Legend has it that Lord Rama, hero of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, stopped at Bandavgarh on his way back to his homeland after defeating the demon King Ravana of Lanka. Two monkey architects, who had engineered a bridge between the isle of Lanka and the mainland, are said to have built Bandavgarh’s Fort. Later Rama handed it over to his brother Lakshmana who became known as Bandavdhish “The Lord of the Fort”. Lakshmana is the particular God of the fort and is regularly worshipped in a temple there.
The oldest sign of habitation in the park are caves dug into the sandstone to the north of the fort. Several contain Brahmi inscriptions dating from the 1st century BC. Various dynasties have ruled the fort, for example, the Maghas from the 1st century AD, the Vakatakas from the 3rd century AD. From that time onwards Bandavgarh was ruled by a succession of dynasties including the Chandela Kings of Bundelkhand who built the famous temples at Khajuraho. The Baghel Kings, the direct ancestors of the present Royal family of Rewa, established their dynasty at Bandavgarh in the 12th century. It remained their capital till 1617 when the center of court life moved to Rewa, 75 miles (120Kms) to the north. Without royal patronage Bandavgarh became more and more deserted until forest overran the area and it became the royal hunting reserve. This helped to preserve the forest and its wildlife, although the Maharajas made full use of their rights. Each set out to kill the auspicious number of 109 Tigers.
At independence Bandavgarh remained the private property of the Maharaja until he gave it to the state for the formation of the National Park in 1968. After the park was created poaching was brought under control and the number of animals rose dramatically. Small dams and water holes were built to solve the problem of water shortage. Grazing by local cattle was stopped and the village within the park boundaries was relocated. The Tigers in particular prospered and the 1986 extension provided much needed forest to accommodate them.
Bandavgarh is justifiably famous for its Tigers, but it has a wide range of other game. The undergrowth is not as dense as in some northern terai forests, but the best time to see the park inhabitants is still the summer months when water becomes scarcer and the undergrowth dies back.
Overnight stay will be at the resort.
Day 18
Bandhavgarh - Kanha
By surface: 240kms/06hrs
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the drive to Kanha National Park. On arrival in Kanha, check in to the Kanha Jungle Resort.
Kanha: Kanha Tiger Reserve comparieses parts of the Mandla, Balaghat, Kwardha and dinodor distrcts fothe Indian state fo Madhya Pradesh. It is located in the Malkal hills of the Satpura hill range Kanha is internationally renowned for its rich floral and faunal attributes. The Reserve is an excellent interspersion of the Dadars garassy expanses, dense forest and riverine forest. It is very rich in floral largely due to the combination of land forms and soil types apart from the most character of the regaion. The rich habitat diversity of the Reserve supports abundant animal communities and the lesser life forms; The Reserve is the sanctum sanctorum of typical Central Indian Fauna. Kanha has distinguished itself in saving the endangered Central Indian Barasingha (Cervus duvauceli branderi) from extinction and harboring the only population of this deer species in the World. Phen Wildlife sanchary (Phen WLS) in the North East of Kanha has been made the mini satellite core of the Reserve.
In the evening, proceed for the Jungle excursion.
Overnight stay will be at the Resort.
Day 19
Kanha
Morning and evening jungle excursion, nature walks and Elephant rides in the National Park and Tiger Reserve. The park was created in 1955 by a special law and, since then, it has dedicated itself in preserving a variety of animal species. Many endangered species have indeed been saved here. Today Kanha is among the few most scenic and beautiful wildlife reserves in Asia. This 'Tiger Country' is the ideal home for both predator and prey. By far the most striking features of this region are the open grassy meadows, where sighting blackbuck, swamp deer, sambhar and chital is common. And, if one can transcend into time, a barefooted Mowgli would perhaps come padding along the dusty trail, for this is the land of Kipling's Jungle Book.
Overnight stay will be at the Resort.
Day 20
Kanha
Morning and evening jungle excursion, nature walks and Elephant rides in the National Park and Tiger Reserve. The park was created in 1955 by a special law and, since then, it has dedicated itself in preserving a variety of animal species. Many endangered species have indeed been saved here. Today Kanha is among the few most scenic and beautiful wildlife reserves in Asia. This 'Tiger Country' is the ideal home for both predator and prey. By far the most striking features of this region are the open grassy meadows, where sighting blackbuck, swamp deer, sambhar and chital is common. And, if one can transcend into time, a barefooted Mowgli would perhaps come padding along the dusty trail, for this is the land of Kipling's Jungle Book.
Overnight stay will be at the Resort.
Day 21
Kanha - Jabalpur - Delhi
By Surface: 195 KMS / 05 HRS
By flight: IT 4376, Dep: 09:30, Arr: 11:20
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the drive to Jabalpur. On arrival in Jabalpur, proceed for the station to board the train to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, our company representative will received you and check-in at Hotel. Proceed for a Full day tour of Old Delhi.
Old Delhi:- A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun’s Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President’s Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
In the evening proceed for the INDIAN DANCES SHOW with the FAREWELL DINNER. Our company representative will give you transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight stay will be at Hotel.
Day 22
Delhi - Home
After breakfast at Hotel, explore Delhi markets. Our company representative will give you transfer to the International airport for the flight to onward destination with the sweet memories of India Tour which is organized by Travel Packages India India Inc!
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