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Taj Mahal With Tiger
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Duration:15 days/14 nights |
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NEW DELHI – JAIPUR – RANTHAMBHORE - AGRA - KHAJURAHO – BANDHAVGARH – KANHA - MUMBAI – TAJ MAHAL WITH TIGER
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DAY 1 - Delhi
Arrive Delhi. You are representative
and transfer to hotel. He will present your travel document.
In the afternoon proceed
on a tour of the capital city. In old Delhi visit majestic Red Fort, the historical
Chandni Chowk, beside Raj Ghat.In New
Delhi visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the
one-time imperial residence of the
British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial
aised in honor of the Indian soldiers martyred during &
the Afghan war; the Laxminarayan
Temple, built
by the Birlas, one of India's leading industrial families;Qutab Minar,
built by
Qutub-ud-din Aibek and the lotus-shaped Baha'i Temple.
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Day 2- Delhi - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur en-route visit Neemrana Fort Palace for lunch. Later continue
your drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival check - in at hotel. There are many dinner options
available to dine out at one of the finest Palace hotels that Jaipur boasts off.
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Day 3- Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, situated outside the walled city,
is perhaps the most beautiful example of Rajasthani forts. You can have the unique
experience of riding on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the
fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur including, City Palace in
the heart of Jaipur known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Not
far away is the Central Museum with its large collection of woodwork. Another monument
near the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the five observatories built
by Sawai Jai Singh-I, the founder ruler of Jaipur. Stop at Hawa Mahal or the Palace
of Winds, a seven storied facade and one of the most picturesque monuments constructed
for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen |
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Day 4- Jaipur - Ranthambhore
Morning drive to Ranthambhore National Park, the former hunting ground of the Maharaja
of Jaipur. Arrive by lunch time and check - in at hotel. Generally a visit to Ranthambore
means a visit to the tiger reserve. The Ranthambore Park is one of the finest tiger
reserves in the country. Afternoon visit Park in jeep/canter to have tête-à-tête
with tiger accompanied by naturalist.
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Day 5- Ranthambhore
Early morning visit the park for bird watching and big animals. Afternoon at leisure.
Once again visit the park to meet the tiger.
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Day 6- Ranthambhore - Agra (Taj Mahal is closed on
Friday)
Drive to Agra enroute visiting Keoladeo Bird National Park, Bharatpur. The Park
is home to an astonishing range of flora and fauna. A bike or rickshaw ride through
the length and breath of this park is an unforgettable experience. Also visit Fatehpur
Sikri, the red sandstone city of yesteryears. Continue journey to Agra and arrive
by late afternoon.
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Day 7- Agra
Morning city sightseeing tour visiting The Taj Mahal, which is entirely made of
white marble and its walls are decorated with exquisite pietra dura (stone inlay)
work. Also visit Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort), which retains the irregular
outline of the demolished mud-wall fort of the Lodis. The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula
is located in a walled garden overlooking the Yamuna.
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Day 8- Agra - Khajuraho
In time transfer to Railway Station to board Shatabdi Express for Jhansi. Arrive
Jhansi and drive to Khajuraho visiting Orchha en-route. The Chaturbhuj Temple and
Laxmi Narayan Temple are two important religious attractions in Orchha. Arrive Khajuraho
by afternoon and check - in at hotel. Later sightseeing tour of Khajurhao Temples.
The Western Group has 14 temples. The Chaunsath Yogini, Lalguan Mahadev, Parvati,
Varaha, Matangesvara, Lakshmana, Vishvanath and Nandi, Chitragupta, Devi Jagdamba
and Kandariya Mahadeo. The Eastern Group consists of seven temples (four Jain and
three Hindu). The Parsvanath, Adinath, Shantinath, and Ghantai temples belong to
the Jains while the Vamana, Javari and Brahma are Hindu temples.
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Day 9- Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh
Drive to Bandhavgarh. Arrive Bandhavgarh and check - in at hotel. Bandhavgarh National
Park is a premier wildlife preserve in the Vindhya mountain range of Central India.
In afternoon visit park in jeep safari, yet another experience to meet tiger.
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Day 10- Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon jungle safari. The flora of Bandhavgarh is
mainly comprised of moist deciduous forest, though at higher altitudes one may also
come across mixed forests.
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Day 11- Bandhavgarh - Kanha
Morning jeep safari and later drive to Kanha National Park. The Kanha National park
is one of the many fascinating natural destinations of Madhya Pradesh. In the afternoon
go on a Safari in the park.
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Day 12- Kanha
Morning and afternoon jeep safari in Park. The Kanha National Park is the natural
habitat of a number of rare species of plants and animals. The park houses 22 species
of mammals and an approximate of 200 species of birds.
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Day 13- Kanha - Mumbai
Morning drive to Nagpur airport to board flight for Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and transfer
to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai - visit to the Gateway of India-erected
to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911; Prince of Wales
Museum, Jehangir Art Gallery, Marine Drive, Chowpatty beach, Hanging Garden and
the Crawford Market
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Day 14- Mumbai
Morning excursion to Elephanta Caves, a must for any visitor to India. Mute testimony
of the Golden Age in Indian history during the Gupta period and built to honour
Lord Shiva. Elephanta is a 3 kms long elongated island, consisting of two hills
separated by a valley. The caves with rock-cut figures and carvings are believed
to be carved by the sculptors of Ajanta or Udayagiri.
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Day 15- Mumbai
This day you will be transferred to the International airport, 3 hours before boarding
International flight for your onwards journey.
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