Day 1: Delhi : Arrive
Delhi. Upon arrival at Indra Gandhi International Airport Terminal 2
you are met and transferred to your prebooked Hotel. Upon arrival at
the hotel you are received with a traditional welcome of Tikka and
Arti. Rest of the day is relaxing and for free activities. Overnight at
Hotel. Day 2: Delhi
: This
morning we visit Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by Shah Jehan the
Magnificent (who also built the Taj Mahal). First we stay visiting the
famous Jama Masjid mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard, three domes
and two minarets, and then proceed to the massive complex known as the
Red Fort. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 3: Delhi - Swai Madhopur - Ranthambore : Morning
transfer from hotel to railway station to board Golden Temple Mail to
Swai Madhopur. This exciting journey through the countryside by train
takes us to Ranthambore, nearly a thousand - year - old fortress.
Countless battles have raged around these walls.
Day 4: Ranthambore :
Ranthambore is one of the few preserves where the Camera - shy tigers
may be seen in day light. You'll take thrilling jeep rides in the
morning and evening in search of wildlife. You sometimes chance upon
these fleet - footed and silent creatures, the embodiment of grace. In
the afternoon, explore the lakes on your own and visit the imposing
Ranthambore.
Day 5: Ranthambore - Jaipur :
After a morning game drive you leave for Jaipur, popularly known as the
Pink City, was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.
Designed in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise
on architecture - Jaipur follows a grid system.
Day 6: Jaipur :
Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a
super example of Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style architecture. A slow
elephant ride takes us to the top of the Fort, which houses several
graceful buildings and temple. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the
Hotel.
Day 7: Jaipur - Bharatpur : This
morning travel to Bharatpur for a tour of the world famous bird
sanctuary here. The reserve bosts of river 300 species of resident and
migratory birds. Drive to Bharatpur Morning take a cycle rickshaw ride
to watch the birds in keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary.
Day 8: Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra :
This morning drive to the Fatehpur Sikri (ghost capital) for a tour of
the magnificent and world heritage buildings still in a state of
perfect preservation. After visiting the old Mughal capital we continue
our drive to the city of Taj Mahal. Upon arrival we check into our
prebooked Hotel. Agra was the capital of India under the Moghuls in the
16th and 17th centuries. Afternoon we see the Agra's Red Fort, built
over three generations by the mogul emperors. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 9: Agra - Umeria : Morning
we visit for an early morning sunrise to the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum
built by a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz
Mahal. The Building's stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent
white marble and shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly
breathtaking. Overnight on board the Indian railway.
Day 10: Umeria - Bandhavgarh : Arrive
Umeria and transfer to Bandhavgarh National Park. Upon arrival at
Umeria railway station we are met and transferred to Bandhavgarh
National Park. Bandhavgarh home of white tiger and other species such
as Indian bison, sambar, barking deer & blue bull. Bandhavgarh's
large tiger population offers the best chance to see the elusive cat.
Overnight in the Lodge.
Day 11: Bandhavgarh :
Morning and Afternoon we spent in Game viewing. Here we are able to see
the South Bear, Wild Boar, Leopard and Tiger. The Park is also
populated with India's rare and endangered animals such as Chital ,
Cinkara, Chowsingha, Gaur and is rich in Bird. Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 12: Bandhavgarh - Kanha National Park :
After a morning game drive in Bandhavgarh, travel to Kanha the original
country Kipling so vividly described in his jungle books. Kanha has
some 22 species of mammals; most commonly spotted are languor, jackal,
wild pig, spotted deer, swamp deer, Sambar and black buck. Overnight at
the Lodge.
Day 13: Kanha : Morning and Afternoon we spent in game viewing. Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 14: Kanha - Nagpur - Delhi :
This morning game drive is your last opportunity to enjoy Indian
wildlife. After breakfast, travel to Nagpur, the citrus capital of
Maharashtra and a center for the aboriginal Gond tribes who remained in
power until the early 18th Century. After a brief tour of the city, fly
back to Delhi. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 15: Delhi :
After what will have been a majestic way to see and experience royal
India, we bid farewell as we are transferred to the airport for our
flight back home.

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