Day : 01 Delhi
After arrival at the International Airport in Delhi, Grand Tours India representatives will greet and assist you to transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
DELHI : 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.
Day : 02 Delhi - Ranthambore
After hearty breakfast, you will be transferred to the station for train to SAWAI MADHOPUR. Upon arrival, Grand Tours India representatives will assist you to transfer to the resort. Evening is free at the resort and you can relax or watch some slides on the tiger. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve : Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, at the junction of the Aravalis and the Vindhyas, is a unique example of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur. It spreads over a highly undulating topography varying from gentle to steep slopes; from flat topped hills of the Vindhyas to the conical hillocks and sharp ridges of the Aravalis, from wide and flat valleys to narrow rocky gorges.
Day : 03 Ranthambore
After hearty breakfast, enjoy a full day game viewing inside the jungle including two safaris. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.
Day : 04 Ranthambore - Bharatpur(Keoladeo Ghana National Park)
After hearty morning breakfast, drive to Bharatpur as a part of Rajasthan Wildlife Tour with Tajmahal package. Upon arrival in Bharatpur, Grand Tours India Representatives will assist you to transfer to hotel. Proceed on RICKSHAW for viewing the birds. RICKSHAW PULLERS have been trained by the forest department in bird watching and are knowledgeable. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Bharatpur : Bharatpur, just 176 km from Delhi is a very special wilderness - the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, one of the finest water-bird sanctuaries in the world. The Maharaja of Bharatpur artificially created the lake and wetland in the 19th century. By building small dykes and dams and diverting water from an irrigation canal, he converted this low-lying area into a fine wild fowl shooting preserve. In a few years, the new wetland surrounded by marginal forests was able to support thousands of water birds.
Day : 05 Bharatpur - Agra
Early morning RICKSHAW RIDE at the Bird Park. Have hearty breakfast at hotel and then drive to Agra as a part of Rajasthan Wildlife Tour with Tajmahal package. Upon arrival in Agra, Grand Tours India Representatives will assist you to transfer to the hotel.
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AGRA : Two great Mughal emperors, 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 obviously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the floating aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Day : 06 Agra - Umaria (Bandavgarh)
After hearty breakfast in the morning, visit Taj Mahal. Enjoy battery van ride to the Taj.
Taj Mahal : Taj Mahal is India's star tourist attraction. It is also a World Heritage monument. This white marble monument is built by a great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the loving memory of his beautiful beloved queen after her death. The Taj Mahal has unparalleled beauty among all the historical monuments of India. Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. 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.
Proceed for sightseeing to the 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). After sightseeing of Agra you will be transferred to station for train to UMARIA. Overnight will be on train.
Day : 07 Arrive at Bandavgarh
Arrive in UMARIA. Upon arrival Grand Tour India Representatives will assist you to transfer to Bandavgarh. Reach and enjoy breakfast at resort.
Bandavgarh : Set among the Vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh with an area of 168 sq miles (437 sq km), Bandavgarh is a new National Park with a very long history. 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. 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 more scarce and the undergrowth dies back.Enjoya full day game viewing inside the jungle including two safaris. Dinner and overnight stay will be at resort.
Day 08 : Bandavgarh
Have a hearty morning breakfast at the resort and then enjoy a full day game viewing inside the jungle including two safaris. Afterwards enjoy trip to the Bandavgarh Fort, the oldest fort in India - considered to be more than 2500 years. One-hour trek up the fort is worth the effort. The charm of this trek lies in discovering these monuments in the jungle, unspoiled and unexplored. Some of the statues lie off the main path and soTiger, Indian Wildlife Tour Packages it is best to take a guide. Apart from the avatars, well worth seeing are three small temples of around the 12th century. These temples are deserted but the fort is still used as a place of worship. Kabir Das, the celebrated 16th century saint, once lived and preached here. Dinner and overnight stay will be at resort.
Day 09 : Bandavgarh - Kanha
Have a heart morning breakfast at resort and then drive to drive to Kanha. Upon arrival in Kanha, Grand Tours India Representatives will assist you to transfer to the Kanha Resort. After freshen up and some relaxation at resort, enjoy sightseeing of Kanha National Park. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.
Kanha : This is the place that has been described by RUDYARD KIPLING in his great book "The Jungle Book". Located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha National Park is a tiger reserve that extends over an area of over 940 square km. A horseshoe shaped valley bounded by the spurs of the Mekal presents an interesting topography. Steep rocky escarpments along the edges offer breathtaking views of the valley. Realizing the danger on the Tiger population in the country, the Government started the "Project Tiger" at Kanha and in 1974 the area was declared a Tiger reserve. The park is also the habitat of the high ground Barasingha.
Day 10 : Kanha
After hearty breakfast in the morning, enjoy a full day game viewing inside the jungle including two safaris. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.
Day 11 : Kanha - Nagpur
After hearty breakfast at the resort, you will be transferred to Nagpur. Upon arrival in Nagpur, Grand Tours India Representatives will assist you to transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at hotel. Enjoy sightseeing of Nagpur city. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 12 : Nagpur
After hearty breakfast in the morning, leave for Delhi by flight. Upon arrival in Delhi, Grand Tours India Representatives will assist you to transfer to the hotel. Spend day doing last minute shopping. After a farewell dinner, you will be transferred to International Airport in time to catch flight for your home designation.
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