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Wildlife Tours |
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| Wildlife Tour of North India |
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13 Days |
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01 October 2007 - 30 April 2008 |
| Destinations : |
Delhi - Corbett National Park - Badhkal - Sariska, Ranthambore -Bharatpur - Agra. |
| Holiday Theme : |
Wildlife Tours |
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| Itinerary |
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DAY 01:
You are met on arrival and transferred to your Hotel.
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DAY 02:
After breakfast, proceed for a seeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Our itinerary takes off from Red Fort built by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan when he shifted his capital from Agra. A short drive brings us to the Great Mosque - The Jama Masjid. Drive on to see the memorial built for Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. Afternoon Sightseeing tour of New Delhi includes a visit to the Qutub Minar - the tallest stone tower in India built in 1191 AD. Chhatarpur Temple - the most popular Hindu temple with blissful tranquility and serene ambience. Continue to Humayun's Tomb believed to have been designed by his widow. Its plan is based on the description of Islamic paradise gardens and is known to have inspired the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs. Also visit the Bahai Temple - a lotus shaped structure. It is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. It is open to all faiths and is an ideal place for meditation and obtaining peace and tranquility. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi. |
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DAY 03:
After breakfast, we drive down to the Corbett National Park. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas is the majestic Corbett National Park. Home to a variety of flora and fauna, it is famous for its wild population of Tigers, Leopards and Elephants. Corbett National Park was established in 1936, as the Hailey National Park. India's first national park and the first sanctuary to come under Project Tiger, Corbett supports a variety of vegetation making it the ideal habitat for the Tiger and its prey.
Once a popular hunting ground of the British, this 201 square mile park was named in honor of the late Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter-naturalist turned author and photographer who most of his years in this area and contributed in setting up the this park. With the help of the World Wildlife Fund, Project Tiger was launched in Corbett National Park in 1973 and this park was one of the first such tiger reserves in the country.
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DAY 04:
Today, you can take an optional tour of the Corbett National Park in the traditional style of hiring a jeep for the visit. Jeep Safari, is the most convenient way to travel within Corbett national park, and can be rented for the park trips from Ramnagar, from the KMVN Tourist Lodge and other travel agencies. Chital, Sambar, and various other Deer species find refuge in the Savannah grasslands known as the Maidan, behind the campsite to the south, and Tigers are occasionally drawn in looking for prey. You can take an elephant ride, lasting 2 hours,to explore, explore this sea of grass, rarely penetrating far into the deep jungles beyond; try to convince your Mahout or Elephant driver to venture in, as they can be quite magical. Come at dusk or dawn; in the heat of the day you probably wont come across much more than deer among the tall grass. Tiger-sightings are few and far between, but you may be rewarded with fresh pugmarks. It is recommended that you bring binoculars, remain quiet, and don’t wear bright colours or strong perfumes. Overnight in Corbett
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DAY 05:
Day free for leisure, or you can explore Corbett. One can also go down to Ramnagar. Situated in the rich farm belt of Terai, on the southeastern fringes of the great forests, the busy market town of Ramnagar is the main administrative centre for Corbett National Park and Project Tiger. Ramnagar makes a fishing base camp. At Lohachaur, 15-kms north along the River Kosi, good anglers are in with a chance of landing the legendary Mahseer, a redoubtable battling River Carp. Permits to have a go must be sought from the Project Tiger office in Ramnagar; most resorts also arrange all-inclusive fishing trips. Overnight in Corbett.
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DAY 06:
Today morning we drive from Corbett to Badhkal Lake. Established in 1971 and in fact developed by the state Tourism Department of Haryana, this lake is less then a square mile in area. There are few locals breeding birds, but the main attraction are the migratory birds who come in large numbers during late October and November. Located south of Delhi, this place has long been a popular picnic spot and a place to seek respite from the city. The man-made lake in the Aravali Hills has now become something of a resort, with a swimming pool, sauna and boating facilities. Overnight stay at resort in Badhkal
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Day 07:
We drive from Badhkal to Sariska. Sariska Tiger Reserve lies in the Alwar district of the Rajasthan state of India. It is prime tiger country. The forest is typical dry deciduous, dramatically changing with the change in season. The terrain is undulating plateau lands and wide valleys. Besides tiger, herbivores, spotted deer, sambar, blue bull can be commonly seen and found in good density. Sariska Tiger Reserve was created in 1978. The present area of the Reserve is 866 sq. km. In the pre-independence period the forests within the Reserve were a part of the erstwhile Alwar State and maintained as hunting preserve for the royalty. After independence, these were first notified as a reserve wherein it was unlawful to hunt, shoot, net, trap, snare, capture or kill any kind of wild animals in 1955. The reserve was upgraded to a Sanctuary in 1958. Later on, in view of the preservation of wild animals in a better way few forest areas contiguous to the Sanctuary were also incorporated. The primary notification to declare part of the core as National Park was issued in 1982. Final notification is pending in view of need of relocation of few villages from the Park.
Evening we have organized a jungle safari with a jeep for your viewing pleasure. Overnight stay at resort in Alwar.
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Day 08:
Morning we go for another round of the jungle in Sariska. After returning from the jungle, we begin our onward drive to Ranthambore.
Ranthambore National Park: The park, which is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country Park's abandoned fortress, lakes and above all it's `friendly' tigers have made it one of the most filmed wildlife reserves in the world. Ranthambore was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and became part of Project Tiger in 1973. Ranthambore National park is famous for its tigers and is one of the best places in the country to see these majestic predators in the wild. The tigers can be easily spotted even during the day. A good time to visit between November and May when the nature of the dry deciduous forests makes sightings common. The Park which covers an area of nearly 400 sq. km. and is set between the Aravali and Vindhya ranges. Its deciduous forests were once a part of the magnificent jungles of Central India.
The varied topography of the national park is home to animals like the jackal, mongoose, sloth bear, leopard, and of course, the tiger. Ranthambore has much more to offer you in sightseeing and excursions. Surrounded by the Vindhya and Aravali hill ranges and located very near to the outer fringes of the Thar Desert, this place offers you the best of the desert land as well as plain area near the hills. Overnight stay at resort in Ranthambore |
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Day 09:
After Breakfast we go for a jungle safari. Safari Tours within the Ranthambore National Park are carried out in jeeps, which can accommodate up to 4 people apart from a driver and guide. Open backed vehicles called Canters, which can seat up to 25 people, are another option for safari tours of Ranthambore National Park. You can enjoy seeing the magnificent tigers of Ranthambore on safari tours of Ranthambore National Park with India Wildlife Tours. Overnight stay at resort in Ranthambore
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Day 10:
We drive on from Ranthambore to Bharatpur.
Prince Bhamji of Morvi state in Gujarat converted this area into a world famous wildlife reserve. Duck shoots were organized in the area every year by the rulers of Bharatpur, in honour of Viceroy Lord Curzon and his party on 1st December 1902. The exploits of all visiting dignitaries since 1902 have been engraved on stone plaques standing near the Keoladeo temple. Largest number of birds (4273) was killed on 12th November 1938, by Lord Linlithgow, Viceroy & Governor General of India and his party. After independence, this reserve was notified as a bird sanctuary but the former rulers of Bharatpur continued to enjoy their shooting rights over the area till 1972. The area was notified as a National Park in 1981 but made effective only in Novemeber, 1982. The park supports a population of 375 species of birds, numerous mammals and reptiles. With the onset of winter, migratory birds from all over world come here. They arrive by August and leave in February. Visitors include Coot Snipes, Spanish Sparrow, Red Crested Porhard, Rosy Pelican and Flamingo. The special attraction, however, remains the arrival of the rare Siberian Crane. The park is also rich in Pythons, Spotted Deer, Sambhars, Blue Bull, Black Buck, Jackals, Otters, Fishing Cats, and Monitor Lizards. Overnight stay at hotel in Bharatpur.
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Day 11:
Time for a jungle safari today. Overnight stay at hotel in Bharatpur
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Day 12:
We drive today from Bharatpur to Agra, which is a rather short drive. Afternoon visit Fatehpur Sikri - A fascinating deserted capital of Emperor Akbar. Abandoned in a few years for lack of water. Overnight stay at hotel in Agra
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Day 13
Morning sightseeing tour of Agra and visit Taj Mahal - built by a grief-stricken emperor, Shah Jahan, as a memorial of eternal love for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, Agra Fort which perhaps offers the most moving view of the Taj Mahal from its octagonal tower situated across the River Jamuna. In the afternoon drive to Delhi, en-route visit Sikandra Emperor Akbars tomb at Sikandra is a magnificent gateway, covered with floral and geometrical arabesque decoration in white and coloured marble. Four elegant Minarets surround the tomb. Continue to Delhi and drop at international airport for flight to onward destination.
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Accommodation for 12 nights/13 days in the above mentioned hotels.
All the transfers and sightseeing by AC vehicle.
Daily breakfast at the hotel.
All meal at Corbett, Sariska & Ranthambore.
01 Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur National Park.
02 Jungle Safari at Ranthambore.
01 Elephant Safari at Corbett.
03 Jeep Safari at Corbett.
English speaking guide at Delhi & Agra.
All applicable taxes. |
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Expenses of personal nature such as meals other then specified, soft/hard drinks, mineral water, camera/video fee, film rolls.
Any air/train fare.
Entrance fees of monuments.
Any tips, travel insurance fee.
Any other item not specifically mentioned above |
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Rates are valid from 01 October 2007 - 30th April 2008
Rates are not valid from 22 DEC 2007- 05 JAN 2008 |
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