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Wildlife Tours |
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| Duration : |
13 Days |
| Destinations : |
Delhi – Jaipur – Bharatpur – Agra – Kanha – Bandhavgarh – Khajuraho – Delhi |
| Holiday Theme : |
Wildlife Tours |
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| Itinerary |
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DAY 01:
Arrive at Delhi Airport. You will be met and assisted by a Travel House Representative, reach and check in the hotel. Overnight will be at the hotel.
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DAY 02:
After breakfast continue with full day Delhi sight seeing tour and visit:
Qutub Minar - the tallest stone tower in India built in 1191 AD.
Chhatarpur Temple - the most popular Hindu temple with blissful tranquility and sereneambience.
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.
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.
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.
Rashtrapati Bhawan - Rashtrapati Bhawan is architecturally a very impressive building standing at a height, with the India Gate right opposite to it. This stretch called the Rajpath is where the Republic Day parade is held.
Purana Quila - The Purana Quila is a good example of medieval military architecture. Built by Humayun, the Purana Quila is a monument of bold design, which is strong, straightforward and every inch a fortress. Car at disposal for evening drive through the city for shopping and other leisurely activities. Return to hotel for overnight stay at the hotel. |
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DAY 03:
Morning drive to Jaipur reach and check in the hotel. Evening free to explore market of Pink City. Travel to Jaipur to experience the wondrous Jaipur Attractions, the Pink City of India. One of the most favored tourism destinations in India, Jaipur offers a plethora of tourist attractions to the traveler. Jaipur Attractions with its colourful culture, forts, palaces and lakes beckons travelers from far and away. The magic of the majestic city of Jaipur captures all with the royal treatment and hospitality. Overnight will be at the hotel
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DAY 04:
Morning excursion to Amber Fort later proceed for Jaipur sightseeing tour and visit Jaipur famous destinations:
Amber Fort – Perched on a hill some 11km from Jaipur, and nestling among the Aravalli Hills, is the historic fort-palace of Amber. Set in a picturesque background, the splendid Amber Fort (Jaigarh) was built in 1600 by Raja Man Singh, commander-in-chief of the Mughal army during Akbar's reign and certainly one the greatest general of medieval India.
Jantar Mantar – The Jantar Mantar is equipped with futuristic scientific instruments and does Maharaja Jai Singh II, Newton of the East, pioneer the best among the five observatories.
Hawa Mahal – Near Jantar Mantar stands the Palace of Winds, more commonly known as the Hawa Mahal, welcoming the onlookers. The 500 windows are reminiscent of the furtive glances of royal women who had resigned themselves to a veiled existence within the havelis.
City Palace – Enter the palace from the Sireh Deorhi Gate where two elephants extend a warm welcome. Mubarak Mahal in the outer courtyard hosts a museum that flaunts rich silks and brocades alongwith musical instruments from 17th century onwards. The magnificently painted ceiling of the Diwan-e-Am (the public court) in the inner courtyard houses the second largest chandelier in India.
Sheesh Mahal – Sheesh Mahal in Amber Palace is known for its multiplication of a single ray of light into billions of stars. The Kali Temple s silver door is 400 year old.
Jaigarh Fort – A stark change from the glamorous interiors of the Amber Palace, the rugged and stocky Jaigarh Fort is perched on a hilltop near the palace. It houses the largest wheeled cannon in the world, the Jai Bana. Overnight will be at the hotel. |
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DAY 05:
Morning drive to Agra, en-rote visit Bharatpur.The Sanctuary was declared a National Park in the year 1972 and was brought under UNESCO World Heritage list in 1985, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Bharatpur visit:
Keoladeo National Park – Spread over a total area of about 29 square km, the park houses over 350 species of birds and over 35 species of butterflies. Important bird species found in this sanctuary includes the cranes, storks, spoon bills, white ibis, Cormorant, Darters, Herons,Egrets, geese, ducks, pelicans, flamingos, eagles, vultures, owls, and kingfishers. Important animal species that are found in this sanctuary includes the Jackal, Hyena, Flying fox, Porcupine, Blue bull, Sambar, Mongoose and Red faced monkey.
Bharatpur Palace – This palace is a fusion of the Mughal and Rajput art and was built in different phases by different kings who ruled this city. This Palace has now become a museum displaying collections dating back to the second century AD.
Early afternoon drive to Agra en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri visit:
Buland Darwaza – Buland Darwaza is the highest and grandest gateway in India and ranks among the biggest in the world. It can be approached by a 13-metre flight of steps from outside, which adds to its splendour. The gate was raised in 1602 AD to commemorate Akbar’s victory over Deccan.
Diwan-khana-I-khaas – Exquisitely built, Diwan-I-khaas or Hall Of Private Audience was used by the emperors for private meetings.
Diwan-I-Am – Diwan-I-Am or the Hall Of Public Audience was used for the public meetings. The place was also used for celebrations and public prayers.
The Jami Masjid – Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India, was built in 1571 AD. Inside the masjid, there is a vast congregational coutyard. On the right side, at the corner, is the Jammat Khana Hall and next to this is the tomb of the royal ladies. On the left side of the Jami Masjid is the Stone Cutters’ mosque, the oldest place of worship at Fateh Pur Sikri.
Other tourist attractions – Turkish Sultana’s House, The Treasury, Daulat khana-I-khas, Palace of Jodha Bai, Hawa Mahal And Nagina Masjid, Birbal’s Palace, Sunehra Makan, Panch Mahal, Dargah Of Sheikh Salim Chisti.
Continue drive to Agra, reach and check in the hotel. Evening explore Agra market; overnight will be at the hotel. |
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DAY 06:
Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra visit:
Taj Mahal – No word can justify the beauty of the Taj Mahal. A wonder of the world, the Taj Mahal in Agra is a monument which no other in the world can match its beauty and grandeur. Called the most beautiful temple in the world, the white marbled mausoleum at Agra has become the epitome of a man's love for a woman.
Synonymous with India, the Taj Mahal is undoubtedly the epitome of India tourism. India travel is incomplete without experiencing the Taj Mahal. This supreme temple of love, standing gracefully by the sacred Yamuna at Agra, is set amongst the serene ambience of a well laid out garden. The massive white marble structure was built in the 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Agra Fort – Within a radius of 3 kilometres, on the banks of the river Yamuna, rises the crescent-like Agra Fort. Designed and built by Akbar in 1565 A.D., the fort is surrounded by a 70 foot high wall. It houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous palaces including the Jahangiri Mahal, Diwan-i-khas, Diwan-i-Am and Moti Masjid.
Jama Masjid – Jami Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India. Built in 1571 A.D., it is the most scared building in Fatehpur Sikri and has, therefore, been built on the highest point. The mosque has a vast courtyard. Towards the corner on the right side, is the Jammat Khana hall and next to which is Zenana Rauza, the Tomb of the Royal Ladies.
Evening drive to Agra railway Station to board the overnight train (Gondwana Express – 18:50/07:15) for Jabalpur. Overnight will be at the train |
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Day 07:
Morning meet and assistance at the Jabalpur railway station drive to Kanha, reach and check in the hotel. The barasinghas at Kanha are unique, being the hard ground variety, which populate the large open tracts of grass amidst the forests of teak and bamboo.
Enjoy afternoon Jeep Safari at Wildlife sanctuary. Overnight will be at the hotel. |
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Day 08:
Early morning and afternoon Jeep Safari at Wildlife sanctuary. The main wildlife attractions in the park are tiger, bison, gaur, sambhar, chital, barasingha, barking deer, black deer, black buck, chousingha, nilgai, mouse deer, sloth bear, jackal fox, porcupine, hyena, jungle cat, python, pea fowl, hare, monkey, mongoose, tiger, and leopard.
The birds species in the park include storks, teals, pintails, pond herons, egrets, peacock, pea fowl, jungle fowl, spur fowl, partridges, quails, ring doves, spotted parakeets, green pigeons, rock pigeons, cuckoos, papihas, rollers, bee-eater, hoopoes, drongos, warblers, kingfishers, woodpeckers, finches, orioles, owls, and fly catchers. Overnight will be at the hotel.
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Day 09:
Morning drive to Bandhavgarh, reach and check in the hotel. While on your tour to Bandhavgarh, you will come across the spectacular cave shrines that are among the important tourist attractions in Bandhavgarh. The most noteworthy thing in these cave shrines is that they have the Brahmi inscriptions that date back to the first century B.C. The meticulousness with which these inscriptions are carved out is beyond compare and attracts hordes of archaeologists from all parts of India. Among the tourist attractions, another thing you can across is the Bandhavgarh fort. The fort is the cynosure of the Bandhavgarh National Park and is breathtakingly splendid in appearance. Afternoon proceed for afternoon Jeep Safari in National Park. Overnight will be ta the hotel
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Day 10:
Enjoy early morning and afternoon Jeep Safari at Bandhavgarh National Park. Bandhavgarh is home to the important wildlife abode of India- Bandhavgarh National Park. The park features deciduous forests with various other plantations that grow here making the entire region a haven of magnificent floral species.
There are many things to watch apart from the usual wild denizens such as sloth bear, gaur, sambar, chital, muntjac, nilgai, chinkara, and wild pigs. There are also several tourist attractions that are worth catching a glimpse. Overnight will be at the hotel. |
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Day 11:
Morning drive to Khajuraho In the temple architecture of India, the Khajuraho complex remains unique. One thousand years ago, under the generous and artistic patronage of the Chandela Rajput kings of Central India, 85 temples, magnificent in form and richly carved, came up on one site, near the village of Khajuraho. The amazingly short span of 100 years, from 950 AD - 1050 AD, saw the completion of all the temples, in an inspired burst of creativity. Today, of the original 85, only 22 have survived the ravages of time; these remain as a collective paean to life, to joy and to creativity; to the ultimate fusion of man with his creator. Reach and check in the hotel and later proceed for visiting Eastern Group of Temples and enjoy sound and light show in the evening.
Eastern Group of Temples -
The temple of Parsvanath is the largest of the Jain temples in Khajuraho India and the finest. The temple was originally dedicated to Adinath and latter to Parsvanath. It is the finest example of the sensitive art without any sexual motifs. Near this temple is the temple of Adinath with fine carvings. The temple is quite similar to the Hindu temples of Khajuraho.
Shantinath is the youngest of all the temples in Khajuraho India. Though it looks like the most other temples in Khajuraho, it is just a century old. The temple has a four and a half meter statue of Adinath.
Mostly in ruins now, the temple of Ghantai has fine columns and chains and bells, with a figure of a Jain goddess on a garuda.
One of the oldest temples in Khajuraho is the temple of Brahma and Hanuman. The temple is built mostly of granite and sandstone. Actually, this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Nearby is a Hanuman temple reputed to have the earliest inscription dating back to AD 922 on a 2½ -m statue.
Two other notable temples are Javari and Vamana temple. Overnight will be at the hotel. |
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Day 12:
Morning proceed to visit Western Group of Temples
Western Group of Temples -
The Kandariya Mahadeo is considered the most evolved example of central Indian temple architecture. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is also the largest of Khajuraho's temples.
The Lakshmana Temple is one of the oldest and finest of the western group of temples. Although the general norm in other temples is three bands of sculpture, this temple has only two. Recurrent themes are battles, hunting, and women.
The temple of Devi Jagdamba is considered by many to be one of the most erotic temples of Khajuraho. The temple houses Khajuraho's most talked-about image, mithuna, and the sensuously carved figures. It is not clear until today as to which deity this temple is dedicated.
The temple of Vishvanath and Nandi celebrates the marriage of Lord Shiva with Parvati. The way women have been depicted in this temple draw the most attention. From traditional images of women fondling babies and writing letters, they are seen also as the most provocative of images.
Chaunsat Yogini is the oldest of the surviving temples of Khajuraho India. This temple is dedicated to goddesses Kali. This is the only temple in Khajuraho India that is built in granite. The name chaunsat (sixty-four) comes from the cells of 64 attendants of Goddess Kali. Goddess Kali herself was the 65th one.
Other important temples in the western group are the temples of Lakshmi and Varaha, Mahadev, Chitragupta, Parvati, and Matangesvara.
The Southern Group
There are only two temples in the southern group of temples. The Duladeo is somewhat new and built in a time when the creativity of Khajuraho was well down its peak. The temple has wooden structures that take away its authenticity somewhat.
The other temple is of Chaturbhuja, pretty far from the village. The temple has a 3-m-high statue of Vishnu. Apart from the temples, another place that can be visited here is the Archeological Museum. It has a very good collection of sculpture, inscriptions, and architectural objects. Overnight will be at the hotel. |
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Day 13
After leisurely breakfast departure transfer at the hotel and drive to Khajuraho Airport for boarding the flight for Delhi and take connecting flight for your onward destination.
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