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Temple and Tiger Tour

Delhi » Ranthambhore » Jaipur » Bharatpur » Fatehpur Sikri» Agra » Khajuraho » Varanasi
 » Delhi

Day 1: Delhi
Arrive at New Delhi International Airport. Meeting and transfer to Hotel. Delhi, India’s capital city, with a thousand years of history is a city of contrasts that combines a unique ambience of the ancient and the modern. An orderly plan of wide roads lined with sturdy colonial buildings, which was established soon after the imperial capital of British India moved here from Calcutta in 1911.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2: Delhi
Full Day sightseeing tour of Delhi.
In Delhi visit Qutab Minar and drive past Parliament House, India Gate, President House and Birla Mandir (temple). Visit to Chandni Chowk - the crowded bazaar (Silver Street) of Delhi, Red Fort - Built in 1648, and this sprawling fort of red sand stones along the river Yamuna is surrounded by a wall of about 2.4 km in circumference. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Raj Ghat memorial of Mahatma Gandhi (Father of the Nation) and Jama Masjid - Built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, the Jama Masjid is the largest and one of the most magnificent mosques in India.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Delhi ­ Ranthambore
After breakfast, transfer to Nizamuddin railway station to connect train to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhore). Meet on arrival at Sawai Madhopur and transfer to the hotel.

Ranthambore: (Rajasthan) - 430 kms South-West of Delhi. Ranthambore offers a unique blend of history and forest. The Ranthambore Fort is one of the oldest forts in India. The Ranthambore National park, which surrounds the fort is reputed to be India's finest, and is famous for its Tigers. Ranthambore is among the few places in the world where this super-predator, symbol of power, strength and magnificence, can be observed at close quarters. Ranthambore also has a large number of Sambhar, Chital, langur, wild boar and peafowl. A system of three pretty lakes Padam Talab, Rajbagh and Milak Talab. Alongwith a number of anicuts are part of the biosphere. There are many water bodies located all over the park, which provides perfect relief during the extremely hot summer months for the forest inhabitants. There are about 264 species of birds found within the park included painted storks. Ranthambore is one of the most suitable places for wildlife photography in the world.
Overnight at the Resort.

Day 4: Ranthambore
Early morning visit to the sanctuary to view wildlife.
Return to resort for breakfast.
Later in the day visit the Ranthambore fort. The Fort was built by Chauhan rulers in the 10th century and it is known as the oldest fort of the Rajasthan. It was the envy of many rulers because of its strategic location. There are many temples, gates, tanks, curtain walls inside the fort. Late afternoon visit again the sanctuary to view wildlife.
Overnight at the Resort.

Day 5: Ranthambore
Early morning visit to the sanctuary to view wildlife.
Return to resort for breakfast.
Day at leisure.
Late afternoon visit again to the sanctuary to view wildlife.
Overnight at the Resort.

Day 6: Ranthambore – Jaipur
Early morning visit to the sanctuary to view wildlife or at Leisure. Return to resort for breakfast. Morning at leisure.
After lunch depart by road for Jaipur. It is a about three hours drive. Arrive Jaipur and check into the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7: Jaipur
After early breakfast proceed for half day sightseeing. Visit the Amer Fort, the former capital of the Kachhwaha Rajputs on a hillside overlooking Maotha lake, 11 km from Jaipur on the Delhi - Jaipur road. Also have the unique experience of traveling on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Enroute to Amer Fort photo stop at Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds. The monument was originally conceived with the aim of enabling ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and royal processions of the city.
After lunch proceed for half day sightseeing of City Palace. This is in the heart of the old city and is the former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. Even today The City Palace is the principal residence of the ruling family. Also Visit Jantar Mantar A stone observatory. Largest of Jai Singh’s five remarkable observatories. Its complex instruments, whose setting and shapes
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8: Jaipur – Bharatpur
After breakfast depart by surface for Bharatpur bird Sanctuary (186 Kms / 4.5 hrs)
Arrive and check-in at the hotel.

Late afternoon visit the bird sanctuary. Bharatpur is better known for the Keoladeo Natinal Park, a unique bird place, delights of ornithologists. This is one of the few places in the world where you can hope to sight hundred of different species of birds in just a few days. Over 400 species different birds have been identified in the park and you see them all over the place. Many tourists travelling to this destination have rated it as the highlight of their visit. Birds from Siberia and Europe come here in the winter. The Siberian crane (grus leucogeranus) commonly known as “snow wreath” or “lily of birds”, visits this Park. In fact, this is the only reported wintering ground of the Siberian crane in the Subcontinent.Return to hotel in the evening.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9: Bharatpur ­ Agra via Fatehpur
Early morning re-visit the bird sanctuary. Thereafter morning at leisure.
After lunch depart by surface for Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (51kms / 1.5 hrs). Fatehpur Sikri, built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.
In the evening arrive Agra and transfer to the hotel.
Evening at Leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10: Agra
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing. Visit Taj Mahal one of the seven wonders of the World. Built by Shaha Jahan (Mughal Emperor) for his beloved wife Mumtaz. Thereafter proceed to Agra Fort, built by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. the fort is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite buildings.
Afternoon at Leisure.
Evening attend Magic Show at the hotel or Cultural dances programme with special dinner.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11: Agra ­ Khajuraho via Jhansi
After early breakfast transfer to Agra Cantt railway station to catch train for Jhansi. Arrive Jhansi railway station and transfer to Orcha.
Orchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput chieftain Rudra Pratap who choose this stretch of land along the Betwa river as an ideal site for his capital. Of the succeeding rulers, the most notable was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo who built the exquisite Jehangir Mahaal a tiered palace crowned by graceful. From here the view of soaring temple spires and cenotaphs is spectacular. Strewn around the area are little shrines and memorials, each with its own poignant history, each contributing to the nostalgic beauty that is Orchha. 
Transfer to Khauraho by Road. It is about 3.5 hrs journey. Arrive Khajuraho and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12: Khajuraho
Morning half day sightseeing tour of Chandela temples.
Khajuraho temples were constructed between 950 and 1050 A.D. during the reign of Chandel Empire. Khajuraho derives its name from the Khajur tree (the date palm tree) which can be found in abundance in the area. These temples are considered the "high point" of Indian architectural genius in the medieval period. Originally there were 85 temples, of which only 22 still exist. The temples were lost to modern civilization until 1838 when Capt. T. S. Burt, a British engineer, re-discovered them.
The temples have been laid out in three different regions: East, West, and South. The most exquisite and most numerous (14 in all) are in the Western group.
Afternoon at Leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13: Khajuraho ­ Varanasi
After leisurely morning fly to Varanasi. On arrival, meeting and transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14: Varanasi
Early morning transfer to the ghats for boat ride on the river Ganges to see the sunrise and witness the local people worshipping and bathing on the Ghats. Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast visit the various Hindu Temples. Also walk through the narrow lanes of the city.
Return to hotel for lunch.
Post lunch take a short excursion to Sarnath where Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon, after attaining Nirvana. The only institute of its kind in the world, imparting education in the Tibetan language, it was Est. by the Dalai Lama in 1971. Presently located at Sarnath, the institute has a rare collection of Buddhist texts, Tibetan manuscripts and other journals.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15: Delhi ­ Varanasi
After leisurely morning fly to to Delhi. On arrival, meeting and transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at Leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16: Depart Delhi
Early morning transfer to the international airport to connect flight for overseas destination.

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