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| Tiger & Taj Tour |
Places Covered: Delhi / Corbett / Agra / Bhratpur / Ranthambore / Jaipur
Duration: 09 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS
Day 01:
Arrive Delhi
Meet on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
In the morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of the Old Delhi - a multi - layered city. Our first stop is the Red Fort built by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan 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.
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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.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Corbett (Drive: 270 km / 7 hrs)
Check-out of the hotel and drive to Corbett National Park - The Corbett National Park, named after Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter naturalist, Corbett National Park was originally established in 1936 as Hailey National Park. It was later named as Ramganga National Park before getting its present name in 1967. Corbett National Park is India's finest nature reserve. The Park stretches over an area of 1300 sq. km, in the Himalayan Foothills with grassland, sal and ravine forests. Here the country's richest bio-diversity has been conserved for over 50 years. Corbett has the highest density of tiger in the country - approximately one every 5 sq. km. Upon arrival check-in at the resort. Later in the afternoon proceed for a Jungle Safari in Corbett National Park - named after Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter naturalist, later in the evening return to the resort.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Corbett
Early morning proceed for a Jungle Safari into the National Park.
In the late afternoon continue your Jungle Safari. Besides the tiger, Corbett is a heaven for 50 mammals, 580 kinds of birds and 25 reptile species. The Park has elephants, the Himalayan black bear, sloth bear and varieties of lesser cats, Dhole the wild dog and an entire spectrum of colorful birds.
Day 05: Corbett-Agra (260 kms)
In the morning drive to Agra, city of world famous Taj Mahal, Arrive Agra and check-in at hotel, later in the day 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.
Day 06: Agra-Bharatpur (50 kms)
In the morning proceed for Bharatpur, en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri - A fascinating deserted capital of Emperor Akbar. Abandoned in a few years for lack of water. Arrive Bharatpur and check-in at the hotel, later in the day proceed for Bird watching in Keoladeo Ghana National Park, one of the finest Bird Sanctuaries in the world, overnight at the hotel.
Day 07: Bharatpur-Ranthambore (222 kms)
In the morning once again visit Keoladeo National Park, the 29 sq. km lake and wetland was artificially created by the Maharaja of Bharatpur in the 19th century. The Park is a delight for bird watchers with over 300 species of birds are found here. Raised paths, camouflaged by babul trees and undergrowth make viewing easy. A quiet ride by boat in the early hours of the morning is also an unforgettable experience. Every year Bharatpur waits with bated breath for the arrival of the Siberian cranes. There are only two wintering places for this rare species - one in Iran and the other Bharatpur. These beautiful birds with their distinctive red beaks and facial patches, fly over 6400 km from their retreats in Siberia.
Now we proceed for Ranthambore - the magnificent Tiger often gives audience to your astonished eyes, on arrival check-in at the hotel.
In the evening the Naturalist will answer all your queries about Project Tiger and the Park. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Ranthambore
Early morning visit Ranthambore National Park which blends the history of Rajput valour with scenic natural beauty and is an ideal gateway for a splendid holiday at a wildlife destination. An incredible variety of wild life abounds this Park - The magnificent Tiger often gives audience to your astonished eyes.
This park has large number of Sambhar, Chital Nilgai, Chinkara, Langur, Wild Boar and Peafowl and if you are lucky you will be able to spot a Tiger !
You will be surprised that every time you go to Jungle, there is something new to be discovered, the local fauna of the Park includes leopard, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, sloth bear and a little population of pythons.
Day 09: Ranthambore-Jaipur (145 kms)
In the morning we drive towards Jaipur, on arrival check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur and visit the City Palace is a visitors delight. Within the walls are several Palaces and museums resplendent with collections of the princely era. The Outdoor Observatory - the Jantar Mantar- built in 1726 by Jai Singh, a notable astronomer King. It houses instruments of astonishing accuracy, which give accurate predictions to this day. Drive to the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal), a five story high Palace having a facade of windows and latticed screens which allowed the Ladies of the Court, in bygone days, to sit and view the streets of the city.
Day 10: Jaipur-Delhi (265 kms)
Morning excursion to the Amber Fort which is perched on a hill. An Elephant transports us inside the fort which houses a Marble Palace, Temple of Victory and a Hall of Mirrors.
Later in the day drive to Delhi (260 km / 5 hrs), arrive Delhi and drop at International airport for your flight to onward destination. |
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| Rondevouz with Tiger |
Places Covered: Corbett National Park
Duration: 04 NIGHTS / 05 DAYS
Kyari……. In the lap of nature (05 days/ 04 nights)
A village concept house. Kyari - a beautiful village in the periphery of Corbett National Park. Kyari – a complete is a replica of untouched Indian foothill village. The forests of Corbett National Park surround the village and the village has about 150 families scattered around. Village main income is from farming and the land is very fertile land with adequate water bodies.
The village also has some innovative and versatile people as its resident – Farming, Local handicraft weaving, and water floor mills, Fish Farming are some the areas resident are involved with.
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Day 1: Ramnagar- Kyari.in the lap of nature
Arrive Ramnagar followed by transfer to Kyari.in the lap of nature Arrive Kyari.in the lap of nature Room allotment settling down. Freshen up.
Lunch at the resort. A short walk to Kyari Village & Fish Farm - a self-sustaining village. Visit some of the houses. An interactive session with the villages about their livelihood, problems and cultural issues and a fish farm managed by villagers.Return to the camp in time for evening tea. Evening leisure at the resort.Dinner and overnight at the resort.
Day 2: Kyari.in the lap of nature
Early morning wake up call and a nature walk along the river Khichdi, A perfect time to indulge in bird watching. Try to spot a few of the over 450 species of birds that flock the region in peak season. Breakfast Post Breakfast Body surfing: exciting activities in the fresh water canal with life jackets and Outdoor instructors. Lunch back at the resort. Post lunch Jeep safari Depart Kyari for a Jeep Safari to Corbett National Park. A jeep safari to Jhirna Gate of Corbett National Park. Dinner and Overnight at the Kyari.
Day 3: Kyari.in the lap of nature
Wake up at leisure. Breakfast followed by departure to Chuna Khan Fall in jeeps, a water fall deep in the jungle. One has to trek for about km to reach the fall.
Hot lunch at Chuna khan fall. Back to Kyari for evening tea and snacks. Dinner and overnight at the resort.
Day 4: Kyari.in the alp of nature
Breakfast Post breakfast. Rappelling on steep face of a hill, about 50 fits high, with all safety gears and with the help of outdoor experts.
Lunch back in the resort Post lunch Trek to Kyari top Climb a small hill to get the bird's eye view of the surrounding areas. A great place to see the sunset Evening tea and snacks.Dinner and over night at the resort
Day 5: Kyari.in the lap of nature to
Ramnagar
Wakeup at leisure Breakfast Post breakfast transfer to Ramnagar to catch the train to Ramnagar.
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