Rajasthan Wildlife Tours

• Delhi : Delhi is the capital city of India. It is one of the most important cities of the country. This is one of the historical cities of the country with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. The city is dotted with several historic monuments and places of tourist interest. Some famous attractions of Delhi are India Gate, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Raj Ghat, Chandani Chowk, Parliament House, President House, Laxmi Narayan Mandir, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, ISKON Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, etc. Surly exploring Delhi attractions will be an experience to treasure.

• Udaipur : The city of sunrise, Udaipur is a beautiful city around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush green hills of the Aravallis ranges. A vision in white drenches in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspirations for the imaginations of poets, painters, and writers. It is considered as one of the most romantic cities of world and very popular among couples and honeymooners. It is an ideal destination for honeymoon tours, too. Couples from all around the world come here to explore the attractions of this romantic city. Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichola is an enticing sight.

• Jaipur : The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, symbolizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains its character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. It is popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.

• Amber Fort Palace : It is one of the most famous forts of Rajasthan, India. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
  
  
• City Palace : It is a delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture. It sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city of Jaipur. While exploring City Palace Complex you will have wonderful opportunity to see some beautiful palaces, terrific temples, lush gardens, enchanting fountains, rich museum, etc inside the palace complex. Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the Palace Museum are the major attractions of the City Palace Complex.
  
  
• Jantar Mantar : It is one of the most famous attractions of Jaipur tours. It is the largest and best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
  
  
• Hawa Mahal : The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.

• Ranthambhore National Park : Located at the junction of the Aravallis and the Vindhyas, Ranthambhore National Park or Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve is a unique example of natural and historical richness. It is barely 14 km from Sawai Madhopur. Exploring this sanctuary provides wonderful opportunity to get in tune with nature and excellent holiday in the heart of Jungle. It is perhaps the best place in the world to sight a tiger in its natural surroundings. The Ranthambhore National Park has had more Tiger sightings than any other National Park in the country. It has come to be known as "The land of the Tiger", where most of the documented footage of this majestic beast has been recorded.
  
  Ranthambhore forest is of tropical dry deciduous type, further classified as Dhok climax forest because of the predominance of Dhok (Anogeissus pendulla) found nearly everywhere. Dhok is an extremely hardy tree, capable of withstanding prolonged droughts. The leaves of this tree are good fodder and they are browsed by herbivores, and form a significant part of their diet. Even the dry, fallen leaves, eaten by them, are rich source of nutrition.
  
  Palas or Cheela or the Flame of the Forest (Butea monosperms) blooms magnificently around mid-April. During the period, Kachida and Anatpura provide an amazing view, like a forest on fire. Around Kamaldhar massive Gum trees (Sterculia urens) with smooth white trunk stand out conspicuously. Similarly, Gurjan (Lannea coromandelica) with greyish trunks at the banks of the lakes and soft wood Salar (Boswellia serrata) dotted atop hills are noticeable. Fruits of Ber (Zizyphus spp.) and 'crocodile bark' Tendu (Diospuyros melanoxylon) are highly relished by Sloth Bears.
  
  The lakes abound with aquatic vegetation including duck weeds, lilies and lotus. A haven for a multitude of wild animals, the Park boasts of playing host to tigers, leopards, the elusive caracals, hyenas, sloth bears, wild boars, crocodiles and so on. Besides, there are over 300 species of birds, from the majestic Crested Serpent Eagle to the exotic Golden Oriole.
  
  Tiger, at the apex of the food chain, lord over the kingdom in a subtle way. Solitary by nature, it operates in stealth. Therefore tiger sightings, frequent as they are, are always a matter of chance. However, even evidences of tiger's activities are very exciting.
  
  The other kinds of cats found in Ranthambhore are Leopard (Panthera pardus), Caracal (Felis caracal), Leopard Cat (Felis bengalensis), Fishing Cat (Felis viverrina) and the Jungle Cat (Felis chaus). Besides the big cats, the other large predators found in Ranthambhore include Sloth Bear, Striped Hyena, Wolf, Wild dog (or Dhole), Jackal, Indian Fox, Palm Civet, Small Indian Civet, Common Indian Mongoose, Small Indian Mongoose, Ratel (or Honey Badger), Marsh Crocodile and the Indian Python. There are two species of Antlers, namely the Spotted Deer (or Chital) and the Sambhar, Deer, and, two kinds of Antelopes, namely the Indian Gazelle (or Chinkara) and the Bluebull (or Neelgai). Black Buck (another kind of antelope), which is rarely found in the National Park is common in Devpura area, in the outskirts of the park.

Day 08: Ranthambhore – Bharatpur
Enjoy very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, proceed to Bharatpur. Upon arrival in Bharatpur, Vishranti Leisure Tours representative will assist you to transfer you to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Later enjoy Rickshaw ride in the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary for bird viewing. In time return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

• Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary : Also known as the Keoladeo Ghana National Park in one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world. It is situated at just 176 km from Delhi – the capital of India. The park is delight for bird watchers. Here you will have about 400 species of birds. It is also the home of migratory birds like Siberian Cranes. Every year park waits with bated breath for the arrival of the Siberian Cranes.

• Agra : Two great Mughal monarchs, 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 conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
  
  
• Taj Mahal : Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. 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.
  
  
• 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). Take train to Jabalpur in the evening.

• Kanha National Park : Kanha National Park is one of the most popular tiger reserves of India. 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. Major attractions of Kanha National Park are tigers, Indian fox, sloth bear, striped hyena, jungle cat, leopard, mouse deer, chausingha, four-horned antelope, nilgai, retal, etc.

• Old Delhi Attractions :
  Raj Ghat – the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated;
  Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India;
  Red Fort – one of the most opulent forts and palaces of the Mughal Empire;
  And many more
  
  
• New Delhi Attractions :
  Humayun’s Tomb – one of the most beautiful architectural structures of Delhi;
  Qutub Minar – the longest tower in Asia;
  India Gate – a war memorial dedicated to Indian dead of the First World War;
  Parliament House – also known as the Sansad Bhawan;
  Rashtrapati Bhawan – the official residence of the President of India;
  And many more
  
  In the evening enjoy dances of India show. Overnight stay will be at the hotel followed sumptuous dinner.