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Taj and Bird Watching Tour Duration:
20 Nights - 21 Days
Places Covered: - Corbett - Agra - Bharatpur -
Sawaimadhopur - Jaipur - Ahmedabad - Zainabad - Ahemadabad - Bangalore - Mysore
- Ranganathitoo - Mysore - Ranganathitoo - Mysore - Bangalore - Delhi.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Begin your Tour
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome
to Vardhman's "Taj and Bird Watching Tour"!
On arrival in Delhi,
you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel. Rest
of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel Day 2: Delhi
This morning
after breakfast proceed on a City tour.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal
Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and
Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also
drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.
Also visit main attraction
like Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple,
Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping
centre of New Delhi.
Overnight: Hotel Day 3: Delhi - Corbett
On the day 3 of your tour drive to CORBETT National Park. On the way visit
Ramnagar and look for the fabulous IBISBILL amongst the riverside boulders. Later
proceed for an afternoon to KOSI riverbanks. Rest of the day at leisure.
Jim Corbett National Park used to be just another Himalayan forest until in 1936
it was demarcated as a reserve area by the British Government. Jim Corbett Park
is spread over 520 sq kms and is covered with huge stretches of Savannah type
grasslands and Sal forests. In 1957 this place was renamed as Jim Corbett National
Park from Hailey national Park. It was declared as an almost exclusive Tiger Reserve
on 1st April 1973 with the help of World Wildlife Fund. Since the place is situated
on the lower Himalayan belt of vegetation, it is an eco-tourism spot too.
Overnight: Hotel/Camp Day 4: Corbett
After breakfast proceed
for full day game viewing inside the Corbett National Park. (Two safaris )
Overnight: Hotel/camp Day 5: Corbett
After breakfast proceed
for full day game viewing inside the Corbett National Park. (Two safaris )
Overnight: Hotel/camp Day 6: Corbett - Agra - Bharatpur
Early
morning drive to Bharatpur visiting the "Romantic city of Taj Mahal-"Agra
on the way.
Visit the Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula,
massive Agra Fort. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis
of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques
& private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire. The Moti
Masjid & other magnificent buildings reflect the skill of the ancient Indian
architects.
Continue drive to Bharatpur. Reach and check into your hotel for
an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 7: Bharatpur
Full
day free to visit Bharatpur bird sanctuary for Birding.
Overnight: Hotel Day
8: Bharatpur
Full day free to visit Bharatpur bird sanctuary for Birding.
Overnight: Hotel Day 9: Bharatpur - Sawai Madhopur
Morning
walk in Bharatpur bird sanctuary . Later drive to Sawaimadhopur.
Ranthambore
National Park: One of the best places to witness the rich wildlife of India. Situated
at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range, the park is spread over
an area of approximately 400 sq km. As far as the origin of the park is concerned,
it was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957. Later, in 1981, it was given the
status of a National Park.The Ranthambhore Wildlife Sanctuary of India remains
open every year from October to Mid June.
Overnight: Hotel Day 10:
Sawai Madhopur
Full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel Day 11: Sawai Madhopur
Full day game viewing
inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight: Hotel Day 12: Sawaimadhopur
- Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur to visit the beautiful Pink City. Check
into your hotel upon arrival. Relax for a while and then proceed to visit Jaipur.
Experience the wonders of this magicial pink city, as you proceed on a tour
of Amber fort. Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with
mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or
the Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential and business areas of
Jaipur.
Overnight: Hotel Day 13. Jaipur - Ahmedabad
Morning
proceed on an excursion to Amber/Amer Fort. In the afternoon transfer to Jaipur
Airport to board flight for Ahmedabad. You will be met at the airport and transferred
to your hotel by our representative. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel Day 14: Ahmedabad - Zainabad
Morning
drive to Zainabad. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. In the afternoon proceed
for an excursion to Rann of Kutch.
Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat: situated
in the Thar Desert was established in January 1972 as a sanctuary for the last
population of Indian wild ass (khar). The wild ass depends on the thorny scrub
of the higher ground area for its feed. Also found in this park are chinkara gazelle,
nilgai antelope, wolf, blackbuck antelope, hyena, desert fox, jackal, desert cat,
and caracal. Dryland birds like the sandgrouse, houbara bustard, desert wheatear,
steppe eagle, montagu harrier, etc can be seen in winter.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 15: Zainabad
Full day free to visit Rann of Kutch.
Overnight: Hotel Day 16: Zainabad
Full day free to visit Rann
of Kutch.
Overnight: Hotel Day 17. Zainabad - Ahmedabad
On
the day 17 of your tour drive back to Ahmedabad. Reach and check into your hotel
for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel Day 18: Ahmedabad - Bangalore
- Mysore
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Ahmedabad airport to
board flight for Banglore. On arrival, you will be met by our representative and
directly transferred to Mysore. Arrive check into your hotel upon arrival. Relax
for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel Day 19: Mysore
- Ranganathittu - Mysore
Full day excursion to Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary.
Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary: It is located on the banks of the Cauvery river
and is spread over a group of six islets. The islets were formed when a dam was
constructed across the Cauvery River in the 1700s. It covers an area of only 0.67
km² -- the isolated islets and the abundance of aquatic insects during the
monsoon make Ranganthittu a favorite destination for the avian species. Due to
the visionary efforts of noted ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali, Ranganthittu became
a designated bird sanctuary in 1940. During his survey of the birds of Mysore,
Dr. Ali advocated for the establishment of such a sanctuary and eventually impressed
upon the Woodeyar kings of Mysore to declare the area a wildlife sanctuary.
Overnight: Hotel Day 20: Mysore -Ranganathittu - Mysore
Morning
excursion to Ranganthittu bird Sanctuary.
Return back to the hotel in Mysore
for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel Day 21: Mysore - Bangalore
This morning after breakfast proceed to visit the sightseeing of Bangalore.
Visit the Lal Bagh with a variety of old trees, fountains, lotus pools, terraces
& an assortment of tropical and sub-tropical herbs. Also see the Maharaja's
Palace & Government Buildings.
Later, in the afternoon transfer to airport
to board flight for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories
of "Taj and Bird Watching Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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