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Lure of Jungle
The Lure of Jungle Duration:
13 Nights - 14 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Sariska - Ranthambore -
Jaipur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri- Agra - Corbett National Park - Dhikala -Corbett
National Park - Delhi
Day 1: Delhi
Begin your tour
Arrive
into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "The Lure of Jungle"!
On arrival
in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your
hotel. Relax for a while and then proceed on a city tour.
Visit 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.
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.
Overnight: Hotel Day 2: Delhi - Sariska
drive to Sariska. On arrival check-in at the hotel. The Sariska Tiger reserve
is dominated by sharp cliffs and narrow valleys of the Aravali mountain ranges.
Sariska National Park: The Sariska tiger reserve is mainly known for its
exotic wildlife. The rich wildlife of the sanctuary includes Tiger, Leopard, Caracal,
Rusty spotted cat, Jungle cat, Four-horned antelope, Sambar, Spotted deer, Wild
boar, Nilgai, Jackal, Hyena, etc.
Overnight : Hotel Day 3: Sariska
Morning free to visit the Sariska sanctuary to view wildlife (One Safari). Later
in the afternoon visit Sariska Palace, Kankwari Fort etc.
Sariska Palace
Maharaja Jai Singh of Alwar built the Sariska palace to serve as their lodge during
their hunting trips. The main attractions of the palace consist of extensive lawns,
beautiful antique furniture and photographs of the 1920's Royal Shikar (hunting
trips). The palace has now been converted into a heritage hotel.
Kankwari
Fort
Dating back to the time of the Mughals, Kankwari Fort is the only fort
in Sariska. The fort towers above a hill, providing an overview of the Kankwari
plateau and the Gujjar villages around it. Showing a Mughal connection with Sariska,
this historic monument has some history attached to it. As per the historical
records, Aurangzeb imprisoned the eldest son of Shahjahan, his elder brother,
Prince Dara Shikoh here. However, the fort now stands mostly in ruins, because
of a lack of proper maintenance. If lucky, you may spot Leopards roaming around
this area to find some food and solitude.
Return back to the hotel for an
overnight stay.
Overnight : Hotel Day 4: Sariska - Ranthambore
On the day 4 of your tour drive to Ranthambore. On arrival, check into your hotel.
In Ranthambhore NP sambar,Cheetal,Chinkara,Nilgai,wildboar,& common langoor
provide good spectrum of prey for the Tigers. It is a 514 sqr. Kms. Of unique
habitat of dry deciduous forests over 300 species of birds. Afternoon game viewing
by Jeeps Safari.
Overnight : Hotel Day 5: Ranthambore
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.
Full day game viewing inside the
jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight : Hotel Day 6: Ranthambore - Jaipur
Morning drive to Samode. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Relax for
a while and in the evening a visit to Chokni Dhani.
Overnight : Hotel Day
7: Jaipur - Bharatpur
City tour of Jaipur
This morning you will 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, the waterpalace, Laksmi Narayan-tempel, Jantar
Mantar (Brihat Samrat Yantra). Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and
through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.
Later drive
to Bharatpur. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight
: Hotel Day 8: Bharatpur
Fullday birdwatching inside the Sanctuary.
Bharat Pur Wildlife Sanctuary: Originally a duck shooting preserve of Maharaja
Suraj Mull of Bharatpur, the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary of Rajasthan was declared
a national park in 1982. Later, in 1985, it was listed as a World Heritage site
by Unesco. At present, the Rajasthan Keoladeo Ghana National Park serves as one
of the chief breeding and feed grounds for the birds around the world. The Bharat
Pur Wildlife Sanctuary, of Rajasthan, houses approximately 300 species of birds.
Amongst them, the most prominent ones are Painted Storks, Open and Spoon Bills,
Egrets, Cormorants, White Ibis, Jacanas, While Harriers, Fishing Eagles, Pied
Kingfisher, etc. However, the most awaited species of birds is the Siberian Crane.
Apart from Iran, India is the only place where this bird migrates in winter.
Overnight : Hotel Day 9: Bharatpur -Fatehpur Sikri- Agra
Morning
drive to the Romantic City of Taj Mahal- Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Check
into your hotel upon arrival. Freshen-up and then proceed to visit the Romantic
City.
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.
Overnight : Hotel Day 10: Agra - Corbett National Park
Early morning after a leisurely breakfast drive to Corbett National Park. On arrival
transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
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 Day
11: Corbett National Park-Dhikala (A Part of Corbett National Park)
Early
morning enter NP by Jeeps from Dhangarhi gate & drive to Dhikala,40 Kms inside
Park, Corbett national park ,the first project Tiger reserve named after the famous
hunter & conservator Jim Corbett. Spread over a large forest area of 520 sq.Kms.It
is dense forest teem with wildlife. The Ramganga teems in fish. NP also houses
500 species of birds. During the drive you enjoy lush & dense greeen forest
with wild animals crossing your way.
On arrival at Dhikala,transfer to Dhikala
Jungle lodge.
Overnight : Jungle Lodge Day 12: Dhikala (A Part of
Corbett National Park)
Full day free to enjoy Game viewing by Jeeps from
sunrise till sunset.
Overnight : Jungle Lodge Day 13: Dhikala -Corbett
National Park
Fullday enjoy park safari into different parts of Park .Evening
come out of the corbett National park and check into your hotel.
Overnight
: Hotel Day 14 : Corbett National Park-Delhi
This morning after
a leisurely breakfast transfer to Delhi airport/railway station to board flight/train
for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of "The
Lure of Jungle" tour escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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