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Taj Mahal Tours
Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Sariska - Jaipur - Ranthambhore -
Bharatpur - Agra - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho
Day 01
Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.
Day 02
After breakfast, tour the historic city of old Delhi to include the
magnificent Red Fort, Jama Masjid largest mosque in Asia, both built by
Shahjahan, Rajghat - memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation".
Afternoon, tour of New Delhi to include Humanyun Tomb, Qutab Minar, India
Gate, Birla Mandir, Bahai Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03
Leave Delhi after breakfast reaching Sariska (239 km/5 hrs) by lunch. On
arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon jungle drive, place is well known
for Sambars, Cheetals, Blue bulls, Spotted deers, Wild boards in addition to
Tigers & Leopards. Sariska is set in the rugged Aravali Hills - one of the
old mountain ranges Overnight at hotel.
Day 04
At Sariska, jeep safari of park Overnight at hotel.
Day 05
After breakfast drive to Jaipur (111 kms / 3hrs). Enroute visit Amber Fort,
once the capital of Kachwahas before they moved to their newly built capital
in Jaipur. This is the only fort where still one can go by the elephant back
even today like a Maharaja. Overnight in hotel.
Day 06
Morning after breakfast, tour of the city including City Place, Hawa Mahal.
Astronomical Observatory and drive by the Pink City bazaars. Afternoon,
drive to Ranthambhore (160 kms/3 hrs &30 mins). Overnight at hotel.
Day 07
At Ranthambhore - jeep safari to the jungle. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08
Drive to Bharatpur for Keoladeo national Park known for the migratory birds
even as far as from Siberia. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening cycle
rickshaw tour of the sanctuary and see the birds including the rare Siberian
cranes. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09
Morning, visit the sanctuary and see birds. After late breakfast drive to
Fatehpur Sikri, (25 kms/45 mins) the deserted capital built by Akbar which
was abandoned due to lack of water. See Darbar-e-Aam, Palaces Panch Mahal
and Tansen Seat etc. Late afternoon visit Agra Fort and Taj Mahal. Overnight
at Hotel.
Day 10
Morning visit Taj Mahal to see it in different light. Catch afternoon flight
to Khajuraho and transfer to hotel. Evening tour of Chandela dynasty temples
famous for their spectacular sculptures and erotic carvings. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 11
Drive to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (270 kms/6 hrs). On arrival transfer to
the hotel - The Jungle Lodge. Evening visit Park and jeep safari. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 12
At Bandhavgarh - jungle exploration on elephant back. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13
Drive back to Khajuraho (270 kms / 6 hrs) to connect flight to Delhi and on
arrival, transfer to international airport for flight to onward destination
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