Your best friends for ten days during this
tour are eagles, tigers, hyenas, crocodiles, bears and Panthers. You will
like them, they are healthy and not very boring, and they smile often. The
only thing of problem is that they like to live in the jungles. And hence we
will arrange some jeeps when you need the most. But you will have to bring
your own camera to save some of the best models of the jungle, the birds.
There are many rare varieties too, or should we say super models?
And
while you pass through this wild part of your life in the best known
national parks and sanctuaries of Northern India, do take some breaks to
watch the palaces, forts and other pink-things in Jaipur.
Duration
: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Sariska -
Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur - Bharatpur - Agra - Corbett - Nainital - Delhi
Day 01 -- »
DelhiArrive Delhi. Transfer to hotel.
Day
02 -- » Delhi - Sariska - JaipurDrive to Sariska (190 kms / 4
hrs). Afternoon jeep safari in Sariska Tiger Reserve -this 800 sq km
sanctuary comprises dry deciduous forest and is beautifully set in a valley
surrounded by the barren Aravali hills. A variety of deers include nilgai,
chital and sambar. You may see wild boar, jackals, hyenas, hares and
porcupines, though tigers and leopards are little difficult to spot. Over
night stay at hotel.
Day 03 -- » Sariska -
JaipurMorning drive to Jaipur (105 kms / 2 hrs.) and visit Amber
Fort where an elephant ride will be provided up to the fort. Afternoon
continue sight seeing of Jaipur - the pink city visiting Hawa Mahal, the
observatory and Jantar Mantar.
Day 04 -- »
Jaipur - Sawai MadhopurDrive to Sawai Madhopur (130 kms. / 3 hrs).
Afternoon safari to Ranthambhore National Park (Ranthambhore) which is an
outstanding example of Project Tiger’s efforts at tiger conservation in
the country. With the conservation efforts, tigers have become more and more
active during the day. They can be seen lolling around lazily in the sun or
feverishly hunting down the sambar around the lakes. Ranthambhore is
probably the most ideal location for wildlife photography. The other
permanent residents of the park include crocodiles, hyenas, jungle cats,
wild dogs, sloth bears and panthers. Sambars are in abundance and so are
Chitals, nilgai and some chinkaras. During the winter months there are a lot
of migratory birds apart from the permanent residents like storks, quails,
Bonelli’s eagles, spur fowls, crested serpent eagles etc.
Day 05 -- » Sawai Madhopur - ( Ranthambhore )Early
morning and afternoon jungle safaris in Ranthambhore National Park.
Day 06 -- » Sawai Madhopur - Bharatpur (240 kms / 5
hrs)Morning Jungle safari. After a late breakfast drive to
Bharatpur (5.5 hrs). In the afternoon experience a Rikshaw-ride in Keoladeo
Ghana National Park -one of the most spectacular bird sanctuaries in India,
nesting indigenous water-birds as well as migratory water birds and water
side birds. More than 300 species of birds are found in this small park of
29 sq. km of which 11 sq km are marshes and the rest, scrubland and
grassland.
Day
07 -- » Bharatpur - Agra (60 km / 1 ½ hrs)Morning
optional 2nd visit to the National Park. Later in the morning drive to Agra
(1 Hr) enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikhri -beautifully laid out capital of the
Mughal Empire Akbar’s reign. Afternoon visit world famous Taj Mahal and
then Agra Fort. Overnight in Agra. (Taj Mahal is closed on all Fridays)
Day 08 -- » Agra - Corbett (350
kms / 8 hrs)Morning optional 2nd visit to Taj Mahal. Then drive to
Corbett situated at a distance of about 350 kms / 8 Hrs, it has one of the
most wildlife reserves in India. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Corbett
National Park is covering an area of 1318 sq. kms situated in the Himalayan
foothills with open grasslands the Ramganga River flowing through its entire
length. It is named after the famous hunter-naturalist Corbett who, between
1907 and 1939 tracked down and killed man-eaters, which had claimed an
aggregate of 1300 human lives. It is India's first and biggest Tiger reserve
sponsored by 'World Wildlife Fund.
Day 09 -- »
Corbett Early morning and afternoon, Jeep safari into the park for
wildlife viewing. Corbett has the highest density of Tiger in the country
along with four species of deer, hog deer, sambar, chital and barking deer
and other prey like the wild boars are prey for the tiger. The national park
is a haven for 50 mammals, 580 kinds of birds and 25 reptile species. The
park has elephants, the Himalayan black bear in the higher elevations, sloth
bear, varieties of lesser cats, dhole (the wild dog ) and an entire spectrum
of colorful birds including water birds, pheasants, jungle fowl and the
Indian hornbill. Here you can find a variety of fishes including the goonch
and the brown trout. Rest of the day at leisure for own activities. Stay
overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 -- »
Corbett - Nainital (80 kms / 3-4 hrs)Drive to Nainital (80 kms 3-4
hrs approx.) surrounded by hill ranges and covered by dense forest, the
region was a favorite grazing spot of the herbery from surrounding villages
who brought their flocks to forage in the green pasture of the valley.
Within a maximum depth of 29 meters, Nanilake which seems to change its hue
simultaneously with a change in the sky, has a circumference of 3620 meters
creating a beautiful promenade that skirts the lake, To Sailors all over the
country the Nainital Yatchi Clu has been an embodiment of tradition, and
repository of sailing heritage. In the heart of the town is playground and
rendezvours of Nainital the flats here one must come to go to either bazaar
the club, cinema temple mosque or church, the seven peaks that surrounded
the lake provide excellent hiking routes. Overnight at Hotel.
Day
11 -- » NainitalFree day to explore area, hike and / or relax.
Day 12 -- » Nainital - Delhi (350 kms / 7-8
hrs)Drive to Delhi (350 kms / 7-8 hrs Approx) - Enroute enjoy the
real villages and on arrival check at the hotel over night in to the hotel
Day 13 -- » Delhi - Out Morning
city tour of Delhi. Aternoon transfer to International airport to connect
flight for onward destination (hotel check-out time 12:00 Hrs)
