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Duration : 19 Nights/ 20 Days
Destinaions Covered : Delhi - Corbett - Nainital - Mukteshwar - Delhi
- Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Agra - Umaria (Bandhavgarh) - Kanha -
Jabalpur - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi
Begin your tour
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Rajasthan Bird Tour"!
On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's
representative to your hotel. Relax for a while and later proceed
for the sightseeing of the City.
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 02: Delhi - Corbett
On the day 2 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 03: Corbett
After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing inside the
Corbett National Park. (Two safaris )
Overnight: Hotel/camp
Day 04: Corbett National Park
After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing inside the
Corbett National Park. (Two safaris )
Overnight: Hotel/camp
Day 05: Corbett National Park
After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing inside the
Corbett National Park. (Two safaris )
Overnight: Hotel/camp
Day 06: Corbett National Park - Nainital
After a leisurely breakfast proceed for Nainital. Here Lammergeirs
and Himalayan Grifon Vultures soar overhead. Reach by late afternoon
and enjoy the evening birding around the resort..
This morning depart Corbett for Nainital (120 km) stopping en route
for birding. Nainital, also known as the Lake District of Uttarakhand,
is an absolutely beautiful and tranquil hill station situated amongst
the seven hills. It is one of the most popular hill stations in
North India.
Arrive Nainital and check in at hotel. Relax for the remaining part
of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07: Nainital
After leisurly breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Nanital.
Naini Lake : Naini Lake or Naini Taal, the picturesque blue green
lake. It is from this lake that the city of Nainital, the beautiful
settlement by the lake, derives its name. Naini Lake is so called
because of its eye-like shape.
Naina Peak : Known as the China peak this peak is the highest point
in Nainital. From here Nainital appears as a bowl. You can walk
or take ponies to the peak. From this peak you can capture the exciting
views of Nainital. Naina peak also gives a good view of the Camelback
peak.
Sat Tal
Sat Tal is located at around 23 kms from Nainital. It is by all
accounts an unforgettable spot with its huge and ancient Oak trees
amidst the group of lakes. It is often compared to the Westmoreland
area of England.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 08: Nainital - Mukteshwar
After a leisurely breakfast drive to Mukteshwar - 52 km from
Nainital. Check into your hotel upon arrival.
The second highest mountain-peak of India, Nanda Devi, is also visible
from Mukteshwar. The other ranges one can see from Mukteshwar are
Neelkantha (Blue-throated Shiva), Trishul (Shiva’s Trident),
Nanadaghunti (the Veil of the Goddess), and the Panchuli Group.
Apart from the scenic vistas of mountain ranges it provides, Mukteswar
is also famous for its beautiful orchards, dense coniferous forests
and old colonial bungalows. One of the most famous attractions of
this place is the Shiva Temple, known as ‘Mukteshwar Dham’,
after which the entire region was named Mukteshwar. A 350-year-old
temple, it is situated at the highest point in Mukteshwar. The temple
consists of a beautiful white marble Shiva lingam. Other than this,
one can also visit Chauli-ki-Jali, a site marked by mountain-rocks
that project out from the hill at a bizarre angle.
Enjoy some beautiful birding for the rest of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 09: Mukteshwar - Delhi
Morning at lesiure. Later drive back to Delhi. Upon arrival
in Delhi check into your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Delhi - Ranthambhore
On the day 10 of your tour transfer to New Delhi railway station
to board train to SAWAI MADHOPUR. Upon arrival at the railway station
you will be transferred to your hotel by our representative.
Ranthambore National Park is approximately 11 km from Sawai Madhopur.
Once a princely game preserve, Ranthambore is the best place to
get a glimpse of the Tiger. The geography of the park ranges from
gentle and steep slopes of the Vindhyas to sharp and conical hills
of the Aravalli.
Evening free to visit Ranthamnhore National Park.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Ranthambhore
Full day free to visit Ranthambhore WIldlife Sanctuary. Enjoy
the TIGER SAFARIS & BIRDING inside the jungle.
The sanctuary has river Chambal in the south and river Banas in
the north bordering it. Dry deciduous forest, open grassy paddock,
several lakes and rivers that make up the park can be passed through
only by the roads built by the Forest department. Another dominating
feature of the Tiger Reserve is the Ranthambore Fort, dating back
to the 10th century. There are three big lakes in the sanctuary,
the Padam Talab (Lake), Malik Talab and Raj Bagh.
Apart from the tiger, the main attraction of the Ranthambore National
Park tour, the park is also rich in other wildlife. Other wild life
in the reserve include Leopard, Caracal, Hyena, Jackal, Jungle cat,
Marsh crocodiles, Wild boar, Bears Deer, etc. Ranthambore in Rajasthan,
India also houses a wide variety of birds, both resident as well
as migratory. Approximately 272 species of birds have been observed
in the park.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12: Ranthambhore - Bharatpur
After breakfast at hotel proceed to Bharatpur. Proceed on RICKSHAW
for viewing the birds. Return to the hotel in the evening and relax
for the remaning part of the day.
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.
Bharatpur sanctuary remains open throughout the year from sunrise
to sunset.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13: Bharatpur - Agra
Early morning you can enjoy RICKSHAW RIDE (at your own cost)
at the Bird Park. After breakfast at hotel drive to Agra.
Reach Agra and check into your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 14: Agra - Umaria (Bandhavgarh)
Early in the morning visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Every Friday)
during Sunrise. Return to the hotel for breakfast and then proceed
on a city tour.
Visit Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit
a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant
range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles,
truly a one stop shop.
Later in the evening transfer to Agra Railway station to catch overnight
train for Umaria.
Overnight: Train
Day 15: Arrive at Bandhavgarh
Reach UMARIA railway station in the morning. You will be met
and transfer to Bandhavgarh by our representative. Reach Bandhavgarh
and enjoy your breakfast. Relax for a while and later enjoy a full
day of birding inside the jungle.
Bandhavgarh National Park: It is one of the most exotic wildlife
destinations in India. An erstwhile game reserve of the royal family
of Rewa, Bandhavgarh got recognition as a wildlife park in 1968,
when the Maharaja of Rewa bequeathed the park to the Government.
Initially the park stretched to 105.40-sq-kms in area, with 25 resident
tigers forming its prime attraction. Visiting Bandhavgarh and trailing
tigers on Elephant Safari or cutting through the jungle tracks in
a jeep (Jeep Safari) promises to give you one of the best wildlife
experiences in the state
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16: Bandhavgarh
Enjoy birding inside the jungle and on the periphery. Then take
a trip to the Bandhavgarh Fort.
Bandhavgarh Fort:The Bandhavgarh Fort is situated in Bandhavgarh
in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. It is located on the Bandhavgarh
hill, rising 811 meters above sea level at the centre of the Bandhavgarh
National Park. It is a surrounded by a large number of smaller hills
separated by gently sloping valleys. These valleys end in small,
swampy meadows, locally known as 'bohera'.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 17: Bandhavgarh - Kanha
After breakfast drive to Kanha. Reach in the afternoon and relax
at the hotel.
Kanha National Park: A land that inspired Rudyard Kipling to write
his classic novel 'Jungle Book', the forested areas of Kanha, with
their wild thickets of sal and bamboo forests, rolling meadows and
dramatic ravines, are home to the Kanha National Park. The Created
in 1955, the national park is today the core area of the Kanha Tiger
Reserve, which came into being in 1974, under Project Tiger. The
Banjar and the Halon valley form the two halves constituting the
vast stretches of land that is the Kanha Tiger Reserve.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 18: Kanha
Enjoy a full day game viewing inside the jungle.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 19: Kanha - Jabalpur - Delhi
Proceed for the morning safari and birding into forest.
Later in the afternoon drive to Jabalpur railway station to catch
overnight train for Delhi.
Overnight: Train
Day 20: Delhi
Arrive Delhi railway station in the morning and you will be transferred
to your hotel by our representative for freshen-up. Later proceed
to visit SULTANPUR BIRD SANCTUARY for some afternoon birding.
Sultanpur National Park: It lies approximately 46 km to the southwest
of Delhi. The national park is famous for its greenery, rich variety
of bird species and a splendid lake. The area around Sultanpur Lake,
near Delhi, was declared a water-bird reserve in the year 1972. Beautiful
lawns, trees, shrubs and bougainvilleas dot the landscape of the park.
There is also a small museum and library in the reserve that will
familiarize you with the various birds and other creatures that you
will come across while in it.
In the evening transfer to Delhi International airport to board flight
for your onward destionation with sweet and unforgettable memoris
of your "Rajasthan Bird Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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