TEMPLES AND TIGERS
A pot pourri of India's rich heritage. The chivalry of the Rajputs,
splendour of the Taj, exotic sculptures of Khajuraho and the eternal city of
Varanasi on the banks of the holy river Ganges. Contrasted with its rich
flora and fauna, catch a glimpse of the great Indian tiger, wild elephants,
bison, deer and a wide variety of birds in their natural habitat. Kathmandu
is the capital city of the Hindu kingdom and Shangri La of the east, Nepal.
It is situated in a huge valley at the foot of Mt. Everest. Your senses will
soar as you drink in the panoramic vistas of the holy Himalayas.
DELHI
/ JAIPUR / RANTHAMBORE / BHARATPUR / AGRA / KHAJURAHO / VARANASI / KATHMANDU
/ CHITWAN / DELHI DAY 1. DELHI / JAIPUR (6
hrs):Drive to Jaipur or optionally take the early morning train
stopping enroute at Amber for a tour of the hilltop fort on elephant back.
Check into Palace hotel. Post lunch tour of city palace, observatory and
palace of winds. Evening view puppet show. Overnight Jaipur
DAY
2. JAIPUR / RANTHAMBORE (3 hrs).After a leisurely breakfast drive
to Ranthambore arriving by lunch. Check into Jungle Resort. Post lunch jeep
tour of the park with a naturalist. Evening view tiger film as you enjoy a
bonfire dinner. Overnight Ranthambore.
DAY 3.
RANTHAMBORE / BHARATPUR (6 hrs): Drive to Bharatpur bird sanctuary
with a brief stopover at Karauli palace for lunch. Check into forest
lodge/palace, Evening rickshaw / canoe tour of the sanctuary to view a
variety of migratory birds including the rare Siberian crane. Overnight
Bharatpur.
DAY 4. BHARATPUR / AGRA (2 hrs):
Morning free to bird watch and view wildlife. Later drive to Agra via
the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Check into hotel. Post lunch tour of
the Taj Mahal and the fabulous Agra fort. Overnight Agra.
DAY
5. AGRA / KHAJURAHO:Morning fort of ltmad-ud-daula. Later board
afternoon flight to Khajuraho. Transfer to hotel. Evening tour of southern
group of the famous Chandela temples. Overnight Khajuraho.
DAY
6. KHAJURAHO / VARANASI:Morning tour of eastern group of temples.
Later board afternoon flight to Varanasi. Transfer to hotel. Evening boat
cruise on the Ganges to view the ghats.
DAY 7.
VARANASI / KATHMANDU: Half day city tour of temples and Sarnath.
Post lunch flight to Kathmandu.Transfer to hotel. Overnight Kathmandu.
DAY
8. KATHMANDU: Half day tour of city palace, Patan and
Swayambhunath. Evening view Nepalese cultural dances. Overnight Kathmandu.
DAY 9. KATHMANDU/ CHITWAN: Fly to
Chitwan National Park.Transfer to jungle lodge. The park is known for its
tiger and rhino sightings. Safaris are conducted on elephant back, canoes
and landrovers. Overnight Jungle Lodge.
DAY 10.
CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK: Morning and evening jungle safari. Overnight
Jungle Lodge.
DAY 11. CHITWAN / DELHI :
Fly to Kathmandu for connecting flight to Delhi.
OPTIONS
AND EXTENSIONS: 1 Overnight camel safari / balloon safari from
Samode.
2. Above itinerary without Nepal available on request.
3.
Royal Mughal durbar night at Samode. cocktails and dinner with the Royal
family.
4. Pokhra with trekking options,
5. Overnight at Gwalior
or Orchha enroute to Khajuraho from Agra by road.
POSSIBLE
VARIATIONS 1. DELHI / SAMODE / JAIPUR / BHARATPUR / AGRA /
KHAJURAHO / KANHA / DELHI (9Days)
2. DELHI / JAIPUR / AGRA /
KHAJURAHO / VARANASI / KATHMANDU / CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK / DELHI (9 Days)
3. DELHI / JAIPUR / AGRA / KHAJURAHO / BHANDAVGARH / VARANASI /
KATHMANDU / CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK / DELHI
BEST
TIME:October to April.
