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.
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