WILDLIFE WITH PALACE TOURS

Duration: 12 NIGHTS / 13 DAYS

Destinations Covered: DELHI - VARANASI - KHAJURAHO - AGRA - BHARATPUR - RANTHAMBORE - JAIPUR - UDAIPUR - DELHI

DAY 1. DELHI

Arrive Delhi and you shall be met at the airport by our representative of Rajasthan wildlife and palace tours India transferred to the hotel. Check into the hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 2. DELHI

After sumptuous breakfast take sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting important tourist sites of Old and New Delhi. Visit Red Fort once a symbol of Mughal power, visit Jama Masjid 16th century mosque and largest in India. Stroll in the markets of Chandni Chowk and experience the mixture of history with modern world including visit of Raj Ghat, cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi the "Father of the Nation". After wards drive to Qutab Minar which is the 12th century tower and one of the tallest towers of its time, walls here consist of verses from Quran (Holy book of Islam). Wander around the complex visiting ruins of Hindu temples and palaces which once remained here and view amazing 4th century steel pillar which has still not developed rust till date. Later have a visitation at Humanyun's Tomb – the mausoleum of the great Mughal emperor “Humayun”. Drive past to India Gate and President House. Optionally one can visit the famous light and sound show which is revealed every night in the vicinity of famous “Shahjahan’s” Red Fort. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 3.DELHI – VARANASI (By air)

After breakfast, drive to domestic airport at Delhi to board flight to Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi and your varanasi tourism representative will escort you the hotel and assist in check in. later drive to Sarnath tour. It is the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon and thus paved the way for Buddhism in India. Also take a tour of the many famous temples in Varanasi like Vishwanath temple, Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan temple and Kashi Vishwanath temple. Evening have a visit at a prayer ceremony at the Ganges river bank. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 4. VARANASI – KHAJURAHO (By Air)

Early morning drive to the river bank to take a boat ride on the river Ganges. In India, rivers have been the centre of all religious and other activities and River Ganges all the more for sacred reasons. It is strongly believed by Hindus that if they die in Varanasi then they will go straight to Heaven and rid themselves of the rebirth and Karma cycle. This very reason has many old and aged coming to spend their last days at Varanasi in the fervent hope of attaining Nirvana. Luxury Rajasthan tour shall take you closer to this belief and an enchanting view of the early morning religious activities at River Ganges. Return to hotel for breakfast and later drive to airport to catch your flight to Khajuraho. Arrive Khajuraho and your khajuraho tourism representative shall meet you and transfer you to the hotel visit the famous temples of Khajuraho. Over a couple of centuries old and yet in great shape they tell a unique story of architecture, belief and eroticism. They celebrate life. Each Khajuraho temple has vivid details of couples in varying erotic postures. It has to be seen to believe as to how and why these erotic sculptures were carved on temples. Overnight stay at Khajuraho.

DAY 5.KHAJURAHO – ORCHHA (By surface drive) –AGRA (By train)

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Then drive out to next luxury destination where your Rajasthan tour representative shall guide through the Western and Eastern group of temples. Later drive to Orchha. Arrive Orchha and enjoy a splendid lavish buffet at a riverside luxury hotel. Later board train from Jhansi to Agra. Arrive Agra and you shall be escorted to the hotel by the luxury Rajasthan tour representative. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 6. AGRA

After breakfast, enjoy an escorted private tour of Taj Mahal. Regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, it is more than a heritage monument. It is an epic in marble from an Emperor grieving for his dead Empress. Later visit the Agra Fort where the Emperor was kept in prison by his own son in his quest form power and where the Emperor spent his last days longingly staring at the Taj Mahal from the prison window. End your Agra tour with a visit to the artisan’s workshop to view the craftsmanship of inlaying the precious stones in the marbles. Overnight at Agra.

DAY 7 . AGRA - BHARATPUR

Today after breakfast your rajasthan wildlife tour starts with drive to Bharatpur Rajasthan. Arrive Bharatpur and check in at the Hotel. Later take a rickshaw ride inside the Bharatpur bird sanctuary to enjoy an unspoilt pre nature with many hundreds of rare birds. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 8 : BHARATPUR - RANTHAMBORE

After breakfast drive to Ranthambore, finest tiger reserves in india. On arrival at Ranthambore your luxury Rajasthan tour representative shall assist you in check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, take a game drive into the Ranthambore national park which boasts of a wide variety of flora and fauna but is primarily famous for the Tiger. Overnight at the Ranthambore Resort.

DAY 9.RANTHAMBORE - JAIPUR

After a leisurely breakfast, we shall take you for another safari into the Ranthambore national park drive into the Ranthambore National park. Return to the hotel for checkout and after lunch driver to Jaipur which is a mere 2 and half hours away from Ranthambore. On arrival at Jaipur, Rajasthan tourism representative shall assist you in check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 10. JAIPUR

Today morning your rajasthan palace tour proceed on an excursion to Amber Fort. Enjoy an Elephant ride to the ramparts of the fort. Amber Fort - Ancient capital of Kachhawaha Rajputs rulers of Jaipur, Amber guarded one of the important defiles from invading enemies. Wander inside the Fort to see extravagant Palaces to witnessing the opulence of Rajput royal lifestyle amongst which Summer Palace, Winter Palace and Mirror Palace etc. are the most popular. Climb atop the forts ramparts on an elephant back. Stop at the Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) en route to fort. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace – official residence of the present royal family palace covers a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. A part of this Palace is now turned into a museum housing Armoury, Textiles and Artifacts. City Palace is delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthan architecture. Jantar Mantar - 17th century astronomical observatory, an excellent example of the marvelous precision wherein each construction has a specific purpose to measure the position of stars, altitudes and azimuths or calculating eclipses and some of them still works. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 11. JAIPUR - UDAIPUR

After breakfast, drive to Udaipur, one of the most popular tourist attraction in india. On arrival check in at the Hotel. Evening is free to explore the city various lanes and markets of Udaipur. Overnight at hotel in Udaipur.

DAY 12. UDAIPUR

After breakfast your palace tour proceed to visit Udaipur City Palace: The City Palace amidst the Lake Pichola is a collection of rooms, corridors, terraces, pavilions, hanging gardens and courtyards. The City Palace of Udaipur built in 1559 is a must-visit for the tourists arriving in Udaipur. The tourists can have a panoramic view of the "Jag Niwas" (Now the Lake palace hotel) and "Jag Mandir". The Mor-Chowk (Peacock courtyard) and the Chini Chitrashala are the most noteworthy features of City Palace with a series of wall paintings of Krishna. Take a romantic boat ride on Lake Pichola and visit Jagmandir Palace. Jagdish Temple: This Indo-Aryan Temple made by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651 AD, is the largest and the most beautiful temple of Udaipur, with many intricately sculpted idols displaying the fine Indo-Aryan architecture. The temple of Jagannath Rai, now called Jagdishji, is a major monument and should be seen carefully. Completed in 1651, it encloses a double storied Mandapa (hall). Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir: This Indian Folk Arts Museum displays folk dresses, puppets, masks, dolls, ornaments, folk musical instruments, folk deities and paintings. Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Garden of the maids of honour): This small garden made for the queens and the maids, has many fountains and other important figures.

DAY 13.UDAIPUR - DELHI – (BY AIR) ONWARD DESTINATION

After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure. Later you shall be escorted by the representatives of rajasthan india tourism to the airport to board flight back home, as per flight schedule. On arrival at Delhi airport you will be transferred to board the flight for onwards journey. Tour concludes with memories.