Duration : 23 Days / 22 Nights
Route : New Delhi – Sariska – Bharatpur – Ranthambhore – Jaipur – Nawalgarh – Gajner – Phalodi – Jaisalmer – Sardar Samand – Kumbhalgarh – Udaipur – Pushkar – Agra – New Delhi
Category : India wildlife Tours
Welcome to India!!
You will be received by one of the representatives of “Times India Travels” or your driver at the international airport and you will be assisted to your hotel. In the Hotel, the representative/ driver will provide your documents regarding the tour.
Overnight in Hotel.
After breakfast drive to Sariska: Morning leaves for Sariska by surface (approx 03 hrs drive), on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening enjoys the safari at Sariska National Park famous for animals like the Tiger, Leopard, Caracal, Sloth Bear, Rhesus Macaque, Common Langur, Nilgai, Chinkara, Sambar, Chausingha, Mongoose, Cheetal, Jackal, Hyena, Desert Hare, Fox, Porcupine, Wild Boar, to name a few. One can also visit historical Kankwari Fort and the ancient temple of Lord Shiva. Overnight at Sariska hotel.
After breakfast drive to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary which is around 150 Km. from Sariska. On reaching, move to your lodge. Afternoon visits the famous Bharatpur Park famous for its proximity to Keoladeo Ghana National Park. It has the largest concentration and variety of birdlife in the whole of Asia. Overnight at Bharatpur hotel.
Morning moves to Sawai-Madhopur (approx 210 km). Sawai-Madhopur is the entry point to Ranthambore National Park, which is surrounded by the Vindhya and the Aravali Hills. Between vast, arid, and denuded tracts of the desert ecology of Rajasthan lies the oasis of biomass. The Ranthambore National Park is spread over an area of 392 sq. km of thick forest with nullahs and waterfalls. On arrival in Sawai-Madhopur transfer to your lodge. In the late afternoon, we will go for the jungle safari in a private Jeep (04 people) or in a Canter (to carry 20 people) to see the wildlife which includes the Panther, Tiger, Jackal, Hyena, Caracal, Jungle Cat, Cheetal, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Nilgai, Indian Hare, Chinkara, Leopard, Mongoose, Fox, Ratal, and Sambar Deer, the pride of the park. In the evening we will return to the lodge. Overnight at Ranthambore resort.
Morning and evening we will go for the Jungle Safaris. According to the naturalists, Ranthambore is among the best parks in the country for observing and photographing the activities of the Royal Bengal Tiger. Overnight at Ranthambore resort.
After breakfast, we will drive to Jaipur which is also known as the Pink City. It is a wonderful city exuding royal aura. It was one of the well-planned cities of its time when it was founded by the Maharaja Swai Jai Singh II. After reaching there, check into a hotel. You will take a short trip to the markets near your hotel. Here, you can buy trinkets, souvenirs, curios, and local artifacts. Overnight stay at Jaipur hotel.
After breakfast, you will go on a full-day sightseeing tour of Jaipur. There is so much to explore that a day is not enough. Explore places like Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Jantar Mantar, etc. Also, visit the City Palace-the present residence of the royal family. The most famous attraction of the city is Amber Fort. It is situated on a hillock from where you can have a panoramic view of the city. It is a splendid fort spread over a large area. This fort is a fine specimen of Rajput architecture. You will just love the elephant ride up the hill to the fort. Overnight stay at Jaipur hotel.
Drive down to the Shekhawati town of Nawalgarh (approx160 km). Go for a horse safari in the Afternoon. Overnight at Nawalgarh hotel.
Drive down to Gajner Palace and en-route visit Tal Chapper Wildlife Sanctuary near Salasar. The endangered species of Blackbuck and migratory birds like demoiselle cranes can be seen in this wildlife sanctuary. Overnight stay at Gajner Palace hotel.
Morning enjoys the Gajner Bird Sanctuary, where you can see birds like Imperial Sandgrouse, Demoiselle Cranes (Kurja as the graceful birds are known in the local language). Gajner lake is a bird-watcher’s paradise. You can also see chinkara and Blackbucks in the Sanctuary. Overnight stay at Ganer hotel.
In the morning leave by surface to the small town of Phalodi. Evening is for your leisure in the hotel.
Drive to Thar Desert dunes -In the morning visit the area where the Demoiselle cranes come in thousands for their annual migration. After lunch drive down to Sam dunes Via Jaisalmer (220 km). Overnight in camps on the dunes in the Thar Desert.
Drive to Jaisalmer, Driving through the Rajasthani Thar desert you arrive at Jaisalmer, one of the jewels in India’s crown. Exquisite wood and sandstone buildings dot the town and within Jaisalmer Fort are homes, hotels, and shops hidden in ancient laneways. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer hotel.
Visiting the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living Fort in the world and some astonishing Havelis (Mansions). In the afternoon, proceed to the SAM or KHURI SAND DUNES for brief Camel safari & a typical Rajasthani Desert Village. View the sunset from the dunes, as the sky is set on fire. Return to the village for dinner amidst Rajasthani musicians playing haunting tunes.
Stay overnight at the SWISS TENT CAMP/ HOTEL.
To have a camel safari and stay at night in the desert or come back to Jaisalmer and sleep in the hotel it is up to your choice.
Sardar Samand is a large expanse of the lake where flamingos, pelicans, ducks, geese, cranes, and kingfishers flock. Pali is only 55 km from Jodhpur but the location of Sardar Samand Palace, against the lake, is removed enough for the ultimate hideaway.
In the morning leave for Kumbhalgarh. In the afternoon visit Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary. A large sanctuary in the Aravali Mountain ranges. It has a formidable collection of wildlife that includes leopards and sloth, a variety of deer including the chosinga or four-horned antelope and the flying squirrel.
Visit the City Palace the richest palace museum in the entire Rajasthan. Later, see Sahelion ki Bari where Maharana Sangram Singh built this garden complex with fountains and lakes for his beautiful daughter. In the evening we take a lake cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola by sunset and visit the island palace Jagmandir where according to legends the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan lived and got inspired to build the Taj Mahal. Overnight stay at Udaipur hotel.
After breakfast drive to Pushkar, which happens to be the holiest places according to the Hindus as it is considered that Lord Brahma (the Creator) and his wife Saraswati (the goddess of learning and music) performed a ritual in the lake. Here we will visit the only Brahma temple in the world before intermingling with the local colors in the local bazaar. Pushkar is also world-famous for its cattle fair, which is held each year in the month of October/November. Overnight stay at Pushkar hotel.
The morning drive leads you to Agra via Emperor Akbar’s deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, an almost perfectly preserved 400-year-old Mughal capital. Quintessential Mughal city that was the capital of their empire in the 16th and 17th centuries. Apart from the Taj Mahal, theirs is the magnificent Agra Fort to visit. evening at leisure in your hotel.
Apart from the mesmerizing Taj Mahal, there is also the magnificent Agra Fort to visit.
In the morning, take a delicious breakfast. Later we will drive back to Delhi. You can either visit Sikh Temple or you can walk around Connaught Place. Take dinner in the restaurants. Overnight in Hotel.
An entire day sightseeing of Delhi. Starting with Old Delhi with a visit to Red Fort and Jama Masjid. In the afternoon we will visit New Delhi, seeing the Parliament house, India gate, the Secretariat building, and the Presidential house. Overnight in Hotel.
Later you will transfer to the International airport 3hrs before the scheduled flight time to board your International flight to your home country.
Every Itinerary is just given for an idea; it can be customized as per your wish and convenience!!