Rajasthan Wildlife Tour 21 Days

The colorful and vibrant Indian state of Rajasthan is not just known for its fascinating culture and glorious architectural masterpieces, but it's also blessed with a diverse and incredibly rich flora and fauna. Rajasthan is home to a number of wildlife sanctuaries and supreme national parks of India including the world-famous Sariska National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Desert National Park , Keoladeo Ghana National Park also famous as Bharatpur Bird Sanctury, teeming with some most endangered and rare wild animals and birds.

Sariska and Ranthambore National Parks are acknowledged for their affluent density of Tiger populations and these national parks promise enhanced opportunities for tiger viewing. Don't be terrified in case you come face to face with a Tiger, and in case of suitable conditions capture this majestic animal in your camera. Other wildlife that you can spot in these national parks embrace, Sloth Bears, Leopards, Mongoose Wild Boars, Chinkaras, Monitor Lizards, Porcupines, Antelopes, Black Bucks, Deer and a extensive variety of exotic birds. The wildlife sanctuaries attract thousands of migratory and indigenous birds together with most legendary Siberian Cranes, who are considered as special guests of the park during winters.

Rajasthan draws thousands of bird lovers and wildlife enthusiasts from all around the globe every year. You too can take pleasure in a stimulating Rajasthan wildlife tour to explore its exceptional flora and fauna. Rajasthan Wildlife Tour offers an extensive series of tour packages intended for Rajasthan. Just decide on an idyllic package for you and explore the wildlife in Rajasthan at its extraordinarily best.

Itinerary Details

Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Varanasi - Allahabad - Bhopal - Bombaj - Goa - Delhi - Depart

Day 01: ARRIVAL DELHI
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.

DELHI: the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.

Overnight stay at Delhi,

Day 02: DELHI SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast our company guide will meet you at hotel lobby and proceed to sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi,

Breakfast at Hotel, Start a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi,

OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.

Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.

NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence, and Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.

Evening Proceed to see the DANCES OF INDIA show in the evening,

Overnight will be at Delhi.

Day 03: DELHI - JAIPUR
After breakfast proceed to Jaipur by road,

JAIPUR: The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains its character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.

Proceed to Jaipur and check in at hotel and relax,

Overnight will be at Jaipur.

Day 04: JAIPUR
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.

AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.

Continue sight-seeing.

CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.

HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.

Relax in the evening visit local market, and overnight stay

Day 05: JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA
Drive to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route after breakfast.

Fatehpur Sikri: The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.

Continue your drive to Agra and on arrival check-in at Hotel.

AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-al-Khalifa {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously.

On arrival transfer to hotel check in hotel and relax, overnight stay at hotel,

Day 06: AGRA - VARANAS
Morning breakfast at hotel and proceed for sightseeing tour of agra,

Proceed for day sightseeing of Agra.

TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.

AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.

Overnight will be at Agra.

Day 07: ARRIVAL VARANASI
On arrival Varanasi, our company representative will meet you at Varanasi railway station and give transfer to hotel, check in hotel and relax,

VARANASI: Varanasi is the World's most ancient living city. Crowded with temples, and its labyrinth of streets, the city attracts the maximum number of tourists. The religious capital of Hinduism, Varanasi is the carpet-manufacturing place of India. It was previously known as Kashi - the city that illuminates. The present name is derived from the fact that the city is at the confluence of the rivers Varuna and ASI. It is also called CITY OF TEMPLES. The shimmering red and golden water of the Ganges when rays of dawn falls on them, the high banks, the temples, the Ashrams, the pavilions all are an experience in themselves.

Visit Sarnath ? 5 miles out of Varanasi for a day excursion: One of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. Witness the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine Museum which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculptures found at the site.

Spend the evening shopping in the lanes of Varanasi.

Overnight will be at Varanasi.

Day 08: VARANASI
Drive to Daswamedh Ghat early in the morning and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. (To start at 0500 hrs. for the best lifetime experience) For you to appreciate this remarkable city, we'll transfer you to the banks of the River Ganges before the sun rises.

Board a boat with your guide and proceed to the middle of the river, where at sunrise the sight unfolds before you. Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe and pray while in the background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from the water's edge.

Return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganga". As shops are opening, the place now becomes a beehive of activity as the faithful are coming and going.

Return for breakfast to the hotel.

Overnight stay at Varanasi,

Day 09: VARANASI - ALLAHABAD
Morning breakfast at hotel and transfer to railway station to catch train for Allahabad,

On arrival transfer to hotel check in hotel and relax,

ALLAHABAD: The city of Allahabad is among the largest cities of uttar Pradesh and situated at the confluence of three rivers- Gana, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati. The meeting point is known as Triveni and is especially sacred to Hindus. The earlier setlemets of the Aryans were established in this city, then known as Prayag" Prayagasya Praveshshu Papam Nashwati Tatkshanam. All sins arre cleaned with entry in Prayag ( the ancient name of modern time Allahabad) PRAYAG is one of the historic & mythological cities of India with glorious past and present. It continues to enjoy the distinction of being a place of haunting and lasting meories. It is a city of mixed culture of Hindu,Muslims, Jains and Christans.

Its sanctity is manifest by references to it in Purans, the Ramayan and the Mahabharata. According to Hindu Mythology, Lord Brahma, the creator God of the Trinity, chose a land on earth(ie Prayag) to perform 'Prakrista Yag', at the beginning of the creation and he also refereed to it as Tirth raj or the King of all piligrimage centres' As per writing of 'Padam Puran' - "As the sun is amongst the moon and the moon amongst the stars, likewise 'Prayag is best amongst all places of pilgrimage"

Relax in the evening visit local market, and overnight stay

Day 10: ALLAHABAD - BHOPAL
Morning leisurely breakfast at hotel and proceed for sightseeing tour of Allahabad visiting.

Sangam:
The holy place SANGAM is the place where the threee holy rivers GANGA, YAMUNA, and the mythical SARASWATI merge into one. It offers facinating view at sunrise and sunset. At SANGAM few drops of nector is believed to be fallen making the water truely magical. The place comes alive, during the Kumbh Mela and the Ardh Kumbh, attracting millions of devotees from all across the country. The Sangam is the site for important fares and festivals, the year around.

Hanuman Temple:
The Hanuman Temple is also near the SANGAM, houses the largest unique reclining image of LORD HANUMAN it is believed that the river GANGA rises during the annual floods to touch the feet of the image before receding back.

Allahabad Fort:
The lofty Allahabad fort, built by emperor Akbar in 1583 AD, on the bank of river YAMUNA stands close to the SANGAM. Inside the fort stands the pokished sand stone Ashokan piller dating back to 232 BC this 10.6 mtr high piller has sevral rare edicts.

Jawahar Planetarium:
For a celestial trip of the scientific kind, visit the planitorium its worth every moment here you can take your weight on Moon and Jupiter, a moon model on display.

All Saints Cathedral:
Described as the finest anglican cathedral in Asia dedicated to memory of people of all ages and places who have faith in God , following the 13th century Gothic style, this is a remarkable example of colonial Architecture in India designed by Sir William emerson, architect of Victoria meorial, Calcutta. The catedral still retains the much of its stained glass work and its impressive marble altar. It is also called Patthar Girja.

Evening transfer to railway station to catch overnight train to Bhopal,

Day 11: ARRIVAL BHOPAL
On arrival transfer to hotel, check in hotel and relax,

BHOPAL: The capital of Madhya pradesh, Bhopal was built on the site of the 11th Century City of Bhojapal,, founded by the legendary Raja Bhoj. It was founded by the legendary Raja Bhoj who is credited with having constructed the lakes, around which the city is built. Bhopal got its name from a combination of Raja Bhoj's name and a dam, pal, constructed around the lakes by Raja Bhoj. The present city of Bhopal was however founded by one of Emperor Aurangzeb's Afghan soldiers Dost Mohammed Khan, who took advantage of the chaos that followed Aurangzeb's death in 1707 and managed to establish his small kingdom in Bhopal. Later, he met Rani Kamlapati, the Queen of the Gonds, who were tribal of the Norbada region and helped her in protecting her territory from the Rajput thakurs, who are feudal chieftains similar to a medieval baron.

The 19th century also however belonged to the women, who ruled over Bhopal for almost 100 years. Aggressive, bold and fiercely independent, the Begums of Bhopal, who were Muslim women of high rank, have influenced the Bhopali women, who are a force to reckon with even today. The Begums were deeply religious and conservative and lived chaste lives and also built most of the sacred structures like the Jama Masjid, the Taj-ul-Masjid and the Moti Masjid. Rani Kamlapati, one of the first woman premiers in India, followed by the subsequent Begums of Bhopal, who continued ruling the town for years, are examples of the excellent ruling capabilities of women in that era.

Overnight stay at hotel,

Day 12: BHOPAL - BOMBAJ (MUMBAI)
Morning leisurely breakfast at hotel and proceed for sightseeing tour of Bhopal visiting.

Moti Masjid:
The magnificent Moti Masjid was built by Qudsia Begum's daughter Sikander Jahan in the year 1860 A.D. and is identical in style to the Jama Masjid of Delhi. The two dark red minarets covered by golden spikes add to the grandeur of this beautiful masjid.

Taj-ul Masjid:
Taj-ul Masjid flaunts being one of the largest in India and occupies an important place among the various places of tourist interest in Bhopal. The erection of this mosque was started by Shah Jahan Begum that took place during her reign from 1868 A.D. to 1901 A.D., but it was never accomplished in her lifetime. Construction of the mosque was completed in the year 1971 by the efforts of the Government of India. These days, this huge pink mosque featuring two stupendous white-domed minarets is used as a school for religious teachings. The religious ceremony called Ijtima is held here each and every year that attracts numerous tourists from all parts of India.

Moti Masjid:
The magnificent Moti Masjid was built by Qudsia Begum's daughter Sikander Jahan in the year 1860 A.D. and is identical in style to the Jama Masjid of Delhi. The two dark red minarets covered by golden spikes add to the grandeur of this beautiful masjid.

Evening transfer to railway station to catch overnight train to Mumbai,

Day 13: ARRIVAL MUMBAI
On arrival Mumbai railway station, transfer to hotel check in hotel and relax,

MUMBAI:
Its young, its lively and a confluence of varied cultural currents and cross currents have given Mumbai a unique position of the most multi-ethnic city of India. The capital city of Maharashtra State formerly known as Bombay lies in the southwestern part of India and occupies a peninsular site originally composed of seven islets lying off the KONKAN COAST of western India. Oozing with the cocksure self-confidence of a maverick moneymaker and "Bindass" (carefree) attitude, Mumbai is also country's financial and commercial hub and has a principal port on the Arabian Sea.

Yet, there's another face of Mumbai too that is of the most densely populated cities in the world. Mumbai is located on a site of ancient settlement and took its name from the local Goddess "Mumba" - a form of Parvati, the consort of Shiva, one of the principal Gods of Hinduism - whose temple once stood in what is now the southeastern section of the Mumbai city.

Enjoy a local beach in the evening.

Overnight will be at Mumbai.

Day 14: BOMBAJ (MUMBAI)
Morning breakfast at hotel and proceed for sightseeing tour of Mumbai, visiting

Mumbai Fort: The area north of Colaba is known as Mumbai Fort, since the old British fort was once located here. There are a lot of impressive buildings from Mumbai's golden period here. St. John's church, dedicated to the soldiers, who laid down their lives in the Sindh campaign of 1838, and the first Afghan war of 1843, is also worth a visit.

Marine Drive in Mumbai: Marine Drive located in the central Mumbai, built in the 1920s and 30s on land reclaimed from the sea, is Mumbai's most famous thoroughfare. It is also referred to as the Queen's Necklace because of the dramatic line of street lamps lit up at night. Recently it has come to known as Netaji Subhashchandra Bose Road with Nariman Point on one end to Babulnath, at the foot of Walkeshwar on the other.

Gateway of India: Mumbai's principal landmark, the Gateway of India is a huge archway on the water's edge at Apollo Bunder. It is the starting point for most tourists who want to explore the city. This famous monument was built to commemorate the visit of the first ever British Monarch, King George V and Queen Mary in 1911.

Overnight stay at hotel,

Day 15: BOMBAJ (MUMBAI) - GOA
Morning leisurely breakfast at hotel and continue sightseeing tour of Mumbai visiting.

Morning breakfast at hotel and proceed to start the tour of ELEPHANTA CAVES. For this you would need to take the ferry service to the caves island.

The Elephanta Island is the site of the magnificent Elephanta caves, containing beautiful carvings, sculptures, and a temple to the Hindu God, Lord Shiva. These caves are located at a distance of 11 km from Mumbai and are now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island of Elephanta, being a commercial, military and religions centre for centuries has traces of early Buddhist culture.

The Elephanta caves are thought to date back to the Silhara kings belonging to the period between 9th - 12th centuries. With the Brahminical resurgence during the reign of Gupta dynasty in 3rd century AD, these great cave dedicated to Lord Shiva exploded into existence at Elephanta. Legends and history suggest that the great warrior prince of Chalukya dynasty Pulkesin ll raised the shrine to celebrate his victory. Some historians also suggest that these caves were built by the Kalchuri King Krishnaraja in 6th century AD.

As the worship of the figure of the Buddha began to be encouraged with rise of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism, a shrine was introduced to house Buddha's image, replacing the cells at the centre of the back wall. The Monasteries of Ajanta lead us directly to Elephanta.

Evening transfer to railway station to catch overnight train to Goa, .

Day 16 - 19: GOA
On arrival goa, transfer to hotel check in hotel and relax,

GOA: Goa, variously known as "Rome of the East", "Tourist Paradise" and "Pearl of the Orient", the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendors of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favorite with travelers around the world. Nestled on the slopes of the Western ghats (Sahyadri ranges), Goa is bounded on the North by Sindhudurg district of Maharasthra, on the East by Belgaum, on the South by Karwar Districts of Karnataka, and on the west by Arabian Sea.

Legends from Hindu mythology credit Lord Parshuram, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu with the creation of Goa. Over the centuries various dynasties have ruled Goa. Rashtrakutas, Kadambas, Silaharas, Chalukyas, Bahamani Muslims and most famously the Portuguese have been rulers of Goa. Goa was liberated by the Indian Army from Portuguese colonization on 19th of December 1961 and became a Union Territory along with the enclaves of Daman and Diu. On 30th of May 1987 Goa was conferred statehood and became the 25th state of the Indian Republic. After all, more than anywhere else on planet earth, this is a place where people really know how to relax.

On arrival Goa airport, transfer to hotel check in hotel and relax, overnight stay at hotel,

Day 20: GOA - DELHI - DEPART
Morning after breakfast transfer to goa railway station to catch train for Delhi,
Overnight in train,

Day 21: ARRIVAL DELHI - DEPART
On arrival transfer to hotel for wash and change, evening transfer to Delhi international airport to catch flight for onward destination with sweet memories of tour to India,

TOUR END