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Duration: 18 Nights / 19 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Nagpur
Day 01: Delhi arrival
Welcome Greetings from Swati Tours & Travels!!!
On arrival at Delhi, our company’s representative will Meet, Greet and Assist you at the airport and later transfer to the pre-booked hotel for check-in. Relax for the rest of the day at the hotel.
Delhi is the capital of India since old times. Delhi's history dates back to the first millenium BC, when it was known as Indraprastha. The Tomar Rajputs built Lal Kot, the core of the first of Delhi's seven cities. It is the epicenter of the nation's politics, economy and culture.
Overnight stay at Delhi Hotel
Day 02: Delhi
Full Day City Tour
After breakfast embark on sightseeing trip of Old Delhi and New Delhi
Old Delhi: An ancient walled city. Here you would see the Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire, Rajghat the Samadhi of our Father of Nation, Jama Masjid the largest mosque in India and Chandni Chowk the bustling and colourful market of the old city.
New Delhi: The city designed and built by the British in the 1920’s- a city of wide boulevards impressive Government Buildings, green parks and gardens. First you will visit the two monuments from the Delhi’s past Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar. Then your drive takes you along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, past the Imposing India Gate and Parliament House.
After completing the sightseeing return back to the Hotel for Overnight.
Overnight stay at Delhi Hotel
Day 03: Delhi – Jaipur (approx. 5 hrs drive)
En-route Visit to Neemarana
Auto Rickshaw Ride at Jaipur
Enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel. After the breakfast you drive to Jaipur via Neemrana, a tiny village in Alwar, is situated about 122Km from Delhi. The Neemrana Fort and Palace is one of the most important tourist destinations in Neemrana, Alwar, and Rajasthan. The fort is located on a plateau that is concealed in a horseshoe pattern in the Aravalli hills.
Afterwards continue the drive to Jaipur – The Pink City & capital of Rajasthan, is surrounded by an ancient 20ft high wall and eight gates. Jaipur is the personification of the old order influence the new. An inherent interest for colour and design penetrated over stratum of society, and jewelry, crafts and architecture became objects of fascination equally between prince and peasant. Jaipur is also the main tourist hub of Rajasthan tourist circuit. From here you can reach out to places like Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur, Pushkar, Ranthambore, Agra, Samode and many more.
Evening: Enjoy the Auto Rickshaw ride in the old City of Jaipur and explore the Local Bazar on your own such as Jauhari Bazar famous for Jewellery & sarees. Gopal ji ka Rasta and Haldion ka Rasta house numerous establishments selling jewellery. On the main road itself you find many silversmiths. Traditional tie and dye fabrics and textiles are also available here. Bapu Bazar and Nehur Bazar famous for textiles, local perfumes and shoes made of camel skin, M.I. Road: a variety of goods ranging from jewellery and brass work to textiles, to blue pottery, to woodwork, etc. These shops stock a large variety of goods to satisfy the tourists' needs, Tripolia Bazar and Chaura Rasta for textiles, utensils, ironware and trinkets. If you want to see the artisans at work, step into the side lanes.
Return to the hotel after the visit.
Overnight stay at Jaipur Hotel
Day 04: Jaipur
City Tour of Jaipur
Elephant Ride at Amber Fort
Enjoy your leisurely breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast start the sightseeing of Amber Fort followed by city tour.
Amber Fort: 11 Kms from Jaipur - A marvelous example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and reflected in Matao lake below. The ascent to the fort is on a gaily caparisoned elephants.
Afternoon sightseeing of Jaipur City visit the City Palace Museum, is resplendent with its collection of robes of royal princess, carpets an armoury of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes , battle scenes and processions; Janatar Mantar (The Observatory), built between 1728 and 1734, literally means the ‘instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens’. In all there are 17 instruments in the Jantar Mantar complex. The function of each instrument is rather complex but serves a particular function where time plays the main theme; Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five storey wonder with a spectacular pyramidal façade and overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and spires.
After completing the sightseeing return back to the hotel for overnight.
Overnight stay at Jaipur Hotel
Day 05: Jaipur – Ranthambore (approx. 3+ hrs drive)
Late Afternoon Jungle Jeep / Canter Safari (1 Jungle Safari)
Today morning post leisurely breakfast, check-out the hotel and drive to next tourist destination Ranthambore. On arrival, transfer to the pre-booked hotel for check-in. Relax for some time and later after lunch, a jeep /canter safari to Ranthambore National Park. Arrive back to the resort in the evening.
Overnight stay at Wildlife Resort
Day 06: Ranthambore National Park
Early Morning and Late Afternoon Jungle Jeep / Canter Safari (2 Jungle Safaris)
Enjoy the early morning and later afternoon Jungle Jeep / Canter Safaris in Ranthambore N.P and spend time tracking Tigers and viewing other wildlife attractions of the park.
Overnight stay at Wildlife Resort
Day 07: Ranthambore NP – Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (approx. 6 hrs drive)
Early Morning Jungle Jeep / Canter Safari (1 Jungle Safari)
Have some wildlife watching early in the morning and tiger tracking into the Jungle.
Later enjoy your breakfast at the resort and check-out the resort. Drive to the next destination Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park). On arrival, transfer to the resort for check-in. Relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight stay at the Wildlife Resort
Day 08: Bharatpur
Cycle Rickshaw Ride inside Bird Sanctuary
Enjoy a day inside the Bharatpur bird sanctuary on a cycle rickshaw. Have a picnic lunch in the reserve itself.
Overnight stay at the Wildlife Resort
Day 09: Bharatpur – Agra (approx. 2 hrs drive)
En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri
This morning post breakfast, check-out the resort and leave for Agra – The Romantic city of Taj Mahal. On the way to Agra, en-route visit Fatehpur-Sikri – A fascinating ghost town lies little beyond Agra the deserted Red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. It was a veritable fairy tale city and its ruins are still in a pristine condition. It is not hard to imagine what the court life would have been like in the days of its grandeur. Set like a jewel in a court yard of pink sandstone is the marble tomb of Saint Salim Chisti, enclosed by delicately carved marble screens.
After completing the sightseeing of Fathepur Sikri continue the drive to Agra. On arrival in Agra, check in to the hotel. Agra is the one of the prominent destinations of the World Tourism map with three heritage monuments - The Taj Mahal, Red Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. It is more than just a decadent city of graveyards and stones, but it is a vibrant centre of Culture, Art and Religious philosphies that have enriched mankind and shaped human thought over centuries.
Overnight stay at Agra Hotel
Day 10: Agra
Enjoy your buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast you start the sightseeing trip to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Taj Mahal : The 17th Century master piece named Taj Mahal ,which of course is the most splendid of all the buildings – pClassic North and West India Tour, Delhi Tour, North India Tour, North and West India Tour, India Itinerary, Delhi hotels, Delhi airport hotels, Delhi hotel, hotels in delhi, hotel in delhi, Classic North and West India Tour, Delhi hotels, Delhi airport hotels, Delhi hotel, hotels in delhi, hotel in delhierhaps the most perfect architectural monument of the world. It was built in the memory of the beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal by one of greatest king of Mughal Empire Shah Jehan.
Agra Fort: Built primarily as a military establishment by Emperor Akbar in 1565, the redstone Agra Fort; was partially converted in to a palace during the tenure of Emperor Shah Jehan. Though the principal structure was built by Akbar, many more additions were made by his grandsons. This massive fort is 2.5 Kms long and is considered the predecessor of the Red Fort of New Delhi.
After completing the sightseeing of the monuments you return back to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Agra hotel
Day 11: Agra – Jhansi (Shatabdi Express)
Jhansi- Khajuraho via Orcha (Approx 175 Kms/06 Hours)
Today morning post breakfast timely transfer to Agra Railway station to take Shatabdi Express train to Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi Railway station, Swati’s representative will assist and drive you to Khajuraho via orcha which is located at a distance of 19 Kms from Jhansi.
Orcha: It has a medieval town atmosphere attached to it. The Betwa River quietly flows by the town. The 16th century palaces & temples built by its Bundela rulers appear to be suspended in time. You will visit Orchha Fort complex: in the complex you visit Jahangir Mahal, built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo in the 17th century to commemorate the visit of Emperor Jehangir to Orchha. Raj Mahal, built in the 17th century by Madhukar Shah, the deeply religious predecessor of Bir Singh Ju Deo. Also visit Ram Raja temple, palace-turned-temple with soaring spires & palatial architecture. Built by the King Madhukar Shah it is one of the most unusual temples in India & the only place where Lord Rama is worshipped as a King not as a deity.
Later continue drive to Khajuraho, built between 950-1050 AD by the mighty warrior kings of the Chandela dynasty, a truly inspired burst of creativity. Contain stunningly explicit erotic sculptures. They were rediscovered in the 20th century, and are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On arrival in Khajuraho, transfer to the pre-booked hotel for check-in. Rest of the evening free at leisure.
Overnight stay at Khajuraho Hotel
Day 12: Khajuraho
Enjoy your buffet breakfast at the hotel. After the breakfast you start the sightseeing of Khajuraho Temples.
Today visit the Khajuraho temples, famous for the magnificent carvings depicting numerous exotic postures of the famous Kamasutra, ancient Indian work on sex. Only 22 temples survive of the 85 originally built. In fact, worship is still done today in the Matangeshwara temple, continuing an unbroken 1000 year tradition. After completing the sightseeing of the city, return back to the hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight stay at Khajuraho Hotel
Day 13: Khajuraho – Bandhavgarh National Park (approx. 6 hrs drive)
Today morning post breakfast check-out the hotel and leave for Bandhavgarh N. P. On arrival at Bandhavgarh, transfer to the pre-booked wildlife resort for check-in.
Relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight stay at the Wildlife Resort
Day 14: Bandhavgarh National Park
Early Morning and Late Afternoon Jungle Jeep / Canter Safari (2 Jungle Safaris)
Enjoy the safaris in the park during morning and evening.
Overnight stay at the Wildlife Resort
Day 15: Bandhavgarh N. P – Kanha N. P (6-7 hrs drive)
Early Morning Jungle Jeep / Canter Safari (1 Jungle Safari)
Afternoon Lunch
Later on after the lunch, check-out the resort and drive to Kanha N. P. Arrive at Kanha in the evening, transfer to the pre-booked resort for check-in. Relax for the rest of the day at the resort.
Overnight stay at the Wildlife Resort
Day 16: Kanha National Park
Early Morning and Late Afternoon Jungle Jeep / Canter Safari (2 Jungle Safaris)
Enjoy the safaris in the park during morning and evening.
Overnight stay at the Wildlife Resort
Day 17: Kanha National Park
Early Morning and Late Afternoon Jungle Jeep / Canter Safari (2 Jungle Safaris)
Enjoy the safaris in the park during morning and evening.
Overnight stay at the Wildlife Resort
Day 18: Kanha National Park – Nagpur (approx. 5 hrs drive)
Today morning post breakfast check-out the wildlife resort and leave for Nagpur. On arrival at Nagpur, transfer to the pre-booked hotel for check-in. Relax for the rest of the day at the hotel.
Overnight stay at Nagpur Hotel
Day 19: Nagpur – Delhi (By Flight) ( Departure)
Today morning enjoy your leisurely breakfast at the hotel and later timely transfer to the Nagpur airport to board the flight for Delhi for your onward journey to next destination.
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