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The natural wealth of the Indian subcontinent has remained unique, mysterious and fascinating for nature-lovers for ages. In Indian philosophy, life in any form is deemed sacred, and it is advocated that compassion for all living creatures is essential. The worship of nature in all its different forms is an essential part of their cultural legacy. The rich and fascinating variety of India's wildlife can be seen in the 80 national parks, 440 sanctuaries and 23 tiger reserves established by the Government of India in an attempt to conserve this vital resource. More than 500 species of mammals, 1,220 species of birds, 1,600 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 57,000 species of insects populate the subcontinent. India harbors 60% of the world's wild tiger population, 50% of Asian elephants, 80% of the one-horned rhinoceros, and the entire remaining population of the Asiatic lion. The wildlife reserves in India is a rich source of flora and fauna that helps in the ecological balance in the environment, and thereby helping in the growth of animal and plant kingdom.

Short Itinerary

Day 01: Onboard Flight to New Delhi ( India) Day 02: Arrive New Delhi. Day 03: Explore New Delhi. Day 04: Agra (203 km). Day 05: Bharatpur National Park (56 km). Day 06: Ranthanbore (225 km). Day 07: Explore Ranthanbore National Park. Day 08: Drive  to Jaipur (185 km). Day 09: Explore Jaipur. Day 10: Sariska National Park (107 km). Day 11: Drive  to New Delhi (191 km). Day 12: Departure from Delhi

Trip Cost  >	$5550/P
International Flights >	$1450/Person
Regional Flights       >	N/A
Travel Innsurance  >	From $250/P

Cost Includes:	Cost Excludes:
- All airport transfers. - Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis. - Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. - Private vehicles. - Local English Speaking Tour Escort/guide. - All sightseeing  with entry fees. - All applicable govt. taxes.	- All flights.    - All applicable airport taxes.    - Special entry fees for camera / video camera.    - Laundry, telephone calls, drinks, etc.    - Tips.    - Travel and Personal Insurance.    - Passport and Visas.    - All other services different from above mentioned.

Sector	Hotel/Camping	Nights
New Delhi	Imperial	03
Agra	Amar Vilas	01
Bharatpur	Laxmi Vilas Palance	01
Ranthanbore	Vinayavilas	02
Jaipur	Raj Vilas	02
Sariska	Sariska Palace	01

Day 01: Arrive New Delhi.
Our representatives will receive you at the airport with warm welcome, and drive you to your hotel. Rest of the day, you could spend relaxing at the hotel, and preparing yourself for all the memorable places you will be visiting in next few days. 
Introduction to New Delhi: Over the millennia, it has wooed rulers, attracted plunderers, and tried historians with so many details. Today, even as it preserves an enviable heritage, Delhi is a true cosmopolitan city always on the move. Delhi, the capital of India, houses some of the magnificent monuments, such as  The Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, India Gate (War Memorial), Parliament House, Presidents's House, Bahai Temple (The Lotus Temple). Besides, there are number of interesting museums - National Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, Rail Museum.       
Red Fort: It is one of the most spectacular pieces of Mughal Architecture, built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648. It has walls extending up to 2 kms in length with the height varying from 18 meters on the river side to 33 meters on the city side. The Fort sports all the obvious trappings befitting a vital center of Mughal governance - halls of public and private audiences, domed and arched marble palaces, plush private apartments, a mosque, and elaborately designed gardens. Even today, the Fort is an eloquent reminder of the glory of the Mughal era, and its magnificence simply leaves one awestruck. It is still a calm haven of peace, which helps one to break away, from noisy and busy life outside the walls of the Fort.  
Raj Ghat: The cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most visited sites in Delhi. It consists of a simple square black-marble platform that stands on the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Nearby, there are cremation sites of Jawaharlal Nehru - the first Prime Minister of India, and other great personnel of India, such as Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.  Raj Ghat is situated to the south of Red Fort and is very peaceful site.  
Delhi National Zoological Park: It is one of the unique zoos in the entire Asian continent providing natural habitat to the animals and birds housed in. Along with the wildlife on both the sides, the right side of the zoo also consists of a library, a storehouse of information on animals, birds, plants, rare zoological species, etc in India. The right walkway brings you to the cages of the animals such as Chimpanzee, Hippopotamus, Spider monkey, African Wild Buffalo, Gir Lion and Zebras etc. At the heart of the zoo, lies the underground Reptile Home complex for the nocturnal animals like King Cobra, Pythons and a number of other species. Besides, there are approximately 200 varieties of trees in the Park, properly displayed with their respective descriptions.
Day 02: New Delhi Sightseeing.
After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed to a full day sightseeing tour of the following locations. 
India Gate: India Gate of New Delhi, the war memorial arch, was built by the British in the honor of the unknown martyrs, who lost their lives in the First World War and Second Afghan War. Originally known as All India War Memorial, it has the names of the soldiers who died in the wars inscribed on its walls. Since 1971, there is the eternal soldier's flame burning under it, known as 'Amar Jawaan Jyoti'. It is the ceremonial boulevard of the Indian republic that boasts of ornamental parks, pools and gardens alongside. It is here that the much-awaited event of Republic Day Parade takes place on 26th January every year. 
Presidential Residence of India: Also known as President's House, the building holds a prominent position in New Delhi. Designed by the British architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens, this classical building uses colors and details peculiar to Indian architecture. It was in 1950 that President started living in this ceremonial building and the formally known 'Viceroy's House' was renamed as 'Rashtrapati Bhavan.' It has 340 decorated rooms and a floor area of 200,000 square feet.  It presents a spectacular blend of Mughal and European architectural styles. 
Qutab Minar: ‘The victory tower’ whose foundation was laid in 1199 A.D., and is undoubtedly one of the finest stone towers in India, and one of the most important landmarks of Delhi. The tower tapers from a base of 14.32 m to 2.75 m at its top, and was taken 20 years to complete. Built in red sandstone, this tower sports the inscriptions of verses of Holy Quran and some intricate carvings.   
Lotus Temple: The 40 m high Lotus Temple is one of the most beautiful temples in India built in the shape of a half-opened Lotus flower. Completed in 1986, this pure white marble temple is also known as Taj of Modern India. Surrounded by carefully manicured lawns, it has been constructed using marble, cement, sand and dolomite. The temple structure has 27 giant white marble petals and nine pools, indicative of the nine unifying spiritual paths of the ‘Baha'i faith’, which believes in oneness of all religions and mankind. The faith emphasizes on ‘prayer’, which is described as 'Conversation with God,' and ‘meditation’, which is described as 'Key for opening the doors of mysteries'. The temple represents the broad views and scientific ideas of Baha`i faith and signifies the purity and the universality of the Lord. A perfect silence is maintained in the main hall of prayer, to allow the devotees to meditate and pray peacefully.
Day 03: Drive from New Delhi – Agra (203 km).
 After breakfast, we drive for 5 hours to Agra, and in the afternoon we proceed to the sightseeing tours of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. 
Taj Mahal: Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed. It is also inducted into UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. It is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is irresistible particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. Taj Mahal was built by a Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his dear wife and Queen Mumtaz Mahal. It is an "elegy in marble" or some say an expression of a "dream." Taj Mahal (meaning Crown Palace) is also a Mausoleum housing the grave of Queen Mumtaz Mahal at the lower chamber. The grave of Emperor Shah Jahan was added to it later. Taj Mahal was constructed over a period of twenty-two years employing twenty thousand workers. The architectural design uses the interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element stands on its own, and perfectly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of self-replicating geometry and the symmetry of architectural elements.
Agra Fort: The fort is built alongside the Yamuna river and stretches almost 2.5 km consisting of wall built in red sandstone. The wall has 2 gates – ‘the Delhi Gate’ and ‘the Amar Singh Gate’. You can only enter the fort via the Amar Singh Gate. Inside the fort, there are many buildings of historical importance, and many sites of architectural beauty, such as Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience), Royal Pavilions containing beautiful mosques, palaces, and Bazaar. Several of the buildings are made of pure marble with beautiful carvings. To cool off the rooms in the marble pavilions, the walls were hollow and filled with running water. From the balconies in the pavilions, you have a nice view of the Yamuna river and Taj Mahal. As the story goes, the emperor Shah Jahan, who built the Taj, was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb in the Agra Fort, where he had a view of the building erected for his deceased wife.     
Day 04: Drive from Agra – Bharatpur (56 km).
After breakfast, we undertake a two hours drive to Bharatpur, and then another 6 km drive to ‘The Bharatpur National Park’
The Bharatpur National Park: Also known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, it houses a variety of bird species from across the globe. Close to 380 species of birds are found in this 29 sq km stretch, approximately 10 sq km of which comprises of marshes and bogs. Rest of the area comprises of scrublands, grasslands and more than 44,000 trees that are used for nesting by birds each year. This rather intriguing blend of marshes, woodland and flora found here represents and, at the same time, substantiates the density and diversity of the region's forest cover. The major attractions of tourists visiting the Park are the numerous migratory birds, who come from as far away as Siberia and Central Asia and spend their winters in Bharatpur, before returning to their breeding grounds. The Park is a bird watcher's paradise, and Bird Watching Trips inside the park are very exciting one.   
Day 05: Drive from Bharatpur to Ranthanbore (225 km).
After breakfast, we drive for about 5 hours to reach Ranthanbore, where after lunch we proceed to tours of the nearby towns and Ranthanbore School of Arts.
Ranthambore School of Art: The Ranthambore School of Art consists of painters from local villages. The main subjects of their paintings are the majestic tigers of Ranthambore. Painted in exquisite detail the tigers of Ranthambore are depicted in all their glory in the realistic paintings of the Ranthambore School of Art. Stalking their prey, emerging from the undergrowth, playing with their cubs, and resting on the ruins in the park, the tigers of Ranthambore can be seen in different aspects and moods. The painters also interact with the local villagers to spread awareness about conservation and the need to preserve the tigers of Ranthambore.
Day 06: Explore Ranthanbore – Sightseeing Tours of ‘Ranthambore National Park.
After breakfast, we proceed to the full day sightseeing tours of the Ranthambore National Park.
Ranthambore National Park:  The Park sprawls over an estimated area of 400 sq kms. Steep crags embracea network of lakes and rivers, and a top one of these hills, is the impressive Ranthambore Fort, built in the 10th century.  Old crumbling walls, ruined pavilions, wells, and other ancient structures stand witness to the region's glorious past. The entire forest is peppered with the battlements and spillovers of the Ranthambore Fort - tigers are said to frequent these ruins too. Park boasts of one of the maximum population of tigers and they can be easily spotted roaming. More than in any other parks or sanctuary in India, tigers are easily spotted here in daylight. They can be seen lolling around lazily in the sun, or feverishly hunting down sambar around the lakes.  
Day 07: Drive from Ranthanbore - Jaipur (185 km).
After breakfast, we drive for about 4 hours to reach Jaipur, where after lunch we proceed to the sightseeing tours of prime locations of Jaipur. 
Amber Fort: The Fort is located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur. The exterior of the Fort is not in the least like its interiors. The outside is very imposing and rugged looking, whereas the inside is a comforting and warm interior influenced by both Hindu and Muslim style of ornamentation. On the walls, are paintings depicting various hunting scenes, and the walls are covered with intricate carving, mosaic and minute mirror work that make the halls look very majestic and imperial. The fort is built with white marble and red sandstone, and looks even more attractive because of the Maota Lake in the foreground.  
Day 08: Explore Jaipur.                                                                                                  
We  proceed to full day sightseeing tours of Hawa Mahal, City Palace,and Jantar Mantar. 
Hawa Mahal: The Hawa Mahal, which adjoins the famous City Palace wall, has become one of the major landmarks of Jaipur. The palace is a five-storied building with arched roof is shaped like a pyramid. As one looks at this building, one realizes that the rear side of the building is comparatively very plain and lacks much of ornamentation. One is rather surprised at the contrast, since in the front of the Mahal, there is intricate carving and much attention has been paid to minute details, while the backside of it is more a mass of pillars and passages. Since the Hawa Mahal was built at a time, when women of the royal families were restricted from the coming out to the public. This does explain why Hawa Mahal has such tiny windows and many screened balconies. The royal ladies could look below at the people and many other processions in the streets without showing themselves and thus enjoy a sense of freedom.  
City Palace: Jaipur city is known for its many palaces and forts, and one of these major landmarks of the 'pink city' is the City Palace Complex. The architecture of the City Palace is a synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles of architecture. The Complex comprises of many structures, courtyards, gardens and buildings. There are many splendid small palaces and halls in the complex, and also has a famous temple called the Shri Govind Temple and a museum inside called the City Palace Museum. Here is a splendid gateway, which leads to the Diwan-I-Khas (Hall of Private audience). It is an open hall, where there are two silver vessels on display, which are in the Guinness book of World Records. 
Jantar Mantar:  The Jaipur observatory was built in 1728. There is actually a fascinating story in relation to the construction of the Observatory. According to the story, King Sawai Jai Singh II sent his envoys to various parts of the world. The emissaries came back with manuals and astronomical tables and tons of data on the advances made in the fields of astronomy. La Hire's "Tables" was one of these manuals, and impressed by it, Sawai Jai Sing II ordered the observatory to be constructed according to the data available in this manual. Amazingly, after Jantar Mantar was built, it was discovered that the Observatory was more accurate than the Table itself. So when you are in Jaipur, do not miss the opportunity to check out the biggest stone observatory in the world, which is still in a running condition and stands witness to the wisdom of the former age. 
Day 09: Drive from Jaipur – Sariska (107 km).
After breakfast, we  drive for about 3 hours and reach Sariska, and then continue our drive to Sariska National Park for the sightseeing tours.
Sariska National Park: The sanctuary came under the ‘Project Tiger’ in 1979 and became a national park in 1982. Sariska itself is a wide valley with two large plateaus and is dotted with places of historical and religious interest. The large Siliserh Lake is at the north-eastern corner. The forests are dry and deciduous. The Tigers of Sariska are largely nocturnal and are not as easily seen as those of Ranthambhor. The Park also has good populations of Nilgai, Sambar and Chital. In the evenings, Indian Porcupine, Striped Hyena, Indian Palm Civet, and even Leopard are sometimes seen. The forests are lush during and immediately following the monsoon, but during the dry months of February and May, there is a shortage of water and in consequence mammals are attracted to water holes. At this time of year visibility is good because of the sparse foliage. Sariska is also excellent for bird watching and has an unusually large population of Indian Peafowl. The other birdlife comprises of the gray partridge, quail, tree pie, white breasted kingfisher, golden woodpecker and great Indian-horned-owl.
Day 10: Drive from Sariska - New Delhi (191 km).
After breakfast, we drive for 4 hours to Delhi, where we rest for the day or indulge in leisurely activities such as shopping or relaxing by the pool.
Day 11: Departure from New Delhi.
We thank you for being with you on your incredible journey, and drive you to Airport for your safe trip back home.

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