Other Theme Packages
- Golden Triangle Tour
- Goa Tour with Golden Triangle
- Golden Triangle with Wild Life
- Forts and Palaces Tour
- Romance of The Desert
- Classic Rajasthan Tour
- Tajmahal with Rajasthan & Goa
- Kerala Tours
- Cultural Heritage
- India Tiger Tour
- Colourful Rajasthan
- Images of India
- The Buddha's Trail
- Essence of India Tour
- Goa Tour
- Buddhist Trip India
- Kerala Backwaters
- North India Train Tour
Tour | :- | The Wildlife of India & Nepal |
Duration | :- | 14 Nights / 15 Days |
Destination | :- | Delhi – Jaipur - Ranthambore – Agra – Delhi – Kathmandu |
Day 01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive 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.
Meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel .
Night stay in Delhi.
Day 02 / Delhi
Morning proceed for city sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting Old & 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
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Night stay in Delhi
Day 03 / Delhi - Jaipur (By Road)
Early morning pick up from hotel and drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and transfer to hotel. Later sight seeing tour of Jaipur covering:
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. Night stay in Jaipur
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.
Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 04 / Jaipur
After a relaxed breakfast 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
JAIGARH FORT - The Western skyline is dominated by the extensive parkotas (Walls), watch-towers and gateways of Jaigarh. It is one of the few military structures of medieval India preserved almost intact containing palaces, gardens, open and covered reservoirs, a grannary, an armoury, a well planned cannon foundry, several temples, a tall tower and a giant mounted cannon the Jai Ban the largest in the Country.
LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE - Situated in the south of Jaipur, Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the many such temples built by wealthy Birla family in India, thus it is also known as Birla Mandir. The temple is a great reminder of the secular traditions India has shown over the centuries. The temple has been constructed in white marble and has three domes, each portraying the different approaches to religion. The temple is situated at the foot of Moti Doongri Fort, converted as a small palace by Ram Singh II for his wife Gayatri Devi. Night stay in Jaipur
Day 05 / Jaipur - Ranthambhore (By Road)
Morning drive to Ranthambhore-famous for the wildlife sanctuary which is said to have the India’s friendliest Tigers and also considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat, also a wonderful place for bird watching. Arrive Ranthambhore & transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Ranthambhore.
Day 06 / Ranthambhore
Early morning 3 hrs Jungle safari in a Canter (a vehicle which is open on the top) enjoy the game viewing in the national park and back to the hotel. After lunch second visit to jungle and enjoy the game viewing again. Night stay in Ranthambhore
Day 07 / Ranthambhore - Agra ( By road ) enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri
After breakfast drive to the City of Tajmahal - Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri- a perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost town” which was the estranged capital of mughal emperorAkbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive Agra and transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Agra.
Day 08 / Agra
After breakfast visit the magnificient Taj Mahal -one of the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. A ride on Tonga upto Taj is sheer fun and frolic all through. Also visit the Red fort - the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Evening free to explore the rich handicrafts of Agra.
Night stay in Agra.
Day 09 / Agra - Delhi - Kathmandu
Early morning drive to delhi to board the flight for Kathmandu .Arrive Kathmandu , meet assist at airport and transfer to hotel. Kathmandu- the capital town of Nepal, the house of the highest mountains, kathmandu is as much steeped in beauty as in the history of this wonderland. The place has ever since been the center for art, crafts, culture and a rich heritage. Rest of the day at leisure .Night stay in Kathmandu
Day 10 / Kathmandu
After breakfast Sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu City :
THE HANUMANDHOKA - Kathmandu's Durbar Square is the historic seat of royalty. The Durbar Square with its old temples and palaces epitomises the religious and cultural life of the people. It is here that kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations solemnized. Also visit the Taleju Temple built by King Mahendra Malla in 1549 AD, the temple of Kal Bhairav - the God of destruction and the temple of Kumari (Vestal Virgin) or the Living Goddess - represents a very ancient Hindu deity of Nepal locally known as Taleju is Buddhist by birth. The Kumari acknowledges greetings from her balcony window. Once a year during Indra Jatra festival, the King of Nepal seeks the Kumari's blessing.
KASTHAMANDAP - Located near the Kumari Temple is said to be built from the wood of a single tree from the city. The city of Kathmandu derives its name from this temple. The Kathmandu Durbar Square was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
BOUDDHANATH STUPA: The stupa of Bouddhanath lies 8 kms east of Kathmandu. This ancient colossal Stupa is one of the biggest in the world, and is the centre of Tibetan Buddism in Nepal. Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
PASUPATINATH TEMPLE: This important Hindu temple is the temple of Lord Shiva, The temple with a two tiered golden roof and silver door is considered one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. Although only Hindus are allowed inside the temple, visitors can witness the activities performed in the temple premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. The temple was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979 .Night stay in Kathmandue
Day 11 / Kathmandu - Chitwan National Park (By Road or Flight)
After breakfast drive to Chitwan National Park by Car or Fly to Bharatpur. It will be better to fly during the Monsoon season that is May - August as the Highway will be in the poor condition. Arrive Bharatpur & drive to Chitwan and transfer to Hotel.. Night stay in Chitwan.
Day 12 / Chitwan National Park
MAfter Breakfast visit the most ancient royal reserve of Nepal, having thousands of rhinoceros, 300 bird species, tigers and leopards. Enjoy the programmes at jungle lodge. Encounter wildlife on elephant back, Jungle walk, Bird Watching tour, Village visit and many more. Night stay in the Chitwan.
Day 13 / Chitwan National Park
After Breakfast enjoy the programmes at jungle lodge. Encounter wildlife on elephant back, Jungle walk, Bird Watching tour, At sundown, tribal folk will regale you with song and dance. Night stay in Chitwan..
Day 14 / Chitwan – Kathmandu (By road or Flight)
After breakfast Drive back to kathmandu or transfer to Bharatpur to board the flight to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel . Afternoon visit SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA- the oldest Buddhist shrine. It is said to be 2,000 years old. Painted on the four sides of the spire's base are the all - seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is 3 km west of Kathmandu City and is situated on a hillock about 77 m above the level of Kathmandu Valley and commands an excellent view of the Valley. This Stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal. It was also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Evening, enjoy a live Nepalese Cultural programme performed by beautiful young girls dressed in ethnic traditional Nepalese costumes and jewelry representing various parts of Nepal. Dinner will follow this programme. Night stay in Kathmandu.
Day 15 / Kathmandu - Departure
After breakfast, Enjoy the free time and shopping then transfer to airport to board the flight for onward journey.