Rajasthan Tiger Tour
Destination: Jaipur - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra
Duration: 6 nights/7 days
Day 1: Jaipur
Arrive in Jaipur and later transfer to the hotel. Day free for rest.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Jaipur
After breakfast, take on a full day city tour of the Pink City, in morning visit the Amber Fort- built in the early 18th century and a fascinating insight into the life-style of the Mughal ruling families.
Afternoon tour of The Pink City - will include City Palace, Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. In the evening enjoy the beautiful bazaars.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Jaipur-Ranthambore
Today enjoy your trip and drive to Ranthambore one of the finest tiger reserves in the country. In the evening you can enjoy the flora and fauna. The territory is covered with ancient Banyan Trees, Dhok & Pipal trees, clusters of mango trees and crisscrossed with evergreen belts. The terrain is made up of massive rock formations, steep scarps, perennial lakes and streams and forest suddenly opening up into large areas of Savannah. The terrain of Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary fluctuates between impregnable forests and open bush land. The forest is the typically dry deciduous type, with Dhok, being the most prominent tree.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Ranthambore
After breakfast visit
Ranthambore National Park- this wildlife sanctuary is famous for its Tigers and is favorite with photographers. Tigers, the park's pride makes it one of the best places in the country to observe them. Apart from that a large numbers of Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Gazzelle, Boars, Mongoose, Indian Hare, Monitor Lizards and a large number of birds. And later visit Ranthambore Fort & Jogi Mahal.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Ranthambore-Bharatpur
After breakfast drive to Bharatpur.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary- One of the best and famous wildlife sanctuaries in India. It is the only wildlife sanctuary artificially made by a Maharaja. Indigenous water birds and many migratory water birds can be seen in this sanctuary along with larger animals such as Sambhar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar. The major tourist attractions of the park are the numerous migratory birds from Siberia and Central Asia, who spend their winters in the sanctuary. The other migratory birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary include several species of Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Warblers, Wheatears, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails and Pipits, etc.
The best way to visit the forest is on foot or cycle. Also rickshaws and boats are on hire for bird watching. A boat trip early morning or in late evening here is worth watching.
Later visit Bharatpur Government Museum, Bharatpur Palace and Deeg Palace.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Bharatpur-Agra
Drive to Agra enroute viewing the Fathepur Sikri.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 7:Agra
Visit the beautiful city of Agra admiring the Taj Mahal, Sikandra Fort, Agra Fort.
Afternoon free for leisure and later move towards onward destination.
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