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| Walk on the wild side! Experience the thrill of tigers on the prowl in Ranthambore or the cackle of countless birds as they nestle in Bharatpur. For a tinge of history, the magnificent forts and palaces offer plenty as do the beautifully carved statues of Khajuraho and of course the eternal Taj Mahal. |
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 Accommodation on twin sharing per person basis
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Daily breakfast except at jungle lodges where on full board basis - breakfast, lunch and dinner
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All transfers by air-conditioned car
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City tours as per the itinerary
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Entrance fee to monuments and places of visit
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Park excursions by jeeps/elephants wherever applicable
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Services of an English-speaking tour local tour guide
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All applicable taxes
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| ITINERARY |
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DAY 1 DELHI
Upon arrival, transfer and check into the hotel for overnight stay.
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DAY 2 DELHI - JAIPUR
After breakfast, drive to the "Pink City" Jaipur. Upon arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the marble Lakhsmi Narayan Temple for the traditional evening parayer ceremony. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 3 JAIPUR
After breakfast, visit the Amber Fort and take an elephant ride up the Fort's ramparts. Originally built in the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh, the Fort encloses superb palaces and a beautiful temple in marble dedicated to the fearsome goddess Kali. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace Museum and the nearby Jantar Mantar Observatory built in 1728. Also admire the city's most famous landmark, the Hawa Mahal from where the palace women could secretly watch the activities of the bustling bazaar below. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 4 JAIPUR - RANTHAMBORE
After breakfast, drive to Sawai Madhhopur.Upon arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. In the evening, enjoy game viewing at the Ranthambhore National Park famous for it's tiger conservation program. Nestled between the Aravalli hills and Vindhya ranges, the Park is a craggy, rugged area with hills and pools galore and the ancient Ranthambhore Fort. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 5 RANTHAMBORE
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game viewing at the Park. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 6 RANTHAMBORE - BHARATPUR
After breakfast, drive to Bharatpur. Upon arrival, transfer check into the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, popularly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, which is the nesting ground for several exotic species of birds. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 7 BHARATPUR - AGRA
Early in the morning, enjoy a bird watching tour in the Sanctuary. Thereafter, drive to Agra. En route, visit the imperial ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, constructed of sandstone and built by Emperor Akbar. Upon arrival in Agra, transfer and check into the hotel. At sunset, visit the Taj Mahal, one of the 'wonders of the world' built by Emperor Shah Jehan as a shrine for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 8 AGRA - KHAJURAHO
After breakfast, transfer to railway station for a train to Jhansi. Upon arrival drive to Khajuraho, transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Jain and Hindu temples built in sandstone between the 9th and 11th centuries during the Chandela dynasty. Admire the traditional temple architecture and the exquisite details of the sculptures, the flowing curves and delicate lines that Khajuraho is renowned for. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 9 KHAJURAHO - BANDHAVGARH
After breakfast, drive to Bandhavgarh. Upon arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy game viewing at the Bandhavgarh National Park spanning 448 sq kms of rocky terrain. This is tiger country where the famous white tigers of Rewa were discovered. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 10 BANDHAVGARH
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game viewing in the Park. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 11 BANDHAVGARH - KANHA
After breakfast, drive to Kanha. Upon arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. In the evening, enjoy game viewing in Kanha National Park. The lush sal and bamboo forests, grassy meadows and ravines of Kanha provided inspiration for Rudyard Kiplings famous novel "Jungle Book". It forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve, created in 1974 under Project Tiger. Stringent conservation programs for the overall protection of the Park's fauna and flora, makes Kanha one of the most well maintained National Parks in Asia. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 12 KANHA
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game viewing in the Park. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 13 KANHA - DELHI
After breakfast, drive to Nagpur for a flight to Delhi. pon arrival, transfer and check into the hotel for overnight stay.
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DAY 14 DEPART DELHI
After breakfast, take a full day city tour of Old and New Delhi and visit the Red Fort which has within it some exquisite palaces, the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, the Chandni Chowk bazar and the Rajghat, a memorial for Mahatma Gandhi. Also visit the historic Humayun's Tomb and the tower of victory Qutub Minar built in 1193. In the evening, transfer to the airport for onward travel.
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| HOTEL DETAILS |
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WILD CHALET RESORT
 
City: Kanha
Each of the charming cream washed cottages, with a spray of bougainvillea growing over their sloping tiled roofs, command a magnificent view of the river with a backdrop of lush forests. The spacious and extremely comfortable rooms are equipped with all modern amenities to ensure a perfect retreat in the wilds. Individual Sit outs and hammocks strategically positioned are the perfect place to soak in the sun.
Dining
The resort has a multi cuisine restaurant that serves delectable Indian, Chinese and Continental food. There is a well stocked bar for those interested in quenching their thirst in the evenings.
Hotel Facilities
Recreational activities and facilities include boating, jungle safaris in jeeps, wildlife movies and audio visuals, elephant rides, tribal dance performances, nature walk, fishing, swimming, bullock cart rides and sizzling barbeque around bonfire.
Location
Situated on the banks of the Banjar River, Wild Chalet is an ideal entrance to Kanha National Park.
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TIGER LAGOON
City: Bandhavgarh
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THE PUGMARK
City: Ranthambhore
The Pugmark is a harmonious mix of modern architecture and imaginative landscaping. Situated at the junction of Aravalli hill ranges and the Vindhyan plateau, Pugmark Resort overlooks the Aravalli ranges. The Pugmark Resort sprawls in an area of about 5 acres and the perfect place to stay during your campaign in Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan.
Rooms
The 20 well appointed rooms and 6 Swiss tents with a private mini bar are an extension to the primary theme of the property and have all the features to deliver the comforts of a pleasurable stay. The Special Suite is an enclosed heaven. The master bedroom is complimented with a mini bar and a study adjacent to it. The private pool of the suite is a sensational spot.
Dining
The resort has the Trail End Cafe, a 24 hours coffee shop; cave Palate, the multi cuisine restaurant; Rustic Earth, open air amphitheatre cum restaurant and the Flames, the high spirited bar.
Facilities
Lapped in the middle of the wilderness, the resort successfully delivers nature's beauty coupled with modern and suave facilities such as an ayurvedic massage, swimming pool, travel desk, currency exchange counter, room service, lounge, verandah, library, souvenir shop, doctor on call, credit cards, laundry service, transfers, conference and banquet hall, internet cafe, discussions with naturalists etc.
Location
The Pugmark, sprawling over an area of more than 5 acres is situated at the edge of the Ranthambhore National Park in Rajasthan. The Jaipur/Sanganer airport is 180 kilometres away and the Sawai madhopur railway station is 10 kilometres away from the resort.
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THE BAGH RESORT
City: Bharatpur
The Bagh is a heritage hotel set in 12 acres in the two-hundred-year-old garden in Bharatpur of the bird sanctuary fame.
Rooms
The Bagh's 23 rooms are located in three different residential complexes, each room luxuriously furnished and with spacious washrooms.
Dining
Gulmohur is the Bagh's vegetarian restaurant serving authentic cuisine of the Brij area. In concurrence with its name, the restaurant is located in the hotel's extensive orchards. Mahua is the outdoor bar serving a variety of spirits, with live performances in the evenings. There is a coffee shop on the premises as well.
Hotel Facilities
The highlight of The Bagh is Surkhaab, the vintage garage with three vintage cars, including a 1946 Chrysler Plymouth, a1918 Model T Ford and a 1938 ten Series III Morris as well as a Triumph 1938 motorcycle! Sheesham is the recreational complex with a spa offering Ayurvedic massages, swimming pool and a gymnasium, all situated in the verdant orchard. After bird watching in the Keoladeo National Park, the Bagh offers the well stocked library as well as lectures and slide shows by eminent naturalists at Semal, the learning centre. The amphitheatre here is used for Yoga classes as well as performances. Morchalli is the conference hall. Experienced guides escort the guests on day excursions to nearby World Heritage and pilgrimage Sights. Visitors can also enjoy the festivals and performances that are celebrated with great delight in the Bagh. A gift shop adds to the The Bagh's charms. Other facilities include laundry service and wake-up call service.
Location
The Bagh lies in close proximity to the Keoladeo National Park, the national bird sanctuary.
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HOWARD PARK PLAZA
City: Agra
Location
Howard Park Plaza is situated on the arterial Fatehabad Road, just 5 kms from the Agra Cantt. Railway Station. Lying in the heart of the tourist area, it is just a 10-minute walk from the Taj Mahal and a 10-minute drive from the main shopping centre Sadar Bazaar. The UP State Handicrafts Showroom and Pizza Hut lie at a distance of 250 metres from the hotel.
Howard Park Plaza, a 4 star hotel, offers the complete range of facilities that are required for a comfortable stay. The hotel's atrium lobby is decorated with a beautiful marble centre-piece that is crafted like a rangoli and filled with coloured gravel. Looming right above that is a long and exquisite chandelier, possibly the longest in Agra. After admiring these wondrous decor items, move on to the reception where the friendly staff greet you eagerly and help you check in.
Rooms
Accommodation options at the hotel include one Suite and 85 Superior rooms that are elegantly furnished and well appointed with all modern amenities including sofa, study table, cable television, tea/coffee maker, mini bar, luggage rack, cupboard and thermostat with temperature control. A complimentary bottle of mineral water is provided in each room. The attached washroom has a bathtub and soap, shampoo, shower cap and linen are provided for.
The Suite has a separate living room and bedroom besides two washrooms. Additional amenities in the Suite include a 4-seater dining table and two televisions, one in the living room and the other in the bedroom. The attached washroom has a Jacuzzi style bathtub and is replenished with shower gel, dental kit, shaving kit and hair dryer, in addition to other amenities.
Dining
Howard Park Plaza offers a range of dining options including a rooftop barbeque facility (during winter only). Rendezvous, the multi cuisine restaurant cum coffee shop adjoining the lobby offers a variety of Indian, Continental and Chinese delicacies with buffet as well as a la carte options while Downing Street, the pool facing bar offers the best in Indian as well as imported brands. While Rendezvous is open from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm, Downing Street remains open from 11 am to 11 pm. Room service is available round the clock.
Services & Facilities
Regal Hall, the conference/banquet hall with a provision of partition, can accommodate up to 350 guests while the Business Centre offers all necessary business services.
The range of recreational facilities offered at Howard Park Plaza includes a Spa with a beauty salon and ayurvedic massage centre. Swimming pool access as well as Spa facilities are available from 7 am to 8 pm. The hotel also boasts of a rooftop Taj viewing gallery and a shopping arcade, D' Craft, where one can find all handicraft and souvenir items.
Other facilities on offer are Wi-Fi service (chargeable at Rs. 200 per hour or Rs. 500 for 24 hours), travel desk, car rental service, safe deposit lockers at the reception, in-house laundry service, doctor on call and spacious parking.
Don't Miss
The two highlights of Howard Park Plaza are the atrium lobby and the recently renovated Spa. The atrium lobby features one of the longest chandeliers in the city, if not the state. The Spa offers a wide range of services besides a soothing ambience.
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HOLIDAY INN
City: Jaipur
Holiday Inn is a classified as 5 Star hotel by the Govt. of India. The hotel's architecture upholds the local culture, blending it comfortably with surroundings. All modern facilities are incorporated in the well planned hotel designed as a Haveli, which means a nobleman's mansion.
Hotel Facilities
Banquet | Conference & Seminars | Boardroom |Shopping arcade | Swimming pool | Travel desk | Business centre | Laundry service | Foreign exchange counter | Parking | Doctor on call | Safety deposit lockers | WiFi internet | STD/ ISD phone facility
Recreation facilities
Swimming Pool | Gymnasium | Table tennis | Indoor games
Room Amenities
Air conditioner | Satellite television | Telephone | Mini bar | Safety deposit locker |Tea coffee/maker | Attached washroom | Hot & Cold water | Soap | Shampoo | Linen |
Dining
Coffee Shop: Palms, the coffee shop offers Indian and International cuisine and snacks
Bar: The Bar is an extension of Palms and offers Indian and imported wines and spirits
Restaurant: Aangan is the Indian specialty restaurant, where you will be entertained with flute recitals, while the chefs conjure ethnic cuisines for you.
Outdoor Restaurant: Goth - The Village is the ethnic outdoor village restaurant, with an authentic Indian rural backdrop with folk dancers, fortune - teller, fire eaters entertaining you. The Goth is open only for dinner.
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ASTER INN
City: New Delhi
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| DESTINATION INFORMATION |
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| NEW DELHI |
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Delhi is the present day version of Indraprastha, the legendary capital of Pandavas, and has in-between been seen various rulers on its throne, the longest being Mughals. No wonder Delhi has charmed writers, Sufi saints and travellers alike. The present Delhi is one of the most developed Indian as well as global cities albeit with its glorious past lurking across the city. The head of Indian government sits in Delhi in the Parliament in central Delhi, surrounded by forts and monuments of his ancestors, both autocratic and monarchs. These are places like Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Jantar Mantar et al. Then there are imperial architectures around Lutyen's Delhi including Connaught Place, in heart of city and the closest Delhi can get to London's Trafalgar Square.
While these old one's have been there since long, the New Delhi, including NCR or National Capital Region has shown exemplary growth in architecture, business avenues, services, tourism and township. Let us have a quick trip across the capital...
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Humayun Tomb - Delhi
India Gate - New Delhi
Red Fort - New Delhi
Jama Masjid - New Delhi
Delhi Bahai Lotus Temple
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| RANTHAMBHORE |
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Most famous for its tiger population, the Ranthambore National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary covers 392 sq. km of the total 1,334 sq. km area of Ranthambore. It is bordered by two rivers, Chambal and Banas, which are the lifeline of the area. During the dry summers, pools formed on the river beds serve as the best place for animal sightings. For those who like tranquility, the 200 km safari on four different trails, presents an amazing assortment of resident and migratory birds and animals in Ranthambore National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. Visitors need to adhere to the Forest Department's fixed timings for the morning and afternoon safaris of three hours each.
Morning safari times in winter are usually 7:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M., while in summer, it's 6:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. The evening safari times in winter are 4 P.M. to 6:30 P.M., while in summer it's 3 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
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A langur monkey at Ranthambore National Park
View of the beautiful Ranthambore Fort
Meandering Jungle Trail, Ranthambore National Park
A tiger crossing the Jungle safari trail in Ranthambhore
The tigers of Ranthambhore
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| BHARATPUR |
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The town of Bharatpur in Eastern Rajasthan is a fascinating place to visit. With a rich history and a royal heritage, Bharatpur is also famous for its former royal duck-hunting pastures, today the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, one of the finest bird sanctuaries in Asia, with an extensive variety of avian species including many migratory birds, some coming from as far as Siberia! Bharatpur was once the well-fortified capital city of a kingdom ruled by Jat maharajas, with a massive wall built around it. Today, Bharatpur has numerous impressive edifices, from the Lohagarh Fort to the Bharatpur Palace, and the Ganga Mandir to Laxman Mandir. A visit to Bharatpur surely promises an inevitable tryst with both nature and history!
Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary is a declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. The impregnable fort of the Jat Maharajas showcases a fine fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture. In ruins today, the Bharatpur Palace still claims the awe and admiration from people that it demanded years ago. The Ganga Mandir and the Laxman Mandir are two beautiful architectural specimens with faded remains of elaborate carvings on doorways, ceilings, pillars, walls, and arches.
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Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur
Road enclosed by trees, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur
Wetland, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur
Wetland landscape of the Keoladeo Ghana National park
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| AGRA |
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A crimson sun casting an orange hue, setting behind the luminescent white marble of the epitome of everlasting love 'The Taj Mahal', is probably the 'cliched' picture that leaps to our mind when we think of Agra. Why should it not? After all Taj Mahal remains unsurpassed in beauty. But there is much more to Agra than just the Taj Mahal. Agra has a rich and puristic cultural mix of the Persian and the Mughal era. It is home to many ancient relics and monuments of historical and cultural significance - Taj Mahal, the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, the exquisite tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah are just a few of the many wonders of pristine Mughal architecture that are nestled in the city.
Historians are of the general opinion that the city of Agra was founded in 1504 A.D. by Sikandar Lodi, the ruler of the Delhi Sultunate. Sikander Lodi's son, Ibrahim Lodi, ruled over the city after his father's death until he fell fighting Babar in the first battle of Panipat fought in 1526. Under the Mughals, the city witnessed the blossoming of some of the finest pieces of architecture ever made. The magnificence of the ancient times is not the only thing that would strike you with awe. In the backdrop of the monuments and the tombs, is a bustling industrial city getting richer by the day. Some of you might get down on your knees twice - at the Taj Mahal to propose and the second time to thank your stars for all the shopping you could do in the city! Agra has a thriving market of marble artifacts, silk fabrics, and leather goods available at dirt cheap rates.
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Agra Taj Mahal
Taj Complex
Agra Taj Mahal 1
Agra Taj Mahal
Agra Taj Mahal 2
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| KHAJURAHO |
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A temple town like no other, Khajuraho is one of India's most loved tourist destinations, and is a cultural masterpiece that had survived centuries of neglect before being restored to its former glory. Known for its stunning 9th - 11th century temples, Khajuraho was the cultural capital of the Chandela Dynasty of Madhya Pradesh, and once contained 85 temples, of which only 22 remain now, divided into three major zones, and protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The tale behind the construction of these erotic sculptured temples is as interesting as the temples themselves: Hemvati, the lovely daughter of a Brahmin priest was seduced by the Moon God while bathing in a pool near her house in Benares, and later gave birth to Chandravarman, the founder of the Chandela dynasty.
Chandravarman built most of these temples after a dream visitation by his mother who asked him to reveal the shallow nature of human passion to the world. Other versions lead us to believe that the Moon God told Hemvati the only way to expunge her guilt over her extramarital affair with him was to instruct her yet-to-be-born illegitimate son, the prophesized founder of the Chandela dynasty, to build 85 temples with erotic carvings, gardens, and lakes in the forest of Khajurs (date trees), which then subsequently came to be known as Khajuraho. Still a small town, Khajuraho has a population of 5000 friendly people, who are always glad to help the visitors with open arms.
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Carvings At Khajuraho
Chandela Temples Khajuraho
Jain Temple Khajuraho
Kandariya Mahadev Temple Khajuraho
Khajuraho Mahadeva Temple
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