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Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan
was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour
of a visiting Prince. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the
notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit
Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas
Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink
rose residential & business areas.
Day 07: Jaipur
- Ranthambore
Morning drive to Ranthambore and on arrival check in
at hotel. Afternoon take a safari in the park to track
tiger. Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary is considered
to be the best tiger reserves in the country. Monuments
within the park includes Ranthambore Fort, the Jogi
Mahal, a forest rest house that overlooks one of the
lakes in the park, the Padam Talab.
Day 08: In
Ranthambore
Early Morning and late afternoon game drive in the park.
Day 09: Ranthambhore
– Shivpuri
Morning drive to Shivpuri and on arrival check in at
hotel. Afternoon visit the sanctuary.
Day 10: Shivpuri
– Khajuraho
After an early breakfast drive to Khajuraho enroute
stopping at Orchha for lunch and sightseeing. On arrival
in Khajuraho, check in at hotel.
Day 11: In
Khajuraho
Full day tour of the temples of Khajuraho.
These world famous temples were built by the Chandelas
between 950 AD & 1050 AD. The important ones are
Chaunset Yogini Kali Temple, the Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta
or Bharatji Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed
Vishnu, Vishvanath & Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple,
Visha Temple of Shiva, which is the largest & most
typical of temples. Visit the Eastern group of Temples.
Parasvanath Temple is the only exisiting Jain Temple
at Khajuraho and has excellent sculptures on the outer
walls of the Sanctum. The Javeri Temple is dedicated
to Vishnu. The other temples in this group are those
dedicated to Brahma, Yamuna and Adinath.
Day 12: Khajuraho
– Bandhavgarh
After an early breakfast drive to Bandhavgarh and on
arrival check in at a jungle resort. Afternon a game
drive in the park. Bandhavgarh is a must see destination
on a wildlife travel itinerary of India. Bandhavgarh
National Park is known for having the highest density
of Tigers of any National Park in India. It is also
known for its population of rare White Tigers.
Day 13: In
Bandhavgarh
Early Morning and afternoon game drives in the park.
Day 14:
Bandhavgarh - Kanha
After an early breakfast drive to Kanha and on arrival
check in at a jungle resort. Afternoon game drive in
the park. Kanha National Park is considered one of the
best National Parks in Asia. This is the area in which
Rutyard Kipling's classic Jungle Book is set. Kahna
provides a home to a significant number of tigers. The
park is also known for successfully rescuing the Swamp
Deer or Barasingha from the brink of extinction.
Day 15: In
Kanha
Early Morning and afternoon game drives in the park
Day 16:
Kanha – Nagpur – Mumbai
Drive to Nagpur airport in time to connect flight to
Mumbai and on arrival transfer to hotel.
Day 17: In
Mumbai
Morning excursion to Elephanta Caves. Afternoon city
tour of Mumbai.
Day 18: Mumbai
– Depart
In time transfer to airport to connect onward flight. |