Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi, you will be met by representative and transferred to your hotel
Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend. It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone. From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.
Full day take the tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi.
Morning proceed for sightseeing of New Delhi, Visit Qutub Minar, One of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb, built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. Drive pass by India Gate (A War memorial) and Presidency House.
Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Old Delhi, include the drive past to Red Fort, visit to Jama Masjid, Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in the year 1656 AD, it is one of the largest and best-known mosques, and later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi – Sariska (200 Kms/ 04 Hrs)
Morning you will drive to Sariska via Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary which is a haven to a variety of domestic and migratory birds.
On arrival at Sariska check-in into the hotel later visit Sariska Tiger reserve Sanctuary
Sariska Tiger reserve was created in the year 1978. It is one of the 27 tiger reserves created by Government of India under Project Tiger to protect the decreasing population of Tigers. Sariska is popular among wild life & nature lovers for its naturally beautiful sights & Bio - diversity. With Aravali range of hills on it's background, Sariska experiences extreme weather conditions.
Evening nature walk to the bird watching
Day 03: Sariska – Jaipur (107 Kms/ 03 & ½Hrs)
Morning drive to Jaipur enroute visit of Amber Fort,
Jaipur has been like that since 1727 when Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II had it built. And In 1876 A.D. Jaipur dressed itself in pink to welcome Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria and earned the epitaph ‘PINK CITY', it is also a home of excellent handicrafts especially known for the exquisite gold jewellery enameled or inlaid with precious stones, blue pottery, carving on wood, stone & ivory, block print, tie & dye textiles, hand made paper, miniature painting etc.
Visit of Amber Fort, Amber was the capital of the Kachhwaha clan, till Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727. Situated on a crafty hill, is the royal elephant ride to ascend the fort (depending upon the availability else by jeep). Stop at Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) for photography. Hawa Mahal was built in 1799, its original intention was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen.
On arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04: Jaipur – Ranthambhor
Morning drive to Sawaimadhopur and on arrival check- in into the wildlife resort.
Ranthambore Fort is a formidable fort and has been a focal point of historical developments of Rajasthan. It is surrounded the famous Ranthambore National Park which was formerly the hunting grounds for the Maharajahs of Jaipur.
Afternoon proceed for 1st Jeep safari to Ranthambhore National Park to view the wild life & bird species.
Stay overnight at the wildlife resort.
Day 05: In Ranthambore
After tea / coffee, early morning proceed for 2nd jeep safari to the park with packed breakfast, later visit The Ganesh Temple and The Ranthambore Fort is an impressive historic monument spreads over an area of 7 Km and offers spectacular views of the National Park Ranthambore.
Return to hotel for freshening up.
Evening proceed for 3rd Jeep safari to Ranthambhore National Park to view the wild life & bird species.
Stay overnight at wildlife resort.
Day 07: Ranthambore - Bharatpur
Morning after breakfast depart for Bharatpur and on arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon proceed for Keoladeo Ghana national Park.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park) is a reserve that offers protection to faunal species as well. Nesting indigenous water- birds as well as migratory water birds and waterside birds, this sanctuary is also inhabited by Sambar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Bharatpur - Delhi
Morning proceed to Delhi by surface and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 09: Delhi - Cochin
In time transfer to the airport to board flight for Cochin and on arrival transfer to the hotel.
One of the finest natural harbors on the Arabian Sea coast, Kochi, earlier known as Cochin, has been a port of all for foreign traders from early times. The city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala’s commercial hub .Chinese Fishing Nets at the entrance of Cochin harbor are a fascinating sight. Bolgatty Island houses Bolgatty Island built by the Dutch in 1774, which is former residence of the British Resident of Kochi. The Portuguese led by Vasco Da Gama arrived in 1502 and later the Dutch and the British. And descendants of the Jews who arrived in ancient days still live here.
Stay overnight at hotel
Day 10: In Cochin
Morning take Half day tour Cochin.
Visiting Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour to attractions such as the Dutch Palace,
Chinese Fishing Nets named after the country of their origin. Jewish Synagogue, in Mattancherry was built in 1568 and rebuilt in 1664 with Chinese willow-patterned tiles and gold crowns and has ancient scrolls, Mattancherry Palace, See St. Francis Church, the first European Church in India, where Vasco Da Gama was buried until his remains were taken back to Portugal, and Fort Cochin. Visit the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese in 1510 and later taken over by the Dutch.
A boat cruise in the backwaters takes you in the midst of a lush green setting of shady lagoons, wooded islands and canals.
Relax in the afternoon and spend time at leisure.
Day 11: Cochin - Alleppey
Later you will drive to Alleppey and on arrival check- in into the houseboat.
Alleppey the ideal headquarters for backwater give one first hand experience of the life style; toddy tapping, fishing for small fry, Coir-making, prawn farming etc, which remains more or less unchanged over the years. Alleppey is famous for its historic Aranmula Snake Boat Race which is an annual event.
Enjoy in the houseboat in Alleppey to Kumarakom. House Boat cruise through Narrow Canals Paddy Fields, Coconut Lagoons.
Stay overnight at houseboat.
Day 12: Alleppey - Kumarakom
Morning check-out from house boat and proceed to Kumarakom and on arrival check in into your hotel.
The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala, which is home to local varieties of waterfowl, cuckoo, and water ducks, as well as migrating Siberian storks. Furthermore Vembanad Lake is home to several types of marine life exclusively the 'Karimeen' (Pearl Spotted Fish), the 'Chemeen' (Prawns).
Later proceed to Visit the bird sanctuary it is located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, the bird sanctuary is spread across 14 acres. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, an ornithologist's paradise is a favorite haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal.
Day 13: Kumarakom - Wayanad
Morning proceed to Wayanad and on arrival check in into your hotel /resort.
The name Wayanad has been derived from the expression 'Vayal nadu' - the village of paddy fields carved out of Kozhikode and Kannur districts. The etymology of the word Wayanad is Vayal (paddy) Naad (land), 'Land of Paddy Fields'. There are many indigeneous tribal in this area.
Full day sight seeing in Wayanad
Visit Lakkidi, Edakkal Cave, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Kuruva Island, Pookot Lake, Pakshipathalam, Soochipara waterfalls.
Day 14: Waynad - Mysore
Morning proceed for the Mysore and on arrival check-in into the hotel
Later proceed for sight seeing tour of Mysore.
Visiting Mysore Palace-the Capital of the warrior-kings Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, Mysore Palace, Nandi Bull St Philomena's Church etc; Sri Jauyachamarajendra Art Gallery housed in the Jagmohan Palace, which has a collection of exquisite paintings. In the evening visit the Chamundi hill temple and Bull temple.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 15: Mysore – Kabini
Morning you will drive to Kabini and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
Kabini, a scenic delight was once the hunting lodge of the erstwhile Mysore Maharajahs. The steep valleys with rich forests, spectacular pools and rapids provide an ideal opportunity to revive your adventurous spirits. Here you can have the breathtaking view of the elephants playing catch, Leopards on the prowl, Antelopes jumping across the bushes, or maybe even a tigress with her cubs.
Afternoon you will proceed for 1st Jeep safari to R Kabini National Park to view the wild life & bird species. Rest of the day you are free for independent activities.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 16: Kabini – Bangalore
Morning you will proceed for 2nd Jeep safari to R Kabini National Park to view the wild life & bird species.
Afternoon proceed for Bangalore by surface and on arrival check-in into the hotel overnight stay.
Day 17: Departure Bangalore
In time transfer to airport connect flight for onward destination.
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