Day 09: Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Ranthambore (270 Kms) (06 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast, we drive to Ranthambhore stopping at deserted Capital City of Fatehpur Sikri. This abandoned capital of the Mughals is a perfectly preserved city at the height of the empire’s splendour. The city divided into religious and secular parts has interesting well-sculpted buildings. From here we will continue our drive to Ranthambhore.
Upon arrival in Ranthambhore, check in to Ranthambhore
Overnight at Ranthambhore Regency (Standard Room)
Day 10 – Day 11: Ranthambhore
Morning & afternoon Jungle excursions in shared jeep / canter. Ranthambhore is known to have India's Friendliest tigers Assured of protection; these nocturnal creatures are seen often in the day. Sprawled on the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges of Rajasthan, Ranthambhore National Park encompasses an area of 410 Sq. km. in which lives a healthy population of about 40 tigers. A large number of deer inhabit the area and leopards are occasionally sighted. The Pandam Taloa lake, located adjacent to the Jogi Mahal hunting lodge, is the park's favorite water source. Smaller pools at Raj Bagh and Milak also attract a variety of wild life The best way to explore Ranthambore is in canter as the park is well connected by arterial roads and tracks. Some of the popular sighting areas are Nal Ghati , Lahpur , ,Bakuala , Anantpur and the Kachida valley. Mammals: Tiger, Panther, Hyena, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Caracal, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Chinkara, Indian hare mongoose. Birds: Bonelli's eagle, crested serpent eagle, great Indian horned owl, grey partridge sandgrouse, quail, spurfowl, common peafowl, tree pie, paradise flycatcher, pheasant tailed jacana, painted stork, black stork, spoonbill, green pigeon, ducks.
Overnight at Ranthambhore Regency (Standard Room)
Day 12: Ranthambore / Delhi (Golden Temple – 1230 / 1835 Hrs)
Morning jungle excursion in shared jeep / canter
Later transfer to the train station to board your train to Delhi
Meeting and assistance upon arrival in Delhi and transfer to Hotel Jaypee Siddharth
Overnight at Jaypee Siddharth Hotel (Deluxe Room)
Day 13: Delhi / Guwahati (6E 251 – 0645/ 0855 Hrs) Guwahati / Kaziranga
Early morning, transfer to airport to board your flight for Guwahati
Meeting and assistance upon arrival in Guwahati and drive to scenic landscape to Kaziranga
On the banks of Brahmaputra River, Kaziranga covers approximately 106,255 square acres, and includes swamps and tall thickets of elephant grass, making this ideal habitat for the Indian one-horned rhino. The park was declared a sanctuary in 1940 in an effort to protect rhinos from poaching. Indian rhino. A vast stretch of coarse, tall elephant grass, marshland and dense tropical forests, it has managed to survive the onslaught of poachers, urbanization and burgeoning human populations. Plans are already afoot to extend the park’s boundaries to include the Brahmaputra River to the north and a part of the Mikir hill ranges to the south.
Upon arrival we check into Infinity Resorts
Overnight at Infinity Resorts (Luxury Lake Facing Room)
Day 14 – Day 15: Kaziranga
Morning and afternoon jungle excursion in jeeps / elephants
Beside of course the great one horned Indian Rhino, the other major wild attractions include a large population of Indian Elephants, Indian Bison, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Hog Deer, Sloth Bears, Tigers, Leopard Cats, Jungle Cats, Otters, Hog Badgers, Capped Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Buffalo, Pythons, Monitor Lizards, etc.
Kaziranga National Park is a birding paradise; the grasslands are a raptor country that can be seen on safari makes a remarkable experience. These include the Oriental Honey Buzzard, Black-Shouldered Kite, Black Kite, Brahminy Kite, Pallas's Fishing Eagle, White Tailed Eagle, Grey-Headed Fishing Eagle, Himalayan Griffon, etc. Huge numbers of migratory birds descend on the parks lakes and marshy areas during winters, including Greylag Geese, Bar-Headed Geese, Ruddy Shelduck, Gadwall, Falcated Duck, Red-Crested Pochard and Northern Shoveller.
The vast open country makes Kaziranga National Park very accessible and wildlife viewing fairly pleasurable. Here one can leave in the early hours of the dawn for an elephant-back-ride. Authorized and trained Mahouts who guide visitors through the park train the Elephants. One could see wild Elephant herds roaming around or Indian Rhinos browse past visitors unconcernedly. Since Kaziranga wildlife Sanctuary is easily accessible, its provides a chance to see animals in the wild at such close quarters, thus making a trip to this National Park a very rewarding experience.
Overnight at Infinity Resorts (Luxury Lake Facing Room)
Day 16: Kaziranga / Guwahati Guwahati / Delhi (6E 3645 – 1510 / 1820 Hrs)
Morning, we will drive to Guwahati
Upon arrival in Guwahati, transfer to airport to board your flight to Delhi
Meeting and assistance upon arrival in Delhi and transfer to hotel Novotel
Overnight at Hotel; Novotel (Standard Room)
Day 17: Delhi / Departure
Transfer to International airport to board your onward flight
We do hope the flavor of India will remain on your taste buds for all times to come and hopefully would kindle an indelible fondness for the country and her people; Thank you for being our guest, and as we say in India
‘Please Come back Soon”
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!!
Tour Cost for 02 People Traveling Together on Twin Sharing Basis
NOTE: - Hotel Upgrades available upon request
*T & C Apply
*Discounts available for larger numbers.
Above mentioned quotes not valid for peak period (20th December 2023 to 05th January 2024)
Includes: Accommodation on twin share basis; daily American breakfast; air-conditioned private car for all journeys and tours; local guides; All meals and jungle excursion in Ranthambhore, All meals and jungle excursion in Kanha and Bandhavgarh. Train journeys in air – conditioned carriages as per the itinerary; Airfare for the Delhi / Nagpur & Delhi / Guwahati / Delhi sectors in economy class (Discounted airfare subject to change & availability)
Cost Does Not Includes: Entrance except in Wildlife Parks, Camera & Video fee to monuments, Meals other than as mentioned above, Expenses of Personal nature such as Laundry, Drinks, Telephone calls, Tips etc., Credit Card Transaction Charges.