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| Destinations Covered: New Delhi - Corbett National Park - Nainital - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi. | |||||
Your itinerary day by day
Day 01: Delhi
Begin your tour
Land Delhi railway station/airport
Welcome to Vardhman's "Footprints of Tiger"
Vardhman's representative will meet & greet you & then transfer you to your hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: In the evening take a visit to Akshardham Temple [Closed on every Monday].
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast proceed to visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Attend Sound & light show at Red Fort in the evening.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03: Delhi - Corbett National Park
Morning drive to Corbett National Park. On the way stop at Ramnagar and look for the fabulous IBISBILL amongst the riverside boulders. Upon arrival, check into your hotel/Camp. Later proceed for an afternoon to KOSI riverbanks. Rest of the day at leisure.
Jim Corbett National Park used to be just another Himalayan forest until in 1936 it was demarcated as a reserve area by the British Government. Jim Corbett Park is spread over 520 sq kms and is covered with huge stretches of Savannah type grasslands and Sal forests. In 1957 this place was renamed as Jim Corbett National Park from Hailey national Park. It was declared as an almost exclusive Tiger Reserve on 1st April 1973 with the help of World Wildlife Fund. Since the place is situated on the lower Himalayan belt of vegetation, it is an eco-tourism spot too.
Overnight: Hotel/Camp
Day 04: Corbett National Park
Day free to explore Corbett National Park.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: You can enjoy Elephant Safari, Jeep Safari, Nature walk, Fishing Safari & Bird Safari.
Overnight: Hotel/camp
Day 05: Corbett National Park
Day free to explore Corbett National Park.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: You can enjoy Elephant Safari, Jeep Safari, Nature walk, Fishing Safari & Bird Safari.
Overnight: Hotel/camp
Day 06: Corbett National Park
Day free to explore Corbett National Park.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: You can enjoy Elephant Safari, Jeep Safari, Nature walk, Fishing Safari & Bird Safari.
Overnight: Hotel/camp
Day 07: Corbett - Nainital
This morning depart Corbett for Nainital (120 km) stopping en route for birding. Nainital, also known as the Lake District of Uttarakhand, is an absolutely beautiful and tranquil hill station situated amongst the seven hills. It is one of the most popular hill stations in North India.
Reach Nainital and check in at hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 08: Nainital
This morning after a leisurely breakfast proceed to visit nearby places of tourist interest.
Sat Tal
Sat Tal is located at around 23 kms from Nainital. It is by all accounts an unforgettable spot with its huge and ancient Oak trees amidst the group of lakes. It is often compared to the Westmoreland area of England.
Bhimtal
Bhimtal is located about 22 kms from Nainital and 11 Kms. from Bhowali. One can see the 17th Century Bhimeshwar temple, the 40 ft high dam and the boat in the Bhimtal
Lake.
Naukuchiya Tal
Naukuchiya Tal is an appealing cavernous spotless lake situated 26 kms from Nainital. The dimensions of the lake are 983 m (length), 693 m (breadth) and 40.3 m (depth) providing sufficient possibilities for rowing, paddling or yachting.
Naina Devi Temple
Naina Devi is considered to be one of the most revered Hindu temples in India. It is situated on the northern shore of Naini Lake, in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand.
Naini Lake
Naini Lake is a natural freshwater lake, of tectonic origin, located amidst Nainital city of Uttarakhand. It is lunar-shaped and has an outlet at the southeastern end
Snow View
Snow View is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Naintal. It is situated on top of Sherkhanda ridge, at an altitude of 7,448 feet (2,270 meters) above sea level.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 09: Nainital
Day birding around Nainital.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Nanital - Bharatpur
Today morning after breakfast proceed to Bharatpur. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Relax for a while. Later in the late afternoon proceed on Rickshaw for viewing the birds.
Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary: Originally a duck shooting preserve of Maharaja Suraj Mull of Bharatpur, the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary of Rajasthan was declared a national park in 1982. Later, in 1985, it was listed as a World Heritage site by Unesco. At present, the Rajasthan Keoladeo Ghana National Park serves as one of the chief breeding and feed grounds for the birds around the world. The Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary, of Rajasthan, houses approximately 300 species of birds. Amongst them, the most prominent ones are Painted Storks, Open and Spoon Bills, Egrets, Cormorants, White Ibis, Jacanas, While Harriers, Fishing Eagles, Pied Kingfisher, etc. However, the most awaited species of birds is the Siberian Crane. Apart from Iran, India is the only place where this bird migrates in winter.
Bharatpur sanctuary remains open throughout the year from sunrise to sunset.
Return to the hotel in the evening for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Bharatpur
Full day birding inside the Keoladeo Ghana National Park.
Keoladeo National Park/wildlife Sanctuary: It is famous as bird's paradise, with over 380 resident and migrant species of birds, including the Common, Demoiselle and the rare Siberian Cranes. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park is also an excellent place to spot mammals like Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat, Striped Hyaena, Sambar, Fishing Cat, Nilgai, Blackbuck and wild Boar. In 1981, Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary was given the status of National Park. The name Keoladeo has been derived from a nearby ancient Hindu temple, devoted to Lord Shiva.
The best time to visit the Park is either early morning or in the evening.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12: Bharatpur
Full day birding inside the Keoladeo Ghana National Park.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13: Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi
After breakfast leaves for Agra and visit Taj Mahal (Closed on every Friday), Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula.
After Agra sightseeing drive back to Delhi International airport to board flight for your onward destination to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of your tour escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
END OF VARDHMAN SERVICES
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