Rajasthan Bird Tour
Places to See : Delhi - Corbett - Nainital - Mukteshwar - Delhi
- Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Agra - Umaria (Bandhavgarh) - Kanha -
Jabalpur - Delhi
Duration: 19 Nights / 20 Days
Day 01: Delhi
Begin your tourArrive into Delhi Welcome to Vardhman's " Rajasthna
Bird Tour "! On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred
by Vardhman's representative to your hotel. Relax for the remaining
part of the day.Overnight : Hotel
Day 02: Delhi - Corbett
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. 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
Day 03: Corbett
Full day free to visit Corbett National Park. Enjoy a full day
birding along the riverbanks and in the nearby green area.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04: Corbett National Park
After breakfast drive inside the forest and full day BIRDING
in the park.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 05: Corbett National Park
Full day free to visit Corbett National Park.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 06: Corbett National Park - Nainital
On the day 6 of your tour drive to Nainital. 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 by late afternoon and check into your pre-booked hotel. Relax
for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07: Nainital
This morning after a leisurely breakfast proceed to visit nearby
places of toursit interset. 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 endSnow 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 08: Nainital - Mukteshwar
This morning after breakfast transfer to Mukteshwar. It is beautiful
place located at an altitude 2, 286 m and approximately 51 kms away
from Nainital. It is surrounded by fruit orchards and thick coniferous
forest and an excellent picnic spot. Check into your hotel upon
arrival.
Enjoy some beautiful birding for the rest of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 09: Mukteshwar - Delhi
This morning after a lesiurely breakfast drive back to Delhi.
Reach Delhi by the evening and check into your hotel for an overnight
stay.Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Delhi - Ranthambhore
On the day 10 of your tour transfer to New Delhi railway station
to board train to SAWAI MADHOPUR. Upon arrival at the railway station
you will be transferred to your hotel by our representative. Ranthambore
National Park is approximately 11 km from Sawai Madhopur. Once a
princely game preserve, Ranthambore is the best place to get a glimpse
of the Tiger. The geography of the park ranges from gentle and steep
slopes of the Vindhyas to sharp and conical hills of the Aravalli.
Evening free to visit Ranthamnhore National Park.Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Ranthambhore
Full day free to visit Ranthambhore WIldlife Sanctuary. Enjoy
the TIGER SAFARIS & BIRDING inside the jungle. The sanctuary
has river Chambal in the south and river Banas in the north bordering
it. Dry deciduous forest, open grassy paddock, several lakes and
rivers that make up the park can be passed through only by the roads
built by the Forest department. Another dominating feature of the
Tiger Reserve is the Ranthambore Fort, dating back to the 10th century.
There are three big lakes in the sanctuary, the Padam Talab (Lake),
Malik Talab and Raj Bagh.
Apart from the tiger, the main attraction of the Ranthambore National
Park tour, the park is also rich in other wildlife. Other wild life
in the reserve include Leopard, Caracal, Hyena, Jackal, Jungle cat,
Marsh crocodiles, Wild boar, Bears Deer, etc. Ranthambore in Rajasthan,
India also houses a wide variety of birds, both resident as well
as migratory. Approximately 272 species of birds have been observed
in the park. Overnight: Hotel
Day 12: Ranthambhore - Bharatpur
After breakfast at hotel proceed to Bharatpur. Proceed on RICKSHAW
for viewing the birds. Return to the hotel in the evening and relax
for the remaning part of the day. Bharat Pur 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 Bharat Pur 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.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13: Bharatpur - Agra
Early morning you can enjoy RICKSHAW RIDE (at your own cost)
at the Bird Park. After breakfast at hotel drive to Agra. Reach
Agra and check into your hotel. Overnight: Hotel
Day 14: Agra - Umaria (Bandhavgarh)
Early in the morning visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Every Friday)
during Sunrise. Return to the hotel for breakfast and then proceed
on a city tour.Visit Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later
you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which
offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear &
exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop.Later in the evening
transfer to Agra Railway station to catch overnight train for Umaria.Overnight:
Train
Day 15: Arrive at Bandhavgarh
Reach UMARIA railway station in the morning. You will be met
and transfer to Bandhavgarh by our representative. Reach Bandhavgarh
and enjoy your breakfast. Relax for a while and later enjoy a full
day of birding inside the jungle. Bandhavgarh National Park: It
is one of the most exotic wildlife destinations in India. An erstwhile
game reserve of the royal family of Rewa, Bandhavgarh got recognition
as a wildlife park in 1968, when the Maharaja of Rewa bequeathed
the park to the Government. Initially the park stretched to 105.40-sq-kms
in area, with 25 resident tigers forming its prime attraction. Visiting
Bandhavgarh and trailing tigers on Elephant Safari or cutting through
the jungle tracks in a jeep (Jeep Safari) promises to give you one
of the best wildlife experiences in the stateOvernight: Hotel
Day 16: Bandhavgarh
Enjoy birding inside the jungle and on the periphery. Then take
a trip to the Bandhavgarh Fort.Bandhavgarh Fort:The Bandhavgarh
Fort is situated in Bandhavgarh in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh.
It is located on the Bandhavgarh hill, rising 811 meters above sea
level at the centre of the Bandhavgarh National Park. It is a surrounded
by a large number of smaller hills separated by gently sloping valleys.
These valleys end in small, swampy meadows, locally known as 'bohera'.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 17: Bandhavgarh - Kanha
After breakfast drive to Kanha. Reach in the afternoon and relax
at the hotel. Kanha National Park: A land that inspired Rudyard
Kipling to write his classic novel 'Jungle Book', the forested areas
of Kanha, with their wild thickets of sal and bamboo forests, rolling
meadows and dramatic ravines, are home to the Kanha National Park.
The Created in 1955, the national park is today the core area of
the Kanha Tiger Reserve, which came into being in 1974, under Project
Tiger. The Banjar and the Halon valley form the two halves constituting
the vast stretches of land that is the Kanha Tiger Reserve.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 18: Kanha
Enjoy a full day game viewing inside the jungle.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 19: Kanha - Jabalpur - Delhi
Proceed for the morning safari and birding into forest.
Later in the afternoon drive to Jabalpur railway station to catch
overnight train for Delhi.
Overnight: Train
Day 20: Delhi
Arrive Delhi railway station in the morning and you will be transferred
to your hotel by our representative for freshen-up. Later proceed
to visit SULTANPUR BIRD SANCTUARY for some afternoon birding. Sultanpur
National Park: It lies approximately 46 km to the southwest of Delhi.
The national park is famous for its greenery, rich variety of bird
species and a splendid lake. The area around Sultanpur Lake, near
Delhi, was declared a water-bird reserve in the year 1972. Beautiful
lawns, trees, shrubs and bougainvilleas dot the landscape of the park.
There is also a small museum and library in the reserve that will
familiarize you with the various birds and other creatures that you
will come across while in it.
In the evening transfer to Delhi International airport to board flight
for your onward destionation with sweet and unforgettable memoris
of your tour excorted by Vardhman Vacations.END OF OUR SERVICES
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