AT DELHIMorning combined city sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. In Old Delhi visit Red Fort,
Jama Masjid, drive past Chandni Chowk and visit Raj Ghat – the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.In New Delhi visit Qutab Minar – 234 feet height tower, nearby stands the Iron pillar, the Tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, the modern Birla Mandir Temple hotele górskie z aquaparkiem dla gości.
Drive past India Gate (War Memorial), President’s House, which was once the viceroy’s Palace, Parliament House and Secretarial Buildings. Evening witness a pageant of Indian Music and Folk dances at the backdrop of flood-lit 16th century Haus Khas Monument followed by Dinner at Village BISTRO.Overnight stay at the hotel.
DELHI DRIVE TO AGRA (Drive distance 205 Kms. / Drive time under 4 hrs. approx.)Morning after breakfast at the hotel drive to Agra. Arrive at Agra and check in at the Hotel. Later visit to Taj Mahal – visit to the world famous ‘Taj Mahal’ by ‘decorated tongas’.
The inimitable poem in white marble, built over a period of 22 years by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Also visit Red Fort built by three generations of Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of design and construction. It housed both the residential Palaces of the Royal family, and the military quarters. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
PROCEED TO RANTHAMBORE with stop at Fatehpur Sikri and Bhatpur Bird Sanctuary. Depart by car for Bharatpur and board train to reach Ranthambore. Enroute visiting of FATEHPUR SIKRI : A fascinating ghost town, lies a little beyond Agra the deserted Red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital.
It was a veritable fairy tale city and its ruins are still in a pristine condition. Set like a jewel in a courtyard of pink sandstone is the marble tomb of the Saint Salim Chisti, enclosed by delicately carved marble screens. Arrive Bharatpur and board your Horse Cart or Cycle Rickshaw for bird watching.
Keoladeo National Park or Bharatpur Bird Santuary is spread over an area of little over 232 sq kms and derives its name from the Shiva Temple in the heart of the sanctuary. Formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, ornithologist Salim Ali, is credited for bringing this park to public notice.
The park supports a population of 375 species of birds, numerous mammals and reptiles. With the onset of winter, migratory birds from all over world come here. They arrive by August and leave in February. Visitors include Coot Snipes, Spanish Sparrow, Red Crested Porhard, Rosy Pelican and Flamingo.
The Ranthambore National Park was the hunting ground of Maharaja of Jaipur. In 1955, it was declared a game sanctuary; in 1980, it became a national park. But with the commissioning of Project Tiger in 1972, it was included in the project. With the addition of neighbouring Keladevi and Mansingh sanctuaries, the total area of the national park stands at 1,334 sq km.
But the entire park – the core area is just 392 sq kms – is not open to the public. The Ranthambore Park is set between the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges. Its deciduous forests were once a part of the magnificent jungles of Central India. The terrain is rugged and there are rocky ridges, hills and open valleys with lakes and pools.
Ranthambore is a heritage site because of the picturesque ruins that dot the wildlife park. There are lake palaces, ‘chhatris’, old fortifications and a majestic 1,000-year-old fort, overlooking the park. The lovely Jogi Mahal is located at the foot of the fort and gives magnificent view of the Padam Talao, painted white with water lilies.
The Ranthambhore park is famous for tigers and due to conservation efforts, the tiger population has stabilized if not increased here. The tigers can be spotted quite often even during the day, at their normal pursuits– hunting and taking care of their young ones