India Heritage and Wildlife Tour
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Sariska - Jaipur - Ranthambhore National Park - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
Day 01: Abroad – Delhi
Fly from your country to New Delhi, you will be greeted & assisted by Sibtain Holidays representative upon arrival. You will be transferred to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing
After hearty breakfast at Hotel leave for full day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi visiting, Jama Masjid, enjoy rickshaw ride in narrow alleys of old Delhi through Kinari Bazaar & 400 years old Chandani Chowk, crematory of Mahatma Gandhi, Birla Temple, Parliament House, Presidential House, India Gate, Government buildings & Qutub Minar. Return to Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 03: Delhi – Sariska (185 Km, 04 hours)
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, leave for Sariska. Upon arrival Sibtain representative will assist you to transfer to the 19th century Hotel Sariska Palace, was once the hunting resort of Maharaja of Alwar. Afternoon visit Sariska Tiger Reserve by Jeep Safari to watch different varieties of animals such as tiger, panther, leopard, spotted deer, barking deer, wild boar, and Antelopes etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 04: Sariska - Jaipur (125 Km, 02.1/2 hours)
After hearty breakfast, drive to Jaipur. This historic city was founded by Maharaja Swai Jai Singh in 1727 AD after shifting his capital from Amer valley to newly formed and planned city of its time after consulting so many maps of the world and finally organized own religious map Shilpa Shastra with the help of a young Bengali architect Vidyadhar Batacharya. Maharaja Swai Jai Singh was a builder, astronomer, astrologer, soldier, and philosopher. Presently, Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan & is world famous as the Pink City. Upon arrival in Jaipur, Sibtain Holidays representative will assist you to transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon visit busy markets of old Pink City to watch daily life. Return to Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 05: Jaipur Sightseeing
After very hearty breakfast, leave hotel to explore full day sightseeing of Jaipur visiting Hawa Mahal (palace of winds) where from royal ladies were watching daily processions and life. Afterwards visit Amer Fort by elephant ride that gives you the esibrience and impression of how Maharajas & royal family members were using the services of elephants. After lunch visit City Palace Museum, Astrological Observatory and local busy markets. Return to Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 06: Jaipur - Ranthambhore (200 Km, 04 hours)
After very hearty breakfast, proceed to Ranthambhore. Upon arrival, Sibtain Holidays representative will assist to transfer you to the hotel. Afternoon visit Ranthambhore National Park by Jeep Safari to watch so many varieties of animals such as tiger, panther, leopard, spotted deer, barking deer, wild boar, Antelopes and so many birds. Return back to Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 07: Ranthambhore National Park
Morning and late afternoon same activities to watch animals by Jeep safari.
Day 08: Ranthambhore – Bharatpur (250 Km, 06 hours)
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then leave for Bharatpur. Upon arrival, Sibtain Holidays representative will assist to transfer you to the hotel. Afternoon visit Asia’s largest birds Sanctuary namely "Keoladeo Ghana National Park & Bird Sanctuary" by rickshaw to watch so many varieties of birds. The specialty during winter is the migration of Siberian cranes. Return to Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 09: Bharatpur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (56 Km, 03 hours)
 Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then leave for Agra en route one of the most important place of Mughal era Fatehpur founded by Akbar in 1569 AD as a ceremonial capital. But unfortunately this magnificent city was abandoned due to scarcity of drinking water and Akbar went back to Agra. Continue your drive to Agra. Upon arrival, Sibtain Holidays representative will assist to transfer you to the hotel. After change and wash visit one of the wonders of the world, Taj Mahal ( monument of love ), founded by 5th great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved queen Anjuman Bano Begum with love emperor called her Mumtaz ). After her death in 1627 AD, in her memory emperor started to built Taj Mahal ( Taj means crown & Mahal means Palace, so it is Crown Palace ) from 1631 to 1653 AD with twenty two thousand labors working since sun rise to sun set in twenty two years. The marble was transported from Makrana in Rajasthan by the help of animals. Return to Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10: Agra Sightseeing
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, embark on sightseeing of Agra. Sightseeing attractions include elegant Taj Mahal – one of the seventh wonders of the world, grand Agra Fort – also known as Red Fort, Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah, bazaars and many more. Dinner and overnight will be at Hotel.
Day 11: Agra – Orchha
After morning breakfast you will be transferred to Agra Railway Station to board Shatabadi Express till Jhansi. In Jhansi board your car to Orchha. Arrive and check in at Hotel for overnight stay. Visit old temples of Orchha, along with Jahangiri Palace. Dinner and overnight will be at Hotel.
Day 12: Orchha – Khajuraho (150 Km, 3 Hrs)
After hearty breakfast at the hotel in the morning leave for Khajuraho. The temples at Khajuraho are probably one of the best examples of Indian art and architecture. Upon arrival in Khajuraho, Sibtain representative will assist you to transfer to the hotel. Afternoon visit the Eastern and Western group of temples where fortnight sculptures celebrate the joy of life and love for which there is probably no equivalent in the world. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 13: Khajuraho - Varanasi (By Flight)
After hearty breakfast you will be transferred to airport to board flight for Varanasi situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges. Varanasi has been a center of pilgrimage and learning for over 2000 years and is considered to be one of the oldest surviving cities in the world. Upon arrival in Varanasi, Sibtain Holidays representative will assist to transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel
Day 14: Varanasi Sightseeing
 Early morning boat ride to watch the sunrise over the Ganges when hundred of people are worshiping & taking bath. Later tour the old city visiting the principles temples including Kashi Hindu University where more than fifty thousand students from all over the world are learning. In the afternoon drive outside the city to Sarnath where the Buddha first preached his message of enlightenment 24 centuries ago. Return back to Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 15: Varanasi – Delhi – Onward
Today you will be transferred to airport to board flight for New Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, Sibtain Holidays representative will assist to transfer you to the hotel. Finish your last minute shopping in the busy markets of old and New Delhi. After farewell dinner you will be transferred to International airport to board flight back to your country.
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