Wildlife in Rajasthan

Day 01 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi - Jaisalmer
After breakfast half day sightseeing tour to Delhi which includes, Raj Ghat- cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, drive past to Red Fort to India Gate - a 42 meter stone arch built in the memory of the Indian Soldiers who died in World War II, Drive past the President's House & Parliament House. Later in the evening transfer to Railway station to connect train to Jaisalmer by # 4059 DLI JSM EXPRESS. Dep. Delhi at 17:45 Hrs. overnight at train.

Day 03 : Jaisalmer
Reach Jaisalmer at 13: 00 Hrs. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour to Jaisalmer visit the Fort, housing the entire township within its ramparts, Akhaiya Pol, Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol and Hava Pol is free for your own. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Jaisalmer - Desert National Park
After breakfast excursion to the Park, 30 Kms. From Jaisalmer. Full day visit to Park. The Desrt National Park is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert and its rich fauna. The Sudashri forest post is the most ideal place for observing wildlife in the Desert National Park. Sand dunes from less than 20 percent of the park, which consist of craggy rocks, pavements and compact salt lake bottoms, intermedial areas and fixed dunes. Overnight at hotel at Jaisalmer.

Day 05 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur(approx 287 Kms. 6 hrs. drive). On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour to Jodhpur visiting the Mehrangarh fort, Jaswant Thada, Maha Mandir temple and. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Jodhpur - Mount Abu
After breakfast drive to Mount Abu (approx 228 Kms. 5 ½ hrs. drive). Mount Abu - the only hill station in Rajasthan. On arrival transfer to hotel. In the evening you can walk to the Nakki Lake and also see the sunset. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
After breakfast visit the sanctuary. The sanctuary provides shelter to the common langur, wild boar, sambhar, leopard & grey jungle fowl. Besides a number of flowering trees( Dhak & Erythrina ) enhance the beauty of this place. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Mount Abu - Kumbhalgarh
After breakfast visit the famous Jain Temples of Delwara with amazing architecture and finest carvings in marble. Later in the afternoon drive to Kumbalgarh for Kumbalgarh Sanctuary (approx 175 Kms. 4 ½ hrs. drive). On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : Kumbalgarh Sanctuary
After breakfast visit the Kumbalgarh Sanctuary. It is located in the most rugged of the Aravali in Pali, Rajsamand and Udaipur district of Rajasthan. On arrival transfer to hotel. Later visit the Sanctuary. The only sanctuary, where Indian wolf is breeding successfully. Mostly west of the fort the sanctuary also support leopard, sloth, chowsingha, sambhar, hyena, flying squirrel, crocodiles & a variety of birds. The monsoon brings on the attractive flora & the autumn, russets colours. The tribals Bhils & Garasis can be seen here, living in their traditional huts. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Kumbalgarh - Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur (approx 82 Kms. 2 ½ Hrs. drive) for Sajjangarh Wildlife sanctuary. On arrival transfer to hotel. The Sanctuary is situated 5 Kms. In the West of tourist city Udaipur, which surrounds the Sajjangarh Palace.
Visit the sanctuary. Safari Park was created and wild animals like Chital, Sambar, Wild Boar, and Blue Bull were reintroduced. Animals like Panther, Hyena, Hare and Jackal has reappeared apart from variety of reptiles and birds.
Also visit Tiger Lake : In the Hills, at a short distance on the North-West of Sajjangarh, there is an artificial lake named Jiyan Sagar, popularly known as "Bari Lake" or "Tiger Lake". The lake was constructed by Maharana Raj Singhji, the ex-ruler of Mewar, in 1664 AD. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Udaipur - Kota
After breakfast drive to Kota (approx 285 Kms. 6 ½ hrs. drive) for Darrah Sanctuary. On arrival transfer to hotel later in the afternoon visit the sanctuary. Darrah Sanctuary, previously the hunting ground of the Kota Maharajas. The animals here include wolf, slothbear, chinkara & leopard. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Kota - Sawai Madhopur
Morning game viewing to the sanctuary. Afternoon drive to Sawai Madhopur (approx 174 Kms 4 ½ hrs. drive) for Ranthambhor National Park situated 14 Kms. East of Sawai Madhopur. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 : Ranthambhor National Park
After breakfast full day visit to The Park. Here Sanbhar, chital, chinkara, nigai, wild boar and common langur provide a spectrum of prey range for the resident tigers and their copredators leopard & jackal. Sloth bear & hyena also live in this unique habitat of dry decidulous forests. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 : Sawai Madhopur - Agra
After early breakfast drive to Agra (approx 290 Kms. 7 hrs. drive). Agra - The city of Taj. On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening is free for leisure. You can visit local bazaars of Agra. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 : Agra - Bharatpur
After breakfast sightseeing tour to Agra visiting the magnificent Taj Mahal - The Monument of love, built by Mogul Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 to enshrine the mortal remains of his queen Mumtaj Mahal. Also visit Agra Fort dominated by red sandstone construction & houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and other noteworthy structures.
Note : (Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays).
Later drive to Bharatpur Bird sanctuary (1hr). En route, visit the ghostly Mughal city of Fatephur Sikri, once the imperial capital. Evening is at leisure or free for your own activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day 16 : Bharatpur Sanctuary
After breakfast visit the sanctuary. The sanctuary offers an opportunity to see a wide diversity of bird life, including the rare Siberian crane. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 17 : Bharatpur - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur (approx 174 Kms. 4 hrs. drive). On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour to Jaipur includes City Palace and Museum. Nearby is the ornate Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) which is five stories high and is decorated with delicate screens carved from stone. Also visit Jantar Mantar. Observatory, which is still equipped with immense, brick and mortar instrument. Overnight at hotel.

Day 18 : Jaipur - Sariska
After breakfast visit Amer Fort. Ascend by painted elephant / Jeep Safari up to fort with its huge gateways and pillared pavilions. It has a marble Palace, Temple of victory and Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors). Later drive to Sariska (approx 111 Kms. 3 hrs. drive). On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 19 : Sariska
After breakfast visit Sariska Tiger Reserve - The tiger land in Rajasthan. In this 480 sq. km. sanctuary the grassy glades and woodland covers are excellent niches for the prey species, sambhar, chital, nilgai, four horned antelope, wild boar and common langur. One can easily count 200 peafowls at Kalighati any day. The ruins of 9th temples of Garh-Rajor of the 10th &11th centuries remind of the past glories of the area. Overnight at hotel.

Day 20 : Sariska - Delhi
After breakfast drive to Delhi (approx 239 Kms 4 Hrs. drive). On arrival transfer to Airport to connect flight for your onward destination.