Bird Watching Tour - (GTI042)

Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights
Destinations: Delhi-Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary-Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary-Jaipur-Delhi

Major Highlights:

• Visit to India Gate and Lotus Temple in Delhi
• Travel to Taj Mahal
• Exploring monuments in Fatehpur Sikri
• Bird-watching in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
• Jeep Safari in Ranthambore National Park
• Visit to Chokhi Dhani in Jaipur
• Shopping in Delhi

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival at Delhi International Airport
Welcome to the capital city of India, Delhi. Our tour-guide will assist you to a luxury hotel in South Delhi. Freshen up and have lunch. In the evening, we will take you to the beautiful premises of India Gate. Have ice-cream, sit upon the green-field, chi-chat with fellow-travelers and have a close glimpse of 'Amar Jyoti Jawan'. After leisure hours here, back to hotel and stay overnight here.

Day 02: Agra
Our tour itinerary starts from today. Early morning, drive to Agra, situated 203 kms away from Delhi. Enjoy a million dollar tour to Taj Mahal, a masterpiece of Mughal architecture. Our tour guide will entertain you with the history of Taj Mahal. After having clicked a number of photographs, proceed towards exploring Agra Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb. After completion of day tour, reach an already booked hotel. Stay overnight here.

Day 03: Fatehpur Sikri
Early morning, drive to Fatehpur Sikri, located 40kms away from Agra. The place symbolizes the great power of erstwhile Mughal Emperor Akbar. Completed in the year 1578, the attractive monuments in Fatehpur Sikri are Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza, mosque devoted to Sheikh Salim Chisti, a tomb for the Sufi saint, a prayer hall- Din-i-Illahi, hall of public- Diwan-i-am and hall of private audience-Diwan-i-Khas. Explore all at one go and move towards traveling to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. En route, we will offer you delicious lunch and snacks at quality hotels.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is 22 kms away from Fatehpur Sikri. On reaching, our tour guide will transfer you to a jungle resort. Freshen up and have sound sleep at night.

Day 04: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Wake up early morning(around 5 A.M) to have an adventurous jungle walk. The Bharatpur sanctuary is home to more than 350 species of birds, 27 species of mammals, 13 species of reptiles, 7 amphibians and 43 fishes. With the purpose of bird watching in Bharatpur, take careful steps in the thick forest areas and do carry your Digital Camera/Sony Handycam. Feast your eyes with close views of Pelicans, Cranes, Ducks, Eagles, Larks, Shanks, Painted storks, Pipits, Hawks, Pipits, Warblers, Wheatears, Wagtails, Flycatchers, Buntings, White Ibis, Cormorants, Pale etc

Also, you may come across some wild animals. Along with jeep-safari, we will offer you boat safari in Bharatpur National Park. After completion, back to jungle resort and stay overnight. At night, you can enjoy bona-fire arrangement.

Day 05: Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary
After breakfast, drive to Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary, situated 225 kms away from Bharatpur. This is another exciting jungle tour scheduled under bird watching tour package. Enjoy jeep safari or elephant safari in Ranthambore National Park and have close glimpse of Graylag Goose, Woodpeckers, Indian Gray Hornbills, Common Kingfishers, Bee Eaters, Cuckoos, Sloth bears, Black bucks, Rufoustailed Hare, Indian Wild Boar, Chinkara, Common Palm Civets or Toddy cat, Coomon Yellow Bats, Desert Cats etc. After lunch, get in and around Ranthambore Fort, located high atop a hill. After exploring the wild hub, move back to Tiger Den Resort and stay overnight here.

Day 06: Jaipur
Early morning, drive to Jaipur, situated 130 kms away from Ranthambore National Park. En route we will offer you lip-smacking breakfast. On reaching, visit Amer Fort, Nahargarh Fort and Hawa Mahal. You can experience a ride on the back of bejeweled camel/elephant and explore Amber Fort in a royal style. Also, the museum within the fort will showcase a number of items, once used by Kings and Queens. Post lunch period will follow a trip to Chokhi Dhani- an ethnic village resort in Jaipur. Feel like visiting the rural Rajasthan and enjoy the cultural extravaganza. At night, relish your taste-bud with delicious cuisines of Rajasthan. Stay overnight in the village resort.

Day 07: Delhi
Early morning, return to Delhi, situated 299 kms away from Chokhi Dhani. On reaching, our tour guide will transfer you to the hotel. After an hour of refreshment, get set to visit Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar in South Delhi. If time permits, you can shop around from luxury shopping outlets in Lajpat Nagar and East of Kailash. With completion of day trip, back to hotel and stay overnight here.

Day 08: Delhi Departure
Our bird watching tour with Golden Triangle attraction completes. This morning, after breakfast, we will transfer you to the Airport/Railway Station. Wish you a safe journey ahead.

*Bird Watching Tour Package can be customized according to the choice of travelers.