Day 1: Delhi
On arrival meeting and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Old
and New Delhi visiting the Red Fort, Qutub Minar Jantar Mantar etc. Overnight
Stay at Delhi.
Delhi is just not a city but it is a book-- a book which narrates the history
of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness
to the various events which has brought India through the history books. Seven
times this city went through the pain of being built and rebuilt.
Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration and the
monuments which tell the saga of a bygone era stand there. These icons are
testimony to the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourists.
With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full statehood.
The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor in equally.
It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for people with
heart. This phrase acquires a true colour when one goes around the lanes
of Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi - Sariska
Today morning drive to Sariska another wild life park. On arrival transfer
to Lodge. In the afternoon visit the Park. Overnight Stay at Sariska.
Sariska National Park lies in the Aravalli hills and is the former hunting
preserve of the Maharaja of Alwar. Sariska itself is a wide valley with
two large plateaus and is dotted with places of historical and religious
interest, including the ruins of the Kankwari Fort, the 10th century Neelkanth
temples, the Budha Hanumab Temple near Pandupol, the Bharthari Temple near
the park office, and the hot and cold springs of Taalvriksh. The large Siliserh
Lake is at the north-eastern corner. The forests are dry deciduous, with
trees of Dhak, Acacia, Ber and Salar. The Tigers of Sariska are largely
nocturnal and are not as easily seen as those of Ranthambhor. The park also
has good populations of Nilgai, Sambar and Chital. In the evenings, Indian
Porcupine, Striped Hyaena, Indian Palm Civet and even Leopard are sometimes
seen. The forests are lush during and immediately following the monsoon,
but during the dry months of February May there is a shortage of water and
in consequence mammals are attracted to water holes. At this time of year
visibility is good because of the sparse foliage. Sariska is excellent for
birdwatching and has an unusually large population of Indian Peafowl.
Day 3: Sariska - Jaipur
Morning Jungle drive. Later drive to Jaipur enroute visiting the Amber Fort.Afternoon
city tour of Jaipur to see City Palace, Jantar Mantar and observatory. Overnight
Stay at Jaipur.
Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the ' Pink
City ' because of the pink-coloured buildings in its old city. It sits on
a dry lake bed in a somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills
surmounted by forts and crenellated walls. This buzzing metropolis is certainly
a place of wild contrasts and a feast for the eyes. All through, Jaipur
has retained its strong Rajputana flavour tempered by several influences
- the mughal being the most prominent. The region's strong cultural heritage
is distinctly evident even today. The city is a visitor's delight. From
the intricate, delicate looking Hawa Mahal to the graphic forms of the Jantar
Mantar - an open air observatory of outsized astronomical instruments, the
Badi Chaupar lined with shops and business establishments on both sides
to the majestic fort-palace at Amber; from the colorful fountains of life
to the sublime Birla Temple; from the architectural delight of the City
Palace to the serene Jal Mahal.

Day 4: Jaipur - Ranthambhore
Drive Morning one more drive deep into the park then drive to Ranthambhore
National Park, which is rich in wildlife including tiger, nilgai, jungle
cat, mugger and python. Overnight Stay at Ranthambhore.
Day 5: Ranthambhore
Morning and afternoon safaris in Ranthambhore. Overnight Stay at Ranthambhore.
Ranthambore National Park is in Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan state.Located
at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range, this is one of the
finest places to view animals, especially as they are used to being stared
at here.The park covers an area of Approximately 400 sq Km and if combined
it with the area of sawai man singh sanctuary area,it is around 500 Sq km.
Ranthambore national park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957 and
in 1974 it gained the protection of "Project Tiger". It got it's
status of a National Park in 1981
Day 6: Ranthambhore
Morning and evening Jungle excursion and Overnight at hotel. Overnight Stay
at Ranthambhore.
Day 7: Ranthambhore - Bharatpur
Drive from Ranthambhore to Bharatpur, one of the finest bird sanctuaries
in the world. The marshes here are home to over 360 species of birds including
the Siberian cranes that come to spend the winter here. Overnight Stay at
Bharatpur.

One of the finest bird parks in the world, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo
Ghana National Park) is a reserve that offers protection to faunal species
as well. Nesting indigenous water- birds as well as migratory water birds
and waterside birds, this sanctuary is also inhabited by Sambar, Chital,
Nilgai and Boar
The major attractions of tourists visiting the park are the numerous migratory
birds, who come from as far away as Siberia and Central Asia and spend their
winters in Bharatpur, before returning to their breeding grounds. Migratory
birds at Bharatpur bird sanctuary include, several species of Cranes, Pelicans,
Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails, Warblers, Wheatears,
Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks and Pipits, etc
Day 8: Bharatpur
Take a boat ride to the nesting colonies of birds. Overnight Stay at Bharatpur.
Day 9: Bharatpur - Agra
After break fast, in morning bird viewing. Later drive on to Agra to see
the Taj-Mahal. Afternoon city tour. Overnight Stay at Agra.
Taj Mahal
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the
memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took
22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000 craftsmen and master builders,
who came from all over Asia to join in this great work from Baghdad, Shiraz,
Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble, India s finest; was quarried at
Makrana near Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones were imported from
distant lands : Jasper from Punjab, Jade & Crystal from China, Turquoise
from Tibet, Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrysolite from Egypt, Amethyst
from Persia, Agate from Yemen, Malachite from Russia, Diamonds from Golconda
and Mother of Pearl from the Indian Ocean. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Agra - Khajuraho
Morning Transfer to railway station for Train to Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi.
Drive to Khajuraho. Check in hotel. visit the Western Group of Temples.
Overnight at Khajuraho.
Khajuraho, once the great Chandela capital, is today a village of about
a few thousand people in the interiors of central India, in Chhatarpur district
of Madhya Pradesh. Tradition records the existence of eighty five temples,
of which only twenty five, strewn amidst lakes and fields, have survived.
The temples at Khajuraho, brilliant examples of medieval Indian architecture,
were built under later Chandela kings between AD 950 and AD 1050. Each ancient
structure in India has a fascinating story to tell. But few match the temples
of Khajuraho.

Day 11: Khajuraho - Varanasi
after breakfast Take flight to Varanasi. Relax in the evening. Overnight
at Varanasi.
The land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for
Hindus for ages. Often referred to as Benares, Varanasi is the oldest living
city in the world. These few lines by Mark Twain say it all: "Benaras
is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and
looks twice as old as all of them put together". Hindus believe that
one who is graced to die on the land of Varanasi would attain salvation
and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth. Abode of Lord Shiva and
Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Ganges in Varanasi is
believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals.
Day 12: Varanasi - Delhi
Morning boatride at Ganges for sunrise. Proceed for sightseeing of the city.
Take flight to Delhi. Later transfer to the International Airport for flight
to onward destination.