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Hanuman langurs,
Macaques, Jackals,
BANYAN TREE Jungle cats,
Caracals, Sloth
bears, and Black bucks. The park also has a large number of reptiles
such as Snub Nosed Marsh Crocodiles, Desert Monitor Lizards,
Cobras and Ganga Soft Shelled Turtles. The area is a dream come
true for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. Apart from the
natural beauty of the region, the park contains
historical monuments - including a fort, ruined
pavilions, wells, and other remnants of the past.
Return to your hotel for breakfast and relax. In
the evening you will continue your jeep safari
through Ranthambore and its amazing wildlife.
Overnight in Ranthambore.
Day 07 Ranthambore - Bharatpur ( 250 Kms
/ 6 Hrs )
Today after breakfast, leave for Bharatpur. In
the evening, visit
the Bharatpur bird
sanctuary. This
sanctuary is unique
as it was actually
man-made. The
Maharaja of
Bharatpur created
an artificial lake
and dam in the area
to store the water
that was brought in
by the annual
floods. This
created a habitat
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for the flora and
fauna of the
region. The
highlight of the area is the thousands of migratory birds that come
from as far away as Siberia, to spend the winters. Overnight in
Bharatpur.
Day 08 Bharatpur -
FatehpurSikri -Agra (55
Kms/1 Hrs 30 Mins )
This morning drive to
Agra. The city of Agra is
believed to have been
founded in 1504 by Sultan
Sikander Lodi. The glory
of Agra was at its peak
during the reign of Akbar,
Jehangir and Shah Jahan.
The city is home to the
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Taj Mahal and other fine examples of Mughal architecture. En route
to Agra, visit Fatehpur Sikri, followed by lunch. Built by the
emperor Akbar about 35 kms from Agra, Fatehpur Sikri had to be
abandoned due to shortage of water. It is the best example of the
amalgamation of Hindu and Muslim architecture. The Tomb of
Sheikh Salim Chishti enshrines the burial place of the Sufi saint who
lived a religious life here. After checking into your hotel, visit the
Red Fort in the evening. The Red Fort, also called the Agra Fort, was
commissioned in 1565 by Akbar. The
beautiful yet forbidding structure is a
perfect example of North Indian Mughal
architecture. Later, stroll through a local
bazaar. Overnight in Agra.
Day 09 Agra - Delhi ( 204 Kms / 5 Hrs )
This morning, visit the Taj Mahal at
sunrise. The epitome of love, a poem in
marble… the Taj Mahal is one of the most
graceful and extravagant monuments in
the world. A symbol of the devotion of
Emperor Shah Jehan for his beloved
queen Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj is a befitting
tribute to love. A pure white marble structure, Taj acquires different
shades at different times of the day and with changing seasons. The
soft pink color of the dawn and fiery shade that it acquires at dusk
are bewitching. It took 22 years to complete this edifice with its
intricate domes, delicate screens and stunning marble inlay work.
Thousands of laborers were employed to construct the monument,
that is replete with decorative inlays, carvings and calligraphy.
Return to your hotel for breakfast. Later, drive back to Delhi. Check
into your hotel in Delhi, and leave on a sightseeing trip to explore
the government buildings in Delhi. The government buildings in
Delhi are an ode to British Colonial architecture, spearheaded by the
architect Edward Lutyens. Next you will visit Rajghat, the
memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. This simple edifice marks the spot
where the Mahatma was cremated in 1948. A visit to Rajghat is an
innately moving experience. You will have the opportunity to wash
and change before proceeding to the airport for your onward
destination.