Rajaji National Park is an Indian national park and tiger reserve that encompasses the Shivaliks, near the foothills of the Himalayas. The park is spread over 820 Sq. km, and three districts of Uttarakhand: Haridwar, Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal.
All visitors to Rajaji National Park need entry permits in order to be allowed into the park.
Rajaji National Park has highest number of elephants than all other national parks of Uttarakhand. Tiger, leopard, Monkey, Barking deer, Sambar deer, Wild Boar, Antelopes such as the Nilgai and Goral are also living here. The Rajaji National Park has more than 400 bird species.
Season – The best time to visit Rajaji National Park is from 15th November to 15th June as the park is closed in the other months. April to June are a bit warm; however, this is a better period to spot animals.
Itinerary
Day 01 Delhi – Rajaji National Park
Pickup from your home/hotel/airport. You will be driven to Rajaji National Park.
Upon arrival, check-in to a hotel. After rest and food, the rest of the day is free for you to explore.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 02 Rajaji National ParkTour
After early breakfast, you will be taken on a safari through the park.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 03 Rajaji National Park – Delhi
Before breakfast, you will be taken on an early morning jungle safari.
You will be taken back to the hotel for checkout.
You will be driven back to your home/hotel/airport in Delhi.
End of Tour
Options – You can add any of the following destinations to your trip..
Season – Ranthambore National Park remains open from the months of October to June, with the winter months (October – December) being the best time to visit this place. October to April are the best months to visit Ranthambore to spot tigers. Summers are quite hot, however, chances of spotting tigers increase in the summers.
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi – Ranthambore
Early morning pickup from Home/Hotel/Airport in Delhi, you will travel to Ranthambore by car. Relax in your comfortable, air-conditioned car as you ride for about 7.5 hours to your destination.
On arrival, check into hotel.
Relax or go for a thrilling game drive over national park terrain, accompanied by a trained naturalist.
Overnight: Hotel in Ranthambore
Day 2: Ranthambore (L, D)
After Breakfast drive to Ranthambore National Park for your 3-hour jungle safari in a shared Jeep.
Ranthambore National Park is a major wildlife destination that has garnered the attention of photographers and animal lovers. The forests around the 10th-century Ranthambore Fort — once the private hunting grounds of the maharajas of Jaipur — were established by the Indian government as a game sanctuary in 1955.
Declared one of the Project Tiger reserves in 1973, Ranthambore became a national park in 1980 and remains an outstanding example the country’s conservation efforts. The park is notably one of the best locations in India to see Bengal tigers in their natural habitat. Your vehicle moves along special routes where tiger sightings are most common. The tigers can be spotted easily, even during the daytime, as they roam around, bask in the sun, hunt and care for their young ones.
In addition to these large jungle cats, the park is also home to a gamut of other animal species such as jackals, mongooses, sloths, bears, peacocks, gazelles and wild boars. After your game drive, head to your accommodation and check in before you’re treated to lunch at your hotel. In the afternoon, embark on a second 3-hour jungle safari in a Jeep before returning to the hotel for dinner and an evening at your leisure.
Overnight: Hotel in Ranthambore
Day 3: Ranthambore – Delhi (B)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, we will start our return trip to Delhi.
On arrival in Delhi, you will be dropped at your home/ hotel or airport.
End of Tour
Options – You can add the following destinations to your tour..
Season – While you can plan a trip anytime you want to, the best time to visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is August – November for watching resident birds and October – March for spotting migratory birds.
Itinerary
Day 01 : Delhi – Bharatpur
Morning drive to Bharatpur, on arrival check in at Bharatpur forest lodge, situated inside the bird sanctuary,
Bharatpur Bird sanctuary is home of diversity of habitats and home of over 350 species of birds have been recorded in the Sanctuary and in just this short visit we are likely to see about 50 of them. Among these will be an unequalled array of wetland species, a great variety of vultures, eagles, falcons and owls, plus numerous small land birds.
As well as birds, the Sanctuary has an excellent variety of wild animals. Nilgai (blue bull), Sambar and Spotted Deer, Wild Boar,Asiatic Jackal and two species of mongoose are all common, and this is one of the few places in India where the rare Fishing Cat may be seen. Overnights stay at Bharatpur forest lodge.
Day 02 : Bharatpur :
Full day Bird watching at Bharatpur Bird sanctuary.
Overnight stay at forest lodge.
Day 03 : Bharatpur – Delhi :
Morning free at leisure, later drive back to Delhi, .
End of Tour
Note: During winter season, the park is open from 6:30 AM to 5 PM. During other seasons, the park is open from 6 am to 6 pm. Entry to the park is stopped an hour before the closing time.
There are three types of safaris provided in the park, horse carriage ride, jeep ride and cycle rickshaw ride.
Options – Add any of the following locations to your tour plan..
On arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station you will be received and assisted by our representative and then you will drive to Shillong. On arrival check-in to your hotel.
Rest of the day is free for your leisure. Overnight stay in Shillong.
Day 02: Excursion to Cherrapunjee (58 kms / 2 hrs approx)
Today after breakfast you will drive to Cherrapunjee famous as ‘The Wettest Place on Earth’. You will visit Limestone Cave, Nohsngithiang Falls, Nohkailikai Falls and Dainthlen Falls.
Return to shillong in the afternoon enroute visit Elephant Peak & Shillong Peak. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Shillong.
Day 03: Shillong – Kaziranga National Park (250 kms/ 7 hrs aprox)
Today after breakfast you will drive to Kaziranga which is a Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park that houses the largest number of one horned Indian Rhino, specie unique to this place.
A wide variety of wild animals like Elephants, Asiatic Buffaloes, Wild Boars, Deers and an array of bird species are available in this forest. On arrival Check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight stay in Kaziranga.
Day 04: Kaziranga
Today morning you will enjoy an Elephant ride in the forest.
Later you will proceed on a jeep safari to the depth of the Jungle for animal watching. The afternoon is free for leisure activities. Overnight in Kaziranga.
Day 05: Kaziranga – Guwahati (Approx – 217 kms 4 ½ hrs)
Today after breakfast check out of your hotel and you will drive to Guwahati. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Later in the evening you will enjoy cruise on the Brahmaputra River.
Overnight in Guwahati.
Day 06: Depart Guwahati
Today after breakfast check out of your hotel as your trip ends today.
You may visit the Kamakhsya Temple today before you are transferred to Airport / Railway Station for your return journey.
Corbett National Park abounds in rich variety of wild animals including tigers, boars, deers, elephants, wild dogs, foxes etc. Ramganga River cuts through the Park and attracts wild animals down its shores.
Itinerary
Day 01: Delhi to Corbett (260 Kms. / 6 hrs aprox)
Early morning start from Delhi for a drive to Corbett. On arrival in Corbett check into hotel and have Lunch.
In the afternoon proceed on a jeep safari to the Jungle for wildlife viewing. Return to the resort/hotel after Safari. Dinner overnight in Corbett.
Day 02: Corbett Safari
Early in the morning or evening you may opt to take jeep safari for game watching.
Return to the hotel and relax. Dinner overnight in Corbett.
Day 02: Back to Delhi
After breakfast check out of the hotel.
Proceed to Delhi.
Delhi Arrival by 5:00 PM. Drop at Home/Hotel/Airport.
Our spiced up North India Tour covers the Golden Triangle Circuit of Delhi Agra Jaipur and adds a twist of adventure with visit to Ranthambhore National Park, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and National Chambal Sanctuary. For those who are visiting India for the first time and have more than a week to spare. It is best for couples, families and small groups.
The best time for this trip is from October till March.
On arrival in India you will be greeted and escorted by our executive to your hotel. (Rooms will be available from 1200 Hrs)
In its 3000 years of existence; seven cities have risen where the present capital of India stands. Here you’ll encounter a fascinating blend of the ancient and the contemporary. Where government buildings, medieval palaces and bazaars exist beside a modern metropolis. Delhi is a city waiting to be explored.
Overnight in the Hotel
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast enjoy the sightseeing of Delhi.
Visit the Red Fort the 17th century imposing fortress built in red sandstone is surrounded by a huge 33m high boundary wall. Inside are exquisite palaces and beautiful gardens.
Opposite the Red Fort lies Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) made of red sandstone and white marble, completed in 1656 at a cost of one million Rupees has perfect proportions.
Jama Masjid is India’s largest mosque where more than 20.000 people can kneel in prayer. The interior of the prayer hall is divided into aisles by arches. The walls and floors are of marble inlay panels.
Also visit the Raj Ghat on the banks of the river Yamuna, Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial, where he was cremated following his assassination in January 1948. The memorial lies in the midst of landscaped gardens and made of a simple square platform of black marble inscribed with his last words “Hey Ram”. An eternal flame burns 24 hours.
In the afternoon visit New Delhi. You will drive past India Gate Built of Bharatpur stone, commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war. 13516 names of British and Indian soldiers killed in the Afghan War of 1919 are engraved on the arch and foundations. Photo stop at Rashtrapati Bhawan once the Viceroy’s residence is now the official residence of the President of India.
Visit the Humayun’s Tomb, built by his wife Haji Begum in the 16th. Century. An early example of Mughal architecture considered the predecessor of the Taj Mahal.
Later visit the Qutub Minar the landmark of Delhi, a huge tower of victory started in 1199 and completed in 1368. The minar is 72.5m high with a diameter at the base 14.4m and 2.7m at the top. The tower has 379 steps to the top.
Overnight in the Hotel
Day 03: Delhi / Jaipur (Approx. 258 Kms / 05 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Jaipur.
Jaipur- the City of Victory was originally Sawai Jaipur, named after its founder Sawai Jai Singh II (1700-1743). The sunset-pink tinge of its walls, buildings, temples and emporia gave it the name Pink City, the name in which it became famous throughout the world.
On arrival in Jaipur, check in at the hotel.
Overnight in the hotel
Day 04: Jaipur
After breakfast enjoys an excursion trip which takes you to Amber Fort on Jeep / Elephants.
This city Fort is situated 130m high with the Aravalli hills all around it in a valley 11 km north of Jaipur. It was the ancient capital of the Kachhawaha Rajputs till 1037.
En route, make a photo stop at the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). It is a 5 storied building from the 18th century having 953 windows and niches made so that the ladies of the Royal family.
In the afternoon visit the “Pink City” of Jaipur.
You will visit City Palace, which houses the Royal residence and museums with collections of textiles and costumes, armoury, manuscripts, paintings etc.
Also visit Royal Observatory (Jantar Mantar-1728-34) built by king astrologer Jai Singh II. The instruments are built of stone with marble facing on the important plains for measuring the harmony of the heavens. Each instrument serves a particular function and each gives an accurate reading.
Ranthambore is one of the finest tiger reserves in India nestled in the Aravallis it is home to a variety of flora and fauna. The park along with the contiguous regions of Kela Devi and Sawai Man Singh parks forms a good biosphere along the Chambal River, which separates it from Madhya Pradesh.
On arrival, transfer to the Hotel.
Dinner & Overnight in the Hotel
Day 06: Ranthambore
Early morning enjoy game drive in the park
Return to the hotel for breakfast. Ranthambore is a dry deciduous forest replete with several lakes, rivulets and a magnificent ancient fort overlooking the park. The wildlife that one can see here are a large variety of birds, including an impressive number of waterfowl and birds of prey.
In the afternoon set out for another game drive.
Dinner & Overnight in the Hotel
Day 07: Ranthambore / Bharatpur (240 Kms – 5 ½ Hrs drive)
After breakfast, drive to Bharatpur.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary or Keoladeo Ghana National Park, which was established in 1956. This 29 sq km marshland is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world with over 360 species of birds, out of which 117 are the local birds. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, it used to be a part of the private shooting reserve of the Maharaja of Bharatpur.
Among many bird species to be seen are egrets, storks, ducks, Chinese coots, kingfishers, spoonbills, sarus cranes and several birds of prey, including falcon, marsh harrier and eagle. Alone 80 species of ducks can be spotted here. There are also chital, Nilgai, deer, wild cats, hyenas and wild boar whilst near the entrance there are usually some very large rock pythons.
During November to February the northern hemisphere migratory birds visit the park from China, Europe and Siberia, including the rare Siberian Crane.
On arrival Check in at Hotel.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 08: Bharatpur / Chambal (125 Kms – 2 ½ Hrs drive)
Morning enjoy the Rickshaw ride in Bharatpur.
Later drive to Chambal, on the way visit Fatehpur Sikri, the beautiful and deserted medieval city built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire.
The complex consists of religious, residential and administrative buildings. The Mosque is considered a copy for the Mosque at Mecca and is extremely elegant, containing elements of Hindu and Persian design. Housed here is the Shrine of Sheikh Salim Chisti one of the greatest of Sufi saints of the Muslim world.
On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in.
Later enjoy the special Nature walk along the river banks, around the ravines and in the fields surrounding the National Chambal Sanctuary.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 09: Chambal
After breakfast, enjoy the River Safari. The calm and gentle waters of the Chambal River are best explored on boats and the River Safari provides spectacular opportunities to view the wildlife.
Chambal Safari
The Chambal Safari boatmen are exceptionally skilled at cutting the boat engines, and maneuvering as close to the birds and animals as possible without disturbing them. Trained naturalists accompany visitors and provide expert information on the Chambal wildlife. The River Safari is a most relaxing, enjoyable and special experience.
Afternoon enjoy the trip to Bateshwar Temples.
The ancient temple complex at Bateshwar on the river Yamuna, 10 km from the Chambal Safari Lodge, consists of more than a hundred temples dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. Referred to as Surajpur in ancient texts, Bateshwar derives its current name from its reigning deity Lord Bateshwar Mahadev (another name for Shiva).
Day 10: Chambal / Agra (70 Kms – 1 ½ Hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to Agra.
Agra stands on the right bank of the river Yamuna, was once the seat of the Mughal rulers, the zenith of art and an enshrined romance. A town famous for its beautiful medieval monuments. The passion of the Mughals for building endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world.
Later visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays) – A poignant poetry in marble, stands serene and
The most extravagant monument ever built for love is a tribute to the timelessness of art and love. The inimitable poem in white marble, one of the seven modern wonders of the world, the finest expression of love of Emperor Shah Jahan for his queen Mumtaz who died giving birth to their 14th child, is located on the banks of the Yamuna river here. The construction of the Taj had commenced in 1631AD and had ended in 1653AD. Workers were gathered from all over the country and from central Asia. About 20,000 people were recruited to translate this dream into reality. The main architect was Isa Khan who was brought from Iran.
Later visit Agra Fort, -Built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite buildings, including the Moti Masjid, Diwane-I-Am, Diwane-I-Khas and Musamman Burj, where the Emperor Shah Jahan died in imprisonment, besides Jahangir’s Palace, Khaas Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal.
Also enjoy the Magic Show in Agra.
Overnight in the hotel
Day 11: Agra – Delhi (203 Kms – 5 Hrs drive)
After leisurely breakfast drive to Delhi, on the way visit Sikandra.
Sikandra: The mausoleum of the great Mughal King Akbar (1556-1605). Akbar began building it during his lifetime and his son, the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, completed it. It has a large arched entrance and green lawns, on which deer can be seen grazing, surround the tomb
Arrive Delhi and check in at the Hotel.
Overnight in the Hotel
Day 12: Delhi Departure
In time transfer to the airport to board the flight back home.
You will be taken back to the hotel for checkout. 
