ROUTE TO BE TAKEN

Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bharatpur - Jaipur - Sariska - Delhi

DAY - BY - DAY ITINERARY

DAY 01 : DELHI - AGRA (200 Kms.)
0530 hrs. - Assemble at College
0600 hrs. - Departure for Agra

Arrive Agra & Check-in at Hotel. Morning we start our tour of Agra the visit to sandstone Agra Fort which stands like a crescent on the Jamuna River. Agra Fort was built over time by three Moghul emperors - Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jehan. It was at this fort that Shah Jehan was imprisoned by his son in the later years of his life to prevent him from spending the family fortunes on a black echo of the Taj Mahal. One can make a brief visit to Sikandra the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, a magnificent garden tomb. After lunch our next stop is to the Taj Mahal. Built by Shah Jehan as a mausoleum for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj is built of white marble, beautifully carved and inlaid with semi-precious stones. We cover this massive site leisurely. Evening is free for shopping or visit local market. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 02 : AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - BHARATPUR - JAIPUR (230 Kms.)
After early breakfast we leave for an interesting countryside drive, which gets us to Fatehpur Sikri, the beautiful capital built in 1640 by the Moghul King, Akbar the Great and later abandoned for lack of water. A superb example of Moghul architecture, it stands perfectly preserved in the desert. The marble tomb of the sheikh intricately done in marble lies in the courtyard of Jama Masjid still visited by thousands to seek blessings. Buland Daraza was added by Akbar in front of the tomb. We continue our journey to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park). Highlight of this sanctuary is the annual visit by Siberian Cranes in winter months. It is also house to great variety of resident species of birds and is considered as the ornithologist's paradise. Bharatpur is better known today for one of the finest water bird sanctuaries in the world and is spread on 40 sq km area of swampy, lightly wooded terrain. Best season for bird watching - from October to January. After lunch drive to Jaipur, also know as Pink City. A royal experience awaits us at the intriguing Amber Palace, a distinguished example of 17th Century Rajput architecture. After the tour and enjoying a panoramic view, we check in to our Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 03 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, we start our sightseeing tour of Jaipur. We start with old astronomical observatory built by the founder of the city, Jai Singh. We also visit the majestic Palace, which houses a rare collection of Indian art, and the colourful bazaar. Jaipur is noted for its craftsmen, skilled in brass inlay, lacquer work and stone setting. Most of the buildings in the old city are made of pink sandstone and one of the most beautiful is Hawa Mahal, Palace of Winds, where the ladies of the royal harem used to watch the city from behind the intricately carved facade. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 04 : JAIPUR - SARISKA (109 Kms.)
After breakfast, morning is free to enjoy both shopping and a cultural experience in the bazaars of Jaipur. Don't forget to carry your camera. After lunch leave for Sariska National Park. Evening free to enjoy your stay surrounded by Jungle.

DAY 05 : SARISKA - DELHI (208 Kms.)
After breakfast take early morning Jungle Safari. The area spans 765.80 sq.km of dry deciduous forests of the Aravalli range and is an excellent tiger country. Sariska was once the royal reserve of the rulers of Alwar. Declared a sanctuary in 1955, it became a tiger reserve in 1979 under Project Tiger. Main species found: Tiger, panther, hyena, jungle cat, civet, sambar, nilgai, chowsingha, dhole(wild dog), wild boar, partridge, green pigeon, red spurfowl, etc. Drive back to Delhi. Lunch on the way to Delhi or at Sariska itself, depending on time.

TOUR ENDS