Wilderness in India

Overview
Explore the wilderness of India in the dense forest and beautiful lakes of the country. This special tour package unveils the rare wildlife abundant in the forest reserves, national parks and bird sanctuaries. We give you an opportunity to track and spot the wild animal in their natural inhabitant, from the distance that you might have never imagined. Come face to face with a hyena or bear; feel the thrill of photographing a wild tiger on the prowl and experience an jungle safari through the tall grasses on the Wildlife Tour.

Inclusions
Accommodation, Meal, Transport, Services of local guides for sightseeing tours.

Exclusions
Shopping and meals apart from breakfast, lunch and dinner included in itinerary.

Day 01: Arrival at Delhi-Sariska (163 Km Approx.)
Arrival at Delhi and proceed to Sariska. Sariska is one of the famous tiger reserves of India, where one can still spot tiger. After reaching Sariska, refresh yourself and explore the national park (tiger reserve) and the traditional life of locales. Besides tigers, some of the finest birds and animals can also be spotted that include deer, sambar and blue bull. Nestled deep in the ranges of Aravali, the park covers a large area of 800 square kilometers. Enjoy camp fire and dinner in the evening. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Alwar and Bharatpur (116 Km Approx.)
Alwar lies in the hills of the Aravali and is surrounded by lakes, forests and palaces. The journey starts with a visit to the royal palace and water palace of Deeg. The sight seeing at Alwar during the first half of the day, proceed to Bharatpur. Reach Bharatpur in the evening and visit Keoladeo Ghana National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site. The park has been a paradise for the avian world and is home to migratory birds during autumn, when birds flew in from as far as Siberia.
Day 03: Arrival at Ranthambhore (225 Km / 5 Hrs Approx.)
Day three begins with a visit to bird sanctuary, early in the morning and leave for Ranthambhore through an exciting safari in the jungle.

Day 04: Ranthambhore
Visit the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, considered to be the best national parks in India to spot Bengal tigers, wild, in their natural habitat. The visitors can also see Jhumru, Machhli (from the "machali or fish" like mark on her cheek), Bachhi, Kankati and so on. Located at the junction of Aravali and Vindhya hill range, the park covers vast expanses of approximately 400 sq km.

Day 05: Kota - Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary (180 Km/ 3 Hrs Approx.)
Reach Kota, check in and leave for visit to Darrah Wild Life Sanctuary. The sanctuary used to be the royal hunting ground of erstwhile Maharaja of Kota. Spread over the hilly terrain, the densely wooded sanctuary offers the sight of mysterious animals of the region including wolf, cheetah, nilgai, deer and wild boar. Back to hotel in the evening and overnight stay at Kota.


Day 06: Udaipur - Lakes and the Boat Ride (270 Km Apporx.)
After visiting Kota palace early in the morning proceed for Udaipur - also known as the city of lakes and the "Venice of East," the city offers sight of five gorgeous lakes, beautiful green gardens, fabulous fountains, awe inspiring palaces & forts, stunning Aravali mountain range and old mansions converted into heritage hotels. The package includes amazing boat ride in Lake Pichhola at sunset back to hotel in the evening and overnight stay.
Day 07: Kumbhalgarh - In the Jungle , Over the Horse (65 Km Approx.)
Leave for Kumbhalgarh early in the morning. Visit to Kumbhalgarh fort beautifully situated on a hill over-looking the Kumbhalgarh valley. The tour includes an exciting safari in the dense forest of the region on the horse back. The sanctuary is home for many endangered species of wild-life and provides natural abode to many creatures like wolf, leopards, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, sambhar, nilgai, chausingha (the four horned antelope), chinkara and hare.

Day 08: Balsamand - Ranakpur and Jodhpur (64 Km Approx.)
Leave for Blasamand in the early morning. Enroute visit to the beautiful Ranakpur temples. Ranakpur is one of the five most important pilgrimage sites of Jainism. Check in at Balsamand, visit Jhodpur city for sightseeing. The former capital of Marwar state, Jodhpur offers a magnificent view of majestic forts, palaces and temples that retain the historic and royal grandeur of the city. Return back to hotel and overnight stay.

Day 09: Jaisalmer - Migratory guests of Kheechan
From Balsamand, take village safari and lunch at Bishnoi village. Enroute to the villages, tourists can see desert wild life like black bucks, chinkaras, blue bulls, desert foxes, hares, partridges and more. Afterwards, proceed to Osian, an ancient desert oasis dotted with Jain temples, is used to be the biggest trading centre between 8th to 12th centuries. Also, enroute to Jaisalmer, visit Kheechan, where one can sight large number of migratory birds and in particular Demoiselle Cranes amidst the setting sun. Reach Jaisalmer in the evening and check in at hotel.

Day 10: Jaisalmer - Desert National Park, Sand and Sunset
Visit Jaisalmer town for half day and spend rest of the day at Desert National Park around Samm. This is one of the largest national parks in the country with the catchment area of 3100 sq km. The wildlife of the Desert National Park includes blackbuck, chinkara, desert fox, bengal fox, indian wolf, desert cat, hare, etc. Besides popular desert animals, the sanctuary is also home to variety of birds ranging from blue tailed and green bee-eaters to drongos and bush quail to Indian rollers.

Day 11: Bikaner (241 Km Approx.)
Reach Bikaner in the after noon and visit city landmarks before going to Gajner Palace. The royal city of Bikaner showcases some of the finest creation of Rajput civilization such as imposing palaces and beautifully sculptured temples of red and yellow sand stones.
Day 12: Dundlod - Deer Sanctuary and Havelis of Shekhawati ( 230 Km Approx.)
Leave for Tal Chhaper sanctuary early in the morning. The sanctuary is known for the black-buck that is a flat saline depression with its own ecosystem. Number of birds can be seen in the region including Harries. Later on, reach Dundlod town and check in at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Dundlod and Mandawa, popularly known as open art gallery. Visit havelis, mansions and temples, beautifully adorned with colorful fresco.

Day 13: Jaipur - Forts, Elephant, Sunset and Dinner (160 Km)
Reach Jaipur by afternoon and visit Amber Fort. Elephant ride through the fort provides a clearer view of stunning architecture built in white marble and red sandstone. Visit Nahargarh fort in the evening. Arrangements for evening entertainment and dinner at ethnic village.

Day 14: Jaipur - Tour Ends at Pink City
Visit nearby places such as City Palace and Jai Singh's City Markets. Return back to hotel and check out. Proceed for onward or return journey.