India

Birds, Tigers & Wildlife

Tours – January – December 2019

12 Days

Incredible India Golden Triangle Tour

Delhi, Ranthambore, Bharatpur, Chambal, Agra, Jaipur

12 Days

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ITINERARY 12 DAY TOUR

Days Destination Summary

Day 01

Arrive Delhi

On arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel.

Afternoon visit to Sultanpur National Park.

Overnight Hotel

Day 02 Delhi –

Ranthambore

(BY TRAIN)

Early morning breakfast and departure to train station for Ranthambore.

On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight Hotel

Day 03 Ranthambore Early morning Safari to Ranthambore . Lunch. Afternoon Safari to

Ranthambore.

Overnight Hotel

Day 04 Ranthambore Early morning Safari to Ranthambore . Lunch. Afternoon Safari to

Ranthambore.

Overnight Hotel

Day 05 Ranthambore –

Bharatpur

(BY TRAIN)

Transfer to station for train to Bharatpur. On arrival you will be transferred to

the hotel. Afternoon visit Keoladeo National Park.

Overnight Hotel

Day 06 Bharatpur Early morning rickshaw ride & afternoon boat trip on the canals of Keoladeo

National Park. Overnight Hotel

Day 07 Bharatpur – Drive to Fatehpur Sikri (+-2 hrs) near Agra. Thereafter drive to the Chambal

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Day 07 Bharatpur –

Fatehpur Sikri –

Chambal

Drive to Fatehpur Sikri (+-2 hrs) near Agra. Thereafter drive to the Chambal

River. Overnight Hotel

Day 08 Chambal - Agra Explore the Chambal River by boat, thereafter depart for Agra 2 hrs by road.

Arrive and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight Hotel

Day 09 Agra to Jaipur Early morning Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Afternoon visit to Soor Sarovar

Bird Sanctuary.

Thereafter transfer by train to Jaipur.

Overnight Hotel.

Day 10 Jaipur Jaipur – Early Visit to Amer Fort Palace and Hawa Mahal Palace.

Afternoon visit to Jhalana Wildlife Reserve near Jaipur.

Overnight Hotel

Day 11 Jaipur to Delhi

by Road

After breakfast we depart for Delhi by Road.

Midway stop at Neemrana Fort Palace for lunch.

Arrival Delhi transfer to Hotel - Final departure dinner that evening.

Overnight Hotel

Day 12 Delhi – Airport Tour concludes - Transfer to the airport if necessary.

TOUR CONCLUDES

Day 1: Arrival in New Delhi.

Delhi

On arrival in India’s bustling capital city, New

Delhi, you will be met, welcomed and

transferred to your Hotel.

New Delhi is a combination of modern and

ancient culture, going back as far as 3 000 years.

Seven different cities have existed on this spot.

It is the seat of power and the headquarters of

Indian politics, where most of the heads of the

Indian Government reside.

This is a city waiting to be explored, renowned

for shopping in the streets and emporiums. The

Hotel is situated in the center of the famous

landmark – Connaught Place.

Bustling Street Scene Delhi

Parliament Buildings

Sultanpur National Park (Bird Sanctuary)

Afternoon drive to the Sultanpur National Park.

Dr Salim Ali, the doyen of Indian Ornithology is

largely responsible for converting this hunting

ground to a Bird Sanctuary in 1971.

There are +_250 bird species at Sultanpur. Some

are resident, while others migrate from distant

regions like Siberia, Europe and Afghanistan.

Winter Migratory birds include Siberian Crane,

Grater Flamingo, Ruff, Common Teal, Common

Greenshank, Northern Pintail, Yellow & White

Wagtails, Northern Shoveler, Rosy Pelican,

Gadwall, Spotted Sandpiper, Eurasian

Widgeon, Black-tailed Godwit, Spotted Red

Shank, Blue Throat, Long-billed Pipit, Asian

Koel, Blue-cheeked and Blue-tailed Bee-eater,

Cuckoo’s and Heron’s.

Overnight at Hotel

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Parliament Buildings

Sultanpur National Park (Bird Sanctuary).

Indian Roller Common Tailorbird

Yellow-legged Green Pigeon Common Teal

Day 2: Delhi to Ranthambore via Train. @ 13:20 – 18:20 hrs

Departure Delhi

Early morning breakfast and departure by

train to Sawai Madhopur (Rhantambore).

On route to Nizamuddin Station we will do

some shopping. On arrival at Sawai

Madhopur Station you will be met and

transferred to your Hotel.

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore used to be the hunting

ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur.

In 1980, it was declared a National Park

and listed among the reserves protected

under Project Tiger.

Apart from Bengal Tiger, other animals that

inhabit the park are Sloth Bear, Jackals,

Marsh Crocodile, Leopard, Gazzelle, Indian

Hare, Porcupines, Jungle Cat, Sambhar,

Chinkara, Mongoose, Nilgai, Wild Boar and

Monitor Lizards

Birding Ranthambore National Park.Birding Ranthambore National Park.

Ranthambore, due to its varied terrain and

abundance of water bodies, has an excellent

population of birds, resident and migrant. In

total, a list of 272 species have been recorded.

Some of the best locations to watch birds are

Malik Talao, Ranthambore Fort, Rajbagh Talao

and Padam Talao.

Important birds to see in Ranthambore include

Painted Spurfowl, Jungle and Rock Bush

Quails, White-naped Woodpecker, Indian

Scops Owl, Yellow-footed Green Pigeon,

Alexandrine and Plumb-headed Parakeets,

Stork-billed Kingfisher, Sikeer Malkoa,

Common Lora , White-bellied Drongo, Tickles

Blue Flycatcher, White-browed Fantail, Grey-

breasted and Rufous-fronted Prinia, Yellow-

throated Sparrow, Indian Vulture, Pallid

Harrier, Shikra, Bonneli’s Eagle, Crested

Serpent Eagle.

Overnight at Hotel

Bar-headed Goose Bonelli’s Eagle

Jungle Bush Quail Sikeer Malkoa

Indian Pitta Pin-tailed Snipe

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Day 3: Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park is dotted with

structures of bygone eras scattered all over the

jungle, which give it a unique, wonderful and

mixed flavour of nature and history. Many water

bodies located all over the park provide perfect

relief during the extremely hot summer months

for the forest inhabitants. A huge fort, after

which the park is named, towers over the park

atop a hill. Surrounded by the Vindhya and

Haravali Hills which are located near to the

outer fringes of the Thar Desert.

Ranthambore offers Jeep Safaris and a cultural

experience of the Meena tribes. A night in the

many hideouts in the Park must not be missed.Machli “Lady of the Lakes”

A tigress known as "Lady of the Lakes" was

separated from her parents at a young age

because of poaching. The young tigress was

named Machli, after the mark on her body

that resembles a fish. (Of National Geographic

fame) She gave birth to three female cubs, fame) She gave birth to three female cubs,

one being dubbed 'Machli - The Junior'. The

father of Machli Jr. died early from an

unknown disease, as confirmed by forest

officer Fateh Singh Rathore. Machli Jr. mated

with the male tiger Bumburam and gave birth

to two cubs, Slant Ear and Broken Tail. Baccha

is believed to be her grandson. At 17 years

old, Machli Sr. is the world's oldest tigress.

Machli recently went missing, raising concern

among forest officials, as hunting is difficult at

her age. After twenty-six days Machli was

spotted and located by forest officials.

Machli's daughter T19 (Krishna or Unis) is the

current queen tigress of Ranthambore. In

2014, she gave birth to four cubs fathered by

Star or Zalim (she was seen mating with both

of them), with three surviving. These cubs are

now known as T-84, T-83 and T-85.

Machli died on 18 August 2016 at the age 20

years becoming the longest living tigress in

the wild thus far.

Overnight at Hotel

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Day 4: Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore Fort

UNESCO World Heritage SiteA visit to the Ranthambore Fort.

This formidable fort was a focal point of

the historical developments

of Rajasthan. The fort was held by the

Chahamanas (Chauhans) until the 13th

century, when the Delhi Sultanate

Ranthambore National Park

Morning visit to the Park where we will

continue viewing Bengal Tiger, with

some luck.

century, when the Delhi Sultanate

captured it. In 2013, at the 37th session

of the World Heritage Committee,

Ranthambore Fort, along with 5 other

forts of Rajasthan, was declared

a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Surwal Lake Time permitting, we will visit Surwal Lake which is an hour away. This is another picturesque option

near Ranthambore to visit. Amidst quaint settings this lake presents amazing beauty. Winters are

ideal to spend time here. Surwal Lake is famed for the viewing of resident and migratory birds,

primarily in the morning when they prey for their breakfast, making their nests and chirping around.

The lake brings you melodious bird singing and is a great place to observe them. The birds we look

for include Dalmatian and Great White Pelicans, Spotted Redshank, Temminck’s Stint, Indian

Courser, Indian Stone Curlew, Blue-tailed and Green Bee-eaters, Ashy -crowned Sparrow-Lark,

Indian Bush Lark, Moustached Warbler, Ashy and Yellow -bellied Prinias, Rosy Starling and Greater

Painted-snipe

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Ranthambore Fort

Scenes at Surwal Lake

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: Ranthambore to Bharatpur via Train. @ 7:05 – 9:23 hrs.

Bharatpur

Departure on the two and half hour train ride to

Bharatpur. On arrival we will be met and

transferred to our accommodation near the

incredible Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur).

Our accommodation will be in the Laxmi Vilas

Palace, still occupied by the Royal family of Jat

rulers. Lunch at Hotel thereafter an afternoon in

the Keoladeo National Park.

Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel

The Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary (Bharatpur)This sanctuary was created 250 years ago. The park was a hunting ground for the Maharajas of

Bharatpur, a tradition dating back to 1850, and duck shoots were organised yearly in honour of

the British Viceroys. In one shoot alone in 1938, over 4 273 birds such as mallards and teals were

shot by Lord Linlithgow, then Viceroy of India. The park was designated as a bird sanctuary on 13

March 1976, declared a national park on 10 March 1982 and a Ramsar Site in October 1981. It was

also declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. Its continued existence is dependent on the annual

monsoons and a regulated water supply from a reservoir outside the park boundary. The park’s

well-designed system of dykes and sluices provides areas of varying water depths which are used by

various avifaunal species. various avifaunal species.

Due to its strategic location in the middle of Central Asian migratory flyway and presence of water,

large congregations of ducks, geese, coots, pelicans and waders arrive in the winter. The park was the

only known wintering site of the central population of the critically endangered Siberian Crane, and

also serves as a wintering area for other globally threatened species such as the Greater Spotted

Eagle and Imperial Eagle. Other special to be found are Garganey Northern Pintail, lesser whistling

Indian Spot Billed, and Ferruginous Ducks. Common and Pied Kingfishers, Little and Indian

Cormorants, Oriental Darter, Grey and Purple Herons, Black crowned Night Heron, Painted and

Blacked Necked Storks, Asian Open bill, Black Headed Ibis, Eurasian Spoonbill, Pheasant Tailed and

Bronze Winged Jacanas, White Breasted Water hen, Regal and Sarus Cranes. In the marshy areas

along the waterways we will search for migrant passerines such as the Blue throat Blyth’s Reed

Warbler, Rosy Pipit, Western Yellow, Citrine and White Browed Wagtails.

Overnight at Hotel.

Typical terrain of Park Birders twitching Community Guide Birding on waterways

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Keoladeo National Park.

Our visit today is aimed at exploring the diversity of this magnificent Unesco World Heritage,

Ramsar sanctuary. This includes Rickshaw Guided rides, walks, plus boating on the waterways.

We will also visit the plant nursery.

Day 6: Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur)

List of Birds

Grey Francolin, Indian Peafowl, Lesser Whistling-duck, Greylag and Bar-headed Geese, Ruddy

Shelduck, Comb Duck, Cotton Pygmy-goose, Gadwall, Eurasian Widgeon, Spot-billed Duck, Northern

Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Garganey, Common Teal, Ferruginous Pochard, Tufted Duck, Barred

Buttonquail, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker, Black-rumped Flameback, Brown-headed Barbet, Indian

Grey Hornbill, Common Hoopoe, Indian Roller, Common and White-throated Kingfishers, Greater

Coucal, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Asian Palm Swift, Collared Scops Owl, Dusky Eagle Owl, Spotted

Owlet, Grey and Large-tailed Nightjars, Rock Pigeon, Laughing, Spotted and Eurasian Collared Doves,

Yellow-footed Green Pigeon, Sarus and Common Cranes, Brown Crake, White-breasted Waterhen,

Purple Swamphen, Common Moorhen, Common Coot, Common Snipe, Black-tailed Godwit, Spotted

and Common Redshanks, Marsh, Wood and Common Sandpipers, Temminck’s Stint, Ruff, Greater

Painted-snipe, Pheasant-tailed and Bronze-winged Jacanas, Black-winged Stilt, Red-wattled and

White-tailed Lapwing, Oriental Honey-buzzard, Black-shouldered Kite, Black Kite, Egyptian Vand

Red-headed Vultures, Crested Serpent Eagle, Eurasian Marsh Harrier, Shikra, White-eyed Buzzard,

Indian Spotted, Greater Spotted, Steppe, Imperial, Bonelli’s and Booted Eagles.

Greater Spotted Eagle Sarus Crane Orange-headed Thrush Scaly Thrush Ticklles Thrush

Little Grebe, Darter, Little and Great Cormorants, Little, Grey and Purple Herons, Little, Great,

Intermediate and Cattle Egrets, Indian Pond Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron, Yellow and Black

Bitterns, Glossy and Black-headed Ibises, Eurasian Spoonbill, Great White and Dalmatian Pelicans,

Painted Stork, Asian Openbill, Woolly-necked and Black-necked Storks, Long-tailed Shrike, Rufous

Treepie, House Crow, Large-billed Crow, Small Minivet, Black Drongo, Orange-headed Thrush, Taiga

Flycatcher, Blue Throat, Oriental Magpie Robin, Black Redstart, Siberian Stonechat, Pied Bush Chat,

Brahminy and Asian Pied Starlings, Common and Bank Mynas, Plain and Dusky Crag Martins, Barn, Wire-

tailed and Streak-throated Swallows, White-eared and Red-vented Bulbuls, Ashy Prinia, Blyth’s Reed

Warbler, Common Tailorbird, Chiffchaff, Babbler, Lesser Whitethroat, House Sparrow, Citrine and Yellow

Wagtails, Paddyfield and Tawny Pipits.

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Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7: Bharatpur to Chambal River via Fatehpur Sikri.

Chambal via Fatehpur Sikri

This morning we depart early on the journey to Chambal Safari Lodge via Agra. Our first stop of

the day will be at the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri (37 kms from Agra). A UNESCO World

Heritage Site. Fatehpur Sikri was built by Moghul Emperor Akbar in AD 1564 in honour of the

Muslim Saint Sheikh Salim Christi. The grand city was comprised of several palatial courts, a

harem building, a mosque, private emperor’s quarters, residential buildings and the tomb of the

Sufi saint. A giant outdoor board game, a pool, and utility buildings. Not long after the fortress

was completed the lake that provided water to the complex dried up and life at Fatehpur Sikri

was unsustainable. Emperor Muhammad Shah lived in the city between 1719 and 1748 and the

Marathas warriors occupied the city for a short time after that. Once the British invaded India,

their army used the fortress as a barracks, during which time it was badly damaged.

Fatehpur Sikri Ornamental Pools Fort Ruins

After visiting Fatehpur Sikri we will bypass Agra on route to the Chambal River Lodge. Arriving at the

Lodge we will have a lunch and then prepare to go boating on the river. We will be on the lookout

for Indian Skimmer, Black-bellied and River Terns, Black Stork, Red-naped Ibis, Small Pratincole,

Long Legged Buzzard, Shoe -toed Snake Eagle, Bonelli’s Eagle, River Lapwing, Great Stone Curlew, Long Legged Buzzard, Shoe -toed Snake Eagle, Bonelli’s Eagle, River Lapwing, Great Stone Curlew,

Sandlark, Desert Wheatear and more. Possibly a sighting of the rear Ganges River Dolphin and the

long snouted Gharial, Mugger Crocodile, various Turtles, various snakes and reptiles. On our return

to the Lodge we will explore the grounds for birds Booted and Syke’s Warblers, Verditer Flycatcher

and the resident Brown Hawk Owl. Seen in the vicinity of the Lodge are Indian Flying Fox, Striped

Hyena, Jungle Cat, Grey Mongoose, Indian Hedgehog and Indian Porcupine.

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Chambal

The National Chambal Sanctuary is listed as

an important bird area (IBA) and is a

proposed Ramsar site. At least 320 species of

resident and migratory birds inhabit the

sanctuary. Migratory birds from Siberia form part

of its rich avian fauna. Vulnerable bird species

here include the Indian Skimmer, Sarus

Crane, Pallas's Fish Eagle and Indian Courser.

The Pallid Harrier and Lesser Flamingo are near

threatened. Winter visitors include Black-bellied

Terns, Red-crested Pochard, Ferruginous

Pochard and Bar-headed Goose. Other species

include Great Thick-knee, Greater

Flamingo, Darter, and Brown Hawk Owl.

The endangered Indian Skimmer is also a major

reason for visiting this area.

Overnight at Hotel

Scenes Chambal River

Day 8: Chambal River Lodge to Agra by Road

Chambal to Agra

After breakfast we will explore the surrounds of the lodge. Time permitting we may take another

boat trip on the river or explore the Chambal Nature Reserve. We will then travel to Agra.

Agra Red FortWe will visit the fabled Agra Red Fort, located in the center of the city and serving as a

monumental reminder of the fascinating history of the region.

Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors

of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The Agra Fort

is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister

monument, the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city.

The 380 000 m2 (94-acre) fort has a semi-circular plan, its chord lies parallel to the river and its

walls are seventy feet high. Double ramparts have massive circular bastions at intervals,

with battlements. The monumental Delhi Gate, which faces the city on the western side of the

fort, is considered the grandest of the four gates and a masterpiece of Akbar's time. It was built

circa 1568 to enhance security. A wooden drawbridge was used to cross the moat and reach the

gate from the mainland; inside, an inner gateway called Hathi Pol ("Elephant Gate") guarded by

two life-sized stone elephants with their riders added another layer of security.

Because the Indian military (the Parachute Brigade in particular) is still using the northern portion

of Agra Fort, the Delhi Gate cannot be used by the public. Tourists enter via the Amar Singh Gate.

Scenes Agra Red Fort

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Scenes Agra Red Fort

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9: Agra to Jaipur by Train +- 4 hrs

Agra - Sunrise at the Taj Mahal +- 6amEarly risers will take the opportunity to head to the Taj Mahal to experience the splendor and

beauty of the dawn light falling on the translucent white marble. Taj Mahal, was built by the

Moghul Emperor Shajjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mohal. In 19 years of marriage she

bore 14 children, only 7 of whom survived. It is said that on her deathbed Mumtaz asked

Shajjehan to build an unsurpassed monument in memory of their love. It took 22 years to build.

The Taj Mahal was constructed using materials from all over India and Asia. It is believed that

over 1 000 elephants were used to transport building materials. The construction project

employed some 20 000 artisans under the guidance of a board of architects led by the court

architect. The translucent white marble was brought from Makrana, Rajasthan, the jasper

from Punjab, jade and crystal from China. The turquoise was from Tibet and the Lapis

lazuli from Afghanistan, while the sapphire came from Sri Lanka and the carnelian from Arabia. In

all, twenty-eight types of precious and semi-precious stones were inlaid into the white marble.

The simply magnificent Taj Mahal, which means 'Crown of Palaces‘ is also a World Heritage Site.

Agra is the quintessential Mughal City, where the world marvels at the epitome of love, beauty

and sacrifice, The Taj-Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world. So overwhelming is the

magic monument, that Agra has been immortalized, as the City of the Taj.

Breakfast at HotelThe Magnificent Taj Mahal

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Soor Sarovar is today home to more than 165 species of migratory and resident birds.

U.P. Forest Department has created woodlands and developed the shallow areas for waders around

the lake making it a veritable haven for birds, proof of which lies in the increasing number of nesting

sites and the number of species. Scenes from Soor Sarovar

Agra Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary

This sanctuary covers an area of 7.97 sq km. Within the sanctuary there is a large lake covering

2.25 sq km with depth from 4 meter to 8 meter.

Overnight Hotel Jaipur.

The Bird Sanctuary is listed as an

important bird area (IBA) IN135 and

is a proposed Ramsar site, besides

supporting numerous resident and

migratory birds.

The sanctuary has around 300

pythons and has the biggest Bear

Rescue centre in India.

Train to Jaipur in the Late afternoon,

transfer on arrival to hotel.

Day 10 : Jaipur

Jaipur is a major tourist destination in India forming a part of the Golden Triangle.

Known as the Pink City, Jaipur is a standout amongst the most socially rich legacy urban areas in

India. Established in 1727, the city is named after Maharaja Jai Singh II who was the primary

organizer of this city. He was a Rajput Maharaja and ruled the region in 1699 and 1744.

During the rule of Sawai Ram Singh I, the city was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales,

later Edward VII in 1876. Many of the avenues remained painted pink, giving Jaipur a distinctive

appearance and the epithet Pink City.

Hawa Mahal Palace is a five-storey pyramidal

shaped monument with 953 windows that rises

15 metres (50 ft) from its high base.

Amer Fort is located in the town Amer, Rajasthan

located 11 kilometres from Jaipur, the capital

of Rajasthan. Positioned high on a hill, it is the

principal tourist attraction in Jaipur. It was ruled by

Raja Man Singh I (1550 – 1614).

Amer Fort is known for its artistic Hindustyle elements.

With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled

paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake.

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Jhalana Wildlife Reserve

Spread over an area of 21 Sq. km picturesque forest covered from all sides

provides ample opportunities to have a glimpse of its splendid elusive Apex

Predator - The Leopard.

This reserve is gaining popularity for it’s Leopard sighting’s in their natural

habitat. Apart from Leopard, Jhalana has other attractions such as Striped

Hyena, Desert Fox, Golden Jackal, Chital, Indian Palm Civets, Spotted Deer,

Jungle Hare, Desert Gerbil, Blue Bull, Palm Civet , Porcupine, Striped Hyena,

Hanuman Langurs, Rhesus Macaques, Desert Fox, Golden Jackal, Indian Palm

Squirrel, Hedgehog, Small Indian Mongoose form the mammalian squad here.

Birding Jhalana Forest

This is also a must visit location for bird watchers, offering Indian Pitta, Dusky and Indian Eagle Owl,

Indian Scops Owl, Spotted Owlet, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Golden Oriole, Eurasian Sparrowhawk,

Shikra, Nightjar, White-bellied Drongo, Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker, White-browed Fantail,

Greater Coucal, Cinereous Tit and much more.

Overnight Hotel

Indian Eagle Owl Eurasian Sparrowhawk Indian Pitta Cinereous Tit Greater Coucal

Day 11 : Jaipur to Delhi by Road +- 270 kms.

Jaipur to Delhi by Road

Early morning breakfast at Hotel.

Depart by road to Delhi for this comfortable scenic drive which is +- 270 kms (5:45 hrs).

We stop halfway for a lunch stop at the historic Neemrana Fort Palace.

Neemrana Fort Palace

Neemrana Fort-Palace

15th Century (Neemrana, Rajasthan) 553

years old medieval Fort-Palace. Built since

1464, Neemrana Fort-Palace became the

third capital of the descendants of Prithviraj

Chauhan III, who had fled Delhi in 1192

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We conclude this tour having spent 11 enjoyable days viewing Birds, Wildlife, Culture and

increasing our life lists. We thank our local community guides for sharing their knowledge with

us in this uniquely diverse country.

We arrive in Delhi late afternoon in time for a rest or some final shopping and proceed to our

Hotel. We will meet for a final Dinner this evening to conclude our tour and say farewell.

We will depart in the morning transport will be provided to the Airport if necessary.

“Once a year , go someplace you’ve never been before” The Dalai Lama

We sincerely hope we have enriched your trip

with a unique

Escape to the Wild….

Overnight at Hotel

Price excludes

• All / any Airfares

• Visas

• Internet, laundry, phone calls, room

service etc.

• Any Drinks (Alcoholic and or soft drinks)

• Camera (still/video) permits

• Personal travel insurance

• Gratuities

• The Tour commences in New Delhi on Day 1 and this is scheduled as the arrival day. Please

note that you are free to arrive in Delhi at any time.

• The Tour concludes in New Delhi on Day 17.

Price includes

• Tour price quoted is per person sharing

• Single supplement can be arranged at an

additional cost

• All Accommodation as per itinerary

• Meals from Dinner Day 1 to Breakfast Day

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• Bottled water whilst traveling will be

provided

• Tour Guide fees

• All Entrance fees as per itinerary

• All Transport (train, road transport and

transfer to Airport)

Information

Duration : 12 days

Date : January – December 2019

Group : Maximum 6 guests

Tour Commences : New Delhi

Tour Ends : New Delhi

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• Please keep all your valuables safe, secure and insured.

• We do make use of Indian Rail in parts our journey. Much of our journey however will be road.

• The Tour price quoted in USD (United States Dollar) is subject to the constantly fluctuating exchange rate.

• Due to unforeseen circumstances we may be forced to alter our itinerary at short or no notice however we will

try our best to stick to the original tour programme.

• All flights should be to and from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IATA – DEL)

• Travel Tips• Ensure you have packed a torch and extra batteries (packed in your checked in luggage)

• It can be cooler in the early mornings and evenings therefore ensure you have a warm jacket, scarf, etc.

• Ensure you travel with all your medication including a Prescription from your Doctor. It is advisable to take along

medication for Delhi Belly – we will advise should you want this information.

• Binoculars, Camera’s etc.

• Comfortable walking/hiking shoes that cover your entire foot.

• For the Ladies – please ensure you are suitably dressed to respect Indian Culture.

• Any other information will be provided in your Tour Package.

• The Tour concludes in New Delhi on Day 17.

• Information given of arrivals and departures is a guide only.

• When the tour is officially confirmed you will receive your tour package.

• Please ensure that you have confirmation from Escape to the Wild before you book any

flights.

Important Information