Birding & Wildlife Safari – India
The diversity of Indian Wildlife is not secondary to its African counterpart, perhaps superior in many ways. No wonder it is among the 17 mega diverse countries which has about 60-70% of bio-diversity on the planet. One cannot discount the heterogeneity of habitat. The Western Ghats and Himalayan regions are the gems of our rich heritage. Some very successful conservation programmes like, the Project Tiger, Project Elephant, Project Rhino, have ensured not only survival but we can safely say thriving population of many species in our Eco-system. In more than 100 national parks, 500 wildlife sanctuaries, India has the largest population of Royal Bengal Tigers in the wild, which happens to be our umbrella and Super Star species. Not lagging far behind are Asiatic Lions endemic to India, Asian Elephants, One Horned Rhinos, Snow Leopards, Himalayan Black Bears, and we are proud to be home to more than 1200 bird species.
New Delhi – Corbett – New Delhi - Sur Sarovar- Agra – Bharatpur – Ranthambhore – Jaipur - New Delhi – Fly Back Home
Day 01 Arrive New Delhi
On arrival at the New Delhi airport, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to the hotel, explain and handover all the travel related documents, and further assist you in check in at the hotel. Overnight stay is at hotel.
Day 02 New Delhi
Morning full day city tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi
Day 03 New Delhi- Corbett
After breakfast drive to Corbett National Park 275 kms/ 5-6 hrs drive. On arrival check into hotel. Evening bird watching close to resort nearby river. Overnight at Corbett
Day 04 Corbett
Morning at 6am, checkout from the hotel, and proceed for safari with the baggage. After safari, reach Dhikala check in. Breakfast, lunch and proceed for afternoon game drive into the park. Dinner and overnight at Dhikala
Day 05 Corbett
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at Dikala Forest Lodge inside the national park.
Day 06 Corbett - Delhi
Morning Jeep safari to Dhikala zone and after breakfast checkout from lodge and driver toward exit gate throughout the forest exit gate. Freshen up at the hotel out the gate and drive to New 275 kms /5 -6 hrs drive. On arrival check into hotel. Overnight at the hotel in New Delhi.
Day 07 New Delhi- Sur Sarovar – Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra 230 kms/4 hrs drive via Sur Sarovar bird sanctuary near Mathura. And visit Bear Rescue Centre. Continue drive to Agra. On arrival check into the hotel. Later visit Agra Fort. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 08 Agra –Bharatpur
Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal and after breakfast drive to Bharatpur 55 kms/1 hrs drive. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon visit Bharatpur Bird sanctuary. Overnight stay at the hotel in Bharatpur
Day 09 Bharatpur – Ranthambhore
Morning visit to the Bharatpur Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary by cycle rickshaws (the rickshaw drivers are all very capable naturalists). After breakfast at 0900 hrs drive to Ranthambhore national park 210 kms/ 4-5 hrs. On arrival check into the hotel. Lunch at hotel and afternoon game drive to the national park. Dinner and overnight at the resort in Ranthambhore
Day 10 Ranthambhore
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at the Resort
Day 11 Ranthambhore
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight at the Resort
Day 12 Ranthambhore – Jaipur
Morning game drive to the national park and later drive to Jaipur 180 kms/3 hrs drive. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon free for leisure activities, or, visit to local bazaars if you so desire. Some sightseeing can also be organized if you are upto it. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur
Day 13 Jaipur
Morning proceed on an excursion to Amber Fort with an Elephant ride upto the top of the Fort and city tour of Jaipur. Overnight in Jaipur
Day 14 Jaipur – New Delhi
Morning free for leisure activities and later drive to New Dlehi 260 kms/5-6 hrs drive. On arrival check in the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in New Delhi
Day 15 New Delhi Fly back
Morning free for leisure activity and later transfer to international airport to board a flight back home
Note: The driving hours given above from one city to another are based on the normal conditions of the roads and may vary. Any break for Food / Tea / Toilets / Sightseeing on the way will take extra time than the above given hours.
Inclusions:
1. Accommodation in New Delhi, Agra, Bharatpur and Jaipur on bed and breakfast basis
2. Accommodation in Corbett and Ranthambhore on room, all meals and jeep safari basis
3. Your entrance fee and Naturalist charges in Corbett, Sur Sarovar, Bharatpur and Ranthambhore
4. Rickshaw ride in Bharatpur
5. 6 Exclusive jeep safaris during the stay at Ranthambhore
6. 5 Exclusive jeep safari in Corbett
7. Elephant ride once during the stay in Corbett
8. Guide charges for exclusive sightseeing in New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
9. Monument entrance fee in New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
10. Elephant ride up to Amer fort in Jaipur
11. Camel Cart/Tonga ride in Agra
12. Assistance at airport hotels
13. All land transfers in air-conditioned Toyota Innova car for 2 -4 pax and above 4 pax 9 seater Tempo Traveller
14. All currently applicable taxes
Exclusions:
1. Still / video camera fee in national parks and at monuments
2. Expenses of personal nature like smokes, Tips, Mineral water, soft drink, liquor, laundry and telephone calls
3. International airfare and domestic
4. Travel insurance
5. Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
6. Please note that any changes in entrance fees or government taxes will be payable extra and the same will be advised to you if applicable
Kindly Note:
1. In case the hotel envisaged or normal category of rooms are waitlisted / sold out, alternate hotels/category will be provided & we will keep you informed on the supplement / reduction involved.
2. Please note hotel check-in and check-out time is 1200 hrs.
3. Safari zone is subject to forest permissions and availability
Contact me for the rates or other tailor made safaris in India.