FORTS, TEMPLES AND WILDLIFE

Day 02

Morning visit Old Delhi with its winding streets and crowded bazaars.  The Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India, as well as the Red Fort or Lal Qila are in the old part of the city.  Afternoon free for own activities.  Evening train to Sawai Madhopur.  Dep 2230 hrs.

Day 03

Arrive early morning.  Transfer to Lodge.  Evening Jeep ride into Rathambhor National Park for game viewing.  Overnight at Lodge.

Day 04

Morning and evening jeep rides into the park for game viewing. Overnight Lodge.

Day 05

Morning jeep ride for game viewing.  Drive to Jaipur (3 hrs). Afternoon at leisure.  Overnight Jaipur.

Day 06

Morning visit the impressive Amer Fort.  The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly located on a hill side over looking a lake.  Afternoon visit the Observatory and City Palace. Overnight  Jaipur.

Day 07

Drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned capital of Emperor Akbar (6 hrs).  Rest of the day at leisure.  Overnight Agra.

Day 08

Visit the Taj Mahal, the famed monument to love built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, and Agra Fort. Overnight Agra.

Day 09

Morning flight to Khajuraho.  Transfer to hotel.  Do a half day tour of the temples famed for their erotic sculptures.  Overnight Khajuraho.

Day 10

Drive to Bandhavgarh (8hrs).  Overnight Lodge.

Day 11

Jeep rides into the park for game viewing.  Overnight Lodge.

Day 12

Jeep rides into the park for game viewing. Overnight Lodge.

Day 13

Drive to Khajuraho.  Overnight Khajuraho.

Day 14

Morning at leisure.  Afternoon flight to Varanasi.  Transfer to hotel.  Half day City tour.  Overnight Varanasi.

Day 15

Early Morning river cruise on the holiest of all rivers in India, the Ganges.  Later visit Sarnath where the Buddha came to preach his messages of nirvana.  It is an important pilgrim spot for Buddhists.  Rest of the day at leisure.  Evening flight to Delhi. Overnight Delhi.

Day 16

Delhi.  Evening depart.