Day 5: Morning: Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhor)
Sawai Madhopur plays host to the Ranthambor wildlife
sanctuary that houses the Indian tiger. It is the best
place to see these majestic predators in their normal
pursuits. The park is also home to 300 species of birds
and hyena, ratel, jackal and fox among other species.
There are Lake Palaces, chhatris, old fortifications
and a majestic 1,000-year-old fort overlooking the park.
The lovely Jogi Mahal is located at the foot of the
fort and gives magnificent view of the Padam Talao,
painted white with water lilies.
Evening at Chittaurgarh. Chittaurgarh owes its name
to the women of the city who performed 'jauhar' or immolated
themselves to escape the designs of foreign conquerors.
Legends of valor and chivalry surround the majestic
Chittaurgarh fort.
Day 6: Udaipur
Udaipur is better known as the 'city of lakes'. One
of the most romantic places in India, it is situated
around the shimmering clear blue water lakes, which
whisper the mood of a bygone era. The two most famous
lakes are Pichola and Udai Sagar. The city also has
beautiful palaces, the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace), and
the Jag Mandir, which appears to rise as if from the
blue waters of the lake Pichola. Udaipur is also famous
for its miniature paintings.
Day 7: Morning Agra
Meaning paradise in Sanskrit, Agra is a place made famous
by the Taj Mahal, a moment that has come to epitomes
love. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz
Mahal, it is one of the most visited and photographed
sights in the world. Also famous for its marble showrooms.
Day 8: Afternoon Bharatpur
Bharatpur is famous for its bird sanctuary, the nesting
place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian cranes, migratory
water Fowl and other species of birds.
Day 9: Delhi
After early breakfast, a week in wonderland comes to
an end. |
