|
|
Meeting with Indian Tiger
Delhi - Sawai Madhopur - Ranthambhore Natioanl Park - Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - Agra - Umaria - Bandhavgarh national park - Umaria - Delhi
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport meet with our representative, and then transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 Delhi - Sawai Madhopur - Ranthambore NP
Morning transfer to the station to board the train for Sawai Madhopur. On arrival at the Sawai Madhopur station meet with our representative and transfer to the wildlife resorts. After lunch we will take you for the safari into the national park. Dinner and Overnight stay at resort.
Ranthambore national Park : It spread over 400 sq kms of dry deciduous forest. A perfect natural habitat for tigers, and is set in the Aravalli and Vindhya hills, dotted with pavilions and dominated by a hilltop fort. Ranthambore was one of the hunting preserves of the former rulers of Jaipur and because of this the Maharajas ensured the environment was preserved and the forest and their inhabitants well protected. It has a good population of tiger and their prey species, and has been declared a "Project Tiger" reserve. Wildlife includes blue bull, black buck, spotted deer or cheetal, wild boar, a large variety of bird species and, if very lucky, the rarely seen leopard.)
Day 03 : Ranthambore National Park
Morning and afternoon game drive to the national park for wildlife viewing. Overnight stay at the resort
Day 04 : Ranthambore - Bharatpur (200 km)
Morning transfer to the station time to catch train for Bharatpur. On arrival met at the station. Evening visit the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. Overnight stay at hotel.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary: The foundation of Bharatpur wildlife sanctuary was laid in 1760 when the Maharaja of Bharatpur made an artificial lake and the dam at this very site to store the water brought by the annual floods in this area. Over 300 bird species are found in this 29-sq-kms-wildlife park of divided into the stretches of marshes, scrubland and grassland. It got its name as Keoladeo Ghana Park on account of an ancient Hindu temple at the centre of the national park devoted to Lord Shiva. The term 'Ghana' is derived from Hindi, which means dense and refers to the thick forest, which covers the entire area. Bharatpur became a national park on 10 March 1982, and was given the status of a World Heritage Site in December 1985.
Day 05 : Bharatpur - Agra (62 km)
Morning visit the sanctuary for bird watching. In the afternoon transfer to the railway station to board the train for Agra. On arrival meet at the station and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free for own activity. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Agra - Umaria
Visit the world famous Taj Mahal at dawn. Also visit Red Fort, Sikandra, Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb. In the afternoon transfer to the railway station to board the train for Umaria. Overnight on board.
Day 07 : Umaria - Bandhavgarh (35 km)
Morning arrive Umaria on arrival meet at the station with our representative and transfer to the Forest resort. Morning free at leisure, in the afternoon we will take you for the safari into the national park. Overnight stay at Forest resort.
Bandhavgarh National Park: Bandhavgarh National Park is spread at vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh National Park consists of a core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km of topography varies between steep ridges, undulating, forest and open meadows. Bandhavgarh National Park is known for the Royal Bengal Tigers. The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India.Bandhavgarh National Park was the former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa and at present is a famous natural hub for White Tigers. White Tigers, now a major attraction around the world's zoos, were first discovered in Rewa, not far from here. The terrain is broken, with rocky hill ranges, running roughly east west, interspersed with grassy swamps and forested valleys. Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the finest national park in the India and has the distinction of harboring the highest concentration of tigers per unit area of forest. The Bandhavgarh National Park is spread over on area of 448 sq km with a cross area of 105 sq km. At the center of the park is the bandhavgarh hill, rising 811 meters above sea level and surrounding it are a sloping valleys, These valleys end in small, swampy meadows locally known as "bohera".Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968. Since then many steps have been taken to retain Bandhavgarh National Park as an unspoilt national habitat for a variety of wildlife peculiar to the area. These includes gaur (Indian bison), sloth bear, leopard, porcupine, wild boar, sambhar and spotted deer, among others and of course, the tiger.
Day 08 : Bandhavgarh national park
Morning and evening drive into the national park for wilderness experience. Overnight stay at resort.
Day 09 Bandhavgarh national park
Morning and evening safari into the national park for wildlife viewing. Overnight at wild life resort.
Day 10 : Bandhavgarh national park - Umaria - Delhi
Morning game drive to the national park in the evening transfer to Umaria station to board the train for Delhi. Overnight on board.
Day 11 Arrive Delhi - Departure
Arrive Delhi in the afternoon, on arrival meet at the station and transfer to the hotel for fresh - n - up. Late in the evening transfer to the international airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Tour and Services Ends.
|
| Meeting with Indian Tiger Tour(Tour Highlight)
|
| City |
Tour Highlight |
| Ranthambore |
Morning and Evening Jeep / Canter Safari in the National Park. |
| Bhartpur |
Rickshaw Ride, Shiva Temple, Walk in the park. |
| Agra |
Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Sikandra, It-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb. |
| Bandhavgarh |
Safari in the National Park. |
|
Animal spotting tips
If you're serious about observing wildlife there are a few things you can do to enhance your experience and bring you even closer to nature.
1) Once you've planned your trip, visit your local bookshop, library or go on the internet to find a wildlife guide for the area you intend visiting. This will give you the best idea of the kinds of plants and animals you can expect to see.
2) Always take services of a local and experienced naturalist/guide who knows the area better. There is nothing better than local knowledge when it comes to spotting wildlife.
3) Wild animals have their distinct daily and seasonal patterns of activities. a baisc knowledge of these patterns increases one's chances of seeing them. The frequency of wildlife sightings in national parks and reserves varies, depending on the time of year.In India the best times are from February to May,during these months the trees are often bare, so visibility is considerably improved. Since there is also a general scarcity of water, the animals concentrate near sources of water.
4) Many animals have an amazingly alert sense of sight which helps them survive in the wild. To get close takes a great degree of patience and time but you can increase your chances by wearing natural or neutral colours that blend into your surroundings. Keep your movements to a minimum and when you do move, do it slowly and quietly.
5) Animals are very wary of the human voice. So, in order to get close to them, absolute silence is essential. Walk softly and watch where you're placing your feet so as not to snap branches or twigs or create other noise as you make your approach. Even if you have to take a less direct route, avoid walking through dense undergrowth as the animal is more likely to hear you and run away. Avoid carrying any metal objects in your pockets which will make noise. This includes things like car keys and loose change.
6 ) A highly attuned sense of smell is one of the key aspects for many species of wildlife to detect where food is or, indeed, even prey. It is, for many, the most important of their senses in their battle for survival. Don't wear any aftershave or perfume and avoid scented soaps and deodorants. There are plenty of environmentally friendly non-scented soaps and toiletries on the market from specialist camping stores. Although you may baulk at this suggestion, wear your clothes for several days if you're really serious about wildlife spotting. The more you wear your clothes outdoors, the more the fabrics will absorb natural outdoors scents and smells. Always be aware of the wind direction and make sure that the direction in which you approach an animal is where the wind is blowing towards you. If it's blowing away from you, animals can detect your scent from many hundreds of yards away.
7) It shouldn't be important to get too close up to an animal to enjoy the experience and, in some instances, if you do get too near, it can even be dangerous and sometimes life-threatening. Binoculars can keep you at a safe distance from your quarry and means they are less likely to run away. Also, binoculars are the only way to view nesting birds or other forms of young wildlife. You should never get too close to a burrow, a nest or animals out and about with their young.
A magnifying glass will also come in handy if you're interested in examining insects and smaller wildlife alongside plants, flowers etc.
Following these tips and advice will ensure that your experience will be heightened as you marvel at all the wildlife and nature you've witnessed. |
|
|
|
