Tour: Forts & Wilderness of Rajasthan
Places Visited
Delhi, Chambal, Agra, Bharatpur, Ramathra, Ranthambhore NP, Shahpura Bagh, Sardargarh, Bera
Species in Focus – Tigers, Leopards, Gharials, Red Crowned Roof Turtle, Ganges River Dolphins, Indian Wolves, Hyenas, Jackals, foxes and Rusty Spotted Cat etc. Many species of birds including Spot-billed duck, comb duck, Sarus cranes, Geese, Common Crane, Demoiselle Crane, Northern Pintail, wagtails, pelicans and Indian Skimmers etc
Price Includes
✔ Accommodation (18 nights) in amazing Lodges/ Forts/Hotels.
✔ Meal Plan – Delhi & Bharatpur- Bed & Breakfast- Rest of places on Full Board.
✔ All transportation by air-conditioned chauffeur driven vehicle.
✔ All entrances fee and guide during sightseeings
✔ Boat rides in Chambal, Ramathra and Bhainsrorgarh.
✔ 1 Private Game drive in Chambal to Sarus Trail.
✔ 5 private Game drives in Ranthambhore.
✔ 2 private Game drives in Bera.
✔ Birding walks and safaris as mentioned in the itinerary including Naturalists.
✔ Specialist naturalists and park fee during game drives in national parks.
✔ Domestic flight for sector Udaipur to Delhi.
✔ All currently applicable taxes. ( Subject to change)
✔ Meal Plan – Delhi & Bharatpur- Bed & Breakfast- Rest of places on Full Board.
✔ All transportation by air-conditioned chauffeur driven vehicle.
✔ All entrances fee and guide during sightseeings
✔ Boat rides in Chambal, Ramathra and Bhainsrorgarh.
✔ 1 Private Game drive in Chambal to Sarus Trail.
✔ 5 private Game drives in Ranthambhore.
✔ 2 private Game drives in Bera.
✔ Birding walks and safaris as mentioned in the itinerary including Naturalists.
✔ Specialist naturalists and park fee during game drives in national parks.
✔ Domestic flight for sector Udaipur to Delhi.
✔ All currently applicable taxes. ( Subject to change)
Day 1 – Arrive Delhi
Day 2 – Delhi
Today you start your day with Sightseeing of Old and New Delhi.Visit Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid (Mosque), Chandni Chowk (Moonlight Square) and its nearby markets, India Gate and drive past the Presidents Palace and Parliament.
Overnight at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 3 – Delhi to Chambal
Morning drive to Chambal. National Chambal Sanctuary, also called the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary, is a 5,400 sq. km tri-state protected area in northern India home to critically endangered gharial (small crocodiles), the red-crowned roof turtle and the endangered Ganges river dolphin. Also there are more than 250 birds species have been reported.
Afternoon at leisure or take a walk through the property for bird spotting and nearby farms.
Overnight at hotel.
Afternoon at leisure or take a walk through the property for bird spotting and nearby farms.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 4 – Chambal
Today morning you begin with your first experience of the area is Chambal River Safari. Chambal River are best explored on boats as the gentle pace of the River Safari is designed to offer great sightings of the resident gharials, muggers & basking turtles. the many migratory and resident birds flying sorties; the lucky glimpses of the Gangetic river dolphins break the silence.
Afternoon enjoy a Heritage walk through Holipura village located near the Yamuna Ravines once a stronghold of the clan claim to be the descent from the Greek soldiers of Alexander’s army. Many of the clan rose to positions of great prominence and built substantial havelis (grand homes) . Built over a period of time, with influences from Mughal to Colonial and adapted to a rural scenario, the havelis have a unique architectural blend and are a beautiful synthesis of myriad traditions.
Overnight at hotel.
Afternoon enjoy a Heritage walk through Holipura village located near the Yamuna Ravines once a stronghold of the clan claim to be the descent from the Greek soldiers of Alexander’s army. Many of the clan rose to positions of great prominence and built substantial havelis (grand homes) . Built over a period of time, with influences from Mughal to Colonial and adapted to a rural scenario, the havelis have a unique architectural blend and are a beautiful synthesis of myriad traditions.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 5 – Chambal
Today morning enjoy the Game drive to Sarus Trail
The Sarus Crane Conservation Reserve starts around 30 km from the Chambal Safari Lodge, extending to about 100 km. It is a widespread wetland area, interspersed by cultivated fields, where large numbers of the Sarus Cranes breed. Although not a protected area but , recognising its importance as a habitat has designated the area a reserve with restrictions on development. Several species of wetland birds and raptors are also found along the course of this safari.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
The Sarus Crane Conservation Reserve starts around 30 km from the Chambal Safari Lodge, extending to about 100 km. It is a widespread wetland area, interspersed by cultivated fields, where large numbers of the Sarus Cranes breed. Although not a protected area but , recognising its importance as a habitat has designated the area a reserve with restrictions on development. Several species of wetland birds and raptors are also found along the course of this safari.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 6 – Chambal to Agra to Bharatpur
Drive to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal. Then continue to Bharatpur en-route visiting the abandoned city of Fathehpur Sikri.
Arrive Bharatpur. Bharatpur was founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in 1733 AD, at that time it was a royal hunting retreat. Now it is home to one of the world’s best-known bird watching destinations, Keoladeo Ghana National Park (KNP).
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Arrive Bharatpur. Bharatpur was founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in 1733 AD, at that time it was a royal hunting retreat. Now it is home to one of the world’s best-known bird watching destinations, Keoladeo Ghana National Park (KNP).
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 7 – Bharatpur
Morning enjoy the bird watching in the sanctuary. The paths are travelled by cycle rickshaw or on foot, and the marsh channels taken by small boat. About 350 species of birds have been sighted here, of which about 150 wing their way to the sanctuary on migration routes from as far away as China and Siberia. Before the monsoons, hundreds of exotic birds roost and nest here, and building activities start on the ‘babool’ and ‘Kadam’ trees of the park
Afternoon either go back to the sanctuary for bird watching or visit the Lohagarh Fort in the city.
Overnight at hotel.
Afternoon either go back to the sanctuary for bird watching or visit the Lohagarh Fort in the city.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 8 – Bharatpur to Ramathra
Drive to Ramathra Fort,Perfectly situated on a quiet hilltop between Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and Ranthambore National Park offers the spectacular views of Kalisi Lake and its surrounding hills and countryside. Small rural hamlets around make this place really unique and interesting.
The owner Mr Raj Pal and his family are direct descendants of the founder, Thakur Bhoj Pal.
Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the sunset from ramparts of the fort.
Overnight at hotel.
The owner Mr Raj Pal and his family are direct descendants of the founder, Thakur Bhoj Pal.
Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the sunset from ramparts of the fort.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 9 – Ramathra
Though the fort itself is the attraction but there are few activities to experience while staying including Village walk to see the day today life of rural Rajasthan, Boat ride in the lake Kalisi and most interesting would the night game drive through buffer of Kaila Devi national park nearby. visitors regularly see several varieties of deer, blue bulls, wolves jackals, hyenas and, if lucky, a wild boar, leopard.
Overnight at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 10 – Ramathra to Ranthambhore
Drive to Ranthambhore National park. Ranthambore National Park encompasses nearly 400 sq km of dry deciduous forest. The park’s name derives from the fortress of Ranthambore (built in 944 AD), which sits on a rocky outcrop in the forest. The forests around the fort were once the private hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur.
Enjoy the evening game drive in the park.
Overnight at hotel.
Enjoy the evening game drive in the park.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day – 11 & 12 Ranthambhore
Explore the park with morning & evening game drives. The The park’s fauna list includes tiger, sambar, cheetal, nilgai, wild boar, chinkara, langoor, leopard, sloth bear, hyena and jackal. There are many species of reptiles and amphibians including python, cobra and other snakes, fresh water crocodile, monitor lizard and tortoises.
Overnight at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 13 – Ranthambhore to Shahpura Bagh
Morning drive to Shahpura Bagh.
Situated between Jodhpur and Udaipur, Shahpura Bagh was the summer residence of the rulers of Shahpura. Legend has it that in 1920’s the king of Shahpura mortgaged the family’s private property and jewels to bring water to his people. Today three lakes, along with some 250 smaller lakes, form the heart of a verdant wetland refuge. It is historic, picturesque, and tranquil. An idyllic setting where man and nature have come to understand each other.
Rest of the day leisure to explore the hotel and surroundings.
Overnight at hotel.
Situated between Jodhpur and Udaipur, Shahpura Bagh was the summer residence of the rulers of Shahpura. Legend has it that in 1920’s the king of Shahpura mortgaged the family’s private property and jewels to bring water to his people. Today three lakes, along with some 250 smaller lakes, form the heart of a verdant wetland refuge. It is historic, picturesque, and tranquil. An idyllic setting where man and nature have come to understand each other.
Rest of the day leisure to explore the hotel and surroundings.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 14 – Shahpura Bagh
Today you have plenty of options to choose from.. May be you can start with a visit to village temple and the family’s old fort with stunning views of the Lake , visit the working farm or simply walk through the local market and village.
Evening enjoy the boat ride at the lake for bird watching and photography.
Overnight at hotel.
Evening enjoy the boat ride at the lake for bird watching and photography.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 15 – Shahpura Bagh to Sardargarh
Drive to Sardargarh Fort, One of the most magnificent forts of Rajasthan, is an extravagant creation by men of a bygone era, placed amidst the mountains and farms. Sardar Singh, one of the most powerful ruler of the region built the Sardargarh Fort during 1738 to 1743.
Enjoy the hospitality of the fort.
Later in the evening explore the nearby wilderness area by 4×4 jeep. Spotting wildlife with powerful spot light makes thrilling and exciting. Searching for Hyenas, Wolves, Fox, Jackals, and if lucky enough may encounter a Leopard.
Overnight at hotel.
Enjoy the hospitality of the fort.
Later in the evening explore the nearby wilderness area by 4×4 jeep. Spotting wildlife with powerful spot light makes thrilling and exciting. Searching for Hyenas, Wolves, Fox, Jackals, and if lucky enough may encounter a Leopard.
Overnight at hotel.
Accommodation Options
Day 16 – Sardargarh to Bera
Bera Frequently referred to as “Leopard Lair”, lies between the tourist hot spots of Udaipur and Jodhpur. Its stark landscape, set against the backdrop of the craggy Aravalli Hills. The surrounding forests teem with unique plants and animals – a variety of cacti, towering kikar and palash trees and other desert species. Hyenas, hares, foxes and wildcats pad around in the bush.
But what makes Bera truly unique is that it is perhaps the only natural environment on Earth where leopards – one of India’s most feared predators – and humans have lived harmoniously for more than a century.
Afternoon at leisure.
Explore the region with evening game drive looking for the predators.
The large granite formation are scattered with other scrubs, and rocky dry river beds the kopjes are scattered with religious shrines and temples. The leopards of Bera have accepted these as a part of their habitat and are living happily with the tribes of the villages around.
Overnight at hotel.
But what makes Bera truly unique is that it is perhaps the only natural environment on Earth where leopards – one of India’s most feared predators – and humans have lived harmoniously for more than a century.
Afternoon at leisure.
Explore the region with evening game drive looking for the predators.
The large granite formation are scattered with other scrubs, and rocky dry river beds the kopjes are scattered with religious shrines and temples. The leopards of Bera have accepted these as a part of their habitat and are living happily with the tribes of the villages around.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 17 – Bera
Early morning Jawai dam safari for bird watching. A highlight of any trip to the region is a visit to the Jawai Dam. The large reservoir is home to many species of migratory and residential birds. Being the biggest dam in the western Rajasthan and has been a paradise for migratory birds and it has a rich Biodiversity. You can also see a large variety of migratory birds like Spot-billed duck, comb duck, Sarus cranes, Geese, Common Crane, Demoiselle Crane, Northern Pintail, wagtails, pelicans in winters, while Crocodiles keep basking at Jawai dam.
Afternoon at leisure.
Later in the evening get ready for another game drive looking for more wildlife.
Overnight at hotel.
Afternoon at leisure.
Later in the evening get ready for another game drive looking for more wildlife.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 18 – Bera to Udaipur to Delhi
Day 19 – Delhi – Home
Transfer to the airport in time to board your flight back home.