Quite contrary to the popular myth that Rajasthan is a desert only state, it actually houses a varied topography and includes from barren deserts to the oldest mountain ranges in the world; from scrub-thorn arid forests to lush water-filled valleys, subsequently giving rise to a rich biodiverse wildlife habitat, ranging from predators like the Great Bengal Tiger, leopard and Hyenas to herbivores like Nilgai, Chital and Langur among others. The state also houses hundreds of species of migratory birds from all around the world that can be a treat for the ornithologists.
Rajasthan’s biodiverse topography can be a treat for any nature lover, as nothing tells the tale of a native land more accurately than the oldest inhabitants of that region. Rajasthan welcomes for one of the most enchanting wildlife experiences in the country, apart from its historical legacy.
Our journey will start from the Jaipur Airport. We will be greeted and driven to the hotel. After freshening up we will start exploring the pink city Jaipur with a traditional Rajasthani thali for lunch en – route. The afternoon shall be reserved for the legendary Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) visit, followed by the City Palace Museum and for the astronomical brilliance of the Jantar Mantar Observatory. As evening sets in, we shall visit the market which also hosts a number of restaurants for dinner. By the end of the day post dinner, we will get back to the hotel for a night stay at Jaipur.
After an early breakfast, we will drive straightway to Amber fort, about 11 KM from Jaipur. The architectural grandeur of the fort consisting of extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone and white marble is sure to strike with a sense of awe. We can try an elephant ride to appreciate the royalty of the fort. Our next destination is Sariska. After finising our lunch nearby we will proceed to the hotel for checking in. Later in the afternoon, we will visit the nearby Kankwari Fort and the Yogi Bharthari Nath Temple and return to the hotel to spend a leisurely evening followed by dinner and night stay at Sariska.
We need to rise up early today for a pre-breakfast trip to the Sariska Wildlife Safari. Originally a hunting reserve for the Alwar state, this 800 sq.km of area has been converted into a National Park and a Tiger Reserve by the Government of India. As we come back to the hotel for a much needed breakfast, we’ll be getting ready to for Sawai Madhopur. With a journey of 4 hours and additional time spent on lunch en-route we will check in to the hotel at Sawai Madhopur and keep the afternoon reserved for travelling at around Ranthambore National Park, famous throughout the world for its high concentration of wild animals predominantly tigers along with a rich and bio diverse flora. Evening comes quick in jungles and we will start moving towards hotel for a sumptuous dinner and night stay at Sawai Madhopur.
These two days will be completely dedicated to exploring the nooks and corners of The Ranthambore National Park. We can reserve among several meticulously designed safaris within the park, each thrilling enough to pump enough adrenaline. The hotels will be reserved for mandatory rests, meals and night stays at Sawai.
After staying in presence with large animals for a couple of days, we will concentrate for bird watching and hence, proceed towards Bharatpur, the eastern Gateway to Rajasthan after completing the breakfast. It’ll be a long journey of about 5 hours; and so we may have lunch en-route. After checking into the hotel we will have some rest to prepare ourselves for the visit to Koladeo National Park, formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. More than 350 species of migratory birds from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, China and Siberia flock together every year and can hire approved cycle-rickshaws to go for a bird watching trail around the length of the park. As evening sets in, we will get back to our hotel for relaxing a bit in leisure until a delicious dinner arrives followed by night stay at Bharatpur.
Today after an early breakfast, we will return back to Jaipur. As we check into our hotel after a 4 hour journey, we will have a quick lunch to rest for some time, before heading to the market for the last time in the afternoon. Our afternoon can be well spent on a journey through the lanes of the city, soaking into the culture of the place with a lovely unconventional dining experience at Choki Dhani with music and traditional dance. Later we will return to the hotel for night stay at Jaipur.
Breakfast will be served in the morning after which our chauffeur will drop us to the airport for journey home.
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