Birder Paradise Tour

 
Covered Destination : Delhi - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi
Duration : 6 Nights / 7 Days

Day 1 : Welcome to India (New Delhi)

A land of rich heritage that's ancient. The mystique of India, its history of 5000 years, philosophy, religions, fabulous history monuments all add to its bewildering diversity to create a unique and colorful mosaic. This is the wonder that is India, come, enjoy and experience it. Later stay in the 5 star deluxe hotels & leisure.
New Delhi begins with the drive past Safdarjang's Tomb (1753 AD) on the way to Qutab Minar (1193 AD) this striking medieval tower of victory of Persian World is 73 m high. Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam mosque, stands the Iron pillar which has stood the vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years. Then drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings, India Gate, Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib Gurudwara), Birla Temple and Connaught Place, New Delhi's main shopping area. Visit Humayun's Tomb - considered to be the fore runner of Taj Mahal.

Day 2- 5 : New Delhi - Bharatpur - Keoladeo Ghana National Park

In morning, after breakfast at hotel we will proceed to Bharatpur. On arrival at Bharatpur, check-in into Deluxe / Luxury Hotel. The evening will be at leisure and relax. Overnight will be at hotel in Bharatpur.

Day 6 : Bharatpur - Agra

In morning, after breakfast we will be proceed to Agra (60 kms/02 hrs) and on arrival transfer to pre-booked Deluxe / Luxury hotel. Rest of the day guided visit to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-daula.
The Taj Mahal - Built over a period of 22 years, by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630, for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains, it is one of the seven modern wonders of the World. [The Taj is closed on Fridays] Visit the Agra Fort, built by three Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite buildings including the Moti Masjid, Jahangir's Palace, Khaas Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal, Diwane-i-Am, Diwane-i-Khas and Musamman Burj, where Emperor Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal Emperor, died a prisoner?

Day 7 : Agra - Delhi

In morning take a guide tour to the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. In afternoon, Check-out of hotel and drive back to Delhi (204 kms/05 hrs) and on arrival, check-in at pre booked hotel.
In time you will be transferred to international airport for further destination. Amongst India's premier wildlife sanctuaries is the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, on the border between the states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Formally known as the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, it's a marshy area, stretching over 29 sq km of kadam forests, grasslands and shallow lakes. Created by the Maharaja of Bharatpur in the 19th century by diverting water from an irrigation canal, Keoladeo was founded as a shooting preserve, but given the status of a bird sanctuary in 1956. Upgraded to a national park in 1982, the area today ranks as one of the best water bird preserves in the world- and it's a World Heritage Site.
Keoladeo Ghana, Bharatpur harbours some of India's richest birdlife, including the gorgeous shocking-pink tinted painted stork, several species of cormorants, egrets, pelicans, ibises, cranes, ducks and geese. One can see over 350 species of birds, both native as well as migratory. Among the latter, the highly endangered Siberian Cranes, which come to nest in winter, are the rarest. Bharatpur is the Siberian Crane's only known wintering ground in India; at last count, only 2 cranes nested at the park, definitely a cause for worry.
In addition to the birds, Keoladeo is home to a wide range of mammal and reptile species, including deer, jackals, blackbuck, fishing cats, otters and blue bulls.