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Day 01: Delhi (Arrival)
Around Midnight arrive in Delhi. Upon
arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred
to the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi - Sultanpur
Bird Sanctuary - Delhi (about 46 km)
Today after having breakfast you will
drive further to visit Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary. Sultanpur
Bird Sanctuary was founded by very own birdman Late Dr. Salim
Ali. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is a heaven to a variety of
domestic and migratory birds. The birds include Darters,
Egrets Shovellers, Gadwell, Geese, Teals, Kingfishers, Lapwings, Demoiselle Cranes, Ruddy Shelducks, Pelicans, Flamingoes, Bar-headed Geese, Grey Lags,
Mallards, Pochards. Local species include Plovers, Herons,
Cormorants, White Ibises, Spoonbills and Painted Storks. There
are about 100 species of birds. Other wildlife in the park
include Blackbuck, Nilgai, Hog Deer, Sambar, Wild Dog or Dhole,
Caracal, Wild Cat, Hedgehog, Mongoose, Striped Hyena, Indian
Porcupine, Rattle or Honey Badger, Leopard, Wild Pig, and four
horned Antelope. After visiting this sanctuary you will return
back to the hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
Today you will drive to Agra. Enroute you will have a stop and visit
Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen in
time, constructed by Akbar the Great in the 16th century. This
wonderful city constructed by red sand stones was abandoned as
abruptly as it had been built. It has been generally stated
that it was due to failing in the water supply. In the evening
arrive in Agra. Evening free for leisure.
Day 04: Agra - Bharatpur
Today you will start your sightseeing by a visit to the Agra
Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The
construction of this massive structure began in 1565 under
Akbar's reign and continued till the time of his grandson's
reign, Shah Jahan who built the impressive imperial quarters
and mosque. After the visit of Agra Fort you will proceed to
visit the most beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an
enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling
beauty. Later you will drive to Bharatpur. Bharatpur has its
fame due to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
or Keoladeo Ghana National Park is finest bird sanctuary in Asia. Bharatpur was
earlier a duck shooting resort of the Maharaja. Bharatpur Bird
Sanctuary with its 375 species is one of the best Water-bird
sanctuaries in the world. In winter there are many migratory
birds from the northern hemisphere including the rare Siberian
Crane.
Day 05: Bharatpur
In the morning and afternoon visit the Bharatpur Bird
Sanctuary for Birding.
Day 06: Bharatpur - Delhi
In the morning visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. In the
afternoon drive to Delhi.
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