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Type:
Museums / Zoos
Price from:
799 GBP /person
Phone:
91-11-41586840, 41586940
Fax:
91-11-41586740
Payment Types:
  • No Cash
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Duration:
8 days
Location Start:
Delhi
Location Finish:
Delhi
We Speak:
English
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Last updated: 03/10/2009

Journey on an Elephant is an exclusive safari on elephant back through Corbett Tiger Reserve, India's first and one of its finest Tiger Reserves. The safari is a great way to explore wildlife in India

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Upon arrival at Delhi International airport you will be received by our representative then transferred to the hotel. Reach & check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.



Delhi: The capital of India, Delhi has been centre of political turmoil since 13th century. The day includes a visit to the Yogmaya Temple, the temple complex of Laxmi Narayan, the famous Chattarpur Temple and the Bahai Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple. Raj Ghat in Delhi, the cremation site of Mahatama Gandhi, Father Of India, is much like a sacred temple to every patriotic Indian heart too. Enjoy a bit of astrological predictions and findings in the evening at Old Delhi, after which you are free to do shopping and relax. Ride a cycle rickshaw through the crowded streets of the markets of Chandni Chowk Bazaar to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India in Old Delhi. In New Delhi, you can visit Dilli Haat, best place to look at Indian handicrafts and drive over the Rajpath, the site for Republic Day Parade of India to India Gate, a tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for their nation. You can see the President's House from outside and visit the 16th century Humayun's Tomb, Safdarjung's Tomb and Qutub Minar



Dinner and overnight stay will be at Delhi.

Day 2

Day 02: Delhi

Morning after breakfast, enjoy a daylong sightseeing tour of Delhi. Visit the magnificent Red Fort and Jama Masjid in Old Delhi and drive past to Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate and diplomatic enclaves to Qutub Minar in New Delhi. Delhi, the capital city of India, also happens to be one of the oldest cities of the world with a history dating back to thousands of years. Today, Delhi is a vibrant city representing a fine blend of modernity and tradition and regarded as the most important gateway to the beautiful India.



Old Delhi: (Shahajahanabad)



Red Fort: Built in Red Sand stone this imposing fort is 3 kms in perimeter with the height of the wall varying from 18 to 30 meters at places. When the Red fort was being built Yamuna used to flow on its one sides and there were deep moats on the other. Today Yamuna flows almost a kilometer away from the fort and the moats has dried up. In the evening the Delhi Tourism organises a light and sound show which narrates the history of Delhi in context of the Red Fort.



Jama Masjid: One of the Architectural gift given by Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques not only in Delhi but in India. Completed in 1658 this Mosque has three gateways, Four angle towers and two 40 m high minarets. You can enter the mosque but take precaution to take off your shoes and make sure that you are properly dressed before entering. One can also go to the top of minarets. From here you can have a birds eye view of Delhi.



Raj Ghat: 4 km away from Janpath to the N-East of Feroz Shah near Delhi Gate at Ring Rd on the bank of Jamuna situated Rajghat. Jawaharlal Nehru Rd also ends opp. Rajghat. On 31st Jan. 1948, Mahatma Gandhi's last rites was performed here. The memorial stone of Gandhi is square in shape made of black stone. His last ward- 'Hey Ram' is inscribed on it. Ordinary people, VIPs, foreign tourists all come here at Rajghat to pay their homage to him. On every Friday (the day of his death) a prayer is being held. Except Monday, a regular feature of projecting Gandhi philosophy in picture, sculpture and photos from 10-00 to 17-00 is being performed at Rajghat. Besides, there is Gandhi Memorial Museum projecting his life and the philosophy of Sarvodaya Movement in film from 9-30 to 17-30 except Thursday and on Sunday at 16-00 in Hindi and 17-00 in English.



Another Gandhi memorial is Gandhi Balidansthal or assassinated spot at Tis January Marg of the city. On 30 Jan. 1948 on his way to prayer at Biral Bhawan , he was assassinated by bullets. Hence, this memorial.



New Delhi: (Lutyen's Delhi)



Rashtrapati Bhawan: Modern New Delhi, or New Delhi as it is called, centers around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. It is architecturally a very impressive building standing at a height, flowing down as it were to India Gate. This stretch called the Rajpath is where the Republic Day parade is held. The imposing plan of this area conceived by Lutyens does not fade in its charm with the numerous summers or winters that go past. For lovers of flowers and beauty, the annual spring opening of the glorious, meticulously tended Mughal Gardens at the stately Rashtrapati Bhawan is a bonanza topped by an amazing assembly of roses in perfect bloom-perhaps the best in the whole of India. Mughal Gardens is indeed a place to see.



Mughal Garden: Mughal Garden is located to the west of Rashtrapathi Bhavan. This elegant garden was designed by Lutynes. The garden which occupies an area of 13 acres, is divided into three sections (rectangular, long and circular gardens) and is a blend of the formal Mughal style with the design of a British Garden. The garden with Mughal style canals, fountains and terraces at different levels with flowering shrubs and Western style lawns, hedges and flower beds is a visual treat especially during the blossoming season. The garden grows a variety of trees and flowers like roses, marigold, bougainvillea, sweet william, viscaria etc among many others. Buddha Jayanti park built to commemorate 2500 the anniversary of the birth, enlightens and par nirvana of the great son of India - Gautama Buddha is an extensive garden.



Humayun's Tomb: Built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. The structure is one of the best example of Mughal Architecture. Humayun's wife is also buried in the red and white sandstone, black and yellow marble tomb. The entry in the complex is free on Fridays.



India Gate: A memorial inscribed with the names of the valiant Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in World War I. The green, velvety lawns at India Gate, particularly, are a
popular evening and holiday rendezvous for young and old alike. A must visit place in New Delhi.



Qutab Minar: In 1199, Qutbuddin raised the Qutab Minar either as a victory tower or as a minaret to the adjacent mosque. From a base of 14.32 mtrs. it tapers to 2.75 mtrs. at a height of 72.5 mtrs. It is still the highest stone tower in India, one of the finest stone tower in India, one of the finest Islamic structures ever raised and Delhi's recognised landmark. It was completed by the Sultan's successor and son-in-law, Iltutmish. The tomb of Iltutmish, which he himself built in 1235, is nearby, Its interiors are profusely decorated with calligraphy, though the dome has collapsed.



In the evening return back to the hotel, thereafter transfer to railway station for connecting train to Ramnagar.



Delhi +++ Ramnagar
By Train:
Train No.: 5013
Train Name: RANIKHET EXP.
Dep. Time: 22:45 hrs.
Arr. Time: 05:00 hrs.



Overnight on board.

Day 3

Day 03:Ramnagar



Arrive at Ramnagar & pick-up by our representative then depart to Corbett.



Ramnagar – Corbett
By Road: 26 kms.



Ramnagar: Situated in the rich farm belt of Terai, on the southeastern fringes of the great forests, the busy market town of Ramnagar is the main administrative centre for Corbett National Park and Project Tiger. Ramnagar makes a fishing base camp. At Lohachaur, 15-kms north along the River Kosi, good anglers are in with a chance of landing the legendary Mahseer, a redoubtable battling River Carp. Permits to have a go must be sought from the Project Tiger office in Ramnagar; most resorts also arrange all inclusive fishing trips.



Reach & check-in at the resort. Afternoon relax at resort. In the evening go on jeep safari around the Bijrani range.



Corbett National Park: In the foothills of the Kumaon Himalayas, close to Ramnagar, lies the Corbett National Park. The first Reserve forest of its kind, the park was established in 1936- when it was known as the Hailey National Park- mainly through the efforts of Jim Corbett, the conservationist. Corbett lived throughout his childhood in the area of Kaladhungi between Nainital and Ramnagar. He had a deep insight into the ecology of the area, and in later years he was called upon by the locals to shoot down man-eating leopards and tigers that stalked the villages. Locally referred to as "Carpet Sahib", he turned to photography and writing, authoring books on wildlife, like "My India", "Jungle Lore" and "Man-eaters of Kumaon".



Corbett National Park was the first to be designated a Project Tiger Reserve in 1973. Situated at a distance of 260 kms from Delhi and 128 kms from Nainital, the Corbett National Park is best known for its big cats, especially the tiger. Despite the efforts of conservationists, the tiger population of India is dwindling rapidly, and Corbett National Park is one of the few parks where the tiger can still be seen. There are around 50 tigers in Corbett, besides other wildlife like leopards, several lesser cats, the wild dog, porcupines, jackals, civets, sloth bear, black bear, wild boar and a few hundred elephants.



Bijrani: The area in and around Bijrani once formed part of a shooting block. During the British period it was much famed for the quality of game hunting that it offered to shikaris. In comparison to Dhikala, the terrain at Bijrani is drier and also has more diverse vegetation.



This area is the one besides Jhirna & Lohachaur where day visits are allowed. Besides Tiger, one can see here interesting Bird life & Wild Elephants. The forest vegetation at Bijrani is mainly Sal besides grassland popularly called Chaur. The terrain at Bijrani is drier and also has more diverse vegetation. Mailani Tal and Phul Tal located in the Bijrani Range are stagnant water bodies. Besides there are no. of seasonal water streams popularly called sot like Kithcer Sot, Reethapani Sot, Khina Sot & Malani Sot.There are about four species of deer in the park, Chital (Axis Axis), the well-known spotted deer and considered one of the most beautiful in the world. A smaller cousin of Chital is the Para (Axis porcinus), The Sambar (Cervus unicolor), Kakkar (Muntiacus muntjak) also known as the barking deer are once again very common sight in the park. These Herbivores presence in large nos in this zone confirms the presence of Carnivores like cat family in this zone. Reptiles found in the area are the India Python, Viper, Cobra, Krait and the dreaded King Cobra and various type of lizards. In the Bijrani area chances of seeing sloth bear are excellent. Attracted here by both termites and the sweet nectar of Mahua flowers the bears have often been observed in an inebriated state when the Mahua ferments in their stomachs. Dhole or the Wild Dog is rare and can be seen in the Bijrani area. They are pack animals, with a very specialized community hunting technique. The Jackals are commonly seen in the park.



Dinner and overnight stay will be at Corbett.

Day 4

Day 04:Corbett – Lohachor



Morning after breakfast check-out the resort, thereafter drive towards Lohachor via Durga Devi gate with packed lunch ride on the Indian Elephant and commence a whole day Safari (15 kms). Packed lunch enroute. In the evening arrive Lohachor. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Lohachor.

Day 5

Day 05:Lohachor – Ratwadhap



Morning after breakfast proceed on your sojourn with packed lunch. Whole day Indian Elephant Safari. Arrive at Ratwadhap. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Ratwadhap.

Day 6

Day 06:Ratwadhap – Halduparo.



Morning after breakfast proceed on your sojourn with packed lunch. Whole day jeep safari. Arrive at Halduparao. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Halduparao.

Day 7

Day 07: Halduparao – Ramangar



Early morning take a Jeep safari, return back to the place for Breakfast. After a couple of hours to relax, return back to Ramnagar. Reach & transfer to railway station for connecting train to Delhi.
Ramnagar +++ Delhi
By Train:
Train No.: 5014A
Train Name: CORBETT PRK LINK
Dep. Time: 21:10 hrs.
Arr. Time: 04:40 hrs.



Overnight on board.

Day 8

Day 08:Delhi



Arrive at Delhi & transfer to international airport for connecting flight to your onward destination way back to home.



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