Delhi to Agra & Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary Tour
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Product Code : AGORA223
Delhi to Agra & Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary Tour include visit to Mughal monuments in Agra (Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj), old deserted town of the Mughal Fatehpur Sikri and Keoladeo Ghana National Park a Bird Sanctuary and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Transport by AC vehicle, entrances to monuments and English speaking guide service during sightseeing are well included.
Day 1: Delhi - Agra - Bharatpur (275kms)
Pick up from your Delhi city hotel and drive to Agra. Visit Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum built in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal & himself. Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638. And Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb commissioned by Nur Jahan for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.
Next drive to visit Fatehpur Sikri the old deserted town of the Mughal kingdom, built in red sandstone.
Continue drive to Bhratpur (Keoladeo National Park) and check in & overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Bharatpur - Delhi (210kms)
Early morning visit the National Park by cycle-rickshaws/ electric vans.Keoladeo is famous as one of Asia`s finest birding areas, with over 380 resident and migrant species, including the Common, Demoiselle and the rare Siberian Cranes. It is also an excellent place to watch mammals like Golden Jackal, Striped Hyenas, Fishing Cat, Jungle Cat, Nilgai, Sambar, Blackbuck and wild Boar. The park derives its name from the temple of Keoladeo (Shiva) and ghana which locally means dense, implying the nature of the vegetation. During the cool winter months it is also possible to see large Indian Pythons sunning themselves.
After safari in the park visit Bharatpur Palace which is an excellent blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture. Lohagarh Fort which remained invincible despite several attacks by the British. And Deeg Palace a strong and massive fort that was the summer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur and has many palaces and gardens.
After sightseeing drive back to Delhi and drop off to your hotel/ airport.
Assistance on arrival at airport.
1 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
Daily breakfast at hotels. Any other meal (lunch/ dinner) if clearly mentioned in the itinerary).
Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Bottled drinking water in car.
Government taxes.
Hotels used or similar for 1 nights accommodation
Bharatpur x 1 night
3* - Kadambkunj Resort/ Hotel Bharatpur Ashok
4* - Laxmi Niwas Palace/ Hotel Udai Vilas Palace
5* - Chandra Mahal Haveli/Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel
Any flight tickets.
Camera charges at monuments.
Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
Gratuities & optional activities.
Anything not mentioned in inclusions.