Incredible India Golden Triangle Tour Birds, Tigers & Wildlife Delhi, Ranthambore, Bharatpur, Chambal, Agra,

Tours – January – December 2019 12 Days

1 ITINERARY 12 DAY TOUR

Days Destination Summary

Day 01 On arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Afternoon visit to Sultanpur National Park. Arrive Delhi Overnight Hotel

Day 02 Delhi – Early morning breakfast and departure to train station for Ranthambore. Ranthambore On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. (BY TRAIN) Overnight Hotel

Day 03 Ranthambore Early morning Safari to Ranthambore . Lunch. Afternoon Safari to Ranthambore. Overnight Hotel

Day 04 Ranthambore Early morning Safari to Ranthambore . Lunch. Afternoon Safari to Ranthambore. Overnight Hotel

Day 05 Ranthambore – Transfer to station for train to Bharatpur. On arrival you will be transferred to Bharatpur the hotel. Afternoon visit . (BY TRAIN) Overnight Hotel

Day 06 Bharatpur Early morning rickshaw ride & afternoon boat trip on the canals of Keoladeo National Park. Overnight Hotel

Day 07 Bharatpur – Drive to (+ -2 hrs) near Agra. Thereafter drive to the Chambal Fatehpur Sikri – River. Overnight Hotel Chambal Day 08 Chambal - Agra Explore the Chambal River by boat, thereafter depart for Agra 2 hrs by road. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Overnight Hotel

Day 09 Agra to Jaipur Early morning Sunrise visit to the . Afternoon visit to Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary. Thereafter transfer by train to Jaipur. Overnight Hotel. Day 10 Jaipur Jaipur – Early Visit to Palace and Hawa Mahal Palace. Afternoon visit to Jhalana Wildlife Reserve near Jaipur. Overnight Hotel

Day 11 Jaipur to Delhi After breakfast we depart for Delhi by Road. by Road Midway stop at Fort Palace for lunch. Arrival Delhi transfer to Hotel - Final departure dinner that evening. Overnight Hotel

Day 12 Delhi – Airport Tour concludes - Transfer to the airport if necessary.

TOUR CONCLUDES

2 Day 1: Arrival in New Delhi .

Delhi On arrival in India’s bustling capital city, New Delhi, you will be met, welcomed and transferred to your Hotel. New Delhi is a combination of modern and ancient culture, going back as far as 3 000 years. Seven different cities have existed on this spot. It is the seat of power and the headquarters of Indian politics, where most of the heads of the Indian Government reside. Bustling Street Scene Delhi This is a city waiting to be explored, renowned for shopping in the streets and emporiums. The Hotel is situated in the center of the famous landmark – Connaught Place .

Parliament Buildings

Sultanpur National Park (Bird Sanctuary) Afternoon drive to the Sultanpur National Park. Dr Salim Ali, the doyen of Indian Ornithology is largely responsible for converting this hunting ground to a Bird Sanctuary in 1971. There are +_250 bird species at Sultanpur. Some are resident, while others migrate from distant regions like Siberia, Europe and Afghanistan. Winter Migratory birds include Siberian Crane, Grater Flamingo, Ruff, Common Teal, Common Greenshank, Northern Pintail, Yellow & White Indian Roller Common Tailorbird Wagtails, Northern Shoveler, Rosy Pelican, Gadwall, Spotted Sandpiper, Eurasian Widgeon, Black-tailed Godwit, Spotted Red Shank, Blue Throat, Long-billed Pipit, Asian Koel, Blue-cheeked and Blue-tailed Bee-eater , Cuckoo’s and Heron’s. Yellow-legged Green Pigeon Common Teal Overnight at Hotel

3 Sultanpur National Park (Bird Sanctuary). Day 2: Delhi to Ranthambore via Train. @ 13:20 – 18:20 hrs

Departure Delhi Early morning breakfast and departure by train to (Rhantambore). On route to Nizamuddin Station we will do some shopping. On arrival at Sawai Madhopur Station you will be met and transferred to your Hotel.

Ranthambore National Park Ranthambore used to be the hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur. In 1980, it was declared a National Park and listed among the reserves protected under Project Tiger. Apart from Bengal Tiger, other animals that inhabit the park are Sloth Bear, Jackals, Marsh Crocodile, Leopard, Gazzelle, Indian Hare, Porcupines, Jungle Cat, Sambhar, Chinkara, Mongoose, Nilgai, Wild Boar and Monitor Lizards

Birding Ranthambore National Park. Ranthambore, due to its varied terrain and abundance of water bodies, has an excellent population of birds, resident and migrant. In total, a list of 272 species have been recorded. Some of the best locations to watch birds are Malik Talao, Ranthambore Fort, Rajbagh Talao and Padam Talao. Jungle Bush Quail Sikeer Malkoa Important birds to see in Ranthambore include Painted Spurfowl, Jungle and Rock Bush Quails, White-naped Woodpecker, Indian Scops Owl, Yellow-footed Green Pigeon, Alexandrine and Plumb-headed Parakeets, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Sikeer Malkoa, Common Lora , White-bellied Drongo, Tickles Blue Flycatcher, White-browed Fantail, Grey- Bar-headed Goose Bonelli’s Eagle breasted and Rufous-fronted Prinia, Yellow- throated Sparrow, Indian Vulture, Pallid Harrier, Shikra, Bonneli’s Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle .

Overnight at Hotel

Indian Pitta Pin-tailed Snipe

4 Day 3: Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park Ranthambore National Park is dotted with structures of bygone eras scattered all over the jungle, which give it a unique, wonderful and mixed flavour of nature and history. Many water bodies located all over the park provide perfect relief during the extremely hot summer months for the forest inhabitants. A huge fort, after which the park is named, towers over the park atop a hill. Surrounded by the Vindhya and Haravali Hills which are located near to the outer fringes of the Thar Desert. Ranthambore offers Jeep Safaris and a cultural experience of the Meena tribes. A night in the Machli “Lady of the Lakes” many hideouts in the Park must not be missed. A tigress known as "Lady of the Lakes" was separated from her parents at a young age because of poaching. The young tigress was named Machli , after the mark on her body that resembles a fish. (Of National Geographic fame) She gave birth to three female cubs, one being dubbed 'Machli - The Junior'. The father of Machli Jr. died early from an unknown disease, as confirmed by forest officer Fateh Singh Rathore . Machli Jr. mated with the male tiger Bumburam and gave birth to two cubs, Slant Ear and Broken Tail. Baccha is believed to be her grandson. At 17 years old, Machli Sr. is the world's oldest tigress. Machli recently went missing, raising concern among forest officials, as hunting is difficult at her age. After twenty-six days Machli was spotted and located by forest officials. Machli's daughter T19 (Krishna or Unis) is the current queen tigress of Ranthambore. In 2014, she gave birth to four cubs fathered by Star or Zalim (she was seen mating with both of them), with three surviving. These cubs are now known as T-84, T-83 and T-85. Machli died on 18 August 2016 at the age 20 years becoming the longest living tigress in the wild thus far.

Overnight at Hotel 5 Day 4: Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park Morning visit to the Park where we will continue viewing Bengal Tiger, with some luck.

Ranthambore Fort UNESCO World Heritage Site A visit to the Ranthambore Fort. This formidable fort was a focal point of the historical developments of . The fort was held by the Chahamanas () until the 13 th century, when the captured it. In 2013, at the 37 th session of the World Heritage Committee , Ranthambore Fort, along with 5 other forts of Rajasthan, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site Ranthambore Fort Surwal Lake Time permitting, we will visit Surwal Lake which is an hour away. This is another picturesque option near Ranthambore to visit. Amidst quaint settings this lake presents amazing beauty. Winters are ideal to spend time here. Surwal Lake is famed for the viewing of resident and migratory birds, primarily in the morning when they prey for their breakfast, making their nests and chirping around. The lake brings you melodious bird singing and is a great place to observe them. The birds we look for include Dalmatian and Great White Pelicans, Spotted Redshank, Temminck’s Stint, Indian Courser, Indian Stone Curlew, Blue-tailed and Green Bee-eaters, Ashy -crowned Sparrow-Lark, Indian Bush Lark, Moustached Warbler, Ashy and Yellow -bellied Prinias, Rosy Starling and Greater Painted-snipe

Scenes at Surwal Lake 6 Overnight at Hotel. Day 5: Ranthambore to Bharatpur via Train. @ 7:05 – 9:23 hrs.

Bharatpur Departure on the two and half hour train ride to Bharatpur. On arrival we will be met and transferred to our accommodation near the incredible Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur). Our accommodation will be in the Laxmi Vilas Palace, still occupied by the Royal family of Jat rulers. Lunch at Hotel thereafter an afternoon in the Keoladeo National Park.

Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel

The Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary (Bharatpur) This sanctuary was created 250 years ago. The park was a hunting ground for the Maharajas of Bharatpur, a tradition dating back to 1850, and duck shoots were organised yearly in honour of the British Viceroys . In one shoot alone in 1938, over 4 273 birds such as mallards and teals were shot by Lord Linlithgow , then Viceroy of India . The park was designated as a bird sanctuary on 13 March 1976, declared a national park on 10 March 1982 and a Ramsar Site in October 1981. It was also declared a Unesco World Heritage Site . Its continued existence is dependent on the annual monsoons and a regulated water supply from a reservoir outside the park boundary. The park’s well-designed system of dykes and sluices provides areas of varying water depths which are used by various avifaunal species.

Typical terrain of Park Birders twitching Community Guide Birding on waterways Due to its strategic location in the middle of Central Asian migratory flyway and presence of water, large congregations of ducks, geese, coots, pelicans and waders arrive in the winter. The park was the only known wintering site of the central population of the critically endangered Siberian Crane, and also serves as a wintering area for other globally threatened species such as the Greater Spotted Eagle and Imperial Eagle. Other special to be found are Garganey Northern Pintail, lesser whistling Indian Spot Billed, and Ferruginous Ducks. Common and Pied Kingfishers, Little and Indian Cormorants, Oriental Darter, Grey and Purple Herons, Black crowned Night Heron, Painted and Blacked Necked Storks, Asian Open bill, Black Headed Ibis, Eurasian Spoonbill, Pheasant Tailed and Bronze Winged Jacanas, White Breasted Water hen, Regal and Sarus Cranes. In the marshy areas along the waterways we will search for migrant passerines such as the Blue throat Blyth’s Reed Warbler, Rosy Pipit, Western Yellow, Citrine and White Browed Wagtails.

Overnight at Hotel. 7 Day 6: Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur)

Keoladeo National Park. Our visit today is aimed at exploring the diversity of this magnificent Unesco World Heritage, Ramsar sanctuary. This includes Rickshaw Guided rides, walks, plus boating on the waterways. We will also visit the plant nursery. List of Birds Grey Francolin, Indian Peafowl, Lesser Whistling-duck, Greylag and Bar-headed Geese, Ruddy Shelduck, Comb Duck, Cotton Pygmy-goose, Gadwall, Eurasian Widgeon, Spot-billed Duck, Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Garganey, Common Teal, Ferruginous Pochard, Tufted Duck, Barred Buttonquail, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker, Black-rumped Flameback, Brown-headed Barbet, Indian Grey Hornbill, Common Hoopoe, Indian Roller, Common and White-throated Kingfishers, Greater Coucal, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Asian Palm Swift, Collared Scops Owl, Dusky Eagle Owl, Spotted Owlet, Grey and Large-tailed Nightjars, Rock Pigeon, Laughing, Spotted and Eurasian Collared Doves, Yellow-footed Green Pigeon, Sarus and Common Cranes, Brown Crake, White-breasted Waterhen, Purple Swamphen, Common Moorhen, Common Coot, Common Snipe, Black-tailed Godwit, Spotted and Common Redshanks, Marsh, Wood and Common Sandpipers, Temminck’s Stint, Ruff, Greater Painted-snipe, Pheasant-tailed and Bronze-winged Jacanas, Black-winged Stilt, Red-wattled and White-tailed Lapwing, Oriental Honey-buzzard, Black-shouldered Kite, Black Kite, Egyptian Vand Red-headed Vultures, Crested Serpent Eagle, Eurasian Marsh Harrier, Shikra, White-eyed Buzzard, Indian Spotted, Greater Spotted, Steppe, Imperial, Bonelli’s and Booted Eagles.

Greater Spotted Eagle Sarus Crane Orange-headed Thrush Scaly Thrush Ticklles Thrush Little Grebe, Darter, Little and Great Cormorants, Little, Grey and Purple Herons, Little, Great, Intermediate and Cattle Egrets, Indian Pond Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron, Yellow and Black Bitterns, Glossy and Black-headed Ibises, Eurasian Spoonbill, Great White and Dalmatian Pelicans, Painted Stork, Asian Openbill, Woolly-necked and Black-necked Storks, Long-tailed Shrike, Rufous Treepie, House Crow, Large-billed Crow, Small Minivet, Black Drongo, Orange-headed Thrush, Taiga Flycatcher, Blue Throat, Oriental Magpie Robin, Black Redstart, Siberian Stonechat, Pied Bush Chat, Brahminy and Asian Pied Starlings, Common and Bank Mynas, Plain and Dusky Crag Martins, Barn, Wire- tailed and Streak-throated Swallows, White-eared and Red-vented Bulbuls, Ashy Prinia, Blyth’s Reed Warbler, Common Tailorbird, Chiffchaff, Babbler, Lesser Whitethroat, House Sparrow, Citrine and Yellow Wagtails, Paddyfield and Tawny Pipits.

“ In your next incarnation you might be an endangered species”

Help save the Siberian Crane

Water Birds Siberian Crane 8 Overnight at Hotel. Day 7: Bharatpur to Chambal River via Fatehpur Sikri.

Chambal via Fatehpur Sikri This morning we depart early on the journey to Chambal Safari Lodge via Agra. Our first stop of the day will be at the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri (37 kms from Agra). A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fatehpur Sikri was built by Moghul Emperor in AD 1564 in honour of the Muslim Saint Sheikh Salim Christi. The grand city was comprised of several palatial courts, a harem building, a mosque, private emperor’s quarters, residential buildings and the tomb of the Sufi saint. A giant outdoor board game, a pool, and utility buildings. Not long after the fortress was completed the lake that provided water to the complex dried up and life at Fatehpur Sikri was unsustainable. Emperor Muhammad Shah lived in the city between 1719 and 1748 and the Marathas warriors occupied the city for a short time after that. Once the British invaded India , their army used the fortress as a barracks, during which time it was badly damaged.

Fatehpur Sikri Ornamental Pools Fort Ruins After visiting Fatehpur Sikri we will bypass Agra on route to the Chambal River Lodge. Arriving at the Lodge we will have a lunch and then prepare to go boating on the river. We will be on the lookout for Indian Skimmer, Black-bellied and River Terns, Black Stork, Red-naped Ibis, Small Pratincole, Long Legged Buzzard, Shoe -toed Snake Eagle, Bonelli’s Eagle, River Lapwing, Great Stone Curlew, Sandlark, Desert Wheatear and more. Possibly a sighting of the rear Ganges River Dolphin and the long snouted Gharial, Mugger Crocodile, various Turtles, various snakes and reptiles. On our return to the Lodge we will explore the grounds for birds Booted and Syke’s Warblers, Verditer Flycatcher and the resident Brown Hawk Owl . Seen in the vicinity of the Lodge are Indian Flying Fox, Striped Hyena, Jungle Cat, Grey Mongoose, Indian Hedgehog and Indian Porcupine. Chambal The National Chambal Sanctuary is listed as Scenes Chambal River an important bird area (IBA) and is a proposed Ramsar site . At least 320 species of resident and migratory birds inhabit the sanctuary. Migratory birds from Siberia form part of its rich avian fauna .Vulnerable bird species here include the Indian Skimmer, Sarus Crane, Pallas's Fish Eagle and Indian Courser . The Pallid Harrier and Lesser Flamingo are near threatened. Winter visitors include Black-bellied Terns, Red-crested Pochard, Ferruginous Pochard and Bar-headed Goose . Other species include Great Thick-knee, Greater Flamingo, Darter , and Brown Hawk Owl. The endangered Indian Skimmer is also a major reason for visiting this area.

Overnight at Hotel 9 Day 8: Chambal River Lodge to Agra by Road

Chambal to Agra After breakfast we will explore the surrounds of the lodge. Time permitting we may take another boat trip on the river or explore the Chambal Nature Reserve. We will then travel to Agra. Agra We will visit the fabled Agra Red Fort, located in the center of the city and serving as a monumental reminder of the fascinating history of the region. is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi . The Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site . It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal . The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city. The 380 000 m2 (94-acre) fort has a semi-circular plan, its chord lies parallel to the river and its walls are seventy feet high. Double ramparts have massive circular bastions at intervals, with battlements . The monumental Delhi Gate, which faces the city on the western side of the fort, is considered the grandest of the four gates and a masterpiece of Akbar 's time. It was built circa 1568 to enhance security. A wooden drawbridge was used to cross the moat and reach the gate from the mainland; inside, an inner gateway called Hathi Pol ("Elephant Gate") guarded by two life-sized stone elephants with their riders added another layer of security. Because the Indian military (the Parachute Brigade in particular) is still using the northern portion of Agra Fort, the Delhi Gate cannot be used by the public. Tourists enter via the Amar Singh Gate.

Scenes Agra Red Fort

Overnight at Hotel. 10 Day 9: Agra to Jaipur by Train +- 4 hrs

Agra - Sunrise at the Taj Mahal +- 6am Early risers will take the opportunity to head to the Taj Mahal to experience the splendor and beauty of the dawn light falling on the translucent white marble. Taj Mahal, was built by the Moghul Emperor Shajjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mohal. In 19 years of marriage she bore 14 children, only 7 of whom survived. It is said that on her deathbed Mumtaz asked Shajjehan to build an unsurpassed monument in memory of their love. It took 22 years to build. The Taj Mahal was constructed using materials from all over India and Asia. It is believed that over 1 000 elephants were used to transport building materials. The construction project employed some 20 000 artisans under the guidance of a board of architects led by the court architect. The translucent white marble was brought from Makrana , Rajasthan, the jasper from Punjab , jade and crystal from China. The turquoise was from Tibet and the Lapis lazuli from Afghanistan , while the sapphire came from Sri Lanka and the carnelian from Arabia . In all, twenty-eight types of precious and semi-precious stones were inlaid into the white marble. The simply magnificent Taj Mahal, which means 'Crown of Palaces‘ is also a World Heritage Site. Agra is the quintessential Mughal City, where the world marvels at the epitome of love, beauty and sacrifice, The Taj-Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world. So overwhelming is the magic monument, that Agra has been immortalized, as the City of the Taj. Breakfast at Hotel The Magnificent Taj Mahal

Agra Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary This sanctuary covers an area of 7.97 sq km. Within the sanctuary there is a large lake covering 2.25 sq km with depth from 4 meter to 8 meter. Soor Sarovar is today home to more than 165 species of migratory and resident birds. U.P. Forest Department has created woodlands and developed the shallow areas for waders around the lake making it a veritable haven for birds, proof of which lies in the increasing number of nesting sites and the number of species. Scenes from Soor Sarovar The Bird Sanctuary is listed as an important bird area (IBA) IN135 and is a proposed Ramsar site, besides supporting numerous resident and migratory birds. The sanctuary has around 300 pythons and has the biggest Bear Rescue centre in India.

Train to Jaipur in the Late afternoon, transfer on arrival to hotel.

11 Overnight Hotel Jaipur. Day 10 : Jaipur

Jaipur is a major tourist destination in India forming a part of the Golden Triangle . Known as the Pink City, Jaipur is a standout amongst the most socially rich legacy urban areas in India. Established in 1727, the city is named after Maharaja Jai Singh II who was the primary organizer of this city. He was a Rajput Maharaja and ruled the region in 1699 and 1744.

Duringthe rule of Sawai Ram Singh I, the city was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII in 1876. Many of the avenues remained painted pink, giving Jaipur a distinctive appearance and the epithet Pink City . Amer Fort is located in the town Amer , Rajasthan located 11 kilometres from Jaipur , the capital of Rajasthan . Positioned high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur. It was ruled by Raja Man Singh I (1550 – 1614). Amer Fort is known for its artistic Hindu style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake .

Hawa Mahal Palace is a five-storey pyramidal shaped monument with 953 windows that rises 15 metres (50 ft) from its high base.

Jhalana Wildlife Reserve Spread over an area of 21 Sq. km picturesque forest covered from all sides provides ample opportunities to have a glimpse of its splendid elusive Apex Predator - The Leopard . This reserve is gaining popularity for it’s Leopard sighting’s in their natural habitat. Apart from Leopard, Jhalana has other attractions such as Striped Hyena, Desert Fox, Golden Jackal, Chital, Indian Palm Civets, Spotted Deer, Jungle Hare, Desert Gerbil, Blue Bull, Palm Civet , Porcupine, Striped Hyena, Hanuman Langurs, Rhesus Macaques, Desert Fox, Golden Jackal, Indian Palm Squirrel, Hedgehog, Small Indian Mongoose form the mammalian squad here.

Birding Jhalana Forest This is also a must visit location for bird watchers, offering Indian Pitta, Dusky and Indian Eagle Owl, Indian Scops Owl, Spotted Owlet, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Golden Oriole, Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Shikra, Nightjar, White-bellied Drongo, Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker, White-browed Fantail, Greater Coucal, Cinereous Tit and much more.

Indian Eagle Owl Eurasian Sparrowhawk Indian Pitta Cinereous Tit Greater Coucal

Overnight Hotel 12 Day 11 : Jaipur to Delhi by Road +- 270 kms.

Jaipur to Delhi by Road Early morning breakfast at Hotel.

Depart by road to Delhi for this comfortable scenic drive which is +- 270 kms (5:45 hrs). We stop halfway for a lunch stop at the historic Neemrana Fort Palace.

Neemrana Fort-Palace 15th Century (Neemrana, Rajasthan) 553 years old medieval Fort-Palace. Built since 1464, Neemrana Fort-Palace became the third capital of the descendants of Prithviraj III, who had fled Delhi in 1192

Neemrana Fort Palace

We conclude this tour having spent 11 enjoyable days viewing Birds, Wildlife, Culture and increasing our life lists. We thank our local community guides for sharing their knowledge with us in this uniquely diverse country.

We arrive in Delhi late afternoon in time for a rest or some final shopping and proceed to our Hotel. We will meet for a final Dinner this evening to conclude our tour and say farewell. We will depart in the morning transport will be provided to the Airport if necessary.

“Once a year , go someplace you’ve never been before” The Dalai Lama We sincerely hope we have enriched your trip with a unique Escape to the Wild…. 13 Overnight at Hotel Information

Duration : 12 days Date : January –December 2019 Group : Maximum 6 guests Tour Commences : New Delhi Tour Ends : New Delhi

Price includes • Tour price quoted is per person sharing Price excludes • Single supplement can be arranged at an • All / any Airfares additional cost • Visas • All Accommodation as per itinerary • Internet, laundry, phone calls, room • Meals from Dinner Day 1 to Breakfast Day service etc. 17 • Any Drinks (Alcoholic and or soft drinks) • Bottled water whilst traveling will be • Camera (still/video) permits provided • Personal travel insurance • Tour Guide fees • Gratuities • All Entrance fees as per itinerary • All Transport (train, road transport and transfer to Airport)

• The Tour commences in New Delhi on Day 1 and this is scheduled as the arrival day. Please note that you are free to arrive in Delhi at any time. • The Tour concludes in New Delhi on Day 17. • Information given of arrivals and departures is a guide only. • When the tour is officially confirmed you will receive your tour package. • Please ensure that you have confirmation from Escape to the Wild before you book any flights. Important Information • Please keep all your valuables safe, secure and insured. • We do make use of Indian Rail in parts our journey. Much of our journey however will be road. • The Tour price quoted in USD (United States Dollar) is subject to the constantly fluctuating exchange rate. • Due to unforeseen circumstances we may be forced to alter our itinerary at short or no notice however we will try our best to stick to the original tour programme. • All flights should be to and from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IATA – DEL) • Travel Tips • Ensure you have packed a torch and extra batteries (packed in your checked in luggage) • It can be cooler in the early mornings and evenings therefore ensure you have a warm jacket, scarf, etc. • Ensure you travel with all your medication including a Prescription from your Doctor. It is advisable to take along medication for Delhi Belly – we will advise should you want this information. • Binoculars, Camera’s etc. • Comfortable walking/hiking shoes that cover your entire foot. • For the Ladies – please ensure you are suitably dressed to respect Indian Culture. • Any other information will be provided in your Tour Package.

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