CULTURAL TOURS - HOLIDAY EXTENSIONS
Corbett National Park 3 Nights/4 Days
Situated in the Valley of Ramaganga River and fringed by the Himalayan foothills in the north, Corbett is considered one of India’s fi nest wildlife sanctuaries and was named after the great British hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett. The park is located in Uttranchal and encompasses varied terrain, remarkable variety of wildlife, notably tigers, elephants, chausingha (four-horned antelope) and an astonishing 600 species of birds. Don’t feel disappointed if you don’t see a tiger as Corbett has excellent scenery and abundant other wildlife for you to enjoy.
Day 1 - Delhi to Corbett. N.P. 275 Km/6hrs Drive from Delhi early morning for Corbett National Park for a 3 night stay.
Day 2 - Corbett National Park. Early morning elephant ride through the open Chaurs or grasslands and dense forests of Jim Corbett Park. Elephant safari is the best option for wildlife viewing in the Corbett National Park. Return back to the resort. During the evening take an exciting Jeep safari through the unforgettable and breathtaking Khinanauli range to catch some of the best wildlife sights.
Day 3 - Corbett National Park. A safari through the park accompanied by a naturalist guide.
Day 4 - Corbett to Delhi. 275 Km/6hrs. Early morning jeep safari, later Khajuraho drive to Delhi. & Varanasi
4 Nights/5 Days
The magnifi cent group of temples at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh were built between 950 and 1050 AD. Over 800 sculptures cover the temple and of course, the erotic scenes for which the Khajuraho temples are famous. Varanasi is situated on the banks of the sacred river of Ganga and is one of the holiest cities for Hindus.
Day 1 - Delhi to Khajuraho, by air. Transfer to airport and fl y from Delhi to Khajuraho. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a 2 night stay. Visit the eastern and western group of temples that includes the magnifi cent Kandariya Mahadev, Laksman and the Vishwanath Temples. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 - Khajuraho. Morning visit to the southern group of temples. The Chaturbhuj temple has a superb four armed image of Shiva in the inner sanctum. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3 - Khajuraho to Varanasi, by air. Transfer to airport and fl y to Varanasi. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a 2 night stay. Explore the city of colourful bazaars, exquisite and bright silks, festivals, temples, mosques and palaces. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4 - Varanasi. Early morning boat-ride on River Ganges, see people bathing and worshipping at the ghats. Visit Sarnath where Buddha delivered his fi rst sermon and also attained nirvana. Afternoon sightseeing tour of the city visiting the Bharat Mata and Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 - Varanasi to Delhi, by air. Transfer to the airport and fl y from Varanasi to Delhi. Continue on your onward journey.
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