FSD 2020: EXTENDED TRIPS ESSENTIAL INDIA Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Ranthambore Expected Weather: 8 nights & 7 days Delhi, Agra & Jaipur -Min. 13°C- Max. 30°C A travel immersion into MUGHAL and RAJPUT Ranthambore ARCHITECTURAL glory , giving into SAFARI DRIVES in -Min. 14°C- Max. 33°C Ranthambore to marvel at nature’s glory in its wildlife and landscapes. Physical Level: Easy to moderate, with light Highlights: walking ✴ Immerse yourself in Mughal and Rajput architecture- visiting palaces, monuments and the stupendous Taj Mahal. Good for: ✴ Game drives in open jeeps in Ranthambore in search of History & Culture, Wildlife, tigers, leopards, sloth bears and more . Photography ✴ A photographers dream, covering classic Indian scenes in a short time. Departure 1: Pre-Conference 23 Feb 20 Arrive at Delhi. Check-in and overnight at the Lemontree Premier, Delhi Aerocity. 24 Feb 20 A visit to old & new Delhi, visiting famous monuments and bazaars. Drive to Agra and visit to the three UNESCO World Heritage sites- Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri 25 Feb 20 & Taj Mahal. Overnight at Trident, Agra. Drive to Jaipur & an evening tour of the city around the hotel. Overnight at Trident, Jaipur 26 Feb 20 27 Feb 20 A visit to Amber Fort, City Palace and the bazaars of Jaipur. 28 Feb 20 Drive to Ranthambore, take an afternoon safari at the national park. Overnight at Dev Vilas. 29 Feb 20 Morning & afternoon safaris at the park. 01 Mar 20 Early morning train to Delhi and overnight at Lemontree Premier, Delhi Aerocity. 02 Mar 20 Transfer to the conference venue after breakfast. Departure 2: Post-Conference 06 Mar 20 Arrive at Delhi. Check-in and overnight at the Lemontree Premier, Delhi Aerocity 07 Mar 20 A visit to old & new Delhi, visiting famous monuments and bazaars. Drive to Agra and visit to the three UNESCO World Heritage sites- Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri 08 Mar 20 & Taj Mahal. Overnight at the Trident, Agra. Drive to Jaipur & an evening tour of the city around the hotel. Overnight at the Trident, 09 Mar 20 Jaipur. 10 Mar 20 A visit to Amber Fort, City Palace and the bazaars of Jaipur. 11 Mar 20 Drive to Ranthambore, take an afternoon safari at the national park. Overnight at Dev Vilas. 12 Mar 20 Morning & afternoon safaris at the park. 13 Mar 20 Early morning train to Delhi and overnight at Lemontree Premier, Delhi Aerocity. 14 Mar 20 Transfer to the conference venue after breakfast. FOOD & ACCOMMODATION Delhi The Lemontree Premier in the Aerocity area of Delhi is a short drive from the airport and offers comfortable stay with great food. This midscale business and leisure hotel comes with modern, well furnished in the rooms, airy and well lit common spaces and 3 restaurants, a spa and business centre. Agra and Jaipur Accommodation will be in a smart, contemporary yet reminiscent of history, Trident hotels. These 5 star hotels are built in local architectural styles with landscaped gardens, fountains and tastefully appointed rooms. accommodation will have modern amenities and food here caters to international travellers. Dev Vilas Dev Vilas, built using local resources and materials is designed taking inspiration from the hunting lodges built by the Maharajas. It is situated in an eco-sensitive zone, close to the park and practices sustainability in use of recycled water for plantations and rain water harvesting. It is known for being warm, welcoming and highly hygienic maintenance of its property. GEOGRAPHY & NATURAL HISTORY Delhi Delhi is India’s capital city and is a metropolitan urban space while retaining old world charm with buildings dating back to the 1600s. It is bordered by Haryana on three sides and by Uttar Pradesh on the east. The Yamuna is the only major river flowing through the city of Delhi. It is one of the most densely populated cities and is home to many cultures. It houses exemplary contemporary artistic influences while also having sprawling Mughal & Turkish architectural marvels including the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s tomb & Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque. Delhi is also known for its bazaars where shopping can be a never ending activity! Agra Agra is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh and is built on the banks of the Yamuna river. It was put on the world map with the construction of grand Mughal buildings, including the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Agra also hosts a number of cultural fairs and festivals- Taj Mahotsav, Ram Barat, Kailash Fair and the Taj Literature Fest, to name a few. Jaipur Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan and is a bustling place with many bazaars and old building structures. It is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites- the Jantar Mantar and the Amer fort. It is known as the pink city owing to its many old buildings built with the trademark colour shade of pink. Jaipur is rich in arts- both performing arts and visual aesthetics. It also hosts the Jaipur Literature fest. Ranthambore National Park The National Park sprawls languidly across 824 sq. km. of contiguous, dry-deciduous forests where the rolling Vindhya and craggy Aravalli Hills meet. The park lies at the edge of a plateau and is bounded in the north by the Banas river and to the south by the Chambal river. The park’s forests were once the private hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, but today Ranthambhore is a prime example of Project Tiger’s conservation efforts and is an important destination for visitors hoping to see the Bengal tiger in its natural habitat. Other major fauna include Leopard, Jungle Cat, Caracal, Sloth Bear, Hyena, Indian Fox, Jackal, Sambar and spotted deer, Nilgai and wild boar. Over 260 species of birds are reported. Marsh crocodiles are found in the lakes and river and the endangered Gharial and Gangetic river Dolphin is found in the Chambal river. The area is peppered with old crumbling walls, ruined pavilions, wells and other relics of a glorious past, including the impressive 10th century Ranthambhore fort. Tour price: Rs. 1,48,352/- (incl of 5% GST) NOTES: Trip price is per person based on double/twin occupancy This is a fixed departure trip and requires a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 travellers. Tour Price Includes: • All accommodation on twin/double sharing basis. • All meals starting with breakfast on day 1 to breakfast on day 8. Tea/coffee included. • All entry fees and permit cost as per the itinerary. • Guided excursions as mentioned in the plan including Jeep safaris. • A naturalist/guide for the entire duration of the tour. • Road transfers by air-conditioned vehicle and rail journeys by air-conditioned coaches between locations as specified in the itinerary. Tour Price Excludes Any expenses of a personal nature like beverages, laundry, telephone, souvenirs, gratuities and food/snacks beyond what is mentioned in the itinerary. Ritish Suri Phone: +91 – 8650350756 Email: [email protected] Conan Dumenil Phone: +91 – 9972068300 Email: [email protected] www.avisfera.com All pictures and content are used with permission. Designed by and property of Avisfera Adventures, 2019..