Delhi to Agra and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary Tour (2 Days)

Delhi to Agra and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary Tour (2 Days)

This 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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi - Bhratpur (Keoladeo National Park) (275kms/ 6hrs approx)

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Pick up from your Delhi city hotel and drive to Agra. Visit-

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Taj Mahal (closed on every Friday) - beautiful architectural monument among the 7 wonders of the world; this historical masterpiece is illustration of the fusion of diverse architectural styles. Taj Mahal is crown of all the loveliest buildings in the world, a symbol of eternal love.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Agra Fort - built in 1576 AD., by great Mughal Emperor Akbar, structured and designed with red stoned barricaded; in the fort you will find most splendid Pearl Mosque and various other classic example of art: Jahangir Mahal, Moti Masjid, Macchhi Bhawan, Nagina Masjid, Diwan-i-Khas, Sheesh Mahal, Diwan-e-Am, Meena Bazaar and Musamman Bhurj where from Emperor Shahjahan, prisoner of his son rebellious Aurangzeb, he put his father in the cell of Agra fort, where from he could see his love reflecting through the Taj Mahal, where his loveliest wife was cremated.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
Tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula - built by Empress Noorjehan daughter of Shahjahan, this monument a tribute to her great father. Later return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After Agra sightseeing drive to visit Fatehpur Sikri. The old deserted town of the Mughal kingdom, built in red sandstone in honour of Saint Salim Chisti who blessed birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability combined with originality. Each important structure here represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwane e Khas; Punch Mahal, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza, one of the largest and tallest gateways in the world.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Bharatpur, Bharatpur, Bharatpur District, Rajasthan
Continue drive to Bhratpur (Keoladeo National Park) and check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Bhratpur (Keoladeo National Park) - Delhi (210 kms 4 hrs):

Pass By: Bharatpur, Bharatpur, Bharatpur District, Rajasthan
Morning after early breakfast at hotel visit the National Park by cycle-rickshaws/ electric vans.

Stop At: Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur 321001 India
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 Hyaena, 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.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bharatpur, Bharatpur, Bharatpur District, Rajasthan
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. Deeg Palace - this strong and massive fort was the summer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur and has many palaces and gardens.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After sightseeing drive back to Delhi and drop off to your hotel/ airport.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.