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Kaziranga National Park |
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Kaziranga National Park lies on the south bank of the Brahmaputra and its boundary for the most part follows the Mora Diphlu river and runs parallel to National Highway No. 37. It covers an area of 688 sq.
kilometres. The Park was first established in 1908, as a reserve forest with only about a dozen rhinos and was declared a National Park in 1974. |
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Kaziranga is famous for the great One-Horned Rhinos. Tigers which are natural enemies of rhinos are also there in sizable numbers in this area. Other attractions of this national park include the wild buffalo, magnificent swamp deer, hog deer, wild boar, Hoolok gibbon, capped langur and ratel (badger). |
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A wide variety of snakes including the rock python and the monitor lizard are also found here. Amongst the birds, the crested serpent eagle is common while palla's fishing eagle and gray headed fishing eagle are frequently seen. Others include the Great Adjutant Stork, crane, Bengal
floricab, bar-headed goose, whistling teal, and pelican. |
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Mihimukh is the starting area for the park and elephants can be hired from here to enter the sanctuary. Jeep safaris and early morning elephant rides can be arranged for at the Tourist Centre here. |
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When to visit
November to March |
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North
East India Wildlife Tour |
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Duration: 22
Nights / 23 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi > Sariska >
Jaipur > Ranthambore > Bharatpur > Agra >
Khajuraho > Bandhavgarh > Kanha > Nagpur >
Bhubaneshwar > Kolkata > Guwahati >
Kaziranga > Guwahati > Delhi |
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Day 01:
Arrival at Delhi |
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On the first
day of North East India Wildlife Tour
itinerary with Indian Tours Catalogue,
arrive at the international airport of
Delhi. You will here meet our company
representatives. They will further help
you to get transferred to the hotel.
Get fresh and enjoy the sightseeing tour
of New and Old Delhi. In New Delhi, you
will visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan. It is
the official residence of the President of
India. See India Gate-42 meters high
memorial arch, Qutub Minar-a tall edifice
dating 12th century, Humayun's
Tomb-mid-16th century and Lotus
Temple--the famous lotus shaped temple. In
Old Delhi, you will see the world renowned
massive Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat--the
resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the
father of nation. Tour the busy and
bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk on an
exciting Cycle Rickshaw ride. It is a main
shopping street of Old Delhi and a
vigorous shopping bazaar. |
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Day 02:
Delhi - Sariska National Park |
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Take your
breakfast in the Delhi hotel. Proceed on a
drive to the famous Sariska Tiger Reserve
famous for its tiger population. Arrive
and check in to a resort.
Covering an area of about 766 sq kms,
Sariska is set on sharp hill cliffs and
narrow Aravalli valleys. In the afternoon,
you will enjoy an exciting safari to view
wildlife. Sariska is home to several
breeds of animals such as, Tiger, Leopard,
Jungle Cat, Wild Dog, Jackal, Hyena, Wild
Boar, Sambar, Nilgai, Chitel, Rhesus
Monkeys, Langur and Chausingha.
The avian world is also rich in Sariska.
You can see the varied bird life,
including Peafowl, Bush Quail, Grey
Partridge, Tree Pie, Sand Grouse, Crested
Serpent Eagle, Golden backed Wood Pecker
and the Great Indian Horned Owl. Stay
overnight at the Resort. In Sariska you
can also see some unique architecture of
the Kankwari Fort, ancient Shiva Temples
and a Palace built by the Maharaja of
Alwar |
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Day 03:
Sariska - Jaipur |
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Take lunch
in Sariska resort and drive to Jaipur, the
capital of Rajasthan in west India.
En-route you will visit the popular and
splendid Amber Fort, set on the border of
the Jaipur city. Reach Jaipur and check in
the hotel.
Get fresh and get ready to enjoy your
sightseeing city tour of Jaipur. Visit the
famous Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar
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