Indian Birds and Taj Mahal
Destination: Bharatpur - Agra
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Day 1 - Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi transfer to hotel.
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Day 2 - Delhi / Bharatpur
Morning at leisure. Afternoon train to Bharatpur
(approx 3 hrs). Upon arrival transfer from Railway Station to Hotel.
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Day 3, 4 & 5 - Bharatpur
Every year, with the onset of monsoons the birds converge on
Bharatpur to breed. Amongst them are herons, egrets, cormorants,
ibis, spoonbills and storks. The migratory birds from Siberia and
Arctic arrive with the start of winters. The new arrivals merge with
the residents and build their nests in an estimated 50000 trees. On
all sides Bharatpur is alive with squawking, eating, nesting, mating
and grooming. All the days at leisure to explore the world heritage
Keoladev Ghana National Park either on foot or by cycle Rickshaw.
The local rickshawalas are experts on birds and are often the best
guides.
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Day 6 - Bharatpur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra
Morning free. By noon drive to Agra (55 kms) enroute visiting
Fatehpur Sikri - beautifully laid out capital of the Mughal Empire
during Emperor Akbar’s reign. Overnight stay in Agra.
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Day 7 - Agra / Delhi
Morning visit the timeless wonder - Taj Mahal, renowned for its
architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty. Afternoon visit
Agra Fort and Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah also called Baby Taj. Evening
depart by train for Delhi (2.5 hrs). Met
upon arrival and transfer to your hotel.
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Day 8 - Delhi
Transfer to Airport for your flight back home
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