Jaipur – Bharatpur – Deeg – Jaipur (415 Kms / 12 Hrs)

• After the breakfast pick up from the hotel in Jaipur and start the drive to Bharatpur, upon arrival visit Keoladeo Ghana National Park.

Cycle Rickshaw/Bicycles can be taken on rent. The National Park is a vast bird sanctuary and former royal game reserve in the north Indian state of Rajasthan. South of the ancient city of Bharatpur, the park’s woods and man-made wetlands protect over 350 species of migratory and resident birds, including herons, cormorants and eagles.

After finishing up the nature safari visit Deeg Palace.

Deeg Fort which encompasses the famous Deeg Palace was built by Maharaja Suraj Mal in 1730. Capital of the Jat rulers and located 32 km from Bharatpur, the Deeg Palace was built as a summer mansion and was heavily inspired by Mughal architecture. Being constantly under threat by the Mughals, Maharaja Suraj Mal built a large quadrangle shaped fortress around Deeg Palace to protect it from the invaders.

Start the drive back to Jaipur in the evening.

Upon arrival overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 01: Jaipur – Ranthambhore (180 Kms / 3.5 Hrs)

• After the breakfast pick up from the hotel in Jaipur and start the drive to Ranthambhore.
• Upon arrival check-in to the hotel
• Evening Safari (Jeep / Canter - game drive)

Ranthambore National Park,once a private game reserve of the royal House of Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the world’s best known wilderness areas. Located 14 kilometres from Sawai Madhopur and at the junction of some of the geologically oldest mountain ranges - the Aravallis and Vindyas - Ranthambore offers some of the finest opportunities for sighting the magnificent tiger in the wild. A mix of rolling hills and crags, and meadows, lakes and rivulets, this dry-deciduous forest system is home to an incredible variety of flora and fauna. Apart from the tiger, you can also spot sloth bear, leopard, caracal, jackal, fox, hyena and mongoose at Ranthambore. The elusive Indian wolf too, has been spotted here occasionally. The dainty chital, sambhar deer, the blue bull antelope or nilgai, rhesus macaque, langur and an incredible variety of birds amidst a setting of dhok, fig and banyan trees makes a visit to this park a delight – for tourists and naturalists alike.

Basking crocodiles, king vulture on a snag, the scream of the serpent eagle, the alarm call of spotted deer are some sights and sounds that make this a safari experience like none other. The landscape is dominated by the 10th century fortress of Ranthambore while the valleys have numerous cenotaphs, ruins and abandoned settlements overcome by nature - testament to battles and romances of an era long gone. (Park open: Oct to Jun / Timings: Morning Safari: 6-10 AM Summers / 7-11 AM Winters | Evening Safari: 2.30 – 6.00 PM Summers / 2-5.5 PM Winters)

After the Jungle Safari return back to your hotel & overnight.

Day 02: Ranthambhore – Jaipur (180 Kms / 3.5 Hrs)

• Early in the morning after a Tea & some cookies be ready for another trip of the Jungle.
• After the Jungle Safari return back to your hotel & have good Breakfast.
• Check-out from the hotel and drive to Jaipur.

Upon arrival day free at leisure or your own activities, overnight stay at the hotel.

Jaipur – Mandawa – Jaipur (180 Kms / 3.5 Hrs per way drive)

• After the breakfast pick up from the hotel in Jaipur and start the drive to Mandawa. Upon arrival visit various famous havelies.

A small town in Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region, Mandawa is known as an ‘Open Art Gallery’ as it houses several havelis or merchant’s mansions that exude opulence and grandiosity. Mandawa is located close to the Silk Route which developed the area as a major trading spot for China and the Middle East in ancient India.

Mandawa is home to numerous havelis which were built as residential complexes for wealthy merchant families who lived in ancient Rajasthan. These havelis have a traditional look and feel with both exteriors and interiors decorated with mandala, mural and fresco artwork and Ragamala paintings. The art style of murals and the mandalas showcase a blending of diverse themes. The Raagmala paintings of the havelis depict the folk tales of the region. It also portrays the lives of the merchants’ families. The paintings later evolved and incorporated European culture as portrayed through the paintings of motor cars, airplanes or gramophones.

• Lunch any nearby good restaurant
• After lunch drive back to Jaipur, upon arrival drop at the hotel. Rest of the day free for own activities. Overnight at the hotel.