Package

Northern Safari Tour

Theme type: Wildlife & Adventure

About

Delhi, the capital of India, is a dynamic metropolis that blends ancient history with modernity. As a sprawling city with a rich cultural heritage, Delhi is home to iconic landmarks such as the Red Fort, India Gate, and the Qutub Minar, which reflect its historical grandeur. The city serves as a major political, economic, and cultural hub, featuring bustling markets like Chandni Chowk, upscale areas like Connaught Place, and diverse neighborhoods. Delhi is known for its vibrant street food scene, diverse cultural festivals, and extensive public transport network. The best time to visit is from October to March, when the weather is cooler and more pleasant for exploring its myriad attractions and experiencing its energetic ambiance.

Unique Experiences

  • Spot the migratory birds at Okhla Bird Sanctuary
  • Aquatic birds and raptors at Keoladeo National Park
  • Birding and wildlife safaris at Ranthambore National Park
  • Birding and wildlife safaris at Corbett National Park
  • Birdwatching at Pangot, the pheasant capital of India
  • Several species of rare Himalayan birds
  • Exploring tiger trails at Corbett National Park
  • Sightseeing tour of Taj Mahal

 

Destinations

Delhi Day 1-3
Nainital Day 3-5
Corbett Day 5-7
Unchagaon Day 7-8
Bharatpur Day 8-10
Ranthambore Day 10-12
Jaipur Day 12-14

The best time to visit

Delhi October to March
Jaipur October to March
Bharatpur October to March
Nainital October to March
Corbett October to March
Ranthambore October to April
Unchagaon October to March
Day 1
DAY 01|| ARRIVAL DELHI ||FLIGHT

On arrival traditional welcome & transfer to hotel. Rest of the day you will be at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2
DAY 02|| DELHI

After breakfast visit Okhla Bird Sanctuary.

With over 320 species of birds, including several critically endangered species, this place is a haven for feathered beauties. Marking the entry of River Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh, the Okhla Bird Sanctuary is cited as an International Bird Area (IBA) in India. This sites faces considerable threat from the large number of construction activities in its vicinity. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3
DAY 03|| DELHI – NAINITAL || 306 KMS/6.5 HRS

After breakfast drive to Nainital, it is located at an altitude of approximately 2,084 meters above the sea level; Nainital is a popular hill station in the state of Uttarakhand. The town is located alongside the foothills of the Kumaon region of the outer Himalayas. Upon arrival check into hotel. Rest of the time free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4
DAY 04|| NAINITAL

Early morning, pick up by the guide from the pickup point in Mall Road, Mallital. Then transfer to the regions recorded to be the prime bird watching areas. Walk through Bhimtal, Chaffi, Shyam-Khet and Kanchi Temple (Neem Karoli Kainchi Dham) area to spot various birds. This region is known to be frequented by over 30 species of birds. The birds that you are most likely to spot on this day include various species of parakeets, pheasants, yellow-napes, magpie, laughing thrush, Steppe Eagle, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Himalayan Bulbul, warbler, green-tailed sunbird and much more!. Return to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5
DAY 05|| NAINITAL – CORBETT || 85 KMS/1.5 HRS

On the second day, you will be taken to Pangot, Binayak and Timla-pani area to spot numerous birds.

You are more likely to spot birds like the hill partridge, Kalij pheasants, koklass pheasant, chestnut headed bee-eater, oriental turtle dove, bearded vulture, Eurasian jay, black-headed jay, maroon oriole, bar-tailed tree creeper, chestnut headed Tesia and much more. This region is known to be the sighting spot for over 40 species of these colourful birds. After the enthralling session of bird watching with your expert guide, you will wind up the trip and depart to Corbett National Park. The last two hours of this drive entails birding and wildlife viewing en route. On arrival check in at the wildlife resort. Overnight at Resort.

Day 6
DAY 06|| CORBETT

Morning nature walk along with the Kosi River, later after breakfast drive to Dhangarhi Gate. The Corbett Dhikala tour begins from here. Drive for a jeep safari to the grassland to view the wildlife especially the evasive tiger. For your safely the lodge is enclosed by the effective solar fence. You may sit on the verandah at night and enjoy the breathtaking wild and jungle's sound to get an unforgettable experienced. Overnight at Resort.

 

Day 7
DAY 07|| CORBETT – UNCHAGAON || 210 KMS/5 HRS

After breakfast drive to Unchagaon and check in at Fort Unchagaon - The Fort Unchagaon stands tall as an ideal gateway to Uttaranchal. Home to the Jat rulers who rose in prominence during the decline of Mughal Empire, it was originally made of mud, but its walls were late replaced by brick and old building inside the fort was totally renovated during the 1930's to give it a distinctly colonial look. Rest of the time free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8
DAY 08|| UNCHAGAON – AGRA – BHARATPUR || 180 KMS/5 HRS & 60 KMS/1.5 HRS

After breakfast drive to Bharatpur enroute visit World famous Taj Mahal- (closed on Fridays) built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan in the memory of his beautiful wife Mumtaj. Continue onto Agra Fort-built by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory in war. After that proceed to Bharatpur, this superb wetland also attracts many birds of prey like the Eurasian Marsh Harrier, Greater Spotted Eagle and the Steepe Eagle, which is perhaps the most common. Warbler fans will find Smoky, Booted & Brook’s Leaf Warbler. Adjoining fields, scrub vegetation and irrigation tanks will reveal oriental Skylark and Variable Wheatear. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9
DAY 09|| BHARATPUR

Full days of birding in Keoladeo Ghana National Park on foot and cycle rickshaws with a birding guide. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10
DAY 10|| BHARATPUR – RANTHAMBORE || 205 KMS/4.5 HRS

After breakfast drive to Ranthambhore, it is best known for its tiger population, and tiger sightings are common here. On your arrival in Ranthambhore check into the hotel. After having lunch we set out for the enthralling jungle safari in Ranthambhore National Park. The jeep safari takes you to the interior of the jungle. A roar of the jungle king, tiger or a flash of black and yellow through the bushes are sure to chill your spine. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11
DAY 11|| RANTHAMBORE

Morning start jeep safari (3 Hrs) inside the park to see the wild life. Return back to hotel for breakfast. Then time free to relax & after Lunch start another jeep safari to see the wild life. Evening return back to hotel & evening free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12
DAY 12|| RANTHAMBORE – JAIPUR || 160 KMS/3.5 HRS

After breakfast drive to Jaipur; the vibrant capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as ‘The Pink City’ for the colour of the buildings in its wonderful old city. This Buzzing metropolis is certainly a place of wild contrasts and is a feast for the eyes. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Later proceed to Amber Fort, but before that stopover at Hawa Mahal (from outside only) known as Palace of winds. Built of red and pink sandstone, this beehive castle with small windows has a height of 50 feet from its base. It is well-known for its windows or 'Jharokhas'. You may take short photo session when the city is least crowded on road. Continue drive to Amer Fort (up-hill & down-hill by jeep on sharing basis) established in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh of the Kachwaha dynasty. Within the Amber Fort are ornate palaces, courts, stairways, pillared pavilions & palaces. After Amer Fort also visit Gaitor (Cenotaphs) Cremation place of the Jaipur royal family since the time of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. While returning stop to take picture of Sinking Palace also called Jal Mahal in the middle of Lake and proceed to visit the City Palace & Astronomical Observatory. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13
DAY 13|| JAIPUR – SAMBAR LAKE – JAIPUR || 85 KMS/2 HRS

Early morning Leopard Safari into the Jhalana National Park (Possible timings: Morning 06:00 Hrs. – 08:45 Hrs). It is home to 15 – 16 leopards out of which 7 leopards have their territory in tourism area of park. Situated right in the heart of Jaipur city closer to airport, Jhalana slowly is becoming a favorite destination to spot leopards in wild. Later return to hotel for wash & change and breakfast. After breakfast excursion to “The Sambhar Wildlife Sanctuary is a home good population of different avifauna like flamingoes, black headed gull and Northern Shoveller. About 45 species of water birds as ducks, shorebirds and geese are spotted at Sambhar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14
DAY 14 || JAIPUR – DELHI – DEPARTURE || FLIGHT

After breakfast time free at leisure. In time transfer to Delhi International Airport to board flight to onward destination.

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