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Rhino Land Safari Trip
Duration : 14 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi, Guwahati, Kaziranga, Bagdogra, Kalimpong, Siliguri, Kolkata, Sunderbans National Park, Kolkata, Delhi
If you want to explore the niceties of the East India Wildlife, you should take the Rhino Land Safari trip that is specifically designed to elicit the best and the richest traditions of East India along with highlighting and exploring its wildlife. The tour has been so designed that it begins from one day sightseeing in Agra, which is a must-see city that hosts the Taj Mahal. Next is the flight to Guwahati and then a subsequent drive to Kaziranga National Park which is packed with natural wealth of diversified flora and fauna. The Kaziranga National Park is the pride of the state of Assam linked with the Brahmaputra River. The rich natural reserves along the banks of the river are what make this national park special apart from its one-horned Rhinos. The National park is also abode to Tigers, Leopards, Elephants and various other species. After a visit to the Kaziranga, visit the Kalimpong, which is one of the best horticultural, and center flourishing with orchids. This is the place where Dalai Lama took refuge in India. The tour then proceeds to the quiet and best kept secretive land of West Bengal – The Sunderbans Tiger Reserve that are full of Estuarine Mangrove forests. This tiger reserves is one of the important Project Tiger areas of India.
DETAILED ITINERARY
1st Day: Arrive Delhi
Arrive in New Delhi and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the city, try authentic Indian food, and shop in the markets. Overnight at Hotel.2nd Day : Delhi
After leisurely morning start begin guided tour of New and Old Delhi. Overnight in the hotel.
3rd Day : Agra
Morning catch train to Agra. Visit the world famous Taj Mahal and other spectacular monuments. Catch evening train back to Delhi. Overnight at hotel.
4th Day : Guwahati - Kaziranga
Fly Delhi-Guwahati in the morning and transfer to Kaziranga National Park. In the evening tribal or Bihu dance by log fire under bamboo grove along with dinner. Overnight at resort.
5th Day : Kaziranga National Park
Wildlife viewing inside the park in open air jeeps. Dinner and overnight at resort.
6th Day : Kaziranga National Park
Early morning visit to the National Park on elephants. Late afternoon visit the tea garden and tea sampling. Overnight at resort. 7th Day : Kaziranga - Kalimpong
Catch flight to Bagdogra at noon then drive to Kalimpong. Kalimpong is a flourishing floriculture centre due to ideal weather. Overnight in Hotel
8th Day Kalimpong
Morning at leisure. Afternoon guided tour of Kalimpong. Overnight in Hotel
9th Day : Kalimpong - Siliguri - Kolkata
Morning rafting on river Teesta then drive down to Siliguri. Connect overnight train to Kolkata. Overnight in the train.
10th Day : Kolkata
Arrive Kolkata and transfer to the hotel. Full day guided tour of Kolkata. Overnight at the hotel.
11th Day :Kolkata - Sunderbans National Park
After an early breakfast depart for Basanti port. Cruise to Sajnekhali. Overnight in the launch. Dinner and night stay on the boat.
12th Day : Sundarbans National Park
Full day cruise through mangrove creeks for wildlife viewing and bird watching. Lunch on boat. Anchor at Sajnekhali by sunset. Dinner and night stay on the boat. 13th Day : Sundarbans - Kolkata
Morning visit on cycle rickshaws to Rangabeloa Tagore Society to see the rural development project. Return to Basanti by the afternoon. Transfer to Kolkata by car. Overnight in hotel.
14th Day : Kolkata - Delhi
Catch flight to Delhi in the morning. Arrive early afternoon and day free for optional activities. Transfer to the airport to catch international flight back home.
