India 2020-22 Brochure

17 www.somak.co.uk What’s Included: ✯ Flights with all transfers ✯ Sightseeing and excursions based on use of exclusive vehicle ✯ Services of local English-speaking guide ✯ 14 breakfasts and all meals at the national parks (Gir, Dasada, Bera and Ranthambhore) ✯ Total of 7 shared jeep game drives (2 in Gir National Park, 1 in Dasada, 2 in Bera and 2 in Ranthambhore National Park) ✯ Udaipur Sightseeing: Walk through the old city, visit the magnificent City Palace and Saheliyon ke Bari (garden of maids), drive past Fatehsagar Lake. Visit Pratap memorial and Jagdish temple. Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola ✯ Train journey from Ranthambhore to Delhi Day 1 Overnight flight from UK to Mumbai. Day 2 Mumbai Met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: The Leela Mumbai Airport Day 3 Gir National Park Transferred to airport for flight from Mumbai to Diu. Road transfer to Gir National Park. Gir National Park and Lion Sanctuary is situated at Sasan Gir, in Junagadh district of Gujarat. Established as a forest reserve to conserve the Asiatic lion, it was declared a national park in 1974. Rough and steep rocky hillsides covered with mixed deciduous forests encircle the park, home to over 300 lions. Overnight: Lion Safari Camp Day 4 Gir National Park Morning and evening game drives in the park. Overnight: Lion Safari Camp Day 5 Dasada After breakfast drive to Dasada. En route sightseeing of Gondal where you will visit Naulakha Palace and Royal Garage. Naulakha Palace, bulit during the 17th century is one of the oldest and most beautiful palaces in Gondal, on the banks of the river. The Royal Garage has a large collection of vintage and classic cars and a fleet of 4-wheel drive vehicles from World War II and the post-war period. Overnight: Rann Riders Day 6 Dasada Morning game drive in The Wild Ass Sanctuary, home to the last of the Indian wild ass and the largest wildlife sanctuary in India. These animals look like a cross between a donkey and a horse. You'll find much more wildlife and plenty of birds as well. Afternoon visit the local village and explore the handicraft, weaving skills and beadwork of the local community. Overnight: Rann Riders Day 7 Mount Abu Drive to Mt Abu, a hill station with an old colonial charm. Afternoon visit the Dilwara temples. Overnight: Bikaner House Day 8 Bera Leopard Sanctuary Morning, drive to Bera. This range lends a beautiful, serene backdrop to one’s stay at one of the country’s premier leopard getaway destinations. The terrain is a mix of forest and rocky outcrops adjoining the villages. Overnight: Leopard Lair Day 9 Bera Leopard Sanctuary Morning & evening game drives around Bera. Overnight: Leopard Lair Day 10 Ranakpur – Udaipur Depart for Udaipur and visit Ranakpur en route. Overnight: The Trident Day 11 Udaipur Sightseeing of Udaipur with time at leisure. Overnight: The Trident Day 12 Bundi Depart for Bundi, en route visit to Chittorgarh in Rajasthan, known for its honey-coloured, 7th century Chittorgarh Fort, a vast hilltop complex with the remains of many temples and monuments. Overnight: Hadoti Palace Day 13 Ranthambhore Morning visit Bundi Fort and stepwells before proceeding to Ranthambhore National Park. Overnight: Ranthambhore Kothi Day 14 Ranthambhore Morning and evening game drives in Ranthambhore National Park. Overnight: Ranthambhore Kothi Day 15 Delhi Transfer to railway station for train to Delhi. Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka Day 16: Depart Transfer to airport for flight home. Leopard in Bera In Search of Three Big Cats 1 night Mumbai – 2 nights Gir National Park – 2 nights Dasada – 1 night Mount Abu – 2 nights Bera Leopard Sanctuary – 2 nights Udaipur – 1 night Bundi – 2 nights Ranthambhore – 1 night Delhi 14 nights from: £2680 Imagine an itinerary where you might see three of the big cats – the Asiatic lion, the leopard, and of course, the tiger! This tour meanders from Mumbai to Delhi, taking in national parks and sanctuaries where you have the opportunity to see them, as well as a host of other wildlife, birds, flora and fauna, plus some cultural visits. In Search of Three Big Cats Delhi Udaipur Ranthambhore Mumbai 1 1 Dasada 2 Gir National Park 2 2 Bera Leopard Sanctuary 2 Bundi 1 2 Mount Abu 1