Birds, Lions and Tigers

After breakfast, head to Agra. Hotel check-in upon arrival.

In the afternoon, visit the Red Fort of Agra, a complex of semi-circular red sandstone forts richly decorated with double ramparts and monuments.

Visit the Taj Mahal. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj is a true white marble masterpiece of the 17th century. A symbol of love, it stands on the banks of the Yamuna River. It was built by the fifth Mughal king Shah Jahan, in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their fourteenth child.

In the morning, head to Bharatpur, renowned for its Keoladeo National Park and bird sanctuary. Along the way we visit Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted royal city built by the Mughal emperor, Akbar. This impressive citadel served as Akbar's political capital for 14 years until 1585. It was abandoned due to a water shortage. Free time in the afternoon.

After breakfast, we take a rickshaw into the sanctuary to observe a wide variety of birds and animal species. The Barn Owl will catch your attention during this visit.

In the afternoon, we head to the Ranthambore National Park. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel.

In the morning, we take the road to Jaipur. Known as the Pink City, Jaipur is the colorful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich cultural heritage and colorful past, it is one of the most important cities in India with a rich heritage. The city was established in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the sovereign of Amer. Also known as "The City of Victory", Jaipur was the first urbanized city of its time with imposing forts, dazzling palaces, beautiful gardens, lakes and markets.

After settling into the hotel, the rest of the evening is free. Go explore the colorful bazaars of Jaipur.

In the morning, transfer to the airport to take a flight to Ahmedabad.

Ahmedabad is the sixth largest city in India and is home to many finely carved historical monuments, including the mosques of Ajalad and Rani (dedicated to Rani Sipri and Rani Rupmati). This city is also the birthplace of several museums and art galleries.

Visit the Calico Museum of Textiles, one of the finest textile museums in the world, which is located in one of the most beautiful sculptured wooden mansions (havelis) in Gujarat. The museum displays a magnificent collection of rare textiles dating from the 17th century. Gandhi's Ashram or the Sabarmati Ashram was once the residence of Mahatma Gandhi, who indeed ordered its construction in 1915. Located near Vadaj, it has now become perhaps the greatest tourist attraction in Ahmedabad.

We visit the Modhera Sun Temple, whose architecture bears a perfect resemblance to the Konark Sun Temple and the Khajuraho Temple. Modhera was built in 1026-27 under the orders of King Bhimdev. During the raid led by Mahmud of Ghazni, the building suffered partial damage. The Sanctum Sanctorum was designed so that the rays of the rising and setting sun illuminate the jewels of the statue on the day of the equinox. This sculpture was erected by the Suryavanshi Solanki Rajputs, in honor of their ancestral god.

Next, we continue our journey towards Zainabad, a small town that inherited its name from Nawab Zainkhan, following his reign over the region last century.

In the morning, we head to Bhavnagar. Then, visit of Bhavnagar, the fifth largest city of Gujarat, and the second most vast of Saurashtra. Bhavnagar is also renowned as being the cultural capital of Saurashtra. The city represents the vibrant cultural traditions of Gujarati.

Visit to Gandhi Smirti, a memorial with a library displaying several books and photos telling the life of Mahatma Gandhi. It also houses a magnificent art collection representative of the culture of Saurashtra.

A little later, heading towards the Sasan Gir Forest National Park.

In the morning, head to the Hingolgarh Ornithological Reserve, an oasis of greenery located on the Saurashtra plateau. The sanctuary extends over a scrubland forest of more than 654 hectares offering a magnificent landscape.

The reserve is very lively during the rainy season with magnificent expanses of greenery where various animal species flourish. Due to the presence of grasslands and scrubland forests, the reserve is home to unique fauna and flora. The most important faunal species are the Gazella bennettii, the Nilgai Antelope, the Indian porcupine, the Indian hare, the mongoose, the wolf, the hyena, the jackal, etc. The presence of the leopard has occasionally been reported by the local population. The reserve is remarkably rich in birds and has more than 230 species and has 19 species of snakes, of which 3 are venomous.

After the visit, we head to Rajkot where we have an overnight stay

After lunch, we depart for Ahmedabad. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free to stroll through the local market.