Delhi City Tour.......  Taj Mahal Experience.....  Massive fort of Gwalior.....  Elephant Ride at Amber Fort... and on top of that 4 Cricket Matches...!!   Sounds like a lot of fun....   Right..??

At the India Gate
We at Ashoka Holidays try our best to come up with innovative tourism related products to give a new and wonderful experience to our foreign guests. Recently we had organized a 'Sports Tour' for a group of 21 people from South Africa who came in contact with us through our website www.sportstoursindia.com. The group comprised of 13 players, 1 coach, 2 team managers and 5 supporters all belonging to various provinces of South Africa and playing together as cricket club called Afrikaner Volkseie Sport. 

After arriving in India on 07th December 2012 this group stayed in Delhi for 3 Nights where they saw some popular tourist spots like Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb etc. We also took the group to the famous Akshardham Temple. On 09th December we saw an impressive game of Cricket when this U-19 cricket team played against Delhi Public School (RK Puram, Delhi) at the school grounds. 
At the Taj Mahal

After this we made the group to travel to Agra to see the epitome of love - The Taj Mahal. The group comprising mostly High School Students showed a lot of interest in knowing the history and fact and figures of this beautiful marble palace like structure. 

Playing at the Scindia School, Gwalior
The next destination for us was Gwalior where we saw the massive fort and the famous Scindia Palace. If was a nice experience for the group to know about the royal lifestyle of earlier days. On 12th December we made them play a cricket match against the very renowned Scindia School. The school being on a hill top had a beautiful ground and offered a very good cricketing experience for the foreign students. 

At Step By Step School
The last destination on our list for this tour was Jaipur where we made them stay for 3 nights. On day one we  did a full day city tour of Jaipur that included Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, City Palace etc. The group also did a elephant ride at the Amber Fort. On 14th December we made them play a 40 over cricket match against Step By Step International School, Jaipur and on 15th December another match against Rukmani Birla Modern High School, Jaipur. This was a good opportunity for the Indian Schools to interact with foreign students and know about the academics and sports curriculum in that part of the world. 

At an Indian Residence
In order to give them a better insight of Indian culture and its diverse traditions, Ashoka Holidays had also arranged for these students to visit an Indian residence, meet Indian family and enjoy home-made Indian delicacies.

Such type of a tour gives a better experience to the travelers as it breaks the monotony of just cricket or only sightseeing. Apart from cricket, Ashoka holidays which is a leading travel agent of Rajasthan is also planning to offer inbound sports touring facilities for football, tennis and local Indian games like Kho-Kho and Kabbadi. Such endeavors provide opportunity to the international students to learn more about the game as well as sharpen their playing skills. 
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Ranthambore – An adventurous stay in a jungle

This year had been an exciting year, not only I got to see two National parks in distinct  parts of India, (Read:Bandipur) but also in two discrete terrains with different adventure altogether. I was never a person who would enjoy watching these wild beasts in their natural habitat, but these two trips certainly changed my perspective. Perhaps it had to do with the fact that I was in a land where the rules were different, where a day was marked with sunrise and sunset. Perhaps it came from the knowledge that the survival is only of the fittest. Whatever the reason, the very sight of an animal in its own territory, on its own terms, makes for a breathtaking moment and can change your perspective forever.

There is something so mystical and exciting about being in a forest that for many of us, a visit to the wilderness ranks as one of our best holiday experiences. For the wildlife adventure enthusiasts, Ranthambore National Park in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan is a perfect destination. Known to be one of the best parks to spot the majestic Indian Tigers, the park is also the home to several other endangered species. (Read: Rajasthan Wildlife Tour Package)

Birds: Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Common Kingfisher, Cormorant, Indian Pitta, Painted Stork, Rufous Treepie, Stork-billed Kingfisher, White-breasted Water hen, Sandpiper, Jacana, vultures, fowls and many more.

Animals: Crocodiles, Jungle Hare, Sambar Deer, Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, leopards, hyenas, blue bulls or neel gais, jackals, civet cats etc.

Offbeat Honeymoon destination in Rajasthan - Ranthambore

If you and your partner are inclined towards the nature or the fascinating wildlife, you must plan your honeymoon in Ranthambore National Park. The enthralling wildlife safaris, tracing the beasts and moments in the luxury camps will surely make it for an amazing honeymoon trip.

Just the bare necessities

Travelling in the wilderness requires a special sensitivity. The laws of the jungle are different but there are several ways to get the best out of your trip without disturbing the natural habitats that you visit. Some tips that you can use from those who’ve been there:
  • Dress in muted forest colours like greens, browns, beige and dull browns. Avoid orange, red, pink and bright prints.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and don’t forget hat and sunglasses. High boots with socks are a sensible option for jungle walks. Always check your shoes before you wear them for creepy crawlies like scorpions.
  •  Try not to talk too much or make loud sounds while journeying into the jungle.
  •   Do not get too close to the animals and do not ever attempt to feed them.
  •  It is important to have your own survival kit, such as a torch with extra batteries, basic      medicines, salt for leeches and other toiletries.
  •   Dress according to the season. An outdoor jacket is necessary in winters. While it can be quite warm in the day, evenings can get cold.
  •  Take some nuts/biscuits to nibble (especially for the early morning safari) and water. 

How to book your Ranthambore Trip
You can either plan your own trip or leave it to wildlife experts. Booking through a travel agent or a wildlife expert may cost you more but then you have the comfort of being in the hands of professionals who personally travel to Ranthambore (and other such places) several times a year, can assign you guides knowledgeable about the region’s flora and fauna, and know the local and administrative people and processes very well. Click here to book this tour
Wildlife Safari in Ranthambore National Park

There are two types of vehicles permitted in Ranthambhore National Park, the Jeep and the Canter. The Jeep is a six seater open-top vehicle, and the first choice for many. Demand for Jeeps is very high, and so we recommend that you book at least 60 days in advance to guarantee a Jeep safari. The Canter is a 16 seat open-top bus - its elevated seats mean that you can see far into the jungle ahead, further than a Jeep would allow. While the canter is a lot cheaper, I recommend a jeep as it gives more flexibility to pause-stop-go.

Tents stay : Ranthambore 5 star
Luxury Stay : Oberoi Vanya Vilas

Ranthambore Wildlife Tour
Stork 

Ranthambore Jeep Safari
One glimpse of the big cat gives an adrenal rush to its spectators

Ranthmabore Canter Safari
Canter Safari

Ranthambore Wildlife Jeep Tour

Wood pecker

Tiger spotting in Ranthambore National Park
Tiger in its hunt 

There are loads of things to do in Ranthambhore besides the safari park. In particular, I would highly recommend a guided tour of Ranthambhore Fort. The locals visit the fort to worship at the famous Ganesh Temple, which lies within. The fort will enhance and complete any visit to Ranthambhore National Park. 
Note: The Ranthambore safari timings change depending on the season
S. No.
Month
Morning Trip
Evening Trip
1
1st October to 31st October
7.00 A.M. to 10.30 A.M.
2.30 P.M. to 6.00 P.M.
2
1st November to 31st January
7.00 A.M. to 10.30 A.M.
2.00 P.M. to 5.30 P.M.
3
1st February to 31st March
6.30 A.M. to 10.00 A.M.
2.30 P.M. to 6.00 P.M.
4
1st April to 15th May
6.00 A.M. to 9.30 A.M.
3.00 P.M. to 6.30 P.M.
5
15th May to 30th June
6.00 A.M. to 9.30 A.M.
3.30 P.M. to 7.00 P.M

Ranthambore Safari Park Booking Tips
Visitors would now have the option to take Safari for full day in the National Park. Maximum 5 jeeps are allowed to stay inside the park from sunrise to sunset and are provided zone free access across Entire Park. This safari will give you the best opportunity to see the variety of wildlife animals in the park.
*Breakfast and Lunch will be provided to Visitors who take Full day Safari.
Fact file :
State :                          Rajasthan
Location :                   Ranthambore lies at the junction of the Aravallis and the Vindhyas in the south eastern quarter of Rajasthan.
Distance by road:      Delhi - 480 km (via Dausa), Jaipur - 180 km (via Tonk)


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