Wild life in India with its tigers and migratory birds in their natural habitat is as amazing a sight as the culture and architecture of ancient India. Combine your experience of the culture, heritage and architecture of the Golden Triangle of India with the thrill of its wild life and elephant safaris. It is our pleasure to convert any other dream of yours about India in reality.
Destinations Covered: Delhi-Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Bharatpur-Ranthambore-Jaipur-Delhi
Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days. |
Day 1 : Welcome to Delhi
Welcome to the political and Cultural Capital of India … Delhi. Traditional welcome at the airport by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Day free to relax and get over the jet lag. In the evening get ready to explore the shoppers paradise and handicrafts of India. Enjoy the night life in Delhi.
Day 2 : Delhi
Today get ready for a full day sightseeing tour of Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President's House, Red fort, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial, also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple, Lotus Temple and Akshardham. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 3 : Delhi – Agra (200 km from Delhi, 3-4 hrs. drive)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed for a city tour covering -Taj Mahal – a poem written in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love, Red Fort of Agra to get the feel of the luxuries and majesty of the Mughal Empire, Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb – The tomb is of particular interest since many of its design elephants overshadow the Taj. Overnight at the hotel in Agra.
Day 4 : Agra – Fatehpur Sikri - Bharatpur (135 km from Agra, 2 hrs drive)
After breakfast visit the Agra fort – the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. Check out of the hotel and drive to Bharatpur - lying between the cities of Agra and Jaipur in the north-west is famous for Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary which is a home to an astonishing range of flora and fauna. Birds come to this national park in waves. Night stay in Bharatpur.On the way, visit the town of Fatehpur Sikri- a perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost town” which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. It is also famous for its muslim shrine of Sufi Saint Salim Chisti and the Buland Darwaza, the gate of Magnificence. Arrive Bharatpur and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
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Day 5 : Bharatpur - Ranthambore (250 kms from Bharatpur, 4-5 hrs drive)
Morning have a completely rewarding experience of seeing an overwhelming range of birds during the rickshaw ride into the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Later drive to Ranthambhore- famous for the wildlife sanctuary which is said to have the India’s friendliest Tigers and also considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat. Arrival in Ranthambhore and check-in at the Forest Lodge resort. Overnight at Ranthambore.
Day 6 : Ranthambore
After an early morning sumptuous breakfast embark on a full day jungle safari in quest to sight the big cat which is elusive to say the last. Apart from tigers, Ranthambore is home to a wide variety of wildlife species like deer, nilgai, wild boar, sambax, chital to name just a few of the resident species of Ranthambore. The park has three lakes or reservoirs which are frequented by the resident animals for quenching their thirst. The safari goes deep inside the arid forest cover of Ranthambore for viewing the magnificent medicval fort there is located inside the Ranthambore National Park. After an eventful day of wildlife safari, return back to the Forest Lodge. Overnight at Ranthambore.
Day 7 : Ranthambore - Jaipur (195 km from Ranthambore, 3-4hrs drive)
Early morning go for another Wildlife Safari in search of tigers. The park, which is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country is the main attraction of Ranthambore. Later drive to Jaipur - the fabled “pink city” of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendours are now living monuments. Arrive in Jaipur and check in at the hotel. Evening is free toyou’re your bargaining skills to test … enjoy the shopping experience. Night stay in Jaipur.
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Day 8 : Jaipur
Full day sightseeing of Jaipur which includes places of interest like the City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. The steep approach to the Amber Palace gives you an opportunity to enjoy an elephant ride up the hill like a King and a Queen with a scintillating view of the lake below surrounded by hills. Late evening free for shopping and visit the Art, Crafts and Food Bazar to experience the best of Rajasthan. On at the hotel in Jaipur.
Day 9 : Jaipur – Delhi (260 km from Jaipur, 5-5.5 hrs drive)
Morning free to enjoy the shopping in the local market putting your bargaining skills to test for your favourite handicrafts at the cheapest costs. After lunch proceed back to Delhi and on to your further destination.
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