Meals

8 Breakfasts 2 Lunches (Day 5, 6) 2 Diners (Day 4, 5)

Guide

Operated with a local English-speaking guide

Transport

Air-conditioned transportation on a private basis Inbound/Outbound airport transfers from/ to Indira Gandhi International Airport Public Shared Canter during safaris in Ranthambore Jeep ride in Jaipur

Accommodation

8 nights' accommodation Day 1, 2, 8 Delhi: Standard Hotel Category = Rose Mallow or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Royal Plaza or similar 4* Deluxe Hotel Category = Hyatt Centric or similar 5* Day 3 Agra: Standard Hotel Category = The Retreat Hotel or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Grand Mercure or similar 4* Deluxe Hotel Category = Taj View Hotel or similar 5* Day 4, 5 Ranthambore: Standard Hotel Category = Tiger Den or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Spree Jungle Vilas or similar 4* Deluxe Hotel Category = Jogi Mahal Resort or similar 5* Day 6, 7 Jaipur: Standard Hotel Category = Jaipur Central or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Ramada by Wyndham or similar 4* Deluxe Hotel Category = Marriott Hotel or similar 5*

Others

All monuments and parks as indicated in itinerary: sightseeing tour of Delhi and visit of Qutab Minar (Day 2), Agra Fort and Taj Mahal visit (Day 3), Fatehpur Sikri visit (Day 4), two Ranthambore Park safaris (Day 5), elephant ride to Amber Fort and visit to Jaipur City Palace (Day 7) Meet & Greet (Day 1)

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Others

Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme Optional excursions Any airfare or airport taxes, supplements for which are quoted separately if applicable International/domestic flights Tips to drivers, local guides, and hotel staff Indian tourist visa fees Any service not listed above KNOW BEFORE YOU GO The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice The standard hotel check-in / check-out time is 14:00 / 12:00. Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed. Please note that hotel classification is as per Indian standards No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival Delhi

Upon your arrival at Delhi’s International Airport, our tour representative will meet and greet you before leading you to the transfer to your hotel for check-in. Delhi is a bustling metropolis where the past and the present merge, both defining the capital’s cultural and architectural heritage. If you’re feeling knackered after the flight, you can stay in the hotel to put your feet up and make the most of the available services. But if you’re itching to start exploring this fascinating city, then hit the streets and explore this bustling metropolis at your own pace. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2 Day 2: Delhisightseeing Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Delhisightseeing Tour

After breakfast at the hotel start with a visit to Old Delhi. The tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; drive past the Red Fort. The magnificent Red Fort, overlooking the river Jamuna was built during the years 1638 - 48 when the Mughal Empire was at its peak. The tour continues to Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques which is viewed from the outside. People stream in and out of the mosque continuously and the presence of a nearby bazaar means that the area is rarely quiet. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through the busy old Delhi market to experience the surroundings and also visit to Spice market. After visiting Old Delhi, you will be driven to New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind. The tour to Imperial Delhi will include a visit to the Qutub Minar, which is the tallest stone tower in India. The Qutub Minar was started in 1199 AD by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak and was completed by the sultan’s successor and son-in-law, Iltutmish. The Qutub Minar is still the highest stone tower and one of the finest Islamic structures ever raised in India. Then visit Humayun’s tomb, built by the widow of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun, it is an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style, a precursor of the Taj Mahal. The tour also includes a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President’s residence. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 3 Day 3: Delhi – Agra (205 Km – 3 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Delhi – Agra (205 Km – 3 Hrs)

After breakfast depart by road for Agra. On arrival meet the assistant and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon visit Agra Fort containing the halls of private and public audiences and other palaces, the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations also visit its Hall of Public Audience and its Royal Pavilions. This impressive red sandstone fort was built by Akbar between 1565 and 1573 A. D. Replete with gateways, pillared halls, mosques, marble trellises and geometric gardens; the Fort represents Mughal architecture at its peak. In the evening proceed to visit the Taj Mahal (closed on Friday) during sunset. Built by Shah Jahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Sunrise is the best time to visit the Taj Mahal. This architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stands testimony to the sill of 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy which took 17 years to complete this ’Love Poem in Marble‘. Overnight in Agra.
Day 4 Day 4: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Ranthambore (280 Km – 7 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Ranthambore (280 Km – 7 Hrs)

In the morning after breakfast depart by road for Jaipur en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. The abandoned, ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri lies some 40 km from Agra. The city was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, in honour of Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti, who prophesied that Akbar would have three sons. For 14 years Fatehpur Sikri was Akbar’s capital until a lack of water forced the city to be abandoned. The city is remarkably well-preserved, and visitors can see the Jama Masjid, the tomb of Salim Chisti, and several palaces. Next, continue the drive to Ranthambore. Overnight in Ranthambore.
Day 5 Day 5: Ranthambore
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Ranthambore

Today spend the morning and afternoon on safari in Ranthambore Park. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is one of the biggest and most famous Tiger reserves in India. Famous for its tourist-friendly and most photographed Tigers, this reserve offers a wide variety of wildlife which includes tigers, leopards, sloth bears, hyenas, caracals, jungle and desert cats, desert foxes, Jackals, Blue bulls, Indian Gazelles, Spotted deers, common langurs, marsh crocodiles, pythons etc. It also hosts a rich birdlife which covers almost 300 different species of migratory and resident birds. The park is dotted with many lakes or water bodies, most of which are man-made. These lakes are part of the prime habitat for the royal predator and always there is a fight between resident and transient tigers to claim this supreme territory. The park is also dotted with ruins of the medieval period and it is most rewarding to observe the king of the jungle using these remnants of the past as their resting place. Overnight in Ranthambore.
Day 6 Day 6: Ranthambore – Jaipur (150 Kms – 3 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Ranthambore – Jaipur (150 Kms – 3 Hrs)

In the morning after breakfast, enjoy some free time in the resort. After lunch, leave for Jaipur. Upon arrival check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 7 Day 7: Jaipur
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Jaipur

After breakfast, proceed for an excursion to Amer Fort located on top of a hill on the outskirts of the city. Enjoy an elephant ride one way up to the fort. The highlight of this fort is Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) On return from the fort a short photo stop at Hawa Mahal. Later visit City Palace, the in-house museum has a vast collection of rare manuscripts, armouries, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings. Next, you will visit The Observatory which is the largest stone and marble-crafted observatory in the world. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 8 Day 8: Jaipur – Delhi (260 Km – 5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Jaipur – Delhi (260 Km – 5 Hrs)

After a leisurely breakfast drive back towards Delhi. Arrive and check-in to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 9 Day 9: Departure Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Departure Delhi

After breakfast in the hotel, hop onto your transfer to the international airport of Delhi, where you’ll catch your flight to your next destination.

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Golden Triangle Of India & Tigers, Private Tour

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Itinerary of your trip Golden Triangle Of India & Tigers, Private Tour

Day 1: Arrival Delhi

Day 2: Delhisightseeing Tour

Day 3: Delhi – Agra (205 Km – 3 Hrs)

Day 4: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Ranthambore (280 Km – 7 Hrs)

Day 5: Ranthambore

Day 6: Ranthambore – Jaipur (150 Kms – 3 Hrs)

Day 7: Jaipur

Day 8: Jaipur – Delhi (260 Km – 5 Hrs)

Day 9: Departure Delhi

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