Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Ranthambore National Park - Delhi
Day 01: Arrival Delhi
On your arrival at Delhi, you will be met by our representatives and transferred to the luxury Imperial Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay will be in the Imperial Hotel in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast, enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi.
New Delhi: India's capital and an important gateway into the country, New Delhi is a vibrant metropolis and the hub of India's political activity. Designed and developed by famous English architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869- 1944), New Delhi is known for its wide, tree-lined avenues, parks and palaces. In New Delhi, you will visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of the president of India), India Gate - a 42m high stone memorial arch, and the mid-16th century Humayun's Tomb and more.
Old Delhi: Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Old Delhi is known for its architectural masterpieces, crowded streets and intensely colorful bazaars. Drive past Chandni Chowk, the main street of Old Delhi and a lively shopping bazaar. Visit the magnificent Red Fort and Jama Masjid (inside visit not included for Jama Masjid), the biggest mosque in India. Later stop to visit the Raj Ghat, the place where father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination in 1948.
In the afternoon, we drive to Agra (approx. 4 Hrs) by a luxury Car. Arrive at Agra and check in to the luxury Oberoi Amarvilas Hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 03: Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur
Enjoy an early morning at sunrise visit to world-renowned Taj Mahal, the most beautiful and extravagant monument ever built in the world. Return to hotel for breakfast. Later, visit the magnificent Agra Fort, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565.
Thereafter, we drive to Jaipur (approx 5-6 Hrs.), the pink city of India, visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri, once the capital city of Akbar. See the Bulund Darwaza (the largest gateway in the world), Jama Masjid and the Tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti, the great Sufi saint of India. Continue drive to Jaipur by a luxury Car. Arrive at Jaipur and check in to the luxury Oberoi Rajvilas Hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 04: Jaipur
After breakfast, enjoy an exciting and unforgettable sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Enjoy a unique and momentous joy ride on an elephant back up to the 17th century Amber Fort. Set in a picturesque location, Amber Fort represents a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture, in red sandstone and white marble. Thereafter, explore Jaipur's old city. Visit the enchantingly beautiful City Palace, a fine blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, now housing a museum containing rare armories, manuscripts, and paintings. Later, visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), the landmark architecture of Jaipur built of pink sandstone. You will also visit the Jantar Mantar, an Astronomical observatory built by maharaja Jai Singh in 1728. The most striking instrument at Jantar Mantar is the Sundial, with its 27m-high gnomon; the shadow this casts moves up to 4m per hour. Evening is free for own personal activities or shopping. Jaipur offers a unique and exciting shopping experience to its visitors. You can shop for exotic gems and jewellery items including the famous traditional Kundan Jewellery, handicrafts and much more on your Jaipur tour. Overnight stay will be in the Oberoi Rajvilas Hotel at Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur-Ranthambore National Park
After breakfast, morning is free at leisure. Visit and explore the fascinating city of Jaipur (Vehicle at disposal). Later in the afternoon, we drive to famous Ranthambore National Park (approx. 4hrs) by a luxury Car. Arrive at Ranthambore and check in to the luxury Oberoi Vanyavilas Hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay will be in the Oberoi Vanyavilas Hotel at Ranthambore.
Day 06: Ranthambore National Park
Enjoy exciting and memorable morning and evening wildlife safaris for game viewing in Ranthambore National Park. Nestled at the confluence of Aravali and Vindhya, two oldest mountain ranges of India, Ranthambore National Park is one of the finest and most popular Tiger reserve of India covering 1334 sq km. In addition to a varied and rich wildlife including the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers, the park also has many crumbling temples and mosques, the 10th century Ranthambore Fort, and blue-green Crocodile-filled lake. A former hunting reserve of the Maharajas, Ranthambore National Park offers ideal conditions for game viewing.
Overnight stay will be in the Oberoi Vanyavilas Hotel at Ranthambore.
Day 07: Ranthambore National Park -Delhi-Departure
After breakfast in the morning, board a superfast train to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, you will be met by our representatives and transferred to a hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel. Visit the famous and exotic Dilli Haat (entrance fee to be paid by you) or free at leisure to explore local bazaars on your own. Dilli Haat is a Food and Crafts Bazaar offering one-stop shopping place for tourists.
On time transfer to airport in the evening, to board a flight for your onward destination or way back home with sweet memories of India.
|