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Destinations
Covered : Delhi -
Jaipur - Ranthambore - Bharatpur
- Agra - Delhi
Duration : 09 Nights
/ 10 Days
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Delhi
Assistance on arrival.
Traditional welcome with
garlanding and a welcome drink
at hotel. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 2 : Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast
embark on a sightseeing tour of
New 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 Tower, the
India Gate and the grand
government buildings, the
President’s House and Parliament
House all dating back to the
time of British Raj. Also visit
Laxmi Narayan temple popularly
known as Birla Temple. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 3 : Delhi - Jaipur
Delhi/Jaipur (05 hrs. Journey):
Morning transfer 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 splendors, are
now living monuments. Arrive
Jaipur in the afternoon and
check inn to your hotel. After
lunch embark on a half day
sightseeing tour of this royal
city visiting City Palace-the
royal residence of the Maharaja
of Jaipur and is known for its
stunning architecture, it also
houses a museum. Evening free to
explore the local markets. There
is a timeless appeal to Jaipur’s
colourful bazaars where one can
shop for Rajasthani handlooms
and trinkets. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 4 : Jaipur
In Jaipur: After a leisurely
breakfast visit the majestic
Amber Fort is one that cannot be
easily described. You ride up on
Elephants to the former capital
of the royals set against the
backdrop of the wooded hills.
Post lunch tour of the Palace of
Winds also known as Hawa Mahal,
this elaborate building, now
little more than a façade, is
encrusted with delicate screens
and carved balconies from which
the royal ladies, confined to
their quarters, could sneak
views of the outside world.
Past, present and future merge
at Jai Singh's Observatory,
where time has been accurately
measured since the 17th century.
Later also visit Birla Mandir -
a unique monument with exquisite
marble carvings. This evening
enjoy your dinner at Chokhi dani
(an ethnic village resort) where
you will have an idea of the
village life of Rajasthan here
you will also enjoy various
traditional Rajasthani dances,
puppet show and various other
interesting activities.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 : Jaipur -
Ranthambhore
Jaipur/Ranthambhore (03hrs.
Journey): After breakfast 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, also a
wonderful place for bird
watching. Arrive Ranthambhore in
the afternoon and check inn to
your hotel. After lunch departs
for the 3 hrs Jungle safari in a
Canter (a vehicle which is open
on the top) enjoy the game
viewing in the national park and
back to the hotel. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 6 : Ranthambhore
In Ranthambhore: Morning and
afternoon jeep safari. The park,
which is one of the finest tiger
reserves in the country, is the
main attraction of Ranthambhore.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 : Ranthambhore -
Bharatpur
Ranthambhore/Bharatpur (05hrs.
Journey): This morning drive
straight 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. From
August through November, it is
indigenous water birds. In early
October the first migrants
arrive from the high plateau of
Central Asia, Mongolia and
Siberia, the most eagerly
awaited of the lot being the
gravely threatened Siberian
crane. The month of March sees
most of these migrants
leave the
national park. But animals that
have made it their home—the nilgai (blue bull), sambar,
jungle cat and mongoose—spend
the entire summer here. Arrive
Bharatpur in the evening and
transfer to your hotel. Rest of
the day free at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 : Bharatpur - Agra
Bharatpur/Agra (1.5hrs.
Journey): Morning have a
completely rewarding experience
of seeing an overwhelming range
of birds during the rickshaw
ride into the Keoladeo Ghana
National Park and later drive to
the city of Taj, Agra enroute
visiting 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. Arrive Agra by lunch and
check inn to your hotel. After
lunch visits the magnificent Taj
Mahal - one of the Seven Wonders
of the World surely the most
extravagant expression of love
ever created. 20,000 men
laboured for over 17 years to
build this memorial to Shah
Jahan's beloved wife. It's a
wealth of white marble and
semi-precious stone -
undoubtedly the highlight of
your tour. Evening free to
explore the Agra’s rich heritage
of handicrafts in its markets.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 : Agra
In Agra: Today you will start
your sightseeing tour of Agra by
visiting Agra Fort-a hilltop
citadel with fabulous
courtyards, fountains and gates.
Post lunch tour of
Itmad-Ud-Daullah's tomb or the
'Baby Taj' - Less visited but
much admired, it bears striking
mosaics inlaid with sparkling
stones. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : Delhi
Agra/Delhi (04hrs. Journey):
After a leisurely breakfast
drive down to Delhi and transfer
to the International Airport to
connect your Flight back home.
Assistance on departure. End of
our services
Tour
Ends
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